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

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-u JAMES D1As 50 Sunset Hill Jimmy, an alumnus of Sacred Heart School, is an emphatic advocate of NORMAND R. VIOLETTE fN0rmD 144 Liberty Street Machinist His winning smile and pleasant personality can guarantee a good start in Norm's chosen vocation. Among the quieter boys of the class he believes in seeing a job through and is usually rewarded by success. Friendly, and good unatured, Norm has won for himself a high place in the hearts of all .his classmates. Qjimmy D Electrician all his convictions. Far from an inferior student, Jim has compounded an excellent vocational background with an honorable academic reputation. His continued benevolence, a will to win, and congeniality, will assure him success in the Electrical field. - f'T'W5 elk Q' X 2 -sg b -igi LL, -:fn , age 36

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PETER M. TAVARES fPeteD 192 Wellington Street Cabinet Maker Pete's four years at Diman were marked by hard work and a will to win attitude. Quiet and modest, he has definite ambitions to become a top tradesman, and he is determined to achieve his aspirations. Cheerful and pos- sessing a winning smile, we know that Pete will quickly climb the ladder of success. ALDAM T. TESSIER, JR. fPeteD 837 Stafford Street Machinist Pete is one of those students that few can criticize. He is friendly, .sincex-e, conscientious, and helpful and will long be remembered for those superb quali- ties by his classmates. His determination to get things done made his stay at Dirnan a success and we are sure that he will carry into the working world his pleasing, happy, personality. DONALD VARANESE QDuckyD CDOHJ 967 Bedford Street Auto Mechanic Coming to us after a brief stay at Durfee, Don had no trouble fitting into the vocational curriculum at Diman. Friendly and witty, he takes both work and play in stride and always shows a willingness to help anyone in need. One could always count on Don to lift the morale of the Auto Shop for he has displayed keen talent in his chosen profession. LOUIS VENAFRO fLoul 863 Bedford Street Auto Mechanic Louis came to us from the Fowler School, and by his easy going and good natured .ways has acquired many friends amongst his classmates. His love for automobiles has helped him to master the auto mechanic trade, which we all know will help Louis acquire nothing but success in years to come.

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CORPORAL ROBERT DUPERE 1933 - 1951 U. S. Infantry - Korean Forces Inspired with a zeal to serve his Country in the trying days of the early invasion of North Korea, Corporal Bob forsook his studies at Diman in his Sophomore year, as a member of the illustrious Class of 1953. He immediately enlisted as a private in the U. S. Infantry and finished his boot training at Camp Edwards, Mass. Within a few months he arrived in Tokyo, Japan, in preparation for the early defense of South Korea against the Red-dominated North Koreans. He soon attained the rank of Corporal because of military efli- ciency. Undoubtedly Divine Guidance forewarned him of impending danger, for his last letter to his Mother asked for her blessing and prayers as he marched to his place in the front lines. Mortally wounded during a vicious counter-attack by the Reds, he lingered for a few hours before passing on to a hero's death. The Class of 1953 hereby offers its sincerest prayer for the repose .pg l of his Martyr's Soul and firmly resolves that he shall not have died in vain. To his worthy parents, we, the Class of 1953, offer our deepest sympathy in this hour of sadness in the loss of our beloved classmate who gave his all that we might live in the land of freedom, under the flag of peace and liberty for all. lin Aliilemnriami WILLIAM MCDONALD Class of 1953 . The Class of 1955, in common with the whole school, was plunged into heart- felt grief when on july 14, 1951, our beloved Classmate Bill McDonald died suddenly at his home in Fall River. For two happy and eventful school years, Bill had won the admiration and love of both Teachers and Pupils at Diman Vocational High School. His genial manner, his loyal friendship and his unsullied character will ever remain to us as precious memories of our school days here. To his beloved family we extend our profoundest regrets. In acquiescing to the will of the Divine Master in the loss of our -esteemed classmate, we do take heart in the hope that when the final summons comes to each of us, we will all be united with him in the Kingdom of Kingdoms. 37