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Diane
Lynn
(Churan)
Billman
Class Treasurer
Most Athletic |
1981 |
1986 |
1998 |
2006 |
| Husband: |
Bob Billman.
Bob inherited his Dad's construction
business in 1989 and has kept it going ever since. |
| Children: |
Robert (Born 10/24/91) - they call
him "Bobby." As of 2004, he was starting 8th grade in the Fall,
and was wrestling, playing football and riding one of their horses named Texas
(1/2 Arabian, 1/2 Quarter Horse.)
Stephenee (Born 7/02/93) - Her
spelling comes from "Stephen" for Diane's dad who sadly passed away in
February 2000, and from Diane's Mom, "E"thel "E"ileen.
As of 2004, she was
starting 6th grade in the Fall, was playing field hockey, basketball
and riding their other horse named Jet (American Quarter Horse). Stephenee shows Jet and
in 2004 is actually the high point rider in
Open Shows for the PA Youth Quarter Horse Association. She has
also qualified for the State 4H competition that will be held at the
Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg on 10/10/04. |
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Occupation: |
As of 2006, Diane had obtained her
realtor's license and was working for Berkshire Network/GMAC Real
Estate. The following is from
her profile on the Berkshire Network/GMAC website...
Over the past 20 years, I have had the
privilege of working in new construction and banking.
Through these two positions, along with being a mother of
two, I have come to know what all of us, as customers
want... outstanding customer service.
My goal is to help you, whether buying or selling, have the
smoothest transaction from start to finish. Life has enough
stress. Sit back, relax and let me do the work for you.
* Native of Berks County.
* Member of the Reading-Berks Association of Realtors.
* Graduate of Lebanon Valley College, Bachelor of Science in
Business Management.
* Reside in Mohrsville on my "mini zoo" with husband, Bob,
son, daughter, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 horses and our prize
possession 1 Mediterannean Miniature spotted donkey (AKA
Rocky).
* Member of Berks County Field Hockey Officials Association.
* Active adult member of the 4H Group, The Blue Ribbon
Riders.
* Secretary of Sch. Valley's wrestling parents' club - The
Panther Mat Club. |
(Here's something interesting.
Guess who else works at Berkshire/GMAC? Bill Dengler!
CLICK HERE to see his profile.
Looks like Diane works at their Wyomissing office, and Bill works at
their Exeter office.)
Diane worked for Berks County Bank right
after college, but decided to become a stay-at-home Mom after her first
kid, Robert, was born 10/24/91. Eventually she began working as an
office manager for her husband, Bob. She coached field hockey at
Antietam and Albright College in between, and had been a volunteer coach
for
her daughter's 5th and 6th grade team at Schuylkill Valley. |
| Achievements: |
Bachelor's
in Business Management from Lebanon Valley College in 1990 where she was
a field hockey starter for all 4 years. She was All-MAC three
years, a regional All-American two years, and a Division III All-American
her senior year. Along the way, she set the LVC school scoring
record!
In 2004, Diane was named to
Lebanon Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame. |
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Free Time: |
The kids' crazy schedules and their company
keep Diane fully occupied, but she still finds time to play volleyball
and referee field hockey for Berks County schools. |
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Diane was the Field Hockey coach
at Albright College. The following was directly from the Albright
College web-site. Very impressive!
Albright head field
hockey coach Diane Billman sports an impressive playing and coaching
resume.
A 1990 graduate of
Lebanon Valley College with a bachelor of science degree in business
management, Coach Billman was a field hockey starter all four years with
the Flying Dutchmen. She was All-MAC three years, a regional
All-American two years, and a Division III All-American her senior
season. Along the way, she set the LVC school scoring record, which
since has been broken.
She began her coaching
career as the junior varsity field hockey coach at Antietam High School,
near Reading, for one season, then moved up to varsity head coach for
five seasons before coming to Albright in 1998.
As with most sports at
Albright, the field hockey team plays and practices in the shadow of
dormitories and classrooms, making for a friendly, communal atmosphere.
The Lions play on Kelchner Field, with the fall colors of the
surrounding mountainside offering a vivid backdrop.
Head coach Diane Billman
encourages her players to give 100% on and off the field. To
strengthen team bonding, which is important for working well together
and suceeding, the Lady Lions do activities outside the realm of field
hockey. Some activities in the past have been laser tag, team
dinners and roller skating. In the off-season, to stay fit and
keep their skills sharp, the team plays indoor field hockey and
participates in tournaments. Academics also are a primary concern.
Games involving longer travel are deliberately scheduled for weekends,
whenever possible.
Albright 2000 Field Hockey Team
(Diane is in top row all the way to the right)
CLICK ON PICTURE TO ENLARGE
For all of the Albright Field Hockey news and information...
http://www.albright.edu/athletics/fieldhockey.html
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| Health Class Notes: |
I married Diane before Bob did -
Diane was my make-believe wife in Health class in 11th grade. We had
egg-baby twins. (Which is funny because my wife always makes fun of me
when I hold someone's baby because supposedly I look so frightened that
I'm going to drop it - well how can I help it. That is what that stupid
exercise taught me! Don't drop the baby or you get a big fat
"F"!) The twins were named Derek and Dustin. I remember Diane, Brendan and Sally (Brendan's
Health class wife) and I actually went browsing for furniture. We also
had a make-believe dog named "Boof" (which was the Darren Max
high school word for "fart," by the way.) ... In my 11th grade
yearbook Diane wrote "To the greatest husband I've ever had...so
far."
