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March/April 2015
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
A Student Publication
Inside
State Bound
SkillsUSA District Winners
Trade Fair
Shop Talk
Physically Speaking
New Hire Mr. Dembrow
Bengal Pride
Jason "Silky Mittens" Silva
The Ripper
Book Review
Hare Out of Place
By Jackie Audet
And More
For the Love of
Math
A day to last a hundred years
Thank you, Mr. Matos, for your
vision and Herculean effort, in
making Pi Day a sweet success.
Pi Day Recap with Mr. Matos
By Marissa Morrison
Contributors:
Karina Aguiar ‘16
Jackie Audet ‘16
Elijah Fullerton ‘18
Marissa Morrison ‘16
Photo Credits:
Mr. Dutra
SNAP Photo Club
Advisors:
Mr. Nate Byrnes
Mrs. Siobhan Santos
Contact:
251 Stonehaven Road
Fall River, MA 02723
508-678-2891
www.dimanregional.org
If you were to do it again, how would you do things differently?
I would have started developing the vocational and academic projects for
Pi Day sooner. I spent quite a large amount of time on getting pies that I
should have used on the activity development. I would have abandoned the
pies all together and focused on the activities.
What was the overall feedback from the students?
Other than the fact that it was pretty chilly, students were mostly proud to
see the results of the event and the attention from the media. A colleague of
mine in California, who had seen the event on Channel One, contacted me
and commented on how impressive it was.
What have you learned from organizing this school-wide event?
I learned a bit of science. I am seldom told to speak louder and yet many
people told me that they could not hear me. When everyone raised the cards
over their head, it created a sound barrier, blocking my voice out completely
- even with the megaphone!
What did
he say?!
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Graphic Communications
Demonstrations: 4-color offset press, embroidery machine and silkscreening procedures
Giveaways: Winter hats
Projects: State booklets, notepads
Auto Collision
Business Technology
Demonstrations: Live
paint demonstrations
Freshman travel project display
Sophomore restaurant project display
Web design display
Building & Property Maintenance
Plumbing
Demonstrations: Wood shingling, vinyl siding,
drywall repair, masonry, CNC router design
Giveaways: Vinyl stickers
Projects: Wood joints, picture frames, welding,
shed, metal signs, end tables, pipe threading,
copper pipe projects
Projects:
Freshmen - steel & copper bench projects
Sophomores - boilers and individual projects
Juniors & Seniors - heating setup and commercial bathroom display
2015
Machine Tool
In case you missed it – the happenings
and doings within some of the shops
Trade Fair
Demonstrations:
Wire EDM
CNC
Mill
Lathe
March 29th
Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
Projects: Walk in cooler, student projects
Dental
Machine displaying wide view of mouth,
impacted molars and wisdom teeth
Giving away toothbrushes
Kids brushing demonstration
Shop Talk
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Demonstrations:
Traffic lights
Nascar light
simulator
Culinary
Food science demonstrations:
Liquid nitrogen freezing lime batter
Anti-griddle freezes ice cream into lollipops (-32o)
Stir-fry
Caesar salad
Smoothies
Voting on favorite demonstrations
Carpentry & Cabinetmaking
Demonstrations: CNC 3D engraving presentation, House Building Program PowerPoint, solid
surface counter demonstrations
Projects:
Freshmen - Lamp tables, solid surface counters,
shoeshine stands, kitchen cabinets
Sophomores - Nightstands
Electricity
Auto Technology
Demonstration with air bags
Drafting
Health
Demonstrations:
CPR & Choking infant
Freshman giving out
stickers
Screen demonstration of blueprints
3D printing examples
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Hare Out of Place
By Jackie Audet
New Hire Spotlight
Physically Speaking
An Interview with Physics Teacher, Mr. Dembrow
By Karina Aguiar
What made youstart teaching?
I went from coaching gymnastics to teaching. At
my old gym, I became friends with many teachers.
It piqued my interest and at the
time it seemed like an exciting
thing to try out. So I became a
teacher soon after meeting some
teachers at my gym.
Any crazy stories?
I was hired at a new school years ago. It was an
international school that accepted students from
all backgrounds. At the beginning of
the first class day, I gave my introduction speech, as every teacher does on
the first day. Ten minutes into class, I
started to ask the students questions,
but never received any answers. Fast
When did you know you had a
forward to the next day I decide to ask
love of physics?
if any of the students even understand
what I was saying. Turns out none of
My father was a rocket engineer
the students understood English, exworking for NASA while I grew
cept for one, who was proficient in it. I
up. When I was 13 years old, I
then went around and had each stuwent to go see a rocket launch.
dent write down where they were from
The rocket was one that my
father and his team worked hard to create. I was so and as it turns out, they were all from 17 different
moved by the rocket launch that I decided to start countries. I figured out a solution to have common
language groups for the students to work in and
studying physics.
used more physical demonstrations to help cross
the obvious language barrier.
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Bengal Pride
A Man of Many Hats
An Interview with Diman Hockey Star:
Jay “Silky Mittens” Silva – Senior in the Metal Fabrication & Welding Shop
When did you first start playing hockey?
I played when I was three – street hockey with family
and then ice hockey in Fall River. My first coach was
“Uncle Bob.” The team name was, I think maybe the
"Senators,” at age 3 or 4. Believe it or not, they make
hockey skates that size. I saved one of my first pairs!
Who influenced you to play?
My dad and my brother. My dad was a Diman grad,
we won’t say what year, but I don’t think there was a
Diman hockey team at the time. My brother played for
Durfee.
What was your most memorable game?
I’d have to say scoring my 100th point and winning the
Mayflower Conference in the same game. The game
was played against Southeastern (February 2014) at
home.
What was your worst moment /best learning moment?
