Makoto Numakura
Bronze Achievement
Name: Makoto Numakura
School: Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest
City: Demarest, NY
Anzan Level: 3 Kyu
Abacus Level: 1 Kyu
Length of Learning: 12 years
Contest Results:
All USA Correspondence Contest, N.America Banff 2019, IAC Los Angeles 2025
Scholarly Achievements:
Graduated Japanese curriculum-based Saturday school, Japanese National Honor Induction Certificate, Engaged in competitive chess tournaments, Completed many years of formal training in traditional Japanese calligraphy
Social Achievements:
Completed a 10 week training to volunteer as a camp counselor for my church summer camp, where I helped ensure camper safety, and served as a positive role model and mentor for children.
Testimonial
From abacus class, I have learned that practice requires patience and discipline. In the beginning, I really hated it but as time went by, I started enjoying the challenge and it became rewarding. By learning abacus, my mathematics skills have gone up and I have learned to not give up and that each mistake is a stepping stone to success. I am really appreciative to my parents for making me and also letting me continue abacus. I am also thankful to my teacher who taught me to focus and that growth takes time, but never gave up on me.