August 30, 2025

Dear Oakies,

It is hard to believe that the we are at the end of August and starting another academic year at Oakcrest. I hope that you were all able to have a peaceful and relaxing summer and I, along with the Oakcrest Alumnae Association Leadership Team (OAALT), look forward to seeing you this year at the many alumnae events we have planned for you.

On September 13 at 5:00 pm, we kickoff our alumnae events with our beloved Founder's Day Mass and BBQ. This has become the cornerstone of our Homecoming celebrations, and we hope that you will be able to join us this year. A beautiful Oakcrest tradition takes place before the Mass, Oakcrest alumnae process in with roses for Our Lady reminiscent of our graduation day and serving as a powerful display for our community and current Oakies of our alumnae and their continued love for their alma mater.

The annual BBQ Dinner follows Mass with a special food line and reserved seating for our alumnae and their families. The BBQ gives you a chance to reconnect with former teachers, alumnae and friends.

From 7:00pm – 9:00pm, join us in the McGowan Family Athletic Center Lobby for a special Alumnae Cocktail Reception to not only celebrate our milestone reunion years (the Classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020), but all of our alumnae. All alumnae and their families are invited to join us. Reunion gifts for the members of the milestone classes and a special alumnae gift will be available at the reception, along with a yearbook display, photo montage video, and a photo booth to capture the moment with your classmates.

Come back home to reconnect with the spirit of Oakcrest that continues to thrive. Your presence will undoubtedly make this year’s Homecoming even more memorable. So many of you have already RSVP and we can't wait to welcome you back home!

To reserve your gifts and learn more about the schedule of events, please visit our Homecoming 2025 webpage and kindly RSVP for all of the events you (and your family members) will attend.

Warmly,

Maritere (Gramatges '91) Crum

Alumnae Relations Coordinator

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UPCOMING Events

9/13 5:00 pm Founder's Day Mass: Join us for a special Mass in honor of Founder’s Day. Alumnae participate in a rose procession prior to the Mass.

For all Current families, Alumnae and their families, & Alumnae Parents

9/13 6:30 pm Founder's Day Dinner: Join us for a family dinner to celebrate Founder’s Day. Alumnae will have a special reserved seating area.

For all Current families, Alumnae and their families & Alumnae Parents

9/13 7:00 pm Alumnae Cocktail Reception: Enjoy an Oakie Cocktail with fellow alumnae as we celebrate our reunion classes.

2020 - 5 years

2015 - 10 years

2010 - 15 years

2005 - 20 years

2000 - 25 years

1995 - 30 years

1990 - 35 years

1985 - 40 years

1980 - 45 years

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OAKIES In Action

Photo of Sabrell Launch: Courtesy of Anne Marie Branch '22

Sky High Victory

Anne Marie Branch '22, recently shared the exciting news that in June 2025, her University of Virginia Rocketry team won first place in their category and second overall at the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) in Midland, TX.

Anne Marie has been on the team since her first year at UVA. For the past two years, she has been a lead on the competition team for their first two times competing at IREC and she has been elected President of UVA Rocketry for the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations, Anne Marie!

Photo Credit: Catholic Diocese of Arlington Website

Giving Back: Summer WorkCamp

This summer, just after her Oakcrest graduation, Kathleen McCall '25 joined more than 700 Northern Virgina high school students to assist families in the Shenandoah region of Virginia repair their homes.

The Arlington Diocese sponsored, WorkCamp, has become the highlight of Kate's summer.

Coming Home: Our Alumnae and Alumnae Parents Directing Summer Programs

We are so grateful for our alumnae and alumnae parents that either directed or assisted with our Summer Programs this year. Thank you to Molly Mehan, Mary Mehan '25, Christina Kilmer '16, Sophia Miller '23, Loreli O'Byrne '25, Angelica Palacios '25, Carmen Castillo '25, Margaret Sweatman, Christina Friddle, and Marty Lerner.

Oakcrest Alumna Makes First Vows as Dominican Sister

Martina Bucheli '18 made her first profession of vows before Dominican Mother Anna Grace Neenan, prioress general, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tennessee on August 11, 2025.