The Green Scene
Official Newsletter of the Cass Tech Alumni Association
October 2006
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Welcome to the October issue of the Green Scene. A publication dedicated to informing and re-informing past, present and current Technicians.

Anyone living in or around the Detroit Metropolitan area, without a doubt, knows this area is experiencing a rebirth, a renaissance of sort. How fitting and prophetic is it that the hub of the Detroit downtown area is named the Renaissance Center?

Even our Tigers have experienced a rebirth. Go Tigers! Congratulations on their 2006 World Series appearance. With our increased communications to our alumni members we hope it launches a rebirth of Technician spirit and camaraderie around the world.

We are pleased to announce CTAA merchandise is available online! The new online store opened 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, located at Cass Tech.

CLICK HERE to visit the store.
Cass Tech was built to last - even past rumors of demolition.

Detroit Public Schools (DPS) has agreed to work with a non-profit development corporation the Cass Tech Alumni Association formed to redevelop historic Cass Tech High School. In the future, DPS will announce a Request for Proposal (RFP).

On October 25, 2006, University of Detroit Mercy, School of Architecture and the Cass Tech Development and Preservation Society will present work developed during the Spring 2005 semester with Prof. Constance Bodurow's undergraduate studio, devoted to recasting the Historic Cass Tech as a catalytic adaptive reuse project.

Don't miss an exciting opportunity to ask questions and dialogue about the potential for redeveloping historic Cass into a mixed-use facility using the arts and residential uses as an anchor in the lower Cass Corridor. This is a first step to engage the Cass Tech community for feedback and support before working with Detroit Public Schools to develop an RFP process in 2007.

What: Presentation for the Cass Tech Community of ideas generated for historic Cass Tech (UDM Design Studio)
When: Wednesday, October 25. Time: 6 p.m.
Where: University of Detroit-Mercy, School of Architecture. McNichols Campus. Entrance off Livernois. Warren Loranger Hall. Exhibit Center.

Link: http://architecture.udmercy.edu/index.htm

Please RSVP (light refreshments):

Francis Grunow
detourdetroit@ameritech.net
313.717.4298
Reach thousands of Cass Tech alumni in Detroit and around the world. Advertise your business, promote your special project or event, or market your book or service.
Great news. CTAA now has a travel agency! You can book flights, hotels rooms , arrange vacation packages, purchase sporting events tickets and more.

USE CTAA TRAVEL TO BOOK YOUR FAMILY REUNIONS

DISCOUNTS AND FANTASTIC RATES

A PORTION OF COMMISSIONS GO TO CTAA

Just think; you could be outstretched on a sunny beach, tropical breeze blowing into your face, in hand, you have your favorite drink with a small umbrella, while at the same time helping needy Cass students.

Besides saving money, the best thing about the CTAA travel agency is you don't have to be a Technician or an alumni member to use it.

Anyone can book on CTAA Travel.

So the more people you tell about CTAA travel, the more we can help needy students, provide scholarships and support various curriculums at Cass Tech.
If you are a Technician and a business owner, PLEASE contact us.

Boy, have we got something for you!

news@casstechalumni.org
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.
See! Prayer does work.

After the World Series, we'll focus on the Lions.
Jan (Sikov) Jacobson (1970) is the host and producer of a weekly public affairs show that airs on 5 radio stations in Phoenix, Arizona.

Her show is an hour long public affair show covering issues and topics of interest to the community, including coverage of non-profit organizations and their events, health care, education, finance, public issues, ie alcoholism, drug abuse by kids, caring for the elderly and the future for baby boomers, etc. It airs on KSLX, KDKB, KUPD, KDUS and Az Gold in Phoenix market.

Ella Joyce was recently nominated for a Jeff Award for supporting actress in the play Crumbs from the Table.

Shawn & Shane Ward (1991) were recently featured in the premiere episode of the WE reality show, Unwrapping Macy’s, which chronicled their journey to have their line of shoes, DETNY, carried in Macy’s. www.detny.com

Vicki Stringer (1985) was featured in the Time Magazine article, Hustle and Grow http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1 543951,00.html

Kamal Smith (1997) will star in an original play, Voices in My Head October 9-22, 2006 at the 1515 Broadway Theater in Detroit. This is his directorial debut. Tickets are available at www.ticketweb.com or call 313.585.4921
Anything related to Cass Tech and the alumni:
Please send in news and photos to CTAA at news@casstechalumni.org
  • Cass Entrepreneurs
  • Cass Community and Business Leaders
  • Cass Entertainers
  • Photos and more
. . . so good.

Did you know that you can donate to the CTAA and designate how we utilize the funds?

Through the annual alumni giving campaign you can do just that. The alumni giving campaign will run through December 31, 2006.


Special Thanks to our newest annual giving campaign contributors:


Lois (Hobson) Ashley (1959)
Arnold Josselson (1959)
Lydia Sims (1973)
Terrye Blevins
Charles Murphy (1949)
Carolyn (Hickson) McKissic (1961)
Gerald Cuper (1963)
Lizabeth (Cole) Kelly (1981)
UNCLE CASS WANTS YOU . . .

. . . to join the alumni association, CTAA. Your membership fees and donations help CTAA:
  • Give to needy Cass students
  • Provide scholarships to Cass students
  • Support Cass Tech related events
  • Support Cass curriculums - Band, Athletics, Art, and much more

Memberships
  1. Lifetime -- $250.00
  2. Two Year -- $50.00
  3. One Year -- $25.00
We even have five-dollar memberships. CLICK HERE to join, today.
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.

Welcome again! We look forward to working with you!
CTAA Board of Directors
Class of 1981 25th Reunion
When: Saturday, November 4th , 8pm - 2am
$25 payable at the door
Where: Lola's in Harmonie Park
1427 Randolph
Detroit, MI 48226

Pomerette Tryouts at Cass Tech
Attention Alumni Pomerettes. The time is now! Thanks to our new principal, Ms. Lenora Ashford, the Cass Tech Pomerettes will hold tryouts.
When: October 23-27 from 4pm-6pm.
Anyone wishing to participate in the process contact Tonyelle Russell: tonyelle107@yahoo.com or Natelege Jones: nj2762@att.com.

Cass Tech Centennial Celebration (1907-2007)
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 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! To volunteer or participate contact LaShawda Wrice: lwrice@casstechalumni.org

50 Year Reunion - A Success!!
The graduates of 1955, 1956 and 1957 recently celebrated a fifty-year-reunion. Over three hundred alumni participated in the three-day-event, which included dancing, a tour of the new Cass building, casino events and more. Alumni made the trek from as far away as Australia to participate. Now, they rest before planning for the sixty- year-reunion.

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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