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The Art of Love
Of the many monumental events of 1966 were the cultural revolution in China, Hollywood's adaptation of the age-based rating system, Xerox selling the Telecopier (fax machine), and of course the Detroit Lions were a much better team; They won four games.
But for two Detroit teenagers a different event was much more monumental. Why? Because, 1966 was the year Ron Gianola met and fell in love with his future wife, Pamela Yee, despite the bustle of students within the halls of Cass Tech. Both graduated in 1966 but would not marry until 1986, a score later. They spent those twenty years working on their careers and growing their love for each other.
After graduating Cass, Ron attended the Art School of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts, later known as Center for Creative Studies, during its legendary early period, studying Industrial Design, Drawing, and Painting, and worked throughout the state of Michigan as an artist and designer.
Ron has had 14 one-man exhibits and been in 70 group shows, including many juried shows at the Traverse Area Arts Council where he has won several awards. A portion of Ron's art may be viewed at: www.coslink.net/personal/rgianola
Pam Yee is President of ISABA (International Society of Altered Book Artists), an online non-profit organization whose mission is to promote altered books as an art form via education. An altered book is any book, old or new, that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. They can be ... rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, gold-leafed, rubber stamped, drilled or otherwise adorned ... and yes! it is legal! Contact www.alteredbookartists.com
Ron and Pam live near Traverse City, MI. There they've hosted a Cass Tech all-years-reunion, in which alumni from 1937-1973 attended. And they believe it may be time for another one. Anyone living near the Traverse City area or interested in attending may email them at mie-nai@coslink.net. Now that they have scored their love, twice, Ron and Pam plan to spend the next twenty years underscoring it. |
| TRAVEL ON US |
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.
A special thank you goes out to Irozenell Pruitt. She volunteered to be the CTAA travel coordinator.
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| THE NEED FOR GOOD DEEDS |
CTAA previously designated a seat on its board for a board member who agreed to head up efforts to provide support to financially needy Cass Tech students. The particular board member would collaborate with the counselors at the school in identifying needy students. Plans were then developed to provide financial assistance to as many of these students as possible. Often the form of the assistance was to take students shopping for necessities such as a winter coat. Sometimes the assistance took the form of bus tickets.
CTAA is now in need a board member who will step forward and volunteer to provide leadership for CTAA's efforts to identify and help needy students. This person will need to help recruit and head-up a CTAA committee that will solicit and review applications and requests for assistance. If you are that board member please contact CTAA at news@casstechalumni.org. |
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| GREEN PAGES |
100th Anniversary Edition of the Cass Technical HS Alumni Directory
Don't miss your opportunity to be listed in the Cass Technical High School Alumni Directory. CTAA, along with Harris Publishing, will once again produce this phenomenal networking piece of history. Were you left out of the last edition? Don't be left out this time!
The data collection process will begin shortly with mailers and phone calls directly from Harris Publishing Co. If for any reason you do not wish to be contacted you may opt out by sending an email to membership@casstechalumni.org.
CTAA is seeking one individual per class year to serve as the liaison for their respective class. If interested please contact: membership@casstechalumni.org. |
| THE GREEN SPOTLIGHT |
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 Richard Luke graduated in 1952. He worked every
day after school at Sams Incorporated where he
continued after graduation as an Hard Line Illustrator. From there he lent his skills to the Chrysler Missile Operations and later to Aerospace Corporation in L.A.
Richard provided management presentations that
supported missile launchings, special presentations
to the President, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Werner Von Braun the famous missile scientist. Eventually, the Cass entrepreneurial spirit took over and Richard opened his own Advertising Agency.
Richard now lives in Palm Springs, CA, where he works as a Marketing Agent and Theatrical Agent, assisting in producing cabaret shows. |
| WE WANT YOU |
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
- Lifetime -- $250.00
- Two Year -- $50.00
- One Year -- $25.00
We even have five-dollar memberships. CLICK HERE to join, today. |
| THE GREEN CARPET |
CTAA would like to extend the Green Carpet for its new members and supporters of the alumni giving campaign! Welcome and thank you.
NEW MEMBERS
Merle Cantu (44), Ronald Alexander (63), Jerry Wolberg (54), Jennifer Jones Fennoy (73), Marian Johnson Thomas (59), Edward Thomas (57), Ilana Greenbaum Tauber (56), Robert Rossell (44), Mariana Sinclair Kirnney (41), Ronald DenBroeder (55), David Fisher (63), Constance Ramsey Montgomery (78), Crystal Arrington (97), Latoya Tatum (97), Ulysses Boykin (63), Mareitta Alston (77), Larry Earl Boatwright (70), Kenneth Brooks (68), Charles Brown, Robert Clark, Beanard Elbinger (42), Milton Fredlund, Kenneth Gaunt, Stephen Griffith (58), John Carleton Hayden, Earl Howard (68), Lillie Jenkins, Teni Kincannon,
Harry Kleffer, Gardner Leverett, Richard Lloyd, Frank J. Martilotti (55), Walter F. McCoskey (47), James McWatt, LaTonja Walker Muhammad (84), Sandra Ostrand-1961, El Ben- Benjamin Emir Pitts-Bey- 1960, Sherry Childs Quinn, Kathryn Raleigh, Brandon Snead, Lawrence Steiner (54), Robin Watson (70), Bryan Williams (84), Margaret Witecki (62), Mardi Woods, Susan Yeghissian, Katherine Kirsch, Jerome Glassman (44), Eric Chism, Michael Eichenhorn, Irozenell Pruitt, Ron Bush (84)
ALUMNI GIVING CAMPAIGN April Netting Anderson (63), Robert Vanni (53), Betty Moy Ong (68), Fred Ong (69), Diana Silvius Gits (52), Oscar & Susan Smith (64), Walter McCoskey, Margaret Witecki (62), El Ben Benjamin Emir Pitts- Bey (60), Beanard Elbinger (42), Clifford Armstrong, Nancy Henninger, Gladys Shirley, John & Nancy Widman
CTAA appreciates your support for the organization and its efforts to uplift Cass Tech. Please get involved by volunteering to help at different events or joining one of the 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.
