Hall of Fame
Inductees
Doug Whitlock
Knox Knolls Free Methodist ChurchSpringfield, ILQuizzed 1991-1998Inducted 2005 Bio (Heaven) The following comes from a letter from Doug’s mother, Karen Whitlock: Doug quizzed from 1991 to 1998. He started when he was in the sixth grade. He quizzed for the Knox Knolls Free Methodist Church in Springfield, IL in the Gateway Conference. In 1993, our…
Steve Coates
Moundford Free Methodist ChurchDecatur, ILQuizzed 1975-1981Inducted 2004 Bio Notable Results Team 1975 – Young Teen National Champion 1976 – Young Teen National Champion 1977 – Young Teen National Champion 1979 – Senior Teen National Champion 1981 – Senior Teen National Champion Individual 1981 – Senior Teen National Champion Favorite Scripture One of my favorites was…
Stanley Thompson
Harvey Free Methodist ChurchHarvey, ILQuizzed 1957-1959Inducted 2004 Bio Notable Results 1958 – International Champions over Genesis My father, W. Ralph Thompson, was the pastor and also our team’s coach. My brother, Carl, and I were both on the championship team in 1958, along with James Setty and Sharon Krantz. The Harvey Free Methodist Church has…
Lois & Harold Allman
New Brighton Free Methodist ChurchNew Brighton, PAQuizzed 1965Inducted 2004 Bio Coached the New Brighton, PA quiz team and served as Pittsburgh Conference Directors for over 20 years. Favorite Scripture Lois Hebrews 12:2-3 was my favorite because keeping my eyes fixed on Jesus has been so important in helping me keep focused in the challenges of…
Kathy Costello
Wesleyan Methodist ChurchBaldwinsville, NYQuizzed 1961-1965Inducted 2004 Bio Notable Results 1975 – National Champion on book of Romans Favorite Scripture I would say one of my favorites is the latter part of Romans chapter 8. What powerful words. Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years? That last year of quizzing was a…
Julie Allman
New Brighton Free Methodist ChurchNew Brighton, PAQuizzed 1988-1994Inducted 2004 Bio Notable Results This may sound silly, but I really can’t remember. If I were sitting with my mother and aunt, they’d quickly tell me. I guess this makes me realize what part of quizzing really lasts after the competition is over! I do remember coming…
Greg Sanders
Greenville Free Methodist ChurchGreenville, ILQuizzed 1971-1978Inducted 2004 Bio Notable Results 1974 – Senior Teen National Champion 1976 – 2nd place – Senior Teen 1978 – 2nd place – Senior Teen Favorite Scripture “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33) This verse…
Peter Samuelson
McPherson and Winona Lake Free Methodist ChurchMcPherson, KS and Winona Lake, INQuizzed 1980-1986Inducted 2005 Bio Notable Results 4th in young teen team at IYC estes park 1981; 2nd in young teen individuals (to Rick Gensch) 1st in young teen veteran team in 1982; 2nd in young teen individuals (to Emily Pickerel ) 2nd in senior…
Lyle McCoon, Jr.
