However, Mrs. Phillips dedication to her students does not end at graduation. 2 Beds. In the last 5 years, Cass had graduated over 100 seniors in high school from WC3 simultaneously. "It was the length of a hallway," she recalls. And she's worn plenty of those. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Sic transit gloria mundi." CASSmates SPECIAL EDITION T-Shirt. Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library. Cass Tech High School (old) - Demolition photos. State School ID: MI-82015-00554. The old High School of Commerce, home to the old Cass Tech, was reduced to rubble in August 1964 to make room for the Fisher Freeway. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. # 2,481 in National Rankings. When Phillips was a little girl her mother moved them from Kentucky to Detroit to become a nurse. Principal Phillips leadership extends beyond academics. In 2005 the main building was abandoned with the remaining students occupying an adjacent addition. Lewis Cass Technical High School, demolished in 2011, was one of Detroit's largest high schools. For more details, please contact the Office of Exceptional Students Parents at Frederick Douglass Academy South Wing at 2001 W. Warren Suite 166, Detroit, MI 48208-2216 or call (313) 748-6499. CAST Tech is a partnership school co-created with San Antonio ISD and the CAST Schools Network. Invest In Black Female Voices, Fascinating Biography, Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot, Celebrates Late Black Political Leader, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. 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Even though her daily interactions with her students have gone virtual, her message is unwavering. "Vacant schools across Detroit have been blights on the community and safety hazards for far too long," Robert Bobb, who was appointed by Michigan's governor as the emergency financial manager for the financially and corruption-challenged school district, said in a statement. It loomed empty and foreboding over Interstate 75, within eyesight of such Detroit landmarks as the Fox Theatre and Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers. 5Detroit Fire Department Repair Shop, Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment, Jefferson AvenueHuron River and Harbin DriveSilver Creek Canal Bridges, Michigan Bell and Western Electric Warehouse, Michigan State Fair Riding Coliseum, Dairy Cattle Building, and Agricultural Building, Parke-Davis and Company Pharmaceutical Company Plant, Phillip and Maria Hasselbach Dingledey House, Prentis Building and DeRoy Auditorium Complex, Rosa L. 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Facing discrimination in the classroom has really been my anchor. Principal and Interest. Impressed, he decided to establish one in Detroit and chose Cass for the experiment and put Comfort in charge as Cass Tech's first principal. Benjamin F. Comfort, the principal of Cass Union, suggested that fewer students might drop out if they were given industrial training that they could put to use in the city's growing number of factories. Under her leadership, Cass Tech has excelled in the fields of athletics and the arts. High School students' coursework is based on a rigorous core curriculum of required courses in the main content areas of English Language Arts (4 credits), Mathematics (4 credits), Science (3 credits), and Social Studies (3 credits) as well as Physical Education and Health (1 credit), World Languages (2 credits), Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (1 credit), and an out-of-class learning experience. 335 Temple Spiritual Israel Church and Its Army Temple, Antietam StreetGrand Trunk Railroad Bridge, Charles J. and Ingrid V. 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[16] In 2021, U.S. News ranked Cass Tech 84th among Michigan high schools, and reported a 62.9% percentile score on the SAT. Once accepted, parents/guardians must submit completed enrollment forms and required documentation to enroll. For more details please see detroitk12.org/transportation or call the school. [citation needed] In 2010, the CTMB participated in Norfolk State University's Homecoming and won first place in the McDonald's Battle of the Bands. All students will have access to earn transferable college credits to include Dual Credit Courses from local colleges and universities plus earn industry recognized certificates to minimize the cost of college and elevate their resume in the workforce. Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design Launches Cars + Kicks Masterclass Open Application Enrollment. School data is provided by GreatSchools, a nonprofit . During her stay, enrollment jumped from 50 to 300 kids. For language help call (313) 576-0106 or visit the Interpretation and Translation Services page. A person who likes to help, Phillips said. Entrance is based on test scores and middle school grades. Lewis Cass Technical High School, demolished in 2011, was one of Detroit's largest high schools. For language help call (313) 576-0106 or visit the Interpretation and Translation Services page. Whenever I do something for Black history, I bring in the pros, Phillips said. But she also understands the need to prioritize volunteering and community service, Cass Tech senior Lamont Satchel said. That ethic carried to Cass, a college-prep school where she's been principal for five years. Lastly, Mrs. Phillips created pathways for students to earn on the job experience through paid summer internships. Through the creation of this program, Principal Phillips was able to secure care packages and priceless commitments for CT seniors as long as they attend college. Many locally and nationally known figures are counted among its graduates including Diana Ross, John DeLorean, Ellen Burstyn, Sean Anderson (aka Big Sean), Lily Tomlin, Peter Karmanos, and David Alan Grier. The Cass Tech Football team has won three-state championships; and Cass Techs basketball, baseball, swimming, tennis, golf, volleyball, and cross-country teams have all won city and state championships and continue to be a force to be reckoned with. Requests for