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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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Happy New Year, Oakies!
I have a few fun stats to share with all of you as we kick-off the new year. The fall of 2023 and January of 2024 proved to be very busy for the Alumnae Relations Office. During this time, we welcomed 194 of you back to campus for the various alumnae and school events from Homecoming in September to the Young Alumnae Tea earlier this month! A total of 15 (and counting) alumnae have returned to work or coach at Oakcrest this year, and 37 alumnae have graciously given back of their time and talent to serve as your Class Captains. Additionally, every month we welcome alumnae for Mass, confession, speaking engagements, or just friendly visits while in town. We are overjoyed every time you stop by - I even have fun gifts to give you if you stop by my office!
I am looking forward to seeing you at our alumnae events in the coming months. Be sure to save the dates for our upcoming Yuma Social and various Alumnae Week events.
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Humanities Reception
and Lecture
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Join us for the 9th Annual O'Donovan Humanities Reception and Lecture
starting at 6:30 PM.
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Gathering at Yuma for the classes of 1980 - 2006
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Paperless Post invitations will be going out soon to all alumnae who attended the Yuma Campus as well as faculty and staff. 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:
March 16 - Day of Service (virtual and in-person options)
March 18 - Class Captain Meet & Greet (virtual, by invitation)
March 19 - Spring Day of Giving (virtual)
March 21 - Alumnae Trivia Night (in-person, off-site location TBD)
March 22 - Meditation & Stations of the Cross (in-person)
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Christmas Time Visitors
Alumnae and sisters, Grace '18 and Rose '21 Ferguson, stopped by over their Christmas break to attend Mass with their little sister, Lucy '29. Big sis, Grace, made sure to commemorate the visit with a family photo in front of the school Christmas tree!
Welcome back, ladies!
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Incognito Alumna
Can you tell which one is the alumna amongst several members of the senior class?
On January 4, Erin King '23 surprised members of the senior class as well as the faculty, by join the students for classes. Erin donned the full uniform and even requested a late pass when she arrived.
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Oakcrest Holy Family Image Across the Globe
Class of 1984 alumna, María Toribio, an assistant at the Fomento de Centros de Enseñanza Alumni Association, requested the use of the image of the Oakcrest Holy Family Painting by Henry Wingate, for their annual Christmas card. The card was sent to 90,000 of their alumni all over the world with a special recognition of Oakcrest School.
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Many Oakies gathered over Christmas break and shared their group pictures with us. We love seeing how much our alumnae keep in touch after graduation! Thank you for sharing! | |
Pictured: Megan Flynn '97, Sharon (Konschnik '97) Humphries, Caroline Heeter '97,
Laura (Kendrall '97) Beglis, Elena (Gabriel '97) Kilner, and Kristen (Soya '97) Bachtell.
| Pictured: Lilly James '19, Caroline Dauchess '19, Edith Barvick '19, Savini Perera '19, Michelle Kilmer '18, Mary Angela Goyette '19, Julie Kilmer '19 and Jackie Friddle '22 | |
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Alumna Author
Catherine (Hardy '94) Pakaluk, Associate Professor of Political Economy and Social Thought at The Catholic University of America, recently published an essay in FUSION, titled "The Pulse of Natality- What We're Missing About Falling Birthrates." You can read the full essay here.
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The annual Young Alumnae Tea brought our recent grads together for a fun afternoon of friendship, tea, and treats! | |
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Maria (Sparacino '95) Twigg
After graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 1995, Maria (Sparacino ’95) Twigg attended the University of Maryland College Park, receiving her bachelors in Psychology magna cum laude. She credits her excellent education at Oakcrest with now being able to homeschool her children, saying that while at Oakcrest, she was formed in her love of “good books, my faith, and the Truth.”
While at Oakcrest from 7th-12th grade, Maria was a member of the basketball team, as well as the National Honor Society, the Service Club, and Student Council. She enjoyed performing in the Oakcrest variety shows and singing in the chorus.
Since her days at Oakcrest in the early 90’s, Maria has been an advocate for life as a member of the Respect Life Club and attending the annual March for Life with her family and classmates.
Read here as Maria shares her own story
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Oakcrest has long been proud of its active participation at the annual March for Life. In 2021, the students led the March while carrying the official banner. That same year, alumna Catalina Scheider Galiñanaes '21, gave a presentation to the crowd from the main stage. This year, despite the snow and cold weather, Oakies, along with their families and staculty members, all donning their green Respect Life hats travelled to DC in 4 buses and many alumnae from all over the country came back to DC to join their fellow Oakies at the March. | |
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PE on the 'deck" at Yuma with
Mrs. Thompson
(Tara (Thompson '91) Byrne
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PE in Walsh Hall at Balls Hill | |
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Fitness Center in the
McGowan Family Athletic Center
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Fitness Center
From “The Deck” in the basement of Yuma (which didn’t have ceilings tall enough to stand) to the first Walsh Hall in Balls Hill, (and even in an unfinished west wing of the west wing of the Vienna campus) gym class at Oakcrest has been held in creative spaces over the years. With the McGowan Family Athletic Center, a new fitness center has taken gym class and team sports training to the next level. The space overlooks the gym and includes weight room equipment designed for groups of students to improve fitness and health, as well as a turf area for short sprints, cardio, and individual training. Coach Jen Pruskowski continues to develop the strength and conditioning program for the sports teams and her classes in the new space.
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Dr. Kevin Woo Park speaks to
anatomy class
Dr. Kevin Park, (husband of alumna Christina (O'Neill '07) Park) shared about his work as an orthopedic surgeon as the class studies the skeletal system!
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Longtime Faculty Member and Alumna Mom Bids Farewell
Mrs. Cecilia Escobar (Clare '18) has decided to leave Oakcrest after 18 years of service as a teacher, mentor, and Middle School Director. Cecilia has given so much to Oakcrest through her time and talents. We are truly grateful, and she will be missed.
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We did it!
Thanks to the generosity of the Oakcrest community, we had our best response ever to our Board of Directors Matching Challenge. There are still gifts coming in but, as of January 3, we have more than doubled this year's match!
Even if you missed the opportunity to match your gift during the Board of Directors Matching Challenge, the Annual Fund runs through June 30 of this year. If you would like to join our community of givers feel free to click here to support Oakcrest.
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Alumna Mom Receives Papal Award
Dr. Marianne Evans Mount mother of alumna, Elizabeth (Muffy Evans '97) Robey, and former Catholic Distance University President, was awarded the papal 'Pro Deo et Principe' at the University's 40th anniversary gala on November 17, 2023. Congratulations, Dr. Mount! Read the full story at
The Arlington Catholic Herald.
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Looking to connect with other Oakies in
your area?
Checkout and join the newly established geographical groups on your Oakcrest AlumniFire.
How to view and join a group:
- Log on to your AlumniFire account.
- From the Home Screen click on the "Groups" Tab at the top.
- Search for, join existing groups, or create your own new group and invite other Oakies to join.
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You can even choose how often you receive notifications from your group.
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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
What alumna merchandise would you like to have available in Oakie Outfitters?
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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
February 10, 10 am - 12 pm
(Mass at noon)
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