Supporting Quiz Bowl in Arkansas Since 2015

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. Along with our generous sponsors, 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. We created and host the Arkansas Quiz Bowl Hall of Fame. Contact us for information on sponsorships and volunteering.

NEWS

Congratulations to the 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Drew Bottoms Memorial Scholarship $1,500:

Justin Han (Fort Smith Southside)

Friends of AR Quiz Bowl Scholarship $1,500:

Cody Goodson (Fort Smith Northside)

Garver Scholarship: $2,000

Aaroosh Davalbhakta (Haas Hall Bentonville)

2025-2026 State Coaches of the Year

High School Coach of the Year

Travis Crader (Valley View)

Junior High School Coach of the Year

Julie Mullings (Lake Hamilton)

High School Coaches of the Year

by Classification

7A - Amanda McMahan, Bryant
6A - Michelle Hastings, Benton
5A - Michelle Guinn, Paragould
4A - Ashley Gallagher, Dover
3A - Allen Bishop, Mountain View
2A - Claire Lee, Conway Christian
1A - Stephanie Canada, Scranton

Jr High Coaches of the Year

by Classification

7A - Larry Schirling, Fayetteville Ramay

6A - Chance George, Searcy

5A - Nita Wimberly, White Hall

4A - Cherese Smith, Ozark

3A - Jeremy Rhodes, Episcopal Collegiate

2A - Charles Treat, Izard County Consolidated

1A - Amanda Watson, Emerson

Ways To Get Involved

Volunteer at our Annual Tournament

Volunteer to moderate at our annual scholarship fundraising tournament! The date for the tournament is December 6, 2025 @ Bryant JR High School.

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!

Watch a QB Game

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. Look for the 2026 application link in November 2025.