The release date for membership cards is just around the corner. In the meantime, please take advantage of the CTAA benefits program, which offers you discounts and special rates with businesses and other organizations, such as Rock Financial and Black Enterprise Magazine.
Should you have any questions regarding membership or alumni giving please email: membership@casstechalumni.org.
Congratulations to the Class of 2007. As a gift to you, your first year of membership in the Cass Tech Alumni Association is absolutely FREE! |
| WHEN IT'S ON THE LINE |
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 We are pleased to announce CTAA merchandise is available online!
To make way for spring inventory all current merchandise is priced at 25% off. Be sure to visit our Web site and order your CTAA gear. Have your products delivered directly to your doorstep! Limited quantities available, these items will NOT be restocked!
Limited items are also available in the CTAA office. Again, these items will NOT be restocked! SUPPORT YOUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION -- SHOP TODAY
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| ENTECHPRENEURIAL ADVICE |
PHISHERS OF MEN AND WOMEN
If you have an e-mail account, chances are you have already been subject to a phishing attack.
Phishing (sometimes called spoofing) is an attempt to get you to reveal private information about yourself (usually your Social Security number or financial information) by sending you an official looking e-mail.
Phishers usually tell you the sender must " confirm" your identity or "verify" your account information, and then ask you to e-mail this information back to them. Some phishers are getting even more sophisticated; one trick is to claim that you missed jury duty, then threaten that you will be arrested if you do not send certain requested information to clear up the matter.
Because phishers rely on the cooperation of their victims, it is easy to protect yourself. Legitimate companies never ask for information by e-mail. Be very suspicious if you receive such a request. If you want to find out if the request is a legitimate one, do not respond to the email or follow any computer links it contains (some phishers go to the trouble of creating fake websites). Instead, pick up the phone and call the company that supposedly sent the e-mail. If the company does need to contact you, it should be able to help you over the phone.
Jermaine A. Wyrick
Law Offices of Jermaine A. Wyrick P.L.L.C.
615 Griswold, Suite 1610
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 964-8950 |
| FUNDRAISERS MAKES GOOD CENTS |
CTAA is in need of a professional fundraiser to provide leadership on for its fundraising efforts. Ideally, CTAA hopes to find someone who will take on this task on a contingency or commission basis.
So if you have fundraising experience please contact CTAA. This may be something you can take on as part or full time.
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| ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Volunteers
Looking for volunteers to serve on CTAA's Golf Committee and help plan the August golf outing. Experience at playing golf not needed to plan - only to win the event.
REUNION INFORMATION If you are celebrating a reunion in 2007 please contact the Cass Tech Reunion Committee immediately so that we can share information with your classmates. Send reunion details and contact information to reunion@casstechalumni.org.
The Class of 1967 will hold a 40-year reunion on July 28, 2007 at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn, MI. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For more information call Amy Ryberg: (248) 895-7321 or email casstechreunion1967@yahoo.com. Any correspondence can be sent to Cass Tech Reunion '67, PO Box 43912, Detroit, MI 48243-0912.
The class of 1977 will hold its 30th reunion on August 17-19 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, in Detroit. For more information, please contact: Liz Bell-Smith at lizpooh@msn.com or visit: http://ct77-reunion.tripod.com/.
The Class of 1978 is planning a 30-year reunion. They are looking for classmates! Please email all contact information to Renee Dalton at reneedj6@sbcglobal.net, or call Brian Mcglaun at 248 559 0990 ext. 18.
The Class of 1987 will hold a 20-year reunion August 3-5, 2007. Please forward questions and contact information to ct87reunion@yahoo.com. Also, register at the Class of 1987 Yahoo Group. You can also call the CTAA office at 313-963-9988.
The Class of 1997 will hold a 10-year reunion August 3-5, 2007. Please forward questions and contact information to Class President TaLisa (Richardson) Norton at rich8769@hotmail.com. Also, register at the Class of 1997 Yahoo Group. You can also call the CTAA office at 313-963-9988.
CTAA board elections are scheduled to take place at the July 14th board meeting: 11:00 A.M., 27777 Franklin Rd., Southfield, MI
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