The Green Scene
Official Newsletter of the Cass Tech Alumni Association
August 2006 - Vol 1, Issue 7
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New Principal Has Great Plans For Cass Tech! Ms. Lenora Ashford, CT’s new Principal, served as the Science Department Head for several years, and most recently as a VP at CT. CTAA Board members, President Larry Patrick, Chairman Ray Litt, and Dir. of Marketing & Public Relations Stephanie L. Jones, along with alum Blain Denning, had the opportunity to meet with Ms. Ashford to hear her plans for CT’s future. Here are some key areas that Ms. Ashford would like to focus on:

  • Bring back the technical aspect to the curriculum
  • Bring in an alternative energy program
  • Bring in new software and technology
  • Improve the athletics department
  • Address physical building problems

The CTAA has pledged its support to help our new leader!! If you would like to help in any of these areas, please contact Marquita Tharpe at the CTAA office, 313.263.2101 or marquitatharpe@casstechalumni.org.

Cass Tech Centennial Celebration (1907-2007)
  • We Dream... We Believe... We Achieve
 The Cass Tech Family (Alumni, Faculty, Students, and Parents) invite you to celebrate with us!! Experience the greatest anniversary party Detroit has ever seen – a week long celebration that will recognize the tremendous impact that Detroit and Cass Tech High School has had on the world! Enjoy live entertainment, business networking opportunities, sporting events, a black tie dinner, a mega picnic, and much, much more! STAY TUNED! Every event will sell out! Every venue will fill to capacity! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!
July 29–August 5, 2007

Team Captains, committee members, and volunteers are needed: Contact Stephanie L. Jones at sjones@casstechalumni.org or LaShawnda Wrice at lwrice@casstechalumni.org. If you are celebrating a reunion in 2007 please contact the Cass Tech Reunion Committee immediately. Preparations are being made to host class reunions during the same time as the Centennial Celebration so that everyone may participate. Interested committee members should contact Ada Smith at reunion@casstechalumni.org.
On August 4-6 2006, the Downtown Detroit Marriott will play host to the 10 year reunion for the class of 1996. If you have not yet registered please call the alumni office or you may also register onsite. Be sure to get your CT Alumni merchandise and join, renew or upgrade your CTAA membership.

Click here to download all registration forms from our website or call the alumni office at 313-263-2101 or 313-963-9988. Other reunions include:
  • Class of 1976 Reunion August 11-13, 2006
  • Class of 1986 Reunion August 18-20, 2006
  • Class of 1955-1957 Reunion September 16, 2006
  • Class of 1971 Reunion September 15-17 (tent)
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We are pleased to announce that CTAA merchandise will finally be available online! The new online store opens for business on August 7th. Be sure to visit our website and order your CTAA gear. Have your products delivered directly to your doorstep! Limited quantities available!

Limited items are also available in the CTAA office.
The CTAA would like to welcome all of its new members! We appreciate your support to this organization and our efforts to uplift our Alma Mater. We encourage you to get involved by volunteering to help at different events or joining one of our subcommittees. This is a great way for you to familiarize yourself with our upcoming plans and activities, as well as support Cass Tech High School.

Please take advantage of the CTAA benefits programs, which allows you discounts and special rates with businesses and other organizations, such as Rock Financial (see below).

Welcome again! We look forward to working with you!
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The CTAA has teamed up with the Home Loan Benefit Program powered by Rock Financial to provide you with an exciting new benefit.

Check out other benefits here: or call 1-800-453-6728 to get started.
Alumnus of the month
Shelby Newhouse (1944)
Shelby, a 1944 graduate, majored in music while a student at Cass Tech. After graduation he served in World War II and then spent 26 years as a broadcaster for WWJ TV and radio. The 4 time Emmy winning film and documentary maker now runs Insel Haus, a Bed & Breakfast located in Bois Blanc Island, Michigan. The Bed & Breakfast, which he operates with his wife Christa, won Michigan’s Best honors in 2006! For more information: www.inselhau sbandb.com
Rhonda Hollowell (1991) is beating Crohn's Disease and would like for other CT alums to help on Saturday, September 9, 2006. Click here to join the CTAA team or make a donation to the Guts & Glory Walk.

Nicole Johnson (2006) won First Place in the Michigan Teen U.S. Beauties Pageant & Third Place in the National Teen U.S. Beauties Pageant *Thank you to every CT Alumni that contacted Nicole and helped to pay for her trip to the finals!! We support our Alma Mater!!

Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (1988) was selected to be a trustee for the U.S. Conference of Mayors at their annual convention this year.

Cheryl Robinson (1984) has written 2 novels, If It Ain't One Thing and It's Like That. Both are set in Detroit and one of the main characters is a graduate of Cass Tech. For more information please visit www.cherylro binson.com.

James A. Smith, Jr. (1975) and Tracy (Mixon) Louis (1978),were married Saturday, July 15th in Detroit. They met 32 years ago in ROTC, but were never more than classmates. After 27 years they reconnected and found love in one another.
The CTAA is experiencing tremendous growth and we need volunteers to serve on our committees (Membership, Fund Development, and Communications) and assist at upcoming events.

Volunteers needed to work 2-4 hour shifts at the following events on August 26:
  • Market on Manchester Summer Festival
  • Mack Alive Fest
Marcus Collins
Marcus Collins (1997): Co-Founder of Muse Recordings, celebrates the success of the label's debut studio album "Marc's Project" and the international acclaim the project has received. Collins and Co-Founder, Mike Muse, were recently featured on AllHipHop.com for the massive amount of work the label has acquired in only 2 years of existence. To learn more about Muse Recordings and purchase your copy of Marc's Project, visit their website www.muserecordings.com. Digital downloads are also available via iTunes & Windows Media Player.

Remember, There are only two types of people in this world. Those who GRADUATED from Cass Tech.. and Those who wanted to !

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