1968 National Finals

The 6th National Bible Quiz Finals took place August 19-20, 1968 in Springfield, Missouri at Central Bible College covering the books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1,2 Timothy, and Titus. Norman Correll was the National Coordinator.

The event was won by Bethel A/G, Arlington, TX with a 6-1 record. The second place team was Columbia A/G, Columbia, IL.

This was the only year which covered the books mentioned above. Also, 1968 marked the first time that a high scorer was officially announced. That honor went to Judy Purcell of Columbia A/G, Columbia, IL. Second high scorer went to Claudette Dacus of Full Gospel Chapel, Denver, CO. Claudette was a member of the team which won Nationals the previous year (1967) and she also participated with the same church in the 1970 National Finals.

All of the participants are known and we also have pictures of all of the teams. The round by round schedule is also known, however, none of the scores for the rounds are known.

Results

Teams

While we have nearly complete records of the participants and the schedule, we don’t have records of the results.

The 1st place winner from the 1968 National Bible Quiz Tournament was Bethel A/G, Arlington, TX with a 6-1 record. Second place went to Columbia A/G, Columbia, IL.

Individuals

1968 marked the first year that top scorers were officially announced. The top scorer at the 1968 National Bible Quiz Finals was Judy Purcell of Columbia A/G, Columbia, IL. Second high scorer went to Claudette Dacus of Full Gospel Chapel, Denver, CO.

Teams

Columbia A/G, Columbia, IL

Great Lakes Region

  • Church: Columbia A/G, Columbia, IL
  • Pastor: R.H. Davis
  • Coach: Billy Butz
  • Team:
    • Judy Purcell (Captain)
    • Sandra Davis
    • Arlene Purcell
    • Larenda Purcell
    • Mark Purcell
Calvary Temple, Springfield, MO

Gulf Region

  • Church: Calvary Temple, Springfield, MO
  • Pastor: Stewart Robinson
  • Coach: Jim Roberts
  • Team:
    • Janet Cox (Captain)
    • Judy Cox
    • Rusty Robinson
    • Joyce Rose
    • Steve Rose
    • Phyllis Weaver
Calvary First A/G, Ft. Madison, IA

North Central Region

  • Church: Calvary First A/G, Ft. Madison, IA
  • Pastor: Grover Senf
  • Coach: Everett Miller
  • Team:
    • Sherri Emdia
    • Melody Senf
    • Nancy Senf
    • Marcia Storms
    • Tracy Wilson
Binghamton, NY

Northeast Region

  • Church: First A/G, Binghamton, NY
  • Pastor: R.D.E. Smith
  • Coach: David L. Stair
  • Team:
    • Darlene Costanzo (Captain)
    • Irine Slate
    • Carolyn Stair
    • Donna White
    • Nancy White
A/G, Idaho Falls, ID

Northwest Region

  • Church: A/G, Idaho Falls, ID
  • Coach: ? Umphenour
  • Team:
    • Gail Lombard
    • Koren Casper
    • Donna Dagone
    • Sharon Lunis
    • Mary Hanes
Arlington, TX

South Central Region

  • Church: Bethel A/G, Arlington, TX
  • Pastor: Charles E. Savage
  • Coach: L.L. Applegate
  • Team:
    • William Harrelson (Captain)
    • Sharon Collier
    • Debra Harrelson
    • Debbie Hill
    • Lissa Howell
    • Vane Warner
Winston-Salem, NC

Southeast Region

  • Church: First A/G, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Coach: Bonnie Bowman
  • Team:
    • Duane Hule
    • Jerry Hule
    • Frances Holden
    • Randy Williams
    • Kathy Holden
Full Gospel Chapel, Denver, CO

Southwest Region

  • Church: Full Gospel Chapel, Denver, CO
  • Pastor: Wallace Hickey
  • Coach: Leo Hammond
  • Team:
    • Claudette Dacus (Captain)
    • Sandy Alexander
    • Donna Curtis
    • Rhett Dacus
    • Ken Summers
    • Cindy Tooley