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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 -
Alumnae Week kicks off today and ends with the Humanities Lecture next Saturday April 1. Please join us for the various virtual and in-person events planned for each day of the week; there are even special events for our parents of alumnae! Be sure to join us; we will be making some exciting announcements throughout the week; you won't want to miss out!
We are looking forward seeing you soon! Be sure to RSVP and let us know that you're coming.
Let the fun begin!
Maritere
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Alumnae Week 2023
March 25 - April 1
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Eighth Annual
O'Donovan Humanities Lecture
"Why Read Memoir?"
Our guest speaker is Dr. Taryn Okuma, an Associate Professor of Practice and Director of the Cornerstone Program at The Catholic University of America School of Arts and Sciences in the Department of English.
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Alumnae tickets are available at a special price of $100 per ticket or $200 for a couple. | |
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Alumnae Mother/ Daughter
Mass and Brunch
Saturday, May 20, 2023
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Alumna Speaks on Authentic Friendship
Laura (Rowell '96) O'Neill, Licensed Professional Counselor, recently spoke to the Middle School and Upper School students in two separate sessions, about the beauty of true friendship. Thank you, Laura!
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Members of the Class of 2013 Present at the Senior Retreat
Katherine (Monroe '13) Santorum and
Nancy Foeckler '13 joined the Senior class on their retreat to speak to them about friendship. They dove deep to define friendship and shared their own experiences, including with their friend and classmate, Mary (Moss '13) Teller, and the importance of vulnerability, communication and honesty in any friendship. Thank you, Katherine and Nancy, for so openly and beautifully sharing with the seniors.
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Alumnae return to share their college
experiences with students
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Mackenzie McDonald '17
Mackenzie McDonald '17 returned to Oakcrest to speak with the AP Art History Class and share her insight on what she has studied since Graduation. Thank you, Mackenzie!
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Cora Haefner '19
Cora Haefner '19, now a senior at West Point, returned to Oakcrest to share about her college experience with current students.
Thank you, Cora!
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Alumna receives Student Spotlight at UMD
Josie Ouyang '19, a Senior at the University of Maryland majoring in Civil Engineering, was recently featured in a Student Spotlight for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
“I like learning about things that are behind the scenes in our life,” says Josephina Ouyang, describing what drew her to Civil Engineering. As a Civil Engineer, she anticipates working with the infrastructure that plays a hugely important but often overlooked role in our lives. She also likes how “tangible” the work’s results are, and finds knowing that her work will impact people “very gratifying.”
You can read her spotlight here.
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Kilner Sisters
back together at CUA
These 3 Oakcrest alumnae and sisters are all working at their undergraduate alma mater, The Catholic University of America. Brigid Kilner '17 works in the office of Undergraduate Admissions and is as an admission counselor, recruiting and advising the incoming freshman class.
Madie Kilner ’14 works with undergraduates in the School of Philosophy as the Assistant to the Associate Dean. Maria (Kilner '99) Sousa is the Director of Marketing for the university - working on sponsorships, advertising, brand and enrollment marketing. They would love to have Oakcrest students and their families come to visit and tour campus!
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Isabela Wilson '19
When Isabela Wilson ‘19 was a sophomore at Oakcrest, she thought she wanted to pursue a career as a pediatrician. But as she continued to explore and develop her passions alongside the guidance of Oakcrest teacher, Ms. Victoria Bigliano, she ultimately chose to pursue a very different track - fashion design.
Now a senior at Drexel University majoring in fashion design and minoring in art history, Isabela is finishing her senior collection of women’s evening wear, titled “Amor Redemit.”
“(The collection) takes inspiration from Renaissance art, specifically Botticelli’s La Primavera (The Spring), and the luxury, decadence, and regalness of that era’s costume history,” Isabela explains.
Following graduation, Isabella hopes to work in art or costume history, with her aspiration to become a historical costuming consultant.
Read Isabela's complete profile here.
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Our annual Alumnae Week is filled with 7 days of events for all our alumnae, near and far. We have both in-person and virtual events. We even offer events for our parents of alumnae! Plus, each day at our school Mass, all of you will be remembered in our intentions. Alumnae Week 2023 kicks-off today! | |
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Treasured 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 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
Join us on, Wednesday, March 29 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.
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Meditation and Stations of the Cross
For parents of all alumnae
Join us on, Friday, March 31 at 7 pm in the school Chapel for a Meditation and the Stations of the Cross led by our school Chaplain, Fr. Gerry Kolf.
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Oakcrest AlumniFire
Coming soon to Oakcrest AlumniFire: alumnae events, additional jobs and class groups! This will start to be our one-stop shop for alumnae activities and posts. update your profile today with your studies, geographic location and interests!
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Join us on Campus
Daily Mass in the Chapel
(all alumnae welcome)
View Mass times on our calendar here.
Coffee with the Head
April 21, 8 am (all alumnae welcome)
Morning of Recollection
April 1, 10 am - 12 pm (Mass at noon)
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Oakcrest employment opportunities
If you or someone you know would be interested in working at Oakcrest, we have several openings for faculty, staff, and coaching positions available. View our listings here.
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Alumna to speak on campus
Alumna, Suzanne (Fagan '03) Barrera, will be on campus on Thursday, April 27 during lunch to speak to the Respect Life Club. Her topic will be "Keeping close to God During a Crisis". Her husband, Brian was on an ECMO machine during Covid. The Barrera family attributes his recovery to the prayers of countless people all over the world. Please join us if you are in the area on April 27.
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