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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,
In December we will be hosting 4 alumnae events. Be sure to mark your RSVP and mark your calendars- we can't wait to see you!
A special shoutout to our alumnae at the University of Dallas. It brought me much joy to see you all while I was visiting the campus, and I loved seeing your excitement when you saw the three current Oakies who were there for Odyssey Weekend! Thank you Adele White '22, Franny Barvick '22, and Rose Ferguson '21 (UD Admissions team extraordinaire) for making us all feel welcome!
Warmly,
Maritere
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Giving Tuesday
December 3
Annual Fund Alumnae Captain,
Edith Barvick '19, is leading the charge this year. Our alumnae goal for the year is $30,000.
Watch your email for exciting news from Edith regarding this year's Giving Tuesday Challenges and the exclusive Oakie alum keychain for all alumnae monthly donors.
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Annual Alumnae Christmas Cookie Exchange
Saturday, December 7
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All alumnae and children of alumnae are invited.
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Networking Social
Monday, December 9
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Please join Oakies in the Washington, D.C. area for our inaugural alumnae happy hour!
WHO: Alumnae over 21
WHERE: Proper 21, 2033 K Street NW, Washington, D.C.
We will have a section blocked off for alumnae. Guests are responsible to cover their own tab. Please bring business cards for a raffle (Oakcrest AlumniFire members will receive an additional entry in the raffle). Please be sure to RSVP so we can reserve adequate space at the venue.
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Alumnae Night Basketball Game and Tailgate
Thursday, December 19
6:00 pm
Join us in the 2nd floor suite of the McGowan Family Athletic Center for our first Alumnae Night Basketball Game complete with fun tailgate food (walking tacos), drinks (beer and soda), and giveaways as we cheer on the Chargers for the first half of the Varsity Basketball game vs. Seton School. Tip-off is at 6:15 PM. At halftime, Charlie the Charger will lead us to the gym for the fun halftime activities and more giveaways.
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A Different Perspective on College Athletics
Alumna, Natalie Major '23, a sophomore at Purdue University spent the summer of 2024 working with the university football program. She shared that the decision to spend the summer away from home was not a easy one, however, it was a choice she's glad she made.
"My journey with the team started back in my freshman year when I started as a volunteer. By the time the spring semester rolled around, I had earned a position as a student equipment manager. Since then, I’ve been asked countless times what exactly my job entails. While much of our work happens behind the scenes, it’s essential to the team's success. We’re often referred to as “the team behind the team,” because it’s our job to ensure that every player and coach has the gear and equipment they need to succeed in practice and on game day."
"The summer was spent preparing for the upcoming season—making sure we were ready for any challenge the season might bring. Now, as a sophomore, I have the chance to travel with the team. I’ve been lucky enough to be on the sidelines for every game this season, including some of college football’s most iconic stadiums, like Ohio State’s “Horseshoe,” Wisconsin’s Camp Randall, and Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois. We also traveled to Michigan State and Indiana University. Our first away game took us out west to Oregon State University. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting the University of Oregon’s world-renowned athletic facilities, including Hayward Field, where the Olympic Trials for track and field are held."
Natalie shared that although this is not your typical college experience, "I wake up every day excited to be working a job that I truly love. Becoming a student equipment manager has provided me with invaluable experiences, helped me build lifelong friendships, and given me a unique perspective on the world of college athletics. It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I’m excited to see where it takes me next."
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Greetings from Florence, Italy
Natalya Carroll '22, a junior fashion merchandising student at Kent State University in Ohio, has been studying abroad in Florence, Italy since mid-August. Natalya is excited to share that she has been exploring Europe in many ways.
"I’ve visited so many cities such as Pisa, Siena, Venice, Amalfi, Milan, and Rome, just to name a few. I’ll be traveling to Budapest shortly with some friends right before Thanksgiving break! I have learned so much history about Italy overall as well as the history of Florence. I’ve been able to take part in so many, unique experiences such as a cooking class, making my own leather wallet, visiting several factories and textile labs, learning how glass is blown, and so many more! I have seen so many famous art pieces in the art galleries here in the city center, such as the David statue and the Birth of Venus, which took me back to my days of Art History at Oakcrest! I’ve had an amazing time since I’ve been here, and I am holding on to the last month that I have to get everything else I want to do and see while I’m here. I’ve definitely missed home and can’t wait to come back, but this is an experience that I will never forget and I’m forever grateful for the time I had here!
