With blue skies and birds flying overhead, Western Academy of Beijing honored its Class of 2017 graduates on Saturday during a ceremony at the prestigious Confucius Temple in Beijing. (View and download all photos here.)

"The Confucius Temple in Beijing has served as a place of reverence for learning and the Great Sage of China for more than 700 years," said WAB Director Dr. Courtney Lowe. "For our graduates to commemorate their accomplishments and take their places as scholars in our community at this auspicious venue is a truly humbling experience."

The Class of 2017's 109 graduates have received acceptances at top universities around the world in a variety of programs and specialties. To see the complete list of university acceptances, click here.