Centennial Trivia Challenge

Join Us in Celebrating ACTE’s 100-Year Legacy with Centennial Trivia Challenge:
100 Questions for 100 Years

As ACTE approaches its 100th anniversary in December 2026, we are thrilled to unveil a unique and engaging way to commemorate our storied history. From Jan. 8, 2025, to Dec. 2, 2026, ACTE members and CTE enthusiasts will enjoy the Centennial Trivia Challenge: 100 Questions for 100 Years. This weekly series will feature one thought-provoking question each week, culminating in a total of 100 trivia questions to honor 100 years of ACTE’s impact in career and technical education.

This exciting initiative is led by ACTE Historian and Past President Gary Moore, North Carolina State University (retired). Moore’s extensive knowledge of ACTE and his dedication to preserving our history shine in this fun and educational initiative. From fascinating milestones to notable leaders and groundbreaking initiatives, these trivia questions will highlight the rich legacy of ACTE while offering members a chance to deepen their connection to our shared mission.

Each week’s question will appear below and on social media channels and in ACTE News, with the answer (noted in bold) shared the following week. Follow along to test your knowledge and celebrate ACTE’s past, present and future as we count down to the grand celebration at CareerTech VISION 2026, happening Dec. 2-5 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Centennial Trivia Challenge: 100 Questions for 100 Years

Jan. 8
1. The predecessor organization of ACTE was the:

A. American Craftsman Association
B. National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education
C. American Association for the Trades
D. National Association of Manufacturers

Jan. 15
2. Before becoming the Association for Career and Technical Education in 1998, how many previous names did the organization have?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

Jan. 22
3. In what state was American Vocational Association first incorporated?

A. Virginia
B. Massachusetts
C. Minnesota
D. Indiana

Jan. 29
4. In what state was ACTE incorporated?

A. Virginia
B. Massachusetts
C. Minnesota
D. Indiana

Feb. 5
5. From 1926-1933, the part-time American Vocational Association administrator handled the major business affairs of the organization, and, in addition, served as:

A. The state director of vocational education
B. The state supervisor for agricultural education
C. The state 4-H leader
D. All of the above

Feb. 12
6. The first president of the American Vocational Association was:

A. Gene Bottoms of Georgia
B. Charles Prosser of Minnesota
C. Edwin Lee of California
D. Rufus Stimson of Massachusetts

Feb. 19
7. The first convention of the American Vocational Association was held in 1926 in what city?

A. Atlanta, Georgia
B. Louisville, Kentucky
C. Los Angeles, California
D. Boston, Massachusetts

Feb. 26
8. When American Vocational Association was founded in the 1920s there were seven standing committees. From the following list select two that were not originally a standing committee.

A. Agricultural Education
B. Vocational Guidance
C. Adult Education
D. Rehabilitation Education
E. Part-Time Education
F. Trade and Industrial Education
G. Home Economics Education
H. Industrial Arts

March 4
9. From the 1920s-1970s there was an organization that worked with the American Vocational Association (AVA) called “The Ship.” They sponsored social activities and hosted a big extravaganza on the last night of the convention. The Ship refers to:

A. Federal vocational education officials who worked in the U.S. Department of Education
B. The U.S. Navy and a shipbuilders association working together
C. An organization of commercial exhibitors at the AVA convention
D. The presidents of the various divisions within AVA

March 12
10. Which state produced the most American Vocational Association/ACTE presidents?

A. Ohio
B. Wisconsin
C. Georgia
D. Oklahoma

March 19
11. Which division of the American Vocational Association (AVA)/ACTE Division has produced the most presidents of AVA/ACTE presidents?

A. Administration
B. Agricultural Education
C. Family and Consumer Sciences Education
D. Trade and Industrial Education

March 26
12. During the 1920s and 1930s it was not unusual for an American Vocational Association president to be elected to a second term. More recently there has been one individual who served two terms as president, but the terms were eight years apart. This person was:

A. Doug Major of Oklahoma
B. Doug Meyer of Washington State
C. Daisy Stewart of Virginia
D. Gary Moore of North Carolina