On March 18, 1922, Mother Mary Joseph Dalton, Mother Mary Delores Brady, and Mother Mary Felix Tighe witnessed the official application for the Rosemont College of the Holy Child Jesus charter. The school's inspection was conducted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. The Science Hall and Library were particularly impressive to the reviewers. The charter was officially granted on Sept. 25, 1922, just in time for the start of the fall semester.
On Sept. 25, 1922, the College was incorporated and received its official charter, enabling the College to grant degrees in Arts, Sciences, and Letters.
The students arrived to commence their studies, including two students returning from 1921 (Helen Blake and Pauline Horstmann) and 11 freshmen.
Several traditions were initiated by the 11 members of the charter class. They began the Corn Roasts, gave the first Baby Party (pictured here), and celebrated the first Class Day. The college year closed with the Rose Carnival, which took the place of a Commencement Program.
The stable, known as the old “Hayloft,” was utilized as an additional classroom building. Its harness room became the science department; the stalls, after considerable remodeling, were converted into lecture rooms.
On Sept. 25, 1922, the opening of Rosemont’s second year, the College was incorporated and received its official charter, enabling the College to grant degrees in Arts, Sciences, and Letters. The faculty in 1922 included: Mother Mary Delores, President; Mother Mary Gonzaga, Dean; Mother Mary St. Luke, Assistant and Warden; Mother Mary Sebastian; Mother Mary St. Thomas; Mother Mary St. Bernard; Mother Mary Lawrence; Mother Mary Gregory; Sister Helen, and Sister Eulalia. The students arrived to commence their studies, including two students returning from 1921 (Helen Blake and Pauline Horstmann) and 11 freshmen.