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!
Watch a QB Game
Help Sponsor Our Scholarships
Arkansas Friends of Quiz Bowl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose primary mission is to fund scholarships for Arkansas Quiz Bowl players.
Help with Fundraiser
Meet The Board
Board members volunteer their time and lend their expertise to support Quiz Bowl in Arkansas

Paul Gray
President
Former Quiz Bowl Coach

Matthew McKnight
Vice President
Former Quiz Bowl Player

Patti Bottoms
Treasurer
Sacred Heart Quiz Bowl Coach

Walter Woodie
Secretary
FS Southside Freshman Quiz Bowl Coach

Spencer Watson
Past President
Former Quiz Bowl Player

Steve Patterson
Board Member
Arkadelphia HS Quiz Bowl Coach

Johnny Barham
Board Member
Rogers Heritage HS Quiz Bowl Coach

Barry Burns
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Coach

Steven Quoss
Board Member
Russellville HS Quiz Bowl Coach

Chaille Brown
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Coach

Alex Tenace
Board Member
Former Quiz Bowl Player

D'Lonra Sutterfield
Board Member
Mountain View HS Coach