accommodations for persons with disabilities should be directed to Operations at (313) 578-7100. Principal Phillips also implemented the Underwater Robotics Projects where students build their own robots and compete in local competitions. To say that I will never allow any student to suffer, find someone you trust and let them know how youre feeling because I didnt, Phillips said. Mrs. Phillips is a graduate of Mumford High School, Alabama State University, Wayne State University. In 2008, the band performed at Texas Southern University. The idea was so revolutionary, many taxpayers opposed the idea as a frivolous waste of tax dollars. Principal. Cass enables enterprises to achieve visibility, control and efficiency in their supply chains, communications networks, facilities, and other operations. Someone stepping into the abandoned Cass Tech walks into a school frozen in time for more than five years. Distance. [5], The school was founded in 1907 on the third floor of Cass Union School on Grand Union Avenue, subsequently moving to its own wing. Just this year, Mrs. Phillips was nominated and won The Best in Black Detroit as Best Principal, Best High School, for the 2016 and 2017. $450. High school proved to be too much for many young Detroiters; records of the early 1900s show that only 35% of high-schoolers graduated, and only ten percent went to college. "Great Expectations, Pride and Prejudice, Imitation of Life-anything with Cary Grant," she says. Ft. 1001 W Jefferson Ave # 200 Ave Unit 19K, Detroit, MI 48226. [6][7], The former building, including the extension, was left vacant (with classroom fittings and supplies inside). Cass Technical High School is the 82nd best high school in Michigan. Phillips has restructured a ninth grade class. It was built to save time for the teachers and pupils changing classes between buildings and to protect from the inclement weather. Ypsilanti Township Recreation | 50 & Beyond Progra. A ribbon cutting, black-tie gala was held May 21, 2005. Even the Detroit Symphony Orchestra rehearsed and recorded there. Many complained that radiators left many rooms too hot and others too cold. It serves portions of Westland, Canton Township, Inkster, . "I wanted her to know that she mattered and that her last memory at Cass Tech was the greatest." The Detroit firm Malcolmson & Higginbotham were selected as the design architects and legendary Detroit architect Albert Kahn's firm was picked as the construction architects. Each school offers unique ESE programming based on its student population. Job DescriptionJob TitlePosition Title: Music TeacherLocation: Cass Technical High SchoolSalary:See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. Working collaboratively with industry and higher education institutions, we are creating meaningful and relevant educational experiences to ensure our students achieve the skill-sets and education necessary to be future ready!". "I. Only one of its elevators was working in 2000. CAST Techs campus is located in downtown San Antonio. enroll my child; find a school; find out what's for lunch; request my transcripts; find a job; In 2007, a large fire broke out in the old Cass Tech building and it was finally demolished in 2011. The school opened with nine teachers, including Comfort. Principal Phillips has had the opportunity to see so many students graduate from high school and continue their academic journey to four-year universities/colleges with thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants because of her leadership. The school is named in honor of Lewis Cass, an American military officer and politician who served as governor of the Michigan Territory from 1813 until 1831. The plethora of partnerships, programs, internships and scholarships that Principal Phillips has secured during her tenure is evidence that she always puts students and education first. "A good idea is not the only thing to transform a building," Wasko said. The halls originally had barreled ceilings, though they were later covered with drop ceilings. DETROIT - Lisa Phillips is the principal of Cass Technical High School in Detroit. They earned a Bill Gates Foundation grant and outstanding students got to attend technology conferences in in Seattle, Miami and New Orleans. 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Guido Theater, The Ford Theather at Detroit School of Arts, The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex, Wayne State University Community Arts Auditorium. No matter how you look, what size you are, your complexion, your hair -- Know who you are inside. CTHS Cass Technical High School Detroit, MI USA Monday January 2, 2023 1974 HOME | CLASS NEWS | MESSAGES | CLASS DIRECTORY | FAMILY NEWS | BIRTHDAYS | FUNDING | STORE | FAQ Please Support Our Class Website in 2023. "My kids say I'm the principal at home," Phillips laughs. Cass High School is located in White, GA. This includes Parent-Teach Home Visits and Parent Teacher Associations that ensure that teachers and parents are working together to advocate for our schools and children. We have students here from all over metro Detroit." That familiar discussion has moved to another Detroit pillar: Cass Technical High School, established in 1907 and originally named for Lewis Cass. Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer. Applications continued to surge until finally the City Council was able to find the money for a new building for Cass Tech. Higher education partners include San Antonio College and the University of Texas at San Antonio. var encodedEmail = swrot13('yvfn.cuvyyvcf@qrgebvgx12.bet'); [17], In 1984, Cass Tech was honored by the U.S. Department of Education among 262 schools that should "shine as inspirational model for others," a list that included public and private schools. It brought together people from all over the city. She has worked with students from all walks of life. In the 1970s, while the city school district was operating the accelerated school, there were said to be reservations about such a program in a system where thousands of students were falling behind grade levels. 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