Diane Scherr Avillo
Marital Status:
Married, since 1987
Children?
Two: Allison (12) and Shelley (11)
Education:
BS in Education, Rider University
MBA in Marketing, Fairleigh Dickinson
Occupation:
Market Research, FC&A Publishing
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
School volunteer, former Girl Scout leader, USTA member
Current hobbies and interests:
Tennis, reading, needlework, kids' stuff
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
Oh, maybe 10%
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Help others less fortunate, travel, maybe a couple of spa visits
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
Followed my own path and have enjoyed the journey. Am very content with my life.
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
I'm currently battling a rare cancer, so I need to beat it first!
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
Visit friends, and everything above
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
Being happy and sticking to your values
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
Hanging out with friends, going uptown, riding bikes to Tice's farm, my long-time boyfriend Steve, football games, Esposito's.
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
Completing the NYC Marathon twice (4:11 and 4:12), as well as several triathlons. Also going to Georgia State Finals in Macon with the adult division of USTA.
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
Leave the earth a better place than you've found it
How have you changed since high school?
I'm more open-minded, wiser, but still a kid at heart :-)
What else should we know about you?!
Hoping my family can travel up to the Reunion from Georgia next year . . . looking forward to it!