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The presenters were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their gesture symbolized deep appreciation and highlighted the leadership and gratitude fostered within the ACAESUSA youth community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patriotism and Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the tours, students and families gathered for lunch and participated in a student officer oath ceremony and flag presentation. One of the most touching moments came when a recording of \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner\u201d was played\u2014performed by ACAESUSA youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During the officer oath ceremony, each of us received a rose from ACAESUSA. It wasn\u2019t just a flower \u2014 it felt like a symbol of trust, encouragement, and a reminder that we are now leaders.\u201cWhen I received the rose, I felt seen and supported,\u201d said Zachary Huang, \u201cIt reminded me that I\u2019m not alone, and that I have a whole community cheering me on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This simple but meaningful moment made the ceremony even more special \u2014 and gave us the confidence to step forward and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (From Left to Right: Jason Li, Zachary Huang, Keria Yang, Yutong Hua, Julian Liu, Sara Ye )<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis event helped our students build confidence and leadership while connecting them to the possibilities of science,\u201d said President Jan Xie. \u201cWe\u2019re thankful to SMU and Professor Wu for opening doors for our future leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The full list of ACAESUSA Youth Officers will be published on our official website soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Encouragement<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event was further strengthened by encouragement from community and university leaders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both leaders shared warm regards and expressed their support for the youth and families in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Meaningful Farewell<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the tour, many students were reluctant to leave, moved by what they had experienced. Some stayed to enjoy meals at SMU\u2019s cafeteria, while others gathered with peers for group photos to commemorate the day – a symbol of friendship, inspiration, and a bright future ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking Ahead<\/p>\n\n\n\n This event is part of ACAESUSA\u2019s broader mission to support education, civic engagement, and cultural identity among AAPI youth. The organization has held similar programs with institutions like UT Arlington, and looks forward to future collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd17 Visit www.acaesusa.org<\/a> to learn more. The Asian Culture and Education Society USA (ACAESUSA) extends its heartfelt thanks to Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Assistant\u00a0 Professor Zhihao Wu for their continued support in empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth. 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