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Supporting Quiz Bowl in Arkansas Since 2015

See our NEWS tab above for the latest on Quiz Bowl!

Who We Are

Since 2015, the Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting academic excellence and teamwork among students across Arkansas through Quiz Bowl. We provide opportunities to Quiz Bowl players by sponsoring our annual tournament to raise funds for student scholarships. We also advocate for Quiz Bowl in Arkansas to expand participation and support players, teams, and coaches. Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl also created and hosts the Arkansas Quiz Bowl Hall of Fame. Our first class was inducted in 2024. 

Ways To Get Involved

Volunteer at our Annual Tournament

Volunteer to moderate at our annual scholarship fundraising tournament! The tentative date for the tournament is December 13, 2025 - site TBD.

If you are new to Quiz Bowl, no worries! Our Board members can help you learn to moderate. Just reach out to us at arfriendsofquizbowl@gmail.com!

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Help Sponsor Our Scholarships & Awards

Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose primary mission is to fund scholarships for Arkansas Quiz Bowl players, Coach of the Year, and Hall of Fame awards. Please consider donating to help us provide scholarships for students and recognition for excellence in quiz bowl.

Help with Fundraiser

Scholarship Info and Application

Apply for the Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl scholarship. The scholarship is open to any Arkansas senior quiz bowl player. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2025.

Apply for scholarship

Meet The Board

Board members volunteer their time and lend their expertise to support Quiz Bowl in Arkansas

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Paul Gray

President

Former Quiz Bowl Coach

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Matthew McKnight

Vice President

Former Quiz Bowl Player

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Patti Bottoms

Treasurer

Sacred Heart Quiz Bowl Coach

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Walter Woodie

Secretary

FS Southside Freshman Quiz Bowl Coach

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Spencer Watson

Past President

Former Quiz Bowl Player

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Steve Patterson

Board Member

Arkadelphia HS Quiz Bowl Coach

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Johnny Barham

Board Member

Rogers Heritage HS Quiz Bowl Coach

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Barry Burns

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Coach

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Steven Quoss

Board Member

Russellville HS Quiz Bowl Coach

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Chaille Brown

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Coach

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Alex Tenace

Board Member

Former Quiz Bowl Player

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D'Lonra Sutterfield

Board Member

Mountain View HS Coach

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