Dear Oakies,
Welcome to 2021! Let us begin the year by congratulating the Class of 1991 for achieving the highest percentage of class participation in the Giving Tuesday Annual Fund contest. Way to go Class of ’91, your class picture in Alumnae Hall (featured here) will don the prize ribbon until next year’s contest.
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In this January issue of OakLink, we bring you greetings from an alumna in Jordan, we travel down memory lane as we showcase our Oakcrest chapel through the years, we share the news of some spectacular summer programs for your daughters, and much more…
Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Maritere (Gramatges) Crum ‘91
Alumnae Relations Coordinator
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Alumna, Catherine (Heeter) Bishop ’99 and her family are currently living in Jordan. Catherine shared this photo of her and daughter, Lyla, sporting their new Oakcrest gear. She writes: “We have another year and a half left here in Jordan, but hope to be back in the States in time for Lyla, my oldest daughter, to start Oakcrest as a 6th grader. We love the new sweatshirts and t-shirts from Oakie Outfitters!”
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Alumna Wins
Playwriting Contest
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An original short radio play written by Oakcrest alumna Kiley Hatch '19 has been produced and released by the New York City-based theatre company, The Merry Beggars. Read her story here.
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We love to hear from our Alumnae! |
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ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT
Each month we do a special feature story on one of our alumnae. Check out our past alumnae stories here.
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If there’s anyone who knows Oakcrest athletics, it’s Caroline Heeter (‘97). From being a student athlete to serving as Oakcrest’s Athletic Director since 2005, Caroline has been deeply involved in the exciting growth of Oakcrest’s athletics program over the years. Click here to read her journey from student athlete to Athletic Director.
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Did You Know?
Oakcrest hosts LEAD Days throughout the year. These days extend the learning process outside the classroom and school walls. Recently, the Upper School heard from alumna Sophie Frelk '14, who spoke about unity of life and her work as a nurse, while the 7th and 8th grade students received some great discussions about friendship, including one from alumnae Grace Ferguson '18 and Clare Escobar '18.
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The Stations of the Cross
(Class of 2018 Contributed to Purchase )
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Oakcrest's chapel has changed a lot since its days on the Yuma and McLean campuses. Our current chapel, situated right in the center of the school, has a large seating capacity, beautiful art, a spacious choir loft, and Stations of the Cross that were very generously donated by the Class of 2018. However, some things remain the same. Our Lady of Oakcrest is still here. And the chapel still remains the heart of the school, a place where students enjoy daily Mass and many quiet moments with Our Lord. |
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OAKIES ON CAMPUS
What have this year's Oakies been up to?
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In spite of the many ways that COVID has made life unpredictable, Oakcrest students have continued in their dedication to service. This year students have found many creative ways to serve those both in their immediate community and beyond. |
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It may be the middle of winter, but we have some lovely student art brightening up our hallways! The African violets were created by our Painting I Class, using glazing with watercolor paints. The animals were drawn by our Portfolio Preparation class and the theme was "Metamorphosis: Object to Animal". |
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Summer Internship Opportunity |
Oakcrest is looking for a Summer Programs Intern! See below for job description and application information.
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Women's Morning
of Recollection
at Oakcrest
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February 13, 2021
10 am
Confession available
Mass offered at noon.
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Attention Oakie Moms!
Are you looking for an opportunity to share your love of Oakcrest with your girls?
Here's your chance!
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Announcing
2021 Summer Programs
Registration is open for in-person summer programs rising 3rd-12th grade girls. The programs are available between June 14 and July 26, and will be run by Oakcrest faculty members
on campus.
A total of 21 different programs will be offered covering a wide range of interests, from athletics to academics to the arts.
our many program offerings and to register!
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TONIGHT at 7:30 pm!
Young Alum
Virtual Game Night
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If you haven't already done so, RSVP here by 6 pm tonight to join!
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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.
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