History of the Association

The Assumption Alumnae Association is an affiliation of highly motivated and involved graduates of Assumption College. The AAA coordinates social action projects, reunions, spiritual talks and other activities which strengthen ties between the Alumnae and the Sisters of the Congregation as well as friends of the Assumption.

It makes sure that all alumnae activities are aligned with the objectives of the Religious of the Assumption, Philippines-Thailand Province. The AAA helps to keep alive the Assumption spirit and spread the teachings of our Mother Foundress, St. Marie Eugenie of Jesus.

In 1924, the “Old Girls” kept their close contact with the Assumption community through the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. They were urged to be active members of various lay groups — the Catholic Women's League, the Young Ladies' Association of Charity, the White Cross Orphanage founded by alumnae Victoria Lopez-Araneta and Mercedes Zobel McMicking, the Cruzada founded by Esperanza CuUnjieng who later became the legendary Mother Esperanza, and the Damas de la Caridad de San Vicente de Paul.

In succeeding years, annual homecomings fondly called “Old Girls' Day” provided a venue for alumnae reports on social action activities, veladas, news about the Congregation, and a chance to wear the old uniform again — complete with flat black shoes and white socks. Assumption meat, cottage pie, sotanghon, and the memory-nudging Assumption tarts became the traditional lunch menu.

In the 1950s, the Alumnae Association was organized with members divided into two groups: the senior alumnae with eight board members, and the junior alumnae, composed of post-war graduates. By 1965, young alumnae joined forces with the seniors and the Assumption Alumnae Association was formally organized, with Zenaida Quezon-Avanceña as the first president and Mother Milagros as the first moderator. Gloria del Rio and Aurora Silayan Go authored the first constitution.

The Mother Rosa Memorial Foundation was established in the same year, honoring Mother Rosa Maria's 65 years of devoted service to Philippine education. In 1969, San Juan Nepomuceno school was founded in Malibay, Pasay City. Regional chapters were established across Greater Manila, Negros, Iloilo, Cebu, and Davao between 1971 and 1973.

In 1992, the Marie Eugenie Institute was created for spiritual education modules. In 2004, the Mother Rose Auditorium was rebuilt and the Pusong Assumptionista housing project was launched. In 2007, the AAA supported the canonization pilgrimage to Rome for St. Marie Eugenie of Jesus — a historic milestone for the entire Assumption family worldwide.