Pontiac and Clarkston Free Methodist ChurchPontiac/Clarkston, MIQuizzed 1985-1991Inducted 2005 Bio Notable Results My team was East Michigan Conference champs in 1990 and 1991 in STV; at Nationals, however, no; sadly, the closest we came was a 3rd place finish in STR in Seattle in 1989. Individually, I was the East Michigan Conference champ in 1988,…
Alan Noble
Redlands Free Methodist ChurchRedlands, CAQuizzed 1962-1964Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results In 1964, our team placed third in the nation. I received top quizzer honors in the Southern California Conference in 1962-63 and in 1963-64, and top quizzer at Nationals in 1962-63. Favorite Scripture “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always…
Dale Martin
Winona Lake Free Methodist ChurchWinona Lake, INQuizzed 1955-1958Inducted 2005 Bio Notable Results 1956 – 3rd place (Romans) 1957 – 1st place, International Bible Quiz Champions (John) – first year the electric chairs were used 1958 – 2nd place (Genesis) Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years? Attending Youth Camp at Camp…
Marvin Earl Gray
McPherson Free Methodist ChurchMcPherson, KSQuizzed 1983-1989Inducted 2006 Bio Notable Results 1988 – We placed 2nd at Greenville over Hebrews 1 & 2 Peter in 1988. It was my first quiz that year, as I’d been in the Dominican Republic with VISA all year. As a 7th grader over Romans and James in 1984, I was…
James Setty
Harvey Free Methodist ChurchHarvey, ILQuizzed 1957-1959Inducted 2006 Bio Notable Results 1958 – International Bible Quiz Championship at Camp Mack, near Winona Lake, Indiana. We studied the book of Genesis (all 52 chapters). We quizzed against the Winona Lake team in the final round and won. Favorite Scripture Genesis really didn’t give me a favorite scripture…
Greg Fields
McPherson Free Methodist ChurchMcPherson, KSQuizzed 1984-1990Inducted 2006 Bio Notable Results Team: 1985 – 1st young teen veteran 1989 – 1st senior teen veteran 1990 – 1st senior teen veteran Individual 1990 – 1st senior teen veteran Favorite Scripture Matthew 22:37-40. This is where Jesus told the Pharisees that loving God and loving our neighbors are…
Dawn & Lyle McCoon, Sr.
Pontiac Free Methodist ChurchPontiac and Clarkston, MIQuizzed 1961, 1965-1966Inducted 2006 Bio Favorite Scripture Dawn I found Acts 1:7-8 a comfort when people would try to say that the end was coming at such and such a time. And I would claim verse 8 knowing that the Holy Sprit’s power was with me especially when I…
Penny Norton
Brockport Free Methodist ChurchBrockport, NYQuizzed 1991-presentInducted 2007 Bio Favorite Scripture “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) It’s been a favorite for a long time because it reminds me that I don’t read and learn Scripture just to gain to knowledge, but to become more…
Mark Scandrett
Iowa City Free Methodist ChurchIowa City, IAQuizzed 1971-1972Inducted 2007 Bio Favorite Scripture “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) This verse taught me a lesson that is a big part of my life as pastor – that as a follower of Christ I have a…
Herb W. Coates
Moundford Free Methodist ChurchDecatur, ILQuizzed 1975, 1977Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results Our team was the first winner/recipient of the Alpha-Omega Trophy when we won the national championship in the Senior Teen Veteran Division in 1977. I was on the All-Star Team of 1975 and 1977. Top quizzer in the Central Illinois Conference in 1975 and…
Shannon Mullis Liu
Bedford Free Methodist ChurchBedford, INQuizzed 1987-1993Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results Team 1988 – 1st – Young Teen Rookie 1989 – 1st – Young Teen Vet 1991 – 1st – Senior Teen Vet Individuals – 1992 – 1st – Senior Teen Vet 1993 – 2nd – Senior Teen Vet Dave Markell Attitude Award – 1993 Favorite…
Scott Sittig
Pearce Memorial Free Methodist ChurchNorth Chili, NYQuizzed 1987-1989, 1991Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results Senior Teen Individual Championship at Nationals in 1991 Favorite Scripture So many have come back at necessary times over the years. Some that stand out are: Hebrews 11:6; Matthew 11:28-30; Acts 2; Hebrews 12:1-3; and I Peter 5:6-7. These particular scriptures stand out…
Paul Stackhouse
Oakdale Free Methodist ChurchJackson, KYQuizzed 1979-1981Inducted 2003 Bio Favorite Scripture “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You. May they also be in us…
