Mount Assisi Academy
Digital Museum

As we planned for the 2023 Mount Assisi Academy all-class reunion back in October 2023, we put out a call out to alums asking that they lend to us any keepsakes or memorabilia they still had — all to be part of a special heritage display planned for that day. You did not disappoint! We were blessed to receive so many wonderful items to include in the display, which filled the original convent chapel and generated much enthusiasm for the reunion event. Before the display was disassembled and the memorabilia returned to alums in the weeks following the event, each item was photographed to be shared with you here in a Mount Assisi Academy ‘Digital Museum.’

Use the forward and back arrows to scroll through the slideshow below.

Mount Assisi Academy Pep Banner

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1935 Chapel Altar

Still in place at Mt. Assisi Place

1946 Class Photo Print

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1949 Senior Banquet Program

Courtesy of +Marlene Meckler Haranchar ‘49

1955 Class Memory Booklet

Courtesy of +Sister Geraldine Ann Kasper ‘55

1958 Class Pin

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1960s Pep Sweatshirt

Originally owned by the Matvey Girls (Classes of 1965, 1966 and 1967), then handed down to their cousin, Joette Miller ‘70

1960s Religion Class Textbook

Courtesy of Barbara Miller Lugaila ‘65

1960s Retreat Projects Book

Courtesy of Barbara Myers Lugaila ‘65

1965 Class Memory Booklet

Courtesy of Barbara Myers Lugaila ‘65

1960s Student Handbook

Courtesy of Donna Gondek Kramer ‘69

1967-1968 Federation Ball Programs & Souvenir Clock

Courtesy of Donna Gondek Kramer ‘69

1968 & 1969 Prom Programs

Courtesy of Donna Gondek Kramer ‘69

Class of 1969 Graduation Tassels

Courtesy of Donna Gondek Kramer ‘69

1969 Commencement Invitation & Ticket

Courtesy of +Beverly Mahich ‘69

1970s Assisi After Dark Programs

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1970s Basketball Warm-Up Jacket

Courtesy of Rose Mary Gubser ‘76

1970s Student Council Pins

Courtesy of Rose Marie Quattrocchi McKain ‘77

1970s Gym Class Uniform

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1978 Uniform Skirt

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1970s Volleyball Uniform

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1971 Class Play Script & Program

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1971 Commencement Invitation & Program

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1971 Commencement Invitation & Program

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1971 Class Pins

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1971-1975 Basketball Schedules

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1975 Baccalaureate Mass Program

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1975 Graduation Photos & Ribbon

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1977 Prom Glass & Commemorative MAA Mug

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1975 Sophomore-Senior Banquet Program & Photo

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1976 'Assisi After Dark' Candle Keepsake

Courtesy of Rose Marie Quattrocchi McKain ‘77

Uniform Blouse Signed by Class of 1978

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

Uniform Blouse Signed by Class of 1978

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1978 Diploma

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1978 Diploma

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

Class of 1978 Winnie the Pooh Mascot

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1968-1969 Club Cards

Courtesy of +Beverly Mahich ‘69

1978 Program Glass & Garter

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

Class of 1978 Reunion Signage

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

Class of 1978 Reunion Signage

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

Class of 1978 Reunion Signage

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

Class of 1978 Reunion Signage

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

Class of 1978 Reunion Signage

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1972-1975 Yearbooks

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1971 Baccalaureate Mass Program

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1974 Prom Program, Glass & Garter

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1975 Prom Program, Garter & Glass

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1971-1972 Freshman Class Schedule

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1971-1972 Report Card

Courtesy of +Kathleen Helfrich-Miller ‘72

1975 Graduation Tassels

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

Academy Emblem Patch

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1973 Yearbook Supplement

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1982 & 2004 Alumni Gathering Programs

Courtesy of Florence Braszo ‘54

Class of 1972 20th Reunion Program

Courtesy of +Kathleen Helfrich-Miller ‘72

Undated Diploma Portfolio

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1960s Glee Club Christmas Album

Courtesy of Cindy Zawojski McCullough ‘75

1964 Glee Club Album Honoring JFK

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1946 School Photo of Sister Norberta (Veronica) Kralosky '46

