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New Literary Magazine
Thank you from the National Honor Society
Ms. Guida and the National Honor Society would like to thank the 45 students and parents who attended the annual Walk for Hunger in Boston on Saturday, May 4. With generous contributions from family, friends, staff, and teachers, we raised over $1,500 to help feed impoverished families across the Boston area. Thank you for your support to such a worthy cause.
Stairway to guitar Heaven
Diman student Daniel Bowman has big rock-and-roll dreams, but not the typical version ... he wants to MAKE guitars for a living with his own company. One of his first steps towards that goal looked to the past for inspiration. He used legendary rock guitarist Jimmy Paige of Led Zepplin's first guitar as a model for a fully functional Telecaster electric guitar that he built in the Carpentry-Cabinetmaking shop at Diman Regional Voc-Tech High School.
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Diman students show software skills
Students from Diman's Office Technology program excelled in national Microsoft Certification exams, with 89% of the juniors passing the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel 2010 Certification Exam and 96% of sophomores passing the Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Certification Exam.Story continues
BCC Dual Enrollment
If you have taken the Accuplacer, you are now able to sign up for BCC Dual Enrollment summer and fall courses. Pick up an application in guidance and see your guidance counselor for help.
Diman students find pot of gold at SkillsUSA state competition
There may well have been a leprechaun on the bus with Diman students last weekend, because they earned a pot of gold at the 39th annual SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skill Conference in Marlboro on April 26 and 27. Diman students earned 48 medals, including 33 coveted gold medals. The gold medal winners will move onto the national SkillsUSA Championships held in June in Kansas City. Story continues.
Students get raw deal at Diman
Something fishy happened at Diman on Tuesday, April 23, when a pair of chefs from Roger Williams University demonstrated sushi-making skills to Diman's Culinary Arts students and staff.
After the chefs, Sai Khun and Nyi Zaw, explained the history and art of sushi-making, students were able to get their hands sticky. Khun and Zaw demonstrated three rolls - California, veggie, and tuna. Story continues
After the chefs, Sai Khun and Nyi Zaw, explained the history and art of sushi-making, students were able to get their hands sticky. Khun and Zaw demonstrated three rolls - California, veggie, and tuna. Story continues
National Day of Silence
Thursday, 4/25 is the National Day of Silence. If you paid for a shirt, please see Mr. Graf in PPS as soon as possible.
Dental Assisting students shine again
Diman’s Dental Assisting students have excelled in a national certification test once more. This time, all 17 juniors have passed the Radiation Health and Safety Exam, the second of third steps for official Massachusetts Certification. Read more here.
Senior Prom Tickets
Senior Prom tickets are on sale. See Mrs. Parent in B115, Mrs. DeJesus in B110, or Mrs. Goddard in C203. Money must be brought to the business office and a receipt brought to the teachers. Prom photo package prices are posted outside senior adviser rooms
Costa Rica Trip
The 2013 April school vacation trip is to Costa Rica. See Mrs. Parent in B115 for information. It's only $95 to sign up for the trip.
Diman students nominated for student-athlete-citizen award
Diman basketball players Stanley Kay and Lexie Botelho were recently nominated for the Cowens Award, a student-athlete-citizen award for basketball-playing seniors.
STANLEY KAY, Diman Regional: It was no secret coming into the season that Diman opponents would try to put the clamps on Kay, a quick guard with good shooting range. Despite the defensive attention, Kay averaged 16.6 points per game, finishing with 905 career points. He nailed 45 3-pointers, tying the school record with six in one game. His well-rounded game also produced 4.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game. A member of the heating/ventilation/air conditioning shop, Kay also works at a law office. From his profile at the Herald News.
LEXIE BOTELHO, Diman Regional: One of the most productive players in Bengal history, Botelho averaged 17 points and 14 rebounds per game and finished her career with 1,007 points, reaching quadruple figures in her last game. She’s been a Mayflower Athletic Conference all-star for the last three years and was the league’s MVP this season. A three-year member of the honor roll, Botelho has a 3.0 GPA. She was on the Junior Class Committee and was the 2012 Cancer Walk organizer. From her profile at the Herald News.
STANLEY KAY, Diman Regional: It was no secret coming into the season that Diman opponents would try to put the clamps on Kay, a quick guard with good shooting range. Despite the defensive attention, Kay averaged 16.6 points per game, finishing with 905 career points. He nailed 45 3-pointers, tying the school record with six in one game. His well-rounded game also produced 4.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game. A member of the heating/ventilation/air conditioning shop, Kay also works at a law office. From his profile at the Herald News.
LEXIE BOTELHO, Diman Regional: One of the most productive players in Bengal history, Botelho averaged 17 points and 14 rebounds per game and finished her career with 1,007 points, reaching quadruple figures in her last game. She’s been a Mayflower Athletic Conference all-star for the last three years and was the league’s MVP this season. A three-year member of the honor roll, Botelho has a 3.0 GPA. She was on the Junior Class Committee and was the 2012 Cancer Walk organizer. From her profile at the Herald News.