Mark Colgan
New Castle Fee Methodist ChurchNew Castle, INQuizzed 1977-1980Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results Team 1980 – 1st – Senior Teen Veteran Individual 1980 – 1st – Senior Teen Veteran In 1978 at Quiz Finals I was on the All-star team with Mike and Nancy Hopper and Greg Sanders. Favorite Scripture While quizzing over the Book of…
Lynette Sittig Sykora
Pearce Memorial Free Methodist ChurchNorth Chili, NYQuizzed 1987-1993Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results My 8th grade year, when Nationals was at SPU (1989) my YTV team won 3rd place. My 9th grade year, when Nationals was at Greenville, my STR team won 3rd place. My 10th grade year, when Nationals was at Central College, my STV…
Laura Christensen Colberg
Wenatchee Free Methodist ChurchWenatchee, WAQuizzed 1982-1988Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results Team 1984 – 1st – Young Teen Veteran 1987 – 1st – Senior Teen Veteran Individual 1988 – 1st – Senior Teen Veteran Favorite Scripture “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of…
James P. Kramer
Willamina Free Methodist ChurchWillamina, ORQuizzed 1988-1996Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results STV 1st Place at Nationals – Spring ArborSTV 2nd Place at Nationals – GreenvilleSTV 3rd Place at Nationals – GreenvilleSTV 3rd Place at Nationals – AndersonSTV 4th Place at Nationals – Warm BeachVarious Regional Competition – 1st, 2nd FinishesIndividuals:YTV 1st Place at Nationals – GreenvilleYTV…
Iona Sewell
Columbus First Free Methodist ChurchColumbus, INQuizzed 1958-1963Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results We never won any conference championships because that was when the “Benson Dynasty” from Winona Lake was in effect in the Wabash Conference. They were always the winners! Our team did, however, win many quizzes. I received several trophies. One of the wonderful things…
Jay Vincent
Island and North Anderson Free Methodist ChurchesIsland, IL and North Anderson, INQuizzed 1981-1987Inducted 2007 Bio Notable Results 1986 – STR National Championship One national finalist in individuals. 2 conference individual championships. National finalist for team 3 times. Favorite Scripture “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone,…
Gerald Coates
Moundford Free Methodist ChurchDecatur, ILQuizzed 1975-1979Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results 1977 – Senior Teen National Champion 1979 – Senior Teen National Champion Our team received the Best-Balanced Team Award in 1977. Favorite Scripture “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also…
Eric Young
Pearce Memorial Free Methodist ChurchNorth Chili, NY.Quizzed 1988 – 1991Inducted 2003 Bio Favorite Scripture The one Scripture that I came to cling to as a teen was Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the…
Donald Kaufmann
Greenville Free Methodist ChurchGreenville, ILQuizzed 1967-1974Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results 1968 – 1st – Senior Teen Veteran 1971 – 2nd – Senior Teen Veteran 1972 – 2nd – Senior Teen Veteran 1973 – 1st – Senior Teen Veteran 1974 – 1st – Senior Teen Veteran Member of the All-Star Team in 1970 Favorite Scripture “Seek…
Dennis Charles
Aldersgate Free Methodist ChurchIndianapolis, INQuizzed 1969, 1973-1974Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results 1974 Wabash conference championship. Nationals were by invitation only; we went to Nationals, but did not place. 2nd place individual scoring in the Wabash Conference Favorite Scripture “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness…
Dave Markell
Free Methodist World HeadquartersIndianapolis, INQuizzed n/aInducted 2003 Bio (Heaven) The following comes from a letter from his widow, Judi Markell: David was a man of great faith and a man of the Word. He was up early every morning spending time in prayer and reading scripture to prepare for the day. Every so often, he…
Bruce Kaufmann
Greenville Free Methodist ChurchGreenville, ILQuizzed 1968-1971Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results 1968, 1969, 1970, & 1971 Central Illinois Conference Bible Quiz Champions 1968 Mid-West Regional Bible Quiz Champions, representing Central Illinois at Camp Mack in IN. 1968 National Champions at Winona Lake, IN Coaching the 1974 National Championship team from Greenville, IL Favorite Scripture I Corinthians…
Bishop Leslie L. Krober