Playing for the State Championship on the Barnstable
Red Raiders (AAA U18) in Fall 2014 and we lost in
double overtime.
Work Hard
Who is your favorite athlete?
Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks forward
What are your future plans after high school?
Play junior hockey while attending community college.
I haven’t decided on what my major would be, but as
far as hockey goes, I’m hoping to move on to play division 1 college.
Jay finished off his year with his highest goal
count – 55 goals and 22 assists! We believe this
deserves the state MVP nomination as he was
first in the state – for all divisions in scoring.
He also became the all-time leading scorer at
Diman with 112 goals and 65 assists, for a total
of 176 points!
Play Harder
Left to right: Coach Dutra, Jay Silva, Coach Cusick
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RIPPER
Ripper, by Stephan Petrucha, is an enthralling mystery novel set in nineteenth century New York City.
The book follows Carver Young, an orphan determined to become a detective and discover the secret
of his dark origins. Carver will do whatever it takes to
find his father and, along with other childhood friends,
he will try to take down the most famous serial killer
the world has ever known.
Book Review
By Elijah J. Fullerton
Ripper is a great novel that I would recommend to
any fan of historical fiction. It features an intriguing
mystery that will leave you theorizing at every turn.
The story shows off an amazing assortment of contraptions and gizmos, ranging from a pneumatic elevator all the way to an electric carriage! However, the
best asset Ripper has is its colorful cast. Between the
thundering commissioner, by the name of Teddy Roosevelt, and solemn Pinkerton agents, you will come to
love each character you encounter.
In conclusion Ripper is a fantastic mystery novel that
I would recommend to lovers of historical fiction and
mystery alike.
Note: the Diman library has
one copy of Ripper available
to borrow, so get down there
quickly to give it a read.
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2015 District SkillsUSA Winners*
Hannah
Amarantes
Health Assisting
Medical Terminology
Gold
Brandon
Antone
Machine Tool Tech
CNC Milling Specialist
Gold
Ethan
Borges
Metal Fabrication & Welding
Sheet Metal
Gold
Sarah
Botelho
Electronics Technology
Robotics and Automation
Gold
Jordan
Cabral
Machine Tool Tech
Automated Manufacturing
Gold
Alexander
Ciccketti
Drafting
Technical Drafting
Gold
Haylee
Cooper
Graphic Communications
Graphic Communications
Gold
Justin
Costa
Machine Tool Tech
CNC Technician
Gold
Nicholas
Desmarais
Machine Tool Tech
CNC Turning Specialist
Gold
Shelby
Fontaine
Graphic Communications
Screenprinting
Gold
Noah
Gouveia
House and Mill
Cabinetmaking
Gold
Colin
Johnson
Metal Fabrication & Welding
Welding Sculpture
Gold
Austen
Kreiner
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Gold
Cassidy
Melara
Electronics Technology
Robotics and Automation
Gold
Roberto
Perez
Metal Fabrication & Welding
Welding
Gold
Matthew
Pires
Drafting
Automated Manufacturing
Gold
Tylor
Ponte
Machine Tool Tech
Automated Manufacturing
Gold
Joshua
Rosa
Building and Property Maintenance
Masonry
Gold
Edmund
Salomonsen
Building and Property Maintenance
Power Equipment Tech
Gold
Joshua
Steakelum
Electronics Technology
Electronics Technology
Gold
Kyle
Tavares
Plumbing
Plumbing
Gold
Daylan
Torres
Culinary Arts
Commercial Baking
Gold
Kiana
Arias
LPN Post-Secondary
Health Knowledge Bowl
Silver
Erin
Benoit
Graphic Communications
Advertising Design
Silver
Jordon
Borges
Electronics Technology
Mobile Robotics Tech
Silver
Kyle
Campanelli
Machine Tool Tech
CNC Technician
Silver
Justin
Correiro
LPN Post-Secondary
Health Knowledge Bowl
Silver
Daniel
Erickson
Machine Tool Tech
CNC Turning Specialist
Silver
Nicholas
Frechette
Electronics Technology
Robotics and Automation
Silver
Tristen
Hannon
Building and Property Maintenance
Power Equipment Tech
Silver
Kyle
Hilario
Electronics Technology
Mobile Robotics Tech
Silver
Jeffrey
Laureanno
Drafting
Technical Drafting
Silver
Jessica
Liles
House and Mill
Cabinetmaking
Silver
Matthew
Machado
Health Assisting
First Aid/CPR
Silver
Heather
Medeiros
LPN Post-Secondary
Health Knowledge Bowl
Silver
Megan
Murray
Culinary Arts
Commercial Baking
Silver
Nicole
Reis
Culinary Arts
Photography
Silver
Michele
Simmons
Plumbing
Plumbing
Silver
Tyler
Sirois
Metal Fabrication & Welding
Welding
Silver
Zachary
Souza
Electronics Technology
Electronics Technology
Silver
Karrell
Taylor
Electronics Technology
Robotics and Automation
Silver
* List Does not include Bronze Medalists, Job Skills Demonstration, Extemporaneous or Prepared Speech District Winners
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Upcoming Events - April/May
Event
4/15
4/20-4/24
State Outstanding Vocational Student Awards Banquet
April Vacation
4/30-5/1
SkillsUSA State Competitions
5/17
Rockin' for Scholarships!
5/21
Diman Outstanding Vocational Student Awards Banquet
5/25
Memorial Day - No School
5/28
Senior Sign Out
5/29-5/30
Senior Prom & Post Prom Party
Don’t forget to cheer on your spring sports athletes!
Go to Athletics > Sports Calendar for the latest game times
SENIORS
It's scholarship
application time!
There's scholarships
out there for
EVERYONE!
weblinks below:
http://guidance.dimanregional.org
www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships
www.scholarships.com
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