Courtesy of Florence Braszo ‘54

Early 1950s Varsity Letter & Basketball Player Trophy

Courtesy of Florence Braszo ‘54

1951 & 1952 Chimes Yearbooks

Courtesy of Elaine Dietrich McHugh ‘52

1951 & 1952 Echoes Newspapers

Courtesy of Elaine Dietrich McHugh ‘52

1951-1954 Chimes Yearbooks

Courtesy of Florence Braszo ‘54

1952 Junior Prom Photo

Courtesy of Florence Braszo ‘54

1952 Sophomore-Senior Banquet Program

Courtesy of Florence Braszo ‘54

Class of 1954 Memory Booklet

Courtesy of Florence Braszo ‘54

1960s Essay, Prayer Cards, Quiz & Assignment Notecards

Courtesy of Barbara Myers Lugaila ‘65

1970-1971 Typing Certification Cards Signed by Sister Mark

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1960s Fiats Pep Beanie

Courtesy of Donna Gondek Kramer ‘69

1970s Future Business Leaders of America Membership Cards

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1962 & 1965 Chimes Yearbooks

1969 Commencement Programs

Courtesy of Donna Gondek Kramer ‘69 & Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1969 Mardi Gras Newspaper Clipping

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

November 1970 & February 1971 Echoes Newspapers

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1970s Pep Ribbons

Courtesy of +Kathleen Helfrich-Miller ‘72 & Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1970s Federation Ball & Prom Programs

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

Sewing Room Project Drawers

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

Undated Student Handbook

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

Academy Uniform Patches

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1980s Mount Assisi Postcard

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

Academy Outdoor Signage

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

1920s Blueprints for Mount Assisi Convent

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

1930s Blueprints for High School Addition

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

1950s Student Keepsake Cards

Courtesy of Sister Georgette (Shirley) Dublino ‘51 & Barbara Cushnahan Bush ‘52

1950s Student Keepsake Cards

Courtesy of Sister Georgette (Shirley) Dublino ‘51 & Barbara Cushnahan Bush ‘52

1955 Class Ring

Courtesy of +Sister Geraldine Ann Kasper

1960s Student Jacket

Courtesy of Norita Rohal Chyle ‘69

1960s Student Jacket

Courtesy of Norita Rohal Chyle ‘69

1960s Student Jacket

Courtesy of Norita Rohal Chyle ‘69

1961 Prom Ticket

Courtesy of Carol Kasper Pachuta ‘61

1963-1965 Chimes Yearbooks

Courtesy of Frances Poydak Beck ‘65

1968 Red Cross First Aid Card

Courtesy of +Beverly Mahich ‘69

1970s Candlelight & Rose Program

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1971 Echoes Newspapers

Courtesy of Mary Vic Plazek Taylor ‘74

1971 Graduation Tassels

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

1971-1974 Chimes Yearbooks

Courtesy of Mary Vic Plazek Taylor ‘74

1973 Quote to Refinish Gymnasium Floor

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

1973-1976 Commencement Programs

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1974 Echoes Newspapers

Courtesy of Mary Vic Plazek Taylor ‘74

1975 Echoes Newspapers

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1977 & 1978 Echoes Newspapers

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1978 Cassette Recording of Final Commencement Ceremony

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1978 Echoes Newspaper April Fools Edition

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

High School Building Construction Bills

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

High School Building Construction Ledger

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1952-1953 Basketball Trophy & Team Photo

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

1952 Graduation Keepsake

Courtesy of Barbara Cushnahan Bush ‘52

1952 Graduation Keepsake

Courtesy of Barbara Cushnahan Bush ‘52

1966-1969 Chimes Yearbooks

Courtesy of Annabelle McGannon ‘69

1970 & 1978 Chimes Yearbooks

Courtesy of Arlene McGannon ‘70

Late 1940s Chimes Yearbooks

1970s Gameday Puff Pep Ribbon

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1969 Memory Book for Dedication of the Marian Hall Annex