On a related
note, at one of our 10-year re-union committee meetings, Eric Delewski
confessed that Heather Hill (Eric's Health-class wife) completed the
whole report herself without his help! |
| Penn Post Notes: |
| November 1982 (Volume 26, Edition 2):
In a summary of the Fall 1982 Field Hockey season, "...Diane Churan was
hit in the mouth during a practice corner before a game..." That
same season, Trish Hill needed stitches, Pam Horning got a black eye,
and Carolyn Horst broke her finger. Ouch. |
| Class Trip Notes: |
| If I remember right, Diane's future
husband to be at the time, got us most of the beer on the class trip. |
| Senior Memories
(Copied directly from the Senior Yearbook): |
| KD, KF, SK, KC, WC, BB ... Luv ya ...
"the school!" ... ski trips ... Giggin' in the RABBIT ... Camp
... Bang! ... Summer of '85 with Bob ... awesome 4-some ... lifting ...
Don't Point (2) ... The Drive-In ... 6/2/84 ... Thanks Mom and Dad. |
| Chris Mal Comments
on the Senior Memories: |
| Ya know, there are a lot of memories
which mention "pointing". Perhaps everyone could see to it
that, for old times sake, everyone "points" at the re-union. |
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HOMECOMING 1986
Kathy Ford, Missy Ryan,
Wendy Crow (Queen),
Diane Churan, Kelly Clark |
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Class
Officers
President: Leon Pace
Vice-Prez: Maia Carvahlo ('84), Randy Boyer ('85 & '86)
Secretary: Kelly Clark
Treasurer: Diane Churan
(Click on picture to enlarge)
Senior Year |
Junior Year |
Sophomore Year
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From the
December 1984
Penn Post
 OUTSTANDING ATHLETE
This issue's outstanding female
athlete is Diane
Churan, a junior. Diane is a very fine hockey player who
has an excellent attitude and will always give 100% during practice and
games. Some of Diane�s accomplishments this year were leading the hockey
team in goals and making the All-Division hockey team.
Besides hockey, Diane also plays basketball,
volleyball, and softball. Mrs. Thomas is looking for many fine
things from Diane this year and next.
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Dave Blose |
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From the
November 1985
Penn Post
SENIOR OF THE ISSUE
Diane Churan is our Female
Senior of the Issue. Her favorite subject in school is Anatomy and
Physiology.
Diane enjoys her participation in many clubs. She is
president of Girls' Leader Corps, treasurer of the senior class, sports
editor of Penn Alma, and an active member of the National Honor Society
and the Modern Language Club.
Diane also enjoys playing sports. She plays field
hockey, basketball, and baseball for Mt. Penn. She was recently elected
to the County All Star Hockey Team.
In her spare time, Diane enjoys horse-back riding and
spending time with friends.
Diane's future plans include college for physical therapy. She would
also like to get her masters in Sports Medicine.
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Julie Hyman |
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From the
November 1985
Penn Post
SINGLE STANDOUTS
Even though the hockey
team did not win their division, they still had individuals who were
acknowledged for their achievements on their respected teams.
Diane Churan of the hockey team was
selected to the Berks All-County Team for her outstanding efforts in
hockey.
Sally Ford,
also on the hockey team, was selected to the All Division Team. Diane
played the left line position while Sally played the left inner
position.
- Danny Hafetz |
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From the
December 1985
Penn Post
OUTSTANDING ATHLETE
The female athlete of this issue is Diane
Churan. Diane is a very active participant in Mt. Penn�s
athletic program. She is the captain of the field hockey team,
co-captain of the girls� basketball team, and a member of the volleyball
and softball teams.
Diane is perhaps best known for her talent in field
hockey. In 1983, she was the 5th leading scorer in Berks County. In
1984, she made the All-Division team, and this year she made the
All-Berks team.
Diane is also involved in many other school activities.
She is president of Girls� Leader Corps, and treasurer of Y-teens. She
is a member of the National Honor Society, and she is treasurer of the
Class of �86.
Out of school, Diane enjoys spending time with her
friends, horseback riding, and skiing.
--Kathleen
Petruska |
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1983 Mt. Penn
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1984 Varsity
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1985 Varsity
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1984 Varsity
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1985 Varsity
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1986 Varsity
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1984 Varsity
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1985 Varsity
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1986 Varsity
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Yearbook Staff
Editors
1986
Sports-Darren
Sports-Diane
Seniors-Lisa P.
Faculty-Cathy K.
Faculty-Thahn
Activities-Marta
Underclassmen-Karen |
Girls' Leader
Corps Officers
1986
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Y-Teens
Officers
1986
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Jim Seitz &
Diane Churan
Valentine's Dance
1985
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We're happy because
we have
really tall socks and some Icy Tea
1986
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Diane and a ref
waving to his wife
1986 |
The Mounts only
senior in 1986 |
A picture of
Diane with her
feet cut off,
1986
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Shouldn't
the goalie
be in FRONT of the net?
1986 |
High 5, Down Low, Too
Slow
1985 |
Softball
1985 |
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| Diane on the
Internet: |
 According to the
Pottstown Rumble website (www.pottstownrumble.net),
Diane and her partner took 2nd place in the "Women's BB Divsion" in 2002.
Per the site home page, the Pottstown Rumble is a volleyball tournament
that dates back as far as 1991. The event has grown into a 2-day
event with over 90 nets and over 1200 players. It has become one of
the biggest grass doubles tournaments in the nation! |
Number of times Diane
changed the diapers on
our 11th grade Health Class
Egg Baby Twins:
  
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