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PAUL ALAMANAthlete, North Penn High School, 1970 Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track |
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Paul reveled in the whole North Penn experience, thriving both athletically and academically. A persistent foot injury limited his athletic success to his first love – football. He was proud to be a member of the Knight’s unit, and still remembers his on field promotion and the coveted red practice jersey of the 1st team defense. In his senior year he was co-captain of the football team and 1st Team All Bux-Mont Defensive end, 2nd Team All Bux-Mont Offensive Tackle and nominated to play in the PA Big 33 All Star game. Paul’s trademarks were his hustle, effort, and discipline. Whether it was excelling in football, or riding the JV bench in basketball and baseball, he strove to be a good teammate, a good friend, and a good student.In the fall of 1970 Paul transitioned to the University of Kentucky where he had received a football scholarship. He was well prepared by the teachers and coaches of North Penn for the challenges ahead. After a very successful freshman season, Paul suffered a career ending neck injury his sophomore year. He never fulfilled his goal of starting in the SEC, but remained a valuable part of the program, and graduated on time with honors.The post college years can best be described in one word, change. Paul has lived in many locales, mostly in the western states, always seeming to gravitate back to Montana. His vocations were varied as well; from factory worker, towboat deckhand, railroad trainmaster, to teacher and coach. In 1983 Paul was given the opportunity to start his own business as a State Farm Insurance Agent in Lansdale. It was here that he finally hit his stride, building a successful agency. Unfortunately in 1994 Paul suffered a stroke, and a year later had to make the difficult decision to retire.The only true constant in Paul’s life has been his wife of 30 plus years, Joni. She has been his partner, confidant, and strength through many ups and downs. It is a good bet the future will find them somewhere out in Big Sky Country doing their best to live life as it unfolds. |
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