In the two years that Curtis Whitmore ran for the Cardinals, he established himself at the top of the Ohio Athletic Conference by winning individual titles in three different events; 300 yards, 100 yards, and 220 yards. In 1978, Curtis qualified for the national meet and finished fifth in the 200 meters with a time of 21.93. He also helped the 4 x 100m relay to a fourth-place finish, earning All-America honors for both events he took part in that day. Curtis still holds school records in the 300 yards and 4 x 100 relay while siting sixth on the all-time list in the 200.