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Class of 2004
As the Class of 2004 celebrates their 20th reunion year, Kate (Gallagher) Morrell shared photos of her visits this summer with 2 of her classmates. She visited with Monica Mehan in New York City for a a day at The MET and then in Florida with Kristen (Sullivan) Clahane for a wedding. It's so fun to see the friendships made as Oakies are still going strong!
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Grace McDonnell '22
A junior at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, Grace McDonnell ‘22 is majoring in psychology with a minor in classical civilization. She recently was accepted into the Samford Masters in Social Work Fast Track program which will allow her to begin graduate school as a senior and gain work experience alongside her courses. She is looking forward to gaining hands-on experience as she pursues her dream of working as a private practice counselor.
Looking back at her Oakcrest years, Grace is extremely thankful for the faculty members that influenced her deeply by their example. Her mentor, Mrs. Leslie Kanuch, specifically played an influential role in her life.
“As my faculty mentor, Mrs. Kanuch pushed me to be the best version of myself in every aspect of my life,” Grace said. “If I was playing lacrosse, I was going to do it the best I could. If I was going to hangout with friends, I was going to do it with the caring spirit of Christ in myself.”
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Is there an alumna that you would like to nominate to be featured
as one of our alumnae profiles in OakLink?
Take a moment to fill out this form and let us know.
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Mass and confession are offered at Oakcrest daily and alumnae and their families are always welcomed to join us. Mass times differ from day to day. Please check the daily Mass calendar to confirm the time.
A priest is available most days before Mass until 3pm to hear confessions. Please call the Front Office at (703) 790-5450 before heading over to ensure that Father is available.
Do you work full-time and can't attend during the week?
Join us for our monthly Morning of Recollections at Oakcrest on the second Saturday of the month. Mass and confessions are offered at each Morning of Recollection.
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Basketball Courts Through the Years | |
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Yuma Campus
Washington, D.C.
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Balls Hill Campus
McLean, VA
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Permanent Campus
Vienna, VA
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Alumna speaks to Junior Class
The Class of 2026 at their Junior Ring Ceremony heard from alumna and current parent, Anne-Marie (Fagan '99) Maginnis who spoke to the class about bringing beauty into their lives.
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Included in the photo: Fr. John Agnew, Oakcrest Chaplain and Members of the Class of 2026 |
Welcome Fr. Javier
Father Javier del Castillo, the current Vicar the United States and Canada of the Prelature of Opus Dei, celebrated Mass and visited the school on November 1, 2024.
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Fall Spirit Week 2024
This year's Fall Spirit Week included some incredible class trips!
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Thank you to all our alumnae parents who supported this year’s Beauty and the Beast Patrons of the Arts Reception. Your generosity helped raise over $12,000 in support of the arts at Oakcrest! | |
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Are you looking to fill a job opening with an Oakcrest alumna?
We'd be happy to post it on our alumnae networking platform, Oakcrest AlumniFire.
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Washington, D.C. Area
Oakie Alumnae Happy Hour
Join other Oakies in the D.C. area for a fun networking event.
WHO: Alumnae over 21
WHEN: Monday, December 9, 2024
TIME: 5 pm - 7:30 pm
WHERE: Proper 21, 2033 K Street NW, Washington, D.C.
As an added bonus, if you are a member of Oakcrest AlumniFire (our alumnae networking platform), you will receive an additional entry in the raffle.
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Oakcrest AlumniFire
Not signed- up yet, sign-up today!
Need a refresher, or don't know how to begin? Watch this video created by fellow alumna
Laura (Cermak '15) Kumar to help you get started.
How to use Oakcrest AlumniFire
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Oakie Outfitters
Oakie Outfitters can be found in
the McGowan Family Athletic Center!
Our Oakie Outfitters store and concession stand will be open during most Varsity home games. Online ordering is still available. Be sure to check out all of our new merchandise, such as the Under Armour Pom Ski Beanie, just in time for the cold weather.
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Join us on Campus
Daily Mass in the Chapel
(all alumnae welcome)
Morning of Recollection
December 14, 10 am - 12 pm (Mass at noon)
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Join our team!
English Teacher (Full Time)
History Teacher (Long-term Substitute)
Coach a Spring Sport
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