Diane Bange (McAdam)     New address: 9168 Weathervane Trail, Galesburg, Michigan 49053 Phone: (616) 665-9525 bangeboys@aol.com Here I thought I was living a pretty ordinary life but sitting down to write this, I now realize...I'm living the life of a television celebrity!   '"WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE" 20 years ago I headed off to college to get ready for the business world. I got a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Illinois. Upon graduation I moved east to Washington, D.C. for fame and fortune. I worked on Capitol Hill for Senator Charles Percy, lived in Georgetown and set my sites on finding a career. That's when the school loans starting coming due... I really wanted a 'career' so when I was offered a job with State Farm back in Bloomington, I accepted the position and moved back to Illinois. The Family Photo!   "FRIENDS" Even more than a career, State Farm allowed me the opportunity to meet great friends. After 15 years with the same company, some of my closest friends are from my "early State Farm days". I was happy. My career kept progressing and my friendships grew.   "MAD ABOUT YOU" Speaking of friendships, I also met my husband, Greg, at State Farm. (That's actually okay there!) We dated for 2 years and were married in May, 1989. Greg is a Eureka College grad, an avid sportsman, and a great dad. Between the two of us we have produced some hopelessly competitive kids.   "CHEERS" We've celebrated the births of 2 wonderful and energetic boys. Brett, 8, looks like his dad and loves basketball, soccer, baseball and track. Austin, 5, will start kindergarten in the fall and wants to be a "soccer man" or a Jedi knight when he grows up. As all parents can attest, these little guys have totally changed our lives.   Brett and Austin: The Bangeboys           Austin and Brett and wintertime in New Jersey. "THE TWILIGHT ZONE" (oops, I mean, New Jersey!) In 1996 we moved to Oak Ridge, New Jersey. One of the most rewarding and satisfying opportunities in my life. I was ready to experience more than what Central Illinois had to offer and wanted to broaden my horizons: culturally, geographically and emotionally. New Jersey was just the place! And while I loved the trips to New York city Broadway shows, shopping and being where the action was, I have to say, it's a pretty hectic pace.   "HOME IMPROVEMENT" Our jobs have brought us "back to Normal" for now and I've come to appreciate what Bloomington-Normal has to offer. The hectic New Jersey pace made me realize that "having it all" depends on your definition of "all." I now work part-time, 3 days a week, which I think is a "home improvement." I enjoy helping out weekly in Brett's school, taking time for myself, playing volleyball and appreciating what I have. SO, that's my TV celebrity life! Only, I don't have to worry about the tabloids.   Hobbies and Interests: Sports (just a little slower and center of gravity is lower), creative memories scrap booking (I don't really like this but feel compelled to do it). Personal / Professional Achievements: CPCU Designation - chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter; 2 children - natural child birth (NO epidural... OUCH!) Words of Wisdom: Get an epidural (just kidding) "Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not get bent our of shape." Favorite memory or song from your days at U High: Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Boston, Supertramp, Cars, Sister Sledge "We Are Family." I was always a disco queen at heart. Confession: I never really liked Freebird. How many miles will you travel to this reunion? 3.26 miles approximately     Disneyworld this summer. Can you tell who's Grumpy?

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