Mission – Diman Alumni Association

Diman History

Reverand John Hugh Diman (1863-1949) had a dream to provide vocational education in Fall River. In August of 1912, he attended a Fall River school committee meeting where he offered to equip and supply vocational instruction for one year with a personal donation of $2500. One room was supplied by the school committee at the McDonough School. For three years, Father Diman supervised the program and visited the class weekly.
The first separate building for vocational did not come about until 1915, with the use of the Kennedy Building on Bank Street across from the Armory. The Fall River school committee voted to name the school after its benefactor, Father Diman.

The Diman Alumni Association Mission Statement

The Diman Alumni Association is a 501-3C, non-profit organization founded in 1956. Its primary mission is to organize fundraising activities and events in order to support the Diman Alumni Association Technical Career Scholarship program. The Alumni also supports the Diman staff and administers for other student and school related activities such as senior scholarship night and volunteering when needed for a variety of school events. Its membership is generally comprised of former graduates, teachers, administrators, staff, businesses and other individuals who strongly believe and support the Alumni’s mission.

President's Message
"As a 1981 graduate from the plumbing program, I immediately began my career working in the trade. I often reflect back on the path of my career and realize how important my Diman education played a role on where I am today. Without my Diman education, I'm not sure how my working career would have unfolded. With that said, it's an honor to be the president of the Alumni Association in order to be able to give back to such a great institution that helped me as a young man so many years ago. It gives me great satisfaction to support the school and its administration, the teaching staff, the student body, and the graduating seniors as they begin their future endeavors."

– John Viveiros
District Manager, WYNN Plumbing and Heating Supply, Fall River, MA