Noah Ryo Mitsuse
Silver Achievement
Name: Noah Ryo Mitsuse
School: Glendale High School
City: Glendale
Anzan Level: 1 Dan
Abacus Level: 2 Dan
Length of Learning: 12 years
Contest Results:
March 27, 2023 Southern California Abacus Contest, League for Soroban Education of America — Abacus Dictation: Silver Prize, Abacus Comprehensive: 5th Place, Abacus Team Competition: 3rd Place
March 23, 2025 Southern California Abacus Contest, League for Soroban Education of America — Flash Anzan Mental Calculation: 2nd Place, Abacus Team Competition: 3rd Place
Scholarly Achievements:
14 AP/Honors classes; AP exam scores of 5 on: AP Japanese, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Calculus AB; AP exam scores of 4 on: AP World History: Modern, AP US History, AP English Language; College Board AP Scholar with Distinction Award
Social Achievements:
Tutored 100+ hours of all levels of math (excluding Calculus BC) at GHS; Introduced and coached children basketball at the Pasadena Bruins PeeWee Clinic; Discussed IP ideas with peers at JEFLA Kura mentorship program
Testimonial
Practicing the abacus from an early age has taught me discipline and quick thinking, whilst improving my critical thinking skills and pattern recognition. During school I always challenged myself, especially with math and science courses, and abacus training has allowed me to understand complex topics and think like an engineer. I will be forever grateful for staying determined in my abacus practice because I believe it was a catalyst in my development academically, and as a person. I encourage everyone studying abacus to be determined, and never give up. It will most certainly be of extraordinary help in academics when you can do quick calculations in your head!