Greenville Free Methodist ChurchGreenville, ILQuizzed 1962-1963Inducted 2003 Bio Notable Results Our team won the Championship in 1963. It was a single-elimination tournament and there was only one age category. Favorite Scripture The Sermon on the Mount from Matthew. Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years? Teaming up with number 1 quizzers…
Jerry Mullis
Bedford Free Methodist ChurchBedford, INQuizzed 1985-2005Inducted 2018 Bio It was my privilege to coach Bible Quiz Teams from the Bedford Free Methodist Church for 21 years. During that time I had some of the greatest young people anyone could have wished for. They were dedicated to the program, each other, learning scripture, and most important,…
Glenn and Louise Hasslinger
Glenn and Louise Hasslinger Timberlake Free Methodist ChurchRedmond, WAQuizzed 1982-2015Inducted 2016 Bio Notable Results 4th in 84 and 7th place in 2012. However we were all winners because of getting God’s word in us and lives changed by the power of the scriptures. Favorite Scripture Many! But to pick one… 2 Timothy 3:16,17 “All Scripture…
Dave & Betty Clark
Dave & Betty Clark Auburn Free Methodist ChurchAuburn, WAQuizzed 1991-2008Inducted 2016 Bio Notable Results 1968 – STV – 3rd place (Betty as a quizzer) 1996 – Senior Teen Veteran ‘B’ – coaching Favorite Scripture – Dave Philippians 4:13 – “I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.” We won our first Senior Teen…
Ron Lyon
Pearce Memorial Free Methodist ChurchNorth Chili, NYQuizzed 1984-1989Inducted 2017 Bio Notable Results 1st place STR team in 1985 at the Spring Arbor Regional. They had this multi-day tournament set up for teams as a prep for Nationals, or a year end tournament for those who weren’t going to Nationals. (Nationals were held in August in…
Charley Canon
McClellandtown Free Methodist ChurchMcClellandtown, PAQuizzed 1965-1966Inducted 2017 Bio Notable Results: 1st place at Nationals in Young Teen Rookie in 2004 with our son, Charles, and daughter, Lindsay, on the team – coaching. Favorite Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2 “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from wence cometh my strength? MY STRENGTH COMETH FROM THE…
Sheryl Moore
Greenville Free Methodist ChurchGreenville, ILQuizzed 1973-1979Inducted 2018 Bio 1st in 1973/1974. 2nd in 1977/1978. Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years? I loved the comradeship of being on a team. I enjoyed studying with my team mates and cheering other teams on from our conference when they went further than we…
Lynette Hose
Vincennes Free Methodist ChurchVincennes, INQuizzed 2000-2014Inducted 2018 Bio Lynette Hose worked with the Vincennes, Indiana, quiz teams from 2000-14. During this time, from 2002-14, she served as the volunteer nurse for the National Bible Quiz Finals. She attended her final nationals in 2015, but was unable to serve as the nurse. Lynette worked closely with…
Karyl Kaufmann
Youth for ChristNiagara Falls, NYQuizzed 1960-1964Inducted 2018 Bio Score enough points to qualify for the All-Star team 4 years in a row. Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years? Memorizing verses that I remember and go to even today. Getting to be on the All Star team and getting to travel…
Roger Stone
Roger Stone Lawrence Free Methodist ChurchLawrence, KSQuizzed 1986-1990Inducted 2016 Bio Notable Results STV runner-up in 1989 at Seattle. Favorite Scripture Acts 20:24. This verse sums up what was Paul’s philosophy of life. I want the same for my life. Questions & Answers What were your favorite memories of quizzing?Making individual finals as YTR (1987) and…
Phil Lancaster
Spring Arbor Free Methodist ChurchSpring Arbor, MichiganQuizzed 1984-1990Inducted 2019 Bio Phil lives in Spring Arbor, Michigan. His mother, Sherry, was on a championship team in the 1960s. Questions & Answers What were some of your accomplishments in quizzing? In 10th grade at a Chicago tournament, I was the guy off the bench for once (not…
Michelle Boggs
Monacrest Free Methodist ChurchMonaca, PennsylvaniaQuizzed 1981-1985Inducted 2019 Bio Michelle Boggs is the head quizzing coach and youth director at Ellwood City FM Church in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She manages the Big House Youth Center, is married to Gary, and has four daughters (Alaina, Brianna, Larissa, and Sabrina) and one son (Caleb). Questions & Answers What…
Glenn Hasslinger, Jr.
