Join our Celebration
The Mount rejoices in 150 years!
You may have heard some of the celebration plans. The goal of this celebration centers on advancing the Mount's mission and rejoicing in our accomplishments.
As MSJA President S. Kathleen Brabson, SSJ, stated,
"We are celebrating who we are—not just the buildings we’ve constructed."
The 150th Anniversary theme encompasses the Mount’s history and mission:
Laced in a legacy …
Nurtured by a mission …
Seeding a harvest for the future …
The Mount rejoices in 150 years.
Please mark your calendars now for the many opportunities in which the Mount community will commemorate this very special birthday. Details on each event will follow in the coming months.
September 12, 2008 -- Golden Girls Luncheon at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
October 15, 2008 -- Founders’ Day Celebration at Sargenti Arena, Chestnut Hill College
March 6-8, 2009 -- 150th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, featuring Saturday evening 150th Anniversary Gala at the Crystal Tea Room, Philadelphia
All these events will rejoice in the past and look to the Mount’s future of educating young women for our world. All who have made the Mount what it is today are encouraged to join together to mark this important milestone -- students, parents, administrators, faculty and staff – of past and of present.
S. Kathleen Brabson recently announced the names of the honorary chairs for the 150th Steering Committee:
S. Mary Dacey, SSJ, former president of MSJA;
Lois Trench-Hines ’60, president and CEO of Meniscus, Inc. and
Dr. Angela Stout ’83, former president of the MSJA Alumnae Association.
"I am thrilled to be part of the 150th Anniversary of the Mount,” says Angel. “It will be a wonderful celebration of the school’s traditions and legacy as well as the superior education of young women that have made a difference in our community."
The following people have also volunteered to help make this celebration a reality, and welcome those who wish to volunteer their time on this special initative:
Arthur and Gail Pasquarella, 150th Anniversary Chairs
Charlene Keller Fulmer, Esq. ’89, Alumnae Chair
Kent and Patti Roman, Current Parents Chairs
Jim and Denise Paul, Alumnae Parents Chairs
S. Kathleen extends an invitation for all to be included in the celebration and its planning:
"This is an exciting time in the Mount’s history, and it is an honor for all of us to participate in marking this time of grace and blessing for the Mount,"
“We are celebrating the very essence of who we are, who we have been
and who we will continue to be.”