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| Original Cassopolis High School built 1878 |
I regularly maintain a journal of my days. I record ideas
that occur to me, movies I have seen, discussions I have had with people. I do
so because I know that over time even very valued situations and events become
obscured by the overgrowth of more recent developments to which my memory must
attend.
Much is the case
with public or social memory. Things change over time and if no one records,
photographs existing roads, buildings, events, then they become paved over by
more recent constructions.
Such is the case
with the original Cassopolis High School in the beautiful village of Cassopolis Michigan
My friend, Pam
Montgomery, a life-long resident of the village, provided me with many details
about the school, the Cass Medical Clinic that then later occupied the
location, and the park that exists on that site today.
Pam proudly stated
that her mom graduated from the original school. Pam noted that the school
bell, which occupied the tower on roof of school, had been moved to what is now
the Cassopolis Ross Beatty
High School Village of Cassopolis
Following demolition
of the original high school, the site became the home of the Cass Medical
Clinic. I asked if that clinic is where high school students seeking to be
involved in cheerleading (as was Pam), sports or other activities acquired
their required physical examinations. She confirmed that was the case.
The site is now the
Clisbee Park Dan Lee Memorial Basketball Court
I value history and
legacy. I find meaning in knowing the details of our histories.
Cassopolis is
loaded with much history. A drive through town, a walk along the sidewalks will
provide you with sights of beautiful old architecture. Cassopolis, while
maintaining historical identity, also pulls itself forward into a contemporary
relevance with its attention to public education and an inviting sense of
community.
Long live Cassopolis!!!
