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UPCOMING EVENTS
See what's happening this month.
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PORTRAIT OF AN OAKCREST GRADUATE
Meet our alumnae
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THEN AND NOW
A pictorial history of Oakcrest then and now
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ALUMNIFIRE
Network with Oakcrest alumnae
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ALUMNAE NEWS
Share your news and update your
contact information
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ALUMNAE PRAYER INTENTIONS
Submit your prayer intentions
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Greetings from
Maritere (Gramatges '91) Crum
Alumnae Relations Coordinator
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Dear Oakies,
The month of March is filled with many opportunities for our alumnae to reconnect. We hope that you will join us for the Annual Humanities Lecture on March 2, featuring Henry Wingate, the artist that created the beautiful Holy Family painting that hangs in the school chapel.
On March 9, myself, along with the Oakcrest Alumnae Association Leadership Team are looking forward to welcoming back alumnae and former faculty members who attended Oakcrest at the Yuma campus for a gathering at the former campus now known as the Yuma Center. Brunch, tours, and reminiscing is what's on the agenda for the day!
We will finish off the month with another fun-filled Alumnae Week, March 16 -22, with events hosted by various alumnae. Be sure to mark your calendars, RSVP and join us for as many events as you can!
See you soon!
Maritere
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Humanities Reception
and Lecture
Saturday, March 2, 2024
6:30 pm reception
7:00 pm lecture
Join us for the 9th Annual O'Donovan
Humanities Reception and Lecture
featuring Henry Wingate
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Gathering at Yuma for the classes of
1980 - 2006
Saturday, March 9, 2024
11 am - 2 pm
Paperless Post invitations have gone out to all alumnae who attended the Yuma Campus as well as faculty and staff. If you have not received your invitation, please update your contact information to receive an invitation and RSVP. We are looking forward to reminiscing with all of you!
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Alumnae Week
March 16 - 22, 2024
Join us for a week full of events (both in-person and virtual).
Mark your calendars and save the dates:
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Saturday, March 16
Day of Service
(virtual and in-person options)
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Monday, March 18
Class Captain Meet & Greet
(virtual, by invitation)
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Tuesday, March 19
Spring Day of Giving
(virtual)
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Thursday, March 21
Alumnae Trivia Night
(in-person, off-site location TBD)
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Friday, March 22
Meditation & Stations of the Cross
(in-person, followed by a Lent-friendly dinner)
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Save the Date for our Annual Gala and Auction
Saturday, April 27, 2024.
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Alumnae College
Counseling Panel
Six alumnae spoke during their winter break to the Junior and Senior Classes about the transition from Oakcrest to college. Thank you to Erin King '23 - University of Notre Dame; Sophia Miller '23 Hillsdale College; Gabi Callaghan '23 - Drexel University; Cecelia Meunier '23 - New York University; Anne Marie Branch '22 - University of Virginia; and Teresa Reilly '23 - The Catholic University of America for sharing their insight with the current Oakies.
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Alumna featured in The Arlington Catholic Herald
Lourdes Navarro '21, was featured in the February 21 issue in an article titled "Studying abroad fostered GMU students's appreciation
for Catholic Campus Ministry."
Read the full article here.
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Alumna hosts the
Class of 2024
The Class of 2024 recently visited the Supreme Court and were hosted by alumna
Alex Aguilar '14. Thank you Alex for sharing your time and expertise with the students!!
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Grace (Gilday '09) Bohlin
As the only daughter in a family with four boys, Grace (Gilday ’09) Bohlin sees her Oakcrest classmates as her “sisters” as she calls them.
“Ever since making Oakcrest friends, I’ve had a little flame quietly growing within myself, a passion for bringing women together,” she explains.
What began as a passion for bringing women together by creating opportunities for mothers to grow in community and friendship through “rosary playgroup,” “nature co-op,” and “playground crew,” has now led Grace into the position as the Program Coordinator with the non-profit organization, Girl Talk. Girl Talk seeks to inspire girls to be “confident leaders through peer-to-peer mentoring programs.”
“Their programs are designed to celebrate, equip, and empower women with the tools they need to recognize and radiate their inherent dignity through content, community, and connection,” Grace said. “It’s exactly what I had been looking for!”
