Seven and a half acres were purchased in Oglethorpe Estates on Hearst Drive in Brookhaven. Initial construction began on a school-chapel building and a convent for the Sisters of Mercy. During the construction, Masses were celebrated in the Old Lawton Hospital, and later in the auditorium of the Jim Cherry School.  The school chapel was first used by the parish in May 1952.

       Our Lady of the Assumption School opened in September 1952 with 176 students enrolled in kindergarten through 5th grade.  The Sisters of Mercy conducted the educational and spiritual life of the school in the spirit of its founder, Mother McAuley.  Sister Mary Assumpta, R.S.M. was the Superior.  Sister Mary Christine, R.S.M. was the first principal.

     

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