1937
Dr. Curtis is born in Cleburne, Texas to Robert Joyce and Maudie Mae Curtis.
1959
Dr. Curtis receives a Bachelor of Science from North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas) and becomes a teacher at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.
1960
Dr. Curtis receives a Master of Science in physical education from North Texas State University.
1967
Dr. Curtis serves as a graduate assistant at Indiana University.
1970
Dr. Curtis receives a Doctor of Physical Education from Indiana University.
1971
Dr. Curtis becomes treasurer of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women in Texas.
1973
Dr. Curtis becomes a professor in the Department of Physical Education at Abilene Christian University.
1975
Dr. Curtis is named an Outstanding Educator of America.
1982
Dr. Curtis becomes certified by the National Bowling Council Education Service Center and receives the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Association on Intercollegiate Athletics for Women.
1982
Dr. Curtis authors “Manual for Bowling Teachers” at Abilene Christian University.
1985
Dr. Curtis authors “Manual for Badminton Teachers” at Abilene Christian University.
1991
Dr. Curtis receives the Faculty Development Award from Abilene Christian University.
1993
Dr. Curtis authors “Intermediate Bowling Notebook for Teacher” at Abilene Christian University.
1995
Dr. Curtis becomes certified by the United States Golf Teachers Federation.
1997
Dr. Curtis receives the Volleyball Wildcat Award from Abilene Christian University.
1999
Dr. Curtis authors “Pickle-Ball for Player and Teacher, Third Edition.”
2003
Dr. Curtis is inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame by Abilene Christian University Athletics.
2008
Dr. Curtis receives the Pathfinder Award from the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance.
2009
Dr. Curtis receives the Pathfinder Award from the National Association for Girls and Women in Sports.
2017
Dr. Curtis is honored with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who.