Dear Alumni,

I have been thinking about what to say to such a distinguished group of alum of 40,000+ in an official address.  I decided just to come straight from the heart....I left Cass Tech in 1998 as Newsweek's  "Outstanding Teacher of the Year."  It was difficult leaving Cass Tech but I was promoted to an Administrative position at the Detroit High School for the Fine and Performing Arts.  From there, I moved to Cody High School as the Assistant Principal in charge of the 9^th Grade Restructuring School.  I left there because my husband became the Principal of Cody School.  We thought working together would be a great idea; however, the district said no to that, so I transferred to Finney High School as an Assistant Principal.  During the summer of 2005, several principals and I were selected to study at Harvard University.  It was a wonderful experience and I learned a lot and I have since used those skills over the years and will continue to utilize those skills at Cass Technical High School.  I was then asked to interview for principalship at Pershing High School.  Unfortunately, I was not selected as the principal but was selected as the administrator to head the Detroit Technology High School partially funded by the Bill & Malinda Gates Foundation.   Years later, I was given the dual principalship for Pershing and Detroit Tech - yes, two proms, two homecomings, two parent-teacher conferences, two graduations, two of everything.  One day my husband was looking threw a website and saw an opening for the principalship at Oak Park High School.  I interviewed and Oak Park became my new home. 

On the day I was selected to become the principal at Oak Park, I was leaving to study at Oxford University on a seminar on educational reform.  I did my "tour of duty" at Oak Park High School for 4 years.  It was a wonderful experience until the day that I received a phone call inviting me to interview for Cass Tech.  I knew I had to bring my A+ game so I studied as though I was working on my dissertation to prepare for my interview for one of the most prestigious high schools in the world.  In the end, I was fortunate to have been selected and I was honored and humbled to accept this prestigious position.  The students, staff, have been gracious in my return to Cass Tech. 

My vision for is for Cass to be a world class, student focused learning institution where teacher parents, community, and businesses are instrumental in the conception of a shared vision.  I have 29 initiatives and some of them are:

• Site Based Management
• Underwater Robotics
• Partnership with the Detroit Economic Student Program
• Forensic Science Program
• Middle College Program for Grades 9 - 11 (Students will work on the Associates while attaining High School Diploma
• International Baccalaureate
• E/20-20 Online Credit Recovery Program
• Grade Level Advisories for Grades 9 - 11
• Fast Track Program that tracks High School Graduates in College
• Alumni Academy providing Career Pathways and Tutoring

This is indeed a dream come true.  I already have alumni coming by to donate time and funds to make sure that we maintain the integrity and legacy of Cass Technical High School.  I will need your support, knowledge, skills, in order to fulfill the demanding daily operations of our college prep high school.  I look forward to meeting you guys and stop by - WE NEED YOU!!!!!  I am borrowing a phrase from the world-renowned vocalists Ms. Alicia Keys - "I'm Ready!"

Sincerely,

Lisa Phillips

Principal, Cass Tech High Scool

CT Sports 

Cass Tech 11-0 advances as district champs

Congrats to Coach Wilcher and the CT Squad!  We are NOW DISTRICT CHAMPS!  Next victim on the road to Ford Field is Macomb Dakota THIS Saturday, November 13, 2010 @ 1pm Cass Tech.  Go Green, Go White!

If you haven't ordered your CT Personalized Jersey, DO IT NOW!  Get ready for Ford Field!  You can check out the bracketshere.

Cass Technical High School Class Reunions

Class of 1968- we have had several people to inquire about a reunion so if you have any information please contact the alumni association.

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Class of 1970- 40th Reunion (Thanksgiving 2010 Weekend)
Saturday, November 27 - Dinner/Dance at Comerica Park - Tiger Club
7:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Reservations: Saturday Dinner Dance
Before October 12: $85.00/person | October 13-October 30: $90.00/person | October 26

November 12 (last day to register): $100.00/person

For more information contact:

Linda C. Allen - (313) 506- 506-6911 clarityenterpri@aol.com
Marcia Ford - (313) 207-4848 fordmd2000@aol.com
Blaine Denningb denningjr@hotmail.com

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Class of 1995
In honor of our 15yr year anniversary a class reunion is scheduled for Friday November 26, 2010 at Sinbad's. The evening begins at 8:00 PM.
We are asking you all to register before Friday, November 12, 2010 for the initial $30 fee. After this date, ticket prices will increase incrementally. All tickets can be purchased in advance at http://casstech1995reunion-efbevent.eventbrite.com/ . Admission at the door will be $40.

For questions contact Ada Nicole Smith - adanicolesmith@gmail.com, Jaurice Clay - jaurice_clay@yahoo.com, Marlowe Stoudamire or Terrance Cherry

Your Involvement is Required!

Pancake Breakfast