The Kingdom of 109 : An unconventional monarchy preserving traditional mathematics
"Not small potatoes, not small potatoes, we are not small potatoes." - The National Anthem of the Kingdom of 109
K109 History 2004-05
The 109 Times
In the fall of 2004, the kingdom published its first edition of the 109 Times. The Times started as a humble 2-page newspaper. Over the years, The 109 Times has recruited talented writers and editors from all over the world. Later developments in the content include Skill Drill Standings, Ask Arvid, and Recipe Corner.
The Birth of the 109 Awards
In June 2005, Mr. Huang initiated the end-of--year 109 Awards. In the first awards ceremony, Mr. Huang gave out four awards each period:
Best Penmanship
Best Explainer
Best Overall Student
Biggest Mouth
* There were no flagbearers or datemasters yet.
Skill Drills Champion
Han Kim - 15
The 109 Awards
Best Explainer
1st: Nora Gayer
2nd: K.C. Spitery
4th: Arty Han
5th: Alex Gallagher
6th: Kristen Moore
Best Penmanship
1st: Deanna Zhu
2nd: Shiying Yang
4th: Arty Han
5th: Sekar Purwanto
6th: Natalie Manitius
Best Student
1st: Justin Moore
2nd: Emily Evans
4th: none
5th: Sophia Li
6th: Michael Ransom
Biggest Mouth
1st: Phoebe Sanderson
2nd: Rishi Verma
4th: Lorna Zhang
5th: Ho Do
6th: Morgan Nance
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