Ryan Iwohara
Gold Achievement
Name: Ryan Iwohara
School: Aliso Niguel High School
City: Aliso Viejo, CA
League’s Skill Level: Abacus 4th Dan, Mental 8th Dan
Length of Learning: 12 years
Contest Results: 7th Place, Comprehensive
Scholarly Achievements: Scored max score of 5 on, AP Calc BC,
Chemistry, Biology. Participated in MIRE, helped design a 3D model, which has innovative usage of AI to help patients in the hospitals.
Social Achievements: Volunteered 12 hours for OC registrar of voters. Tutored 30 hours: Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus.
Testimonial
Abacus has shaped me a lot as a person. Initially the abacus may seem frustrating to learn, but the journey is truly rewarding. With perseverance, you’ll discover that the challenges you face early on help unlock a more disciplined mind. It's amazing how those wooden beads, once confusing, become a tool to help you think faster and more precisely. I went from struggling to mastering it. Stick with it, and you’ll realize that the skills you gain go far beyond numbers—they help you tackle problems from a new perspective and bring in refreshing thoughts of solutions..