Each week San Marino Patch names a Whiz Kid of the Week. This can be a kid, teen, sports team, Girl Scout troop, etc. from San Marino who is amazing in some way.
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This week's Whiz Kid is Jaron Chen. Jaron currently attends where he excels in both music and academics. Not only has he won first place as a pianist in the San Marino Talent Show, but Jaron has played in Carnegie Hall, New York.
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Jaron's father is an IT consultant for Canon, Disney, and CSULB and his mother Joy King is a housewife. His older brother Kevin will be attending and his little sister Irene is at . Jaron's passion for music and his countless hours spent perfecting his craft are the two defining elements of this kid's awesomeness.
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- Whiz Kid’s Name: Jaron Chen
- Whiz Kid’s Age: 11
- Whiz Kid’s School: Huntington Middle School
- Whiz Kid’s Accomplishment: By age nine, Jaron had made his debut as a pianist in Carnegie Hall, New York. Jaron was awarded first place as a pianist in the San Marino Talent Show in May of 2011. He has also participated in multiple competitions and has received multiple awards for his exceptional performance.
- Whiz Kid’s Key to Awesomeness: Jaron’s key to awesomeness is his unique perspective on how to achieve success. He is a firm believer that the path to success rests in one’s ability to not only accept the notion that practice must be present in all facets of the pursuit, but also to passionately embrace the pursuit. For Jaron, the place where these two ideals meet is music. Between his countless musical competitions and his premiere performances, Jaron’s ability to connect his extraordinary musical talent with the drive and perseverance necessary to perfect his craft is what makes this young man so incredible. He’s more than a musician--be it a pianist or a violinist--but a keen young man who’s already got quite a lot figured out about how to achieve success.
Bonus Whiz Kid Info:
Favorite Food: Hot dogs, steak and ice cream
Last Book Read for Pleasure: Victory by Susan Cooper
If you had the power to make the world a better place, what would you do?: Jaron wishes to stop all crime worldwide.
