Dear Oakies,
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is already here? In this issue of Oaklink, I encourage you to check out what our fellow Oakies have been up to both abroad and at home. Also, don't miss this month's Then and Now as we highlight the evolution of the Oakcrest Library. Could you ever have imagined the Oakcrest Show would be broadcast virtually? Well, it was, and two daughters of alumnae were in it! We are so proud of our current Oakies living up to the old adage “The show must go on!”
The OAA Board wishes you a very Blessed Thanksgiving and we hope to see you at our Christmas Book Exchange on November 28th. All Alumnae are invited, and your daughters are invited to join the fun too!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Maritere (Gramatges) Crum ‘91
Alumnae Relations Coordinator
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Grace Ferguson ('18) and Edith Barvick ('19) are enjoying Rome. |
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Recent Graduates Study in Rome |
Grace Ferguson ('18) and Edith Barvick ('19) are enjoying a semester in Rome! Grace says, "I'm currently on the University of Dallas Rome campus doing my semester abroad! UD is one of only two American study abroad programs in Italy this semester due to COVID complications. We have lots of COVID-prevention measures in place, but it still is, and will be an amazing semester! Oakcrest is in my prayers! Edith and I (and the whole Fall Rome class) still can’t believe how blessed and lucky we are to be here. You really can’t beat having class at the Vatican Museums and Monte Cassino or taking field trips to Sicily and Assisi. Italy is our classroom for the semester and we’re so thankful to be spending time here." |
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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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Oakcrest alumna Sophie Frelk '14 has been on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19 as a nurse working for Inova Fairfax Hospital. Although it has been a difficult experience Sophia explains how her faith, family and friends have helped sustain her through it all. Read more about her journey!
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Did You Know?
21 alumnae served as speakers, volunteers, judges, performers, interns and
leadership panelists at Oakcrest last year, and 10 alumnae served on the OAA Board.
Would you like to volunteer your time and talent too? Click here to sign up.
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PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING SURVEY |
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If Oakcrest invested in an alumnae professional networking platform,
how likely are you to use it?
Click here to let us know
by December 1.
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The Evolution of the
Oakcrest Library
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This month, we're taking a look at the library! Do you remember the Yuma annex and library? Today we have a gorgeous library on our permanent campus, complete with a fireplace and many shelves of books, including over 400 new acquisitions that were donated by the Class of 2016! |
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OAKIES ON CAMPUS
What have this year's Oakies been up to?
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Coffee with the Head
Hear what Head of School, Dr. Mary Ortiz, had to share with the community at her monthly coffee.
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Middle School Students Performed
The Female Quixote
On November 5,6 and 7 Oakcrest two middle school casts gave beautiful performances of The Female Quixote.
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Virtual Talk and Tea with Ginny Boles:
Click here to listen as history teacher Ginny Boles delves into how the C&O Canal was a catalyst for bringing about the United States Constitution.
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Oakcrest Celebrates
National Merit Scholarship Commended Students
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Oakcrest is celebrating a record number of commended students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. This year seven seniors were named Commended Students: Annaliese Anderson, Elena Diaz-Bonilla, Sofia Jauregui, Hannah Lu, Claire McLaughlin, Stephanie Murphy, and Elizabeth Sypal. Head of School Mary T. Ortiz and Director of College Counseling Miranda Johnson informed the students of their impressive achievement on September 28. Of the over 1.5 million students who took the PSAT last year, these seniors scored in approximately the top 3%.
"It's a joy to congratulate our seniors for this great achievement because it is a testimony to their strong work ethic and readiness to use the gifts they have been given," said Mary T. Ortiz.
With a rigorous liberal arts curriculum offering both depth and breadth in an array of subjects, Oakcrest prepares its students for academic success after graduation. Approximately 80% of our faculty hold advanced degrees or postgraduate certifications. Learn more about our academic program.
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Oakcrest Intramural Basketball Coaches |
Oakcrest is in search of coaches for the middle school intramural basketball team. Days include Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. and either or both Monday and Wednesday 3:45 -5:00 p.m. Must be willing to drive one of the school vans to help transport the girls to the gym. The season starts December 1, (no activities over Christmas Break), and ends by February 19.
This is a paid position. If you are interested (or know someone who is) and would like to discuss further duties or have other questions, please contact Athletic Director, Caroline Heeter ’97.
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November 28
Cocoa & Christmas Book Exchange
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Join us as we gather to share cocoa and our favorite Christmas books. Limit 25 people. Click here to RSVP today!
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Young Alumnae Bonfire POSTPONED
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Due to the recent mandate by the Governor of Virginia limiting gatherings to 25, this event has been postponed. Please check the Alumnae webpage for updates.
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Join us for Morning of Recollection at
Oakcrest, December 12 at 10 a.m.
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Giving Tuesday, December 1
Oakcrest has succeeded this fall in safely opening for in-person classes. Our Alma Mater knows the value of in-person learning and they have taken every precaution to ensure the health and safety of students and staff. Oakcrest has found the recipe to achieve success this school year. Your donations this Giving Tuesday will help off-set the unexpected costs that Oakcrest has had to incur in order to continue to provide students with a vibrant environment of education and formation. Our resiliency is something to be proud of! Don’t forget to donate this Giving Tuesday. Alumnae donations truly matter; no gift is too small! You can also support Oakcrest now by clicking here.
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Let Us Know What
You're Up To!
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We'd love to know where you are and what you're up to. Please send any contact information updates, professional or personal accomplishments
or shout outs to
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