Scholarship Reminder
Reminder to all seniors: various 2013 scholarship packets are available in the Guidance Office. Scholarships that require an essay should be typed and proof-read. Also, scholarships continue to come in from local companies. Please check our scholarship bin in Guidance or our scholarship page.
SkillsUSA Regional Awards Ceremony
Diman is pleased to announce that 66 students earned medals at the SkillsUSA Massachusetts District 2 Regional Competition on March 18, 2013. Learn more here.
Congrats to National Honor Society students
Ms. Guida would like to thank and congratulate the National Honor Society students who participated in the Miles for Smiles walk at UMass Dartmouth this past Saturday, March 16. Thanks to their creative efforts and donations, our Diman students took home the trophy for Most Team Spirit!
Coins for Cancer Competition
The Junior Committee will give a prize to the shop who collects the most Coins for Cancer. Place all your change in the "Coins for Cancer" jugs located in your shop.
Culinary Arts Cookoff
Congratulations to Plumbing senior
Congratulations to Matthew Coffey, a senior in the Plumbing Shop. On Saturday, March 9th at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, Matt was recognized by the Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors of Massachusetts as Diman Regional Voc-Tech Instructors' "All Star". This recognition is given by the MAPHCC to a senior in each vocational high school enrolled in a plumbing and heating program who has excelled in their field. Matt received a tool bag complete with hand tools and a $500 scholarship that may be used to further his education toward licensure or college. The tools for all reward recipients were donated to the MAPHCC by Ferguson Supply Co. Matt, along with the other chosen "All Stars" will appear in the upcoming edition of "Progress Magazine". The Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters were present to congratulate the All Stars for their achievements.
BCC Dual Enrollment
If you're interested in taking a dual-enrollment class at BCC this summer or next year, please pick up an application from your guidance counselor. Registration begins April 10. To participate in dual enrollment classes, you must have a 3.0 GPA and have taken the Accuplacer Test. There are two Accuplacers being offered at Diman - March 26 and April 9. Please sign up for the Accuplacer with your guidance counselor. Learn more about BCC dual enrollment here.
Diman Honorary Degrees and Honored Graduates - 2013
Free Physicals
For all spring athletes who need a physical - there will be a free physical here at Diman on Tuesday, March 12th. You need parental permission to be seen by the doctor. See a member of the Athletic Department for a permission form, or download it here.
Diman duo design new logo for Fall River's Department of Community Maintenance fleet
Nothing stinks about the new logos on the side of city trash trucks.With the assistance of a pair of students from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, the city’s Community Maintenance Department’s fleet of vehicles are now adorned with the logo that Director Kenneth Pacheco said is intended to reflect the department’s name shift from the Department of Public Works, which took place under former Mayor Robert Correia.
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A sweet gesture: Diman sophomore collects books for Boys & Girls Club
Celeste Chaves probably could have charmed her family into buying her an iPhone, expensive sneakers, skinny jeans or a charm bracelet for her Sweet 16 birthday party.Instead, the Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School junior asked for children’s books. And not even for herself. Story continues.
Making Diman Proud
Diman would like to thank senior student Bryan Rodgers for his volunteerism during the Blizzard of 2013. He exemplified the Diman spirit of helping our neighbors by helping his neighbors by tirelessly shoveling in the Niagra neighborhood in Fall River.
Here is the Letter to the Editor of the Herald News thanking him for his help:
Here is the Letter to the Editor of the Herald News thanking him for his help:
LETTER: Young man helped neighborhood dig out
I want to express my thanks to an individual who went out of his way on Saturday, Feb. 9, to help our neighborhood recover from the Blizzard of 2013.
This young man approached me as I was shoveling out my stairs to get out of my house and offered to shovel without the hope of fee or reward. He shoveled out my walkway and I took care of the steps and then both he and I continued to remove the snow from around my building. I would not have been able to do this alone in a timely fashion. After he was done with my house, he inspired me to go with him and shovel out the homes of neighborhood elderly residents.
This young man is a senior at Diman Regional and his name is Bryan Rodgers. We do not see this type of good work in the papers or on the news, but this young man continued on through the night and helped many people in the neighborhood.
I have to express my thanks and the thanks of the elderly residents of the Niagara neighborhood who this young man helped out. This is what community is about. We need to see more young men like Bryan Rodgers.
CJ Ferry
Fall River
Scholarship maven introduces biography at Diman
The man behind Fall River’s “Scholarship City” nickname, Dr. Irving Fradkin, introduced a new biography to students at Diman Regional Voc-Tech with an inspirational speech on February 6, 2013. Story continues.
Presentation of the Golden Can award
Dental Program featured on WPRI
New Tradesman
Disney Trip Annoucement
To all seniors going on the April trip to Disney and Universal Studios: please see Mrs. Collins in room C208 before or after school to sign up for room assignments. All seniors going on the trip must give their signature to guarantee their roommates and assignments. Seniors must do this before Wednesday, January 30th or you will be randomly assigned to a room.
New Literary Magazine
That's right, we have a fresh batch of student-written poetry, short stories, and art in Volume 13 of the Diman Literary Magazine. Enjoy!
