A conversation with the team at Marx Layne Communications about Detroit, Cass Tech, storytelling, and the connections that continue to shape people long after they leave. When I first set out to write this article as the creator of the Cass Tech Harp & Vocal Centennial website and digital magazine, I thought it was going to be about a successful public relations firm supporting the celebration. But after spending time with Mike Layne and Mike Odom, I realized it was really ab

The Cass Tech Alumni Association proudly supports the Cass Tech Harp & Vocal Centennial celebration while continuing its mission of connecting generations of Technicians through scholarship, service, tradition, and community. Long after graduation, Cass Tech continues to hold a place in people’s lives. You see it when alumni run into each other after decades apart and immediately fall back into old stories and memories. You see it when graduates who built careers across the c

How alumni connection, community leadership, and a people-first culture brought Rehmann into the Centennial story. For more than 80 years, Rehmann has worked with businesses, organizations, and individuals across Michigan and beyond, building a reputation centered on relationships, trust, and long-term thinking. While the company is known for its accounting, advisory, and wealth management services, what stands out just as much is the culture behind the work. Recently recogni

Founded by Cass Tech alumni, The Triangle Society is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting students through scholarships, direct support, and community initiatives that expand opportunity for Detroit’s next generation. On Detroit’s Second Avenue, Cass Technical High School has long stood as one of the city’s most recognizable institutions — a place where generations of students have discovered their talents and pursued excellence across academics, the arts, athleti