Eastside Free Methodist ChurchBellevue, WashingtonQuizzed 1981-1985Inducted 2019 Bio Glenn works for the Bellevue School District and serves as the Pacific Northwest Conference Director for FMBQ. He and his wife Angie have an adult son, Stephen. Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years? I always enjoyed the road trips we took as…
Craig Allman
New Brighton Free Methodist ChurchNew Brighton, PennsylvaniaQuizzed 1984-1989Inducted 2019 Bio Craig Allman lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife, Deanna, and daughters Jenna and Emily. He serves as worship ministry for Grace Ann Arbor Church. Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years? The road trips were great. I loved traveling…
Angie Hasslinger
Eastside Free Methodist Church Bellevue, Washington Quizzed 1983-1988 Inducted 2019 Bio Angie lives in Bellevue, Washington, with her husband, Glenn Hasslinger, Jr. They have a grown son, Stephen. Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years? Quizzing introduced to me the joy of not just reading or memorizing but studying God’s word….
Brian Bither
John Wesley FM ChurchIndianapolis, IndianaQuizzed 1997-2004Inducted 2019 Bio Brian is a pastor in a Mennonite Church in Indianapolis. In addition to preaching, teaching, visiting the sick, offering counsel, and performing the standard pastoral duties, he has gotten involved in working with immigrants in recent years, ranging from Burmese Christians who fled to the United States…
Bryan Blankenship
Bryan Blankenship McPherson Free Methodist ChurchMcPherson, KSQuizzed 1979 – 1985Inducted 2010 Bio Notable Results 1985 – Alpha Omega Winner Favorite Scripture My favorite scripture is the entire Gospel of John. This was what we studied my senior year, and I can still quote major sections of it today. And because of this, the Lord is…
Dolores Bailes
Oakland Free Methodist ChurchEast Liverpool, OHQuizzed 1955-2005Inducted 2007 Bio (Heaven – March 10, 2006) (formerly of Georgetown, PA) During the years of 1955 to 2005, Dolores coached teams from Monaca, PA; Sylvan Crest, PA; Hookstown, PA; Chester, WV; and East Liverpool (Oakland), OH. She started coaching back when they had jump judges and not electric…
Bishop Richard Snyder
Elmira Free Methodist ChurchElmira, NYQuizzed 1956-1957Inducted 2007 Bio Notable Result We took second in the Susquehanna finals, beat out by Syracuse (which placed 2nd in the nation). My mom was the coach. Favorite Scripture My favorite verse in John is “The Word became flesh and lived for a while among us. We have seen His…
Mike Hopper
West Morris Street Free Methodist ChurchIndianapolis, INQuizzed 1976-1979Inducted 2008 Bio Notable Results At Bible Quiz Finals, our team placed 2nd in STV-A in 1977, and won the championship in STV-A in 1978, and I was top point scorer at Quiz Finals in 1978 and 1979. Favorite Scripture All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for…
Kenneth Kaufmann
Greenville Free Methodist ChurchGreenville, ILQuizzed 1965 – 1968Inducted 2008 Bio Notable Results Central Illinois Conference Champions 1966-1968 1966 Winona Youth Advance International Bible Quiz Runnerup (2nd Place) 1968 Midwest (Camp Mack) Regional Champion 1968 Winona Lake International Bible Quiz Champions 1966 & 1967 Winona Youth Advance International Bible Quiz All Star Quizzer Favorite Scripture 1966 -…