Forgotten football video
We neglected to post highlights of our 21-16 win over Southeastern. Please enjoy:
Employee Apparel Catalog
We're proud to announce the arrival of the Diman Employee Apparel Catalog.
Diman student wins contest
The Graphic Communications Department would like to congratulate Joseph Rebelo for his winning logo design for the Fall River Neighborhood Energy Project. Joe will be recognized at City Hall on December 20th. Kimberly Rego was a close second in the contest. Diman football highlights from the last two games
Diman students help refurbish Battleship Massachusetts gun mounts
Refurbishing a World War II-era battleship gun-mount handle may not be your typical assignment for a high school machine shop student.However, for the second consecutive year, the students in Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School’s Machine Tool Technology shop are helping to restore the popular tourist attractions aboard the USS Massachusetts at Battleship Cove. The story continues here.
Scholarships!
Attention seniors! Please stop in the PPS office to pick up available scholarships that are coming in daily (an oft-updated list is here).
Fall River Neighborhood Energy Contest Logos
Click here to view six logos for the upcoming Fall River Neighborhood Energy Contest. All six were designed by students in Diman's Graphic Communications Program, and all are shown in color, black, and white.
Diman Concert Band
Do you have any instrumental music experience? If so, Diman needs you! We will be starting a concert band ... please sign up at the cross-roads during 5th period on Tuesday to Friday, November 13-16.
College and Job Fair Photos
Order Bengal wear
Click here for an order form (PDF) to show your school pride and buy some Bengal clothing!
Diman Football Highlight Video
From games 1-5 of the 2012 season.
Diman Faculty Soccer Fundraiser
Student Parking
All students driving a car to school must file a registration card and receive a parking permit number from the Dean of Students' Office. All students must park in the student parking lot ONLY.
PAC Soup Fundraiser
The Diman PAC is once again offering delicious Blount Soup as a fundraiser! Order a soup bag here (PDF) , and make checks payable to Diman PAC.
Orders are due to Mr. Ferreria in the Admininstration Office no later than October 4th. Soup orders will be delivered the week before Thanksgiving. We wll notify you with a pick-up date.
Orders are due to Mr. Ferreria in the Admininstration Office no later than October 4th. Soup orders will be delivered the week before Thanksgiving. We wll notify you with a pick-up date.
Faculty Soccer Game Fundraiser
It's that time again, when your teachers will face off in the 3rd annual faculty soccer game. Come and watch as Flo "The Wall" Lima stops the quick and agile feet of Kevin "Can't Touch This" Lazaro, on Thursday 9/27 at 5:30 PM. The cost is $2 with a student ID and $5 for adults. Kids under 12 are free! All proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy Fund Walk by Kristen's Krusaders.
Free/Reduced Lunch Application
All free/reduced lunch applications should be turned into PPS no later than Friday, September 28th. All students who turn in a properly-completed application by that date will be entered into a drawing to be held in October for a:
- Computer with printer
- iPod Touch
- iPad
Students who qualified last year for free/reduced lunch and have NOT turned in a new application for this school year will NOT receive their lunch benefit after Friday, September 28th. Lunch forms are available in PPS.
NEASC Review
Diman will begin a very important ten (10) year review of our accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). You will be provided with information and regular updates relative to this process, which will involve the entire administration, faculty, and staff at Diman. The first step for our self-study will be to name faculty/staff Committee Chairs. Learn more and sign up here.
Fall River's Diman addresses space crunch as it preps for students’ return
Space is at a premium at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.
With the school bursting at the seams, Superintendent-Director Marta Montleon said among the top priorities this summer was freeing up space wherever available. Story continues.
With the school bursting at the seams, Superintendent-Director Marta Montleon said among the top priorities this summer was freeing up space wherever available. Story continues.
New Handbooks
Commencement coverage
Diman is thrilled to offer congratulations to the 317 members of the class of 2012 who managed to just miss the rain and walked across the stage to pick up their hard-earned diplomas on June 7. We are especially proud of our top 10 students, all of whom are furthering their education at local institutions of higher learning.
Literary Magazine - Volume 12
Please enjoy the final Literary Magazine of the 2011-2012 school year!
June Tradesman Published
The June 2012 Tradesman has been published. Enjoy!
School Nurses Page
We're pleased to add a school nurses page, with information about immunization, medication, and other school nurse-related content
Trip to Canada
Ms. Guida and the National Honor Society, as well as a junior student committee, are once again hosting a week-long school trip in June, 2013. The trip will visit Montreal and Quebec, Canada. Spots are still available, so please see Ms. Guida in room C204 to sign up. For the first 15 students who register before June 1st, a free trip will be raffled off for one lucky student. Also, the first three students who enroll get $50 off!
Kick Butts Day
Wednesday, 3/21 is Kick Butts Day! Please sign up for the Smoking Poster Contest for prizes. You can submit a poster or poem or story for the contest. There are also Smoke Cessation Classes which needs "parental consent." Come to the Nurses' Office for the consent form. Classes will be held on Mondays, 7th period: 12:59 - 1:42. If you have last lunch, you can be dismissed to the class after you finish eating. There are prizes for those who complete all 10 sessions!
