Background
Willoughby, Avalee was born in 1938 in McComb, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of John Cletus and Vertner (Tynes) Willoughby.
Willoughby, Avalee was born in 1938 in McComb, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of John Cletus and Vertner (Tynes) Willoughby.
Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, 1942. Master of Arts, University Florida, 1956. Doctor of Education, University Alabama, 1972.
Teacher physical education Southwest Mississippi Junior College, Summit, 1944—1951. Physical director Young Men’s Christian Association, Birmingham, Alabama, 1952—1955. Instructor physical education University Maryland, College Park, 1956—1958.
Professor, chairman division health, physical education and recreation Samford University, Birmingham, since 1958. Also rehabilitation work with handicapped Extensive Work Aquatics, Alabama Special Olympics, American Red Cross. Member Governors Commission Physical Fitness.
Fellow: Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Member: National Education Association, Physical Education & Recreation (president 1973-1974, coordinator Alabama Sports Festival, Honor award 1970), Alabama Association Health, Soroptomists, Kappa Delta Pi, Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Kappa Phi.