The Kingdom of 109
An absolute monarchy dedicated to the preservation of traditional mathematics
The Offices of 109, p.3
The Office of Datemaster
After Meredith Doherty repeatedly nagged Mr. Huang over what the date was, he appointed her the first datemaster of 109. Now, 1st period has the privilege of electing a datemaster each quarter. The datemaster has the duty of writing the date each day on the chalkboard.
The Datemasters of 109
2005-06: Meredith Doherty, Abby Evans, Seungin Sohn
2006-07: Kourtney Eskins, Catherine Ayres, Tom Cresce, Zayd Farah
2007-08: Alanna Dent, Julia Henderson, Carlyle Howard, Brian Comey
2008-09: Rick Bailey, Ashley Kim, Abi Anderson, Edwin Vargas
2010-11: Sami Youaw, Julianna Kang, Erin Atak, Maddie Shaw
2011-12: Gabriela Gresenz, Michael Surratt, Hannah Scanlon
2012-13: Ayush Pamecha,
The Office of Master Artist
Each year, Mr. Huang solicits submissions for mural projects. Those chosen are called Master Artists. In addition, Mr. Huang bestows on them titles which reflect their contribution to the Kingdom of 109.
Laura Berk - "The Queen of the Fire"
Evan Burch - "Blue Star Cowboy"
Nikki Becher - "Rudolfo's Mother"
Manna Fujiu - "The Direction-Giver", "Sunrise, Sunset"
Polina Tamarina - "Governess of the Sky"
Ben Macke - "Cracker Man"
Miranda Matheny and Jessica Kim - "The Dragonfly Ladies"
Mya Abousy - "Lady of the Sun and Moon"
Leah Surratt - "Octopus Princess"
The Heptumvirate
While Mr. Huang searched for Dr. Donut and the One Donut, he left these seven citizens, known as the Heptumvirate, in charge of 109:
Timo Sheridan, Jonathan Leidenheimer, Hayley Wenk, Joe Downs, Leah Surratt, Mya Abousy, Carrie Murton
Pi Royalty
Every year, The Kingdom of 109 sponsors the annual Pi Memorization Contest. Whoever holds the current record is given the title Pi King or Queen. If that person is not a 109 citizen, he or she is bestowed honorary citizenship.
Current Pi Queen: Saroja Erabelli, 1020 digits on March 14, 2011
Skill Drill Royalty
Those who hold the record for most perfect Skill Drills are given the title prince or princess. The current princes and princesses of Skill Drills, with 18 perfects, are:
Han Kim, Seungin Sohn, Care Shoaibi
Special Titles
Mr. Huang has bestowed titles on other 109 citizens who exhibited considerable dedication and love for 109.
Haitao Mao - "Legend"
Greyson Lewis - "The Divine Instrument"
Natalie Villacorta - "The Singing Girl"
Meredith Doherty - "First Datemaster"
Nora Gayer - "The Muscle"
Abby Evans - "First Elected Datemaster"
Luke Cheng - "Betsy Ross"
Andy Fischer - "Governor of McLean Colony"
Michael Del Toral - "Lieutenant Governor of McLean Colony"
For information on Longfellow's Quiz Bowl Club, known as Knowledge Masters, go to www.longfellowqb.com