Read Grace's full story here.
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The Music courses at Oakcrest are designed to encourage students’ exploration of musical expression both individually and in community. The courses are sequential and include instruction in vocal or instrumental technique, performing music of various genres and time periods, and studying solfeggio and the fundamentals of music theory. The Instrumental Music Program includes Chamber Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra and Harp. The Vocal Performance Program includes Concert Chorus, Liturgical Choir and Middle School Choirs.
Learn more about our music programs here.
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6th grade birthday celebration at lunch 2013 | |
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Head of School Celebration hosted by the 7th grade class | |
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Birthdays
Just as St. Josemaría, the founder of Opus Dei, enjoyed celebrating birthdays, it is only fitting that a school established under his inspiration also enjoys celebrating birthdays. With gratitude for each life and the gift that each person is to our Oakcrest community, Oakcrest loves each birthday! Each year, it is the job of the seventh grade to host a birthday party for the Head of School. They invite the whole school, prepare special party decorations and a class gift, and even provide celebratory treats for each student. Oakcrest celebrates the birthday of each girl with birthday buddies who decorate the birthday girl’s locker and bring in a treat to share with the class. From what began as a school-wide song of "Happy Birthday" in Walsh Hall, still continues today in the form of singing loudly as a class most often during class break. The birthday girl also receives a jeans day to celebrate her special day! We send birthday cards to all our alumnae, and as a faculty and staff, celebrate birthdays each month with celebratory treats.
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Board of Directors Announcement
"To recognize Mrs. Keuchel’s commitment to the school and to reflect the Board’s confidence in her leadership, “Interim” will be removed from her title. We look forward to continuing to work with her and to begin implementing Oakcrest’s strategic vision."
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9th grade attended an Executive Functioning workshop with Ms. Musacchio
The class discussed task initiation, starting small habits, and how the virtue of fortitude can help them finish freshman year strong and prepare for the rigor of sophomore year.
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Beloved parents of our alumnae please join us for the following
Alumnae Week events:
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Caring for our Alumnae
For parents of alumnae from the
Classes of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
Join us, Wednesday, March 20 from 7 - 9 pm in the school lobby as we gather with fellow Oakcrest alumnae parents for an evening of socializing while creating care packages for your college student. Wine and cheese will be served.
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Meditation, Stations of the Cross & Dinner
For parents of all alumnae
(and alumnae)
Join us on Friday, March 22 at 7 pm in the school Chapel for a Meditation and the Stations of the Cross. A Lenten-friendly dinner will follow.
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Thank you, Mr. Rudy!
Mr. Andrew Rudy, the father of alumnae Monica (Rudy '13) Weiss, Caitlin '15 and Julia '18 stepped in as Head Coach for the JV basketball team this year, and he helped coach the Varsity team while their Head Coach was out on maternity leave. Thank, Mr. Rudy for your continued dedication to Oakcrest!
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Staculty Spotlight:
Alumna mom, Mrs. Cynthia Bertolini (Luisa '20)
Mrs. Bertolini joined the Oakcrest community when her daughter, Luisa '20, started attending the school. “Whether I was working as a teacher or volunteering when I was growing my family, my heart has always been as an educator,” she says.
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Attention Alumnae!
The U.S. added 353,000 jobs in January, and this year is starting off with a bang! For alumnae in the workforce ranging from mid-level to executive positions, please consider uploading opportunities at your organization or others that you may know of to AlumniFire. Also, if you are interested in helping alumnae with professional workshops, virtual resume reviews, and meet-and-greets, please email
Giorgina (Agostini '15) Narango, our OAA Networking Chair at gnarango@oakcrest.org.
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Need a refresher, or don't know how to begin? Watch this video to help you get started.
How to use Oakcrest AlumniFire
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The possibilities are endless.
Take advantage of your alumnae networking platform, Oakcrest AlumniFire today!
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Oakie Outfitters
Get your Oakcrest Flannel PJ's!
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Summer Programs
Registration for Summer Programs 2024 (for girls in rising grades 1-12) is underway!
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Join us on Campus
Daily Mass in the Chapel
(all alumnae and alumnae parents welcome)
Morning of Recollection
March 9, 10 am - 12 pm
(Mass at noon)
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