As we transition from students to alumni, we have a renewed responsibility to continue the standard of excellence we have set for ourselves.

随着我们从学生转变为毕业生，我们有了全新的责任，我们要去继续坚持过往自己制定下的标准。

And so schools and districts are rising to a standard of excellence.

因此，学校和学区正在提升到卓越的标准。

For example, if you want to excel in your career, you may set a standard of excellence, which you achieve by working extra hours or sacrificing your free time.

例如，如果你想在事业上出类拔萃，你可以设定一个卓越的标准，通过加班或牺牲空闲时间来实现。

While the responsibilities for the girls of Sparta were different, the high standards of excellence and expectation to serve Sparta with their lives remained the same.

虽然斯巴达女孩的责任有所不同，但对卓越的高标准和为斯巴达服务的期望仍然是一样的。