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

1970s Student Jacket

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1970s Student Jacket

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

Class of 1961 30th Reunion Booklet

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

Class of 1974 20th Reunion Photos

Courtesy of Susan Szkola Tranquilli ‘74

Early 1970s Editions of 'Mouth of the Mount' Student Newsletter

Courtesy of +Kathleen Helfrich Miller ‘72

Satin Academy Parade Banner

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

Mary Statue from Original Convent Chapel

Gifted to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish by Mt. Assisi Place

Joseph Statue from Original Convent Chapel

Gifted to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish by Mt. Assisi Place

1938 Yearbook

Courtesy of the School Sisters of St. Francis

This yearbook was one of the few editions that was not in the Sisters’ archives. However, in 2023, we found this copy for sale on eBay. Even though it is missing its cover, this edition is significant because it marks the 25th anniversary of the Sisters settling in the United States. The features within are included in both English and Slovak.

1941 Commencement Program & Portrait

Courtesy of Mary Kucan Hamas ‘41

Mary is the oldest known living graduate of Mount Assisi Academy. She turned 100 in 2023.

1944-1945 Basketball Trophy & 1946 Team Photo

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

These items reflect the dominance of MAA’s 1940s basketball teams. The trophy inscription reads: “Knights of Equity Trophy | Mt. Assisi Academy | Champions 1944-45.”

1947 Basketball Trophy & Team Photo

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

These items reflect the dominance of MAA’s 1940s basketball teams. The trophy inscription reads: “Knights of Equity Trophy | Mt. Assisi | Champions 1946-47.”

1948 & 1950 Chimes Yearbooks

1962-1963 Echoes Newspapers

1969 Echoes Newspapers

1970-1971 Tuition Bill

Courtesy of Deborah Mahich Stebler ‘71

This tuition bill/receipt was received by Mr. & Mrs. Mahich in February 1971, confirming that their daughter’s tuition for the year had been paid in full. The total amount was $216.

1970s School Uniform & Tassel

Courtesy of Trina Litterini ‘75

1971 Basketball Trophy & Team Photo

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

1971 Echoes Newspapers

1971 School Uniform

Courtesy of Mary Vic Plazek Taylor ‘74

1971-1975 Basketball Schedules

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

1973 Basketball Championship Program & Team Photo

Courtesy of Annette Giovanazzi ‘75

Following their rise to dominance in 1971, the girls continue their winning ways by earning the 1973 Diocesan Girls High School Basketball Championship.

1973 Basketball Championship Trophy

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

Following their rise to dominance in 1971, the girls continue their winning ways by earning the 1973 Diocesan Girls High School Basketball Championship.

1974 Club Pins

Courtesy of Mary Vic Plazek Taylor ‘74

1975-1976 Echoes Newspapers

1976 Volleyball Trophy & Team Photo

Courtesy of Mt. Assisi Place

Basketball was the sole sport until the 1970s, when MAA formed a girls volleyball team. Success came quickly, as the team won a championship in 1976.

Late 1970s Student Jacket

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

Late 1970s Student Jacket

Courtesy of Margie Fleisner Squiller ‘78

1967 & 1969 Echoes Newspapers

These issues were published in June 1967 and June 1969.

LISTEN: Final Commencement Address

Take a trip down Memory Lane with Sister Magdalene Lovrich, 1939 graduate and longtime principal of Mount Assisi Academy, as she delivers the final commencement address before the last graduating class in 1978. This audio was “rescued” from an aging cassette tape in the Sisters’ archives. Therefore, the nostalgia greatly outshines the sound quality.

WATCH: THE MAGNIFICAT

In this video from our October 2023 Welcome Home all-class reunion, 1970 graduate Patricia Moran beautifully performs The Magnificat before her fellow alums.

The Magnificat by Patricia Moran

WATCH: our alma mater

In this video from our October 2023 Welcome Home all-class reunion, graduates from as far back as 1948 raise their voices in honor of their alma mater by singing the Mount Assisi Academy school song.

Mount Assisi Academy School Song

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1938 Mount Assisi Academy Advertisement

Mount Assisi Academy School Song

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