December 17, 2020
Dear Oakies,

First, I’d like to extend a big thank you to all of you who graciously gave back to our alma mater this Giving Tuesday. We set a goal of $2600 (the match amount donated by the OAA Board), and we surpassed it thanks to all of you and your generosity! The Class of 1991 is currently in the lead with the highest percentage of class participation, however, there is still time to help your class increase their participation numbers. More donations have been coming in since Giving Tuesday as you will see in our updated graphics, and so we have decided to keep the challenge going until the end of the year! If you weren’t able to make a donation on Giving Tuesday, no need to worry, you still have time. You may do so now by clicking here. All alumnae donations truly matter (and count); no gift is too small! Don’t forget to check out next month’s issue of OakLink where we will acknowledge the winning class!

Thank you also to all the alumnae and daughters of alumnae that joined us for this year’s Christmas Book Exchange. It proved to be a beautiful morning on campus filled with reminiscing, hot chocolate, Christmas books and crafts. No matter what year or which campus we graduated from, we are all Oakies and it shows each time we get together! It especially warms my heart to see all of the young girls together, knowing that they share an unspoken bond because their mamas are Oakies and they too will be Oakies one day! I look forward to many more alumnae events in 2021!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,

Maritere (Gramatges) Crum ‘91
Alumnae Relations Coordinator
A TRIBUTE TO ALICE ZISCHKAU
A Legacy of Helping Others
Oakcrest is mourning the loss of Oakcrest alum parent Alice Zischkau, who passed away on the morning of November 25 after a long battle with cancer. She was an Oakcrest mother, parent ambassador, and cherished member of the school community whose life was dedicated to helping others. Read more about her incredible story here.
OAKIES IN ACTION!
Christmas Book
Exchange Fun!
We had a lot of fun at our Alumnae Christmas Book Exchange! Five alumnae and their six daughters joined us. We had hot chocolate, reminisced about our time at Oakcrest, made ornaments, exchanged Christmas books, and each took home a delicious Christmas cookie. All of this took place on the school grounds, on what proved to be a beautiful November afternoon. We even had a fire pit going to keep us warm! 
Alum Colleen Beatty ('18) Answers Call for Basketball Coach
We're so happy to share that alumna Colleen Beatty ('18) will be returning to Oakcrest this winter to coach Middle School intramural basketball! Read all about it here.
OAKIES GIVE BACK
Alumnae Showed Incredible Support On Giving Tuesday!

Thank you to all of our alumnae and the Alumnae Association for their incredible generosity! Your donations are helping to off-set the unexpected costs that Oakcrest had had to incur in order to prepare for and continue to provide Oakies with in-person learning this school year. There is still time to donate: click here to donate today!
There is still time to donate!
Click here to visit our Annual Fund page to learn more.
ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT
Each month we do a special feature story on one of our alumnae. Check out our past alumnae stories here.
The classes that Anne Whelan (‘17) took at Oakcrest played a crucial role in shaping her future. Thanks to the intellectual foundation built at Oakcrest, she is now thriving at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Click here to learn how her Oakcrest education helped her to thrive in college.
Did You Know?
41 enrolled students are related to alumnae and 7 of them are daughters of alumnae. Did you also know that 3 daughters of alumnae have already graduated from Oakcrest?
OAKCREST "THEN AND NOW"
The Evolution of the Oakcrest Uniform
The Oakcrest dress code promotes a spirit of community and encourages a professional approach to work. Remember your Oakcrest uniform back in the day? The school uniform has evolved! Some traditions remain, such as a plaid skirt and senior red.
Check out Oakie life in plaid over the years!
OAKIES ON CAMPUS
What have this year's Oakies been up to?
Thanksgiving
Food Drive

Oakies helped more than 400 families at
St. Stephen’s Pantry with
their donations.
Coffee
with the Head

Hear what Head of School, Dr. Mary Ortiz, had to share with the community at her monthly coffee.
Alumnae Return as LEAD Day Speakers

Sophie Frelk (2014),Grace Ferguson (2018) and Clare Escobar (2018) returned to Oakcrest to share thoughts with students on LEAD Day.
OAKIE OPPORTUNITIES
Oakcrest Paid-Internship
Oakcrest is looking to fill a position for a paid intern from January to June 2021. Hours flexible; preferably half or whole days. Please contact Cinty Lim at clim@oakcrest.org if you're interested.
JANUARY 9,
10 A.M.
Women's Morning of Recollection
at Oakcrest
UPCOMING EVENTS

COMING SOON!
Young Alum
Virtual Game Night

 Invitations will be
emailed soon. Open to all alumnae from the classes of 2010-2020.

FEBRUARY 13
Alumnae Cocktail Party

 Open to all alumnae and their husbands/boyfriends.
NOTE: This event is pending on the status of COVID guidelines in the state of VA.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

Did your class not have an official class ring? Did you miss the opportunity to order one when you graduated? Or have you lost your original one? Click here and take our one question survey and let us know your thoughts.
STAY CONNECTED
Join Oakcrest Alumnae LinkedIn Page!
Are you aware that Oakcrest School has a LinkedIn Alumnae Page?
Click HERE to follow us today! Stay connected with fellow alumnae and share your professional accomplishments.