Joel Miller
Bedford Free Methodist ChurchBedford, INQuizzed 1985 – 1989Inducted 2008 Bio Notable Results We won several Wabash Conference championships in different divisions. I won the Wabash Conference ST Individuals in 1987. I placed second in STV Individuals at the 1989 Nationals in Seattle. (My good friends Hans Huffman and Rick Murphy were 1st and 3rd that…
Nick Willis
Willamina Free Methodist ChurchWillamina, ORQuizzed 1991- 1996Inducted 2009 Bio Notable Results My team won the Alpha-Omega trophey in 1992 (James and Jeremy Kramer) and in 1996 (Dan and Patrick Willis and Allan Goodwin). We took second place in 1993 and third place in 1994 and 1995. Teams I have coached have been regional champions for…
Deborah Somerville
Deborah Somerville Mt. Carmel Free Methodist ChurchMt. Carmel, ILQuizzed 1967 – 1968Inducted 2009 Bio Favorite Scripture “Then Peter began to speak: ‘I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.’ ” -Acts 10:34-35. This was perhaps Peter’s most…
Greg Gossell
Greg Gossell Toddville Free Methodist ChurchToddville, IAQuizzed 1975 – 1977Inducted 2010 Bio Notable Results I coached from 1983-1996. We won four Alpha-Omegas, and took 2nd four times. Favorite Scripture “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get…
Bob & Kelly Mueller
Bob & Kelly Mueller Emmanuel Free Methodist ChurchAlton, ILQuizzed NoneInducted 2010 Bio We quizzed in QUIC and served as coaches between 1997 and 2008. Bob also served as a quiz box repair technician and seat builder for many of those years. Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years?Bob and I love…
Evie Smith
Evie Smith Monacrest Free Methodist ChurchMonacrest, PAQuizzed 1956 – 1959Inducted 2011 Bio Favorite Scripture “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 Questions & Answers What were the highlights of your quizzing years?Competing at Roberts…
Bob & Katherine Swank
Bob & Katherine Swank Vincennes Free Methodist ChurchVincennes, INQuizzed NoneInducted 2011 Bio Favorite Scripture “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” – John 6:27 Questions & Answers What…
David Swank
David Swank Vincennes Free Methodist ChurchVincennes, INQuizzed 1996 – 2002Inducted 2012 Bio Notable Results 1997 – YTR A Team 2nd Rochester, NY1998 – YTV Individuals 6th Spring Arbor, MI1999 – YTV Individuals 6th YTR “A” Team 1st Greenville, IL2001 – STV A Team 5th STV Individuals 6th McPherson, KS2002 – STV A Team 1st Seattle,…
David Hose
David Hose Vincennes Free Methodist ChurchVincennes, INQuizzed 2000 – 2003Inducted 2012 Bio Notable Results 2001 – National Individual Runner-Up (McPherson, KS) 2002 – The Vincennes Tall vs. Vincennes Short final round 2002 – National Team Champions (Seattle, WA) 2003 – National Individual 4th Place (Rochester, NY) Favorite Scripture It is hard to lay my finger…
Tanner Bouchie
Tanner Bouchie Vincennes Free Methodist ChurchVincennes, INQuizzed 2002 – 2009Inducted 2014 Bio Notable Results Favorite Scripture “You see, at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God…
John Anderson
John Anderson Columbus First Free Methodist ChurchColumbus, INQuizzed 1969-1972Inducted 2015 Bio When I was a pre-teen, growing up in Columbus, Indiana, I had dreams of playing basketball or driving a race car in the INDY 500. Of course, growing to the full height of 5’10” and coming from a family that did not have the…