Diman Vocational High School - Artisan Yearbook (Fall River, MA)

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PATRICK FRANCIS ROBERT fPatI A good fellow and a desirable class- mate, he is well known for voicing his opinions in class. Pat, who is a brilliant student in electricity, hopes to enter Western Electric upon graduation. We have no doubt you will make it, Pat. Good luck. WILLIAM FRANCIS SHANAHAN Nlild BHD A level-headed little fellow whose success in the machine trade is bound to be attained by his aggressiveness and willing- ness to learn. A wealth of success will undoubtedly crown his unrelenting spirit and high aspirations. EDMUND SILVA fFarmerj From the small town of Rehoboth, he should prove very successful in large and small cities alike because of his skill in the electrical field. We know that Edmund will keep up the fine work that has made him well liked at Diman. ' w 'W-. 3 SST'

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CLASS HISTORY O Our story begins in September of 1946, when, as a group of green freshmen, we entered the portals of Diman for the first time in pursuance of both a high school education and a voca- tional trade. Mr. Maslinski helped us in filling out our enrollment cards and directed us to our proper shops. Our early months at Diman were a little difficult, inasmuch as we experienced the problem of adjusting ourselves to the curriculum of a Vocational High School. With the approach of autumn of 1947, many of our Sophomores were attending football prac- tice with Coach O'Keefe. Red Ratcliffe and Harry Piche made varsity berths, while Matt Burke was appointed Student Manager. After the New Year, the assembly programs began to get under way with one-hundred percent student participation. In the course of the year, many city and state officials visited Diman to view the actual operation of a Vocational High School. As upperclassmen, we Juniors facedour most difficult scholastic year. But through per- severance, we were able to weather the storm and finish victoriously. One of the highlights of the Junior year was the approval of the plans for the gym and cafeteria for Diman. This approval must have inspired the basketball team, for with such sharpshooters as Don Butler, Jim Carey, and Matt Burke, we were able to experience a very successful season. Our social activities were confined mainly to dances, with our Junior Prom climaxing the year 1948. Entering our Senior year, we reached the peak of high school glory. Within a few weeks after school commenced, our gymnasium and cafeteria were ready for use. Assemblies were held every Thursday, and the shop league, under the capable direction of Mr. Johnson, afforded many students an opportunity to better their basketball ability. After a successful football season, the lettermen of the team formed the Varsity Club. Charter members of the Club are Seniors Jim Carey, Harold Piche, Neil O'Brien, Don Butler, Red Gaudreau and Joe Barboza who was captain of the soccer team which enjoyed a very success- ful season. With the coming of spring, we all know that Diman will again field a very successful team on the diamond and bring more laurels to our school. Since the gym has been opened, both the Senior Class and the Varsity Club have held many successful programs of entertainment there. In the year 1949, the Senior Class took on a project of considerable size. This project was the yearbook, The Record Book, which is the first, and we, the Class of 1950, are proud that we are the first in the history of Diman Vocational High School to make it the success that it is. Now as our high school career draws to a close, the Senior Class extends to its Principal, Mr. Gilligan, his capable assistant, Mr. Matte, the faculty and all concerned, our thanks for giving us the memories we cherish.