On Saturday, April 21 at 4:00 pm, Dr. Deeb’s Senior Physics class (Kathryn B., Alex G., Madeline M., Elizabeth N., and Mary Z.) SUCCESSFULLY launched the step-two rocket that they built during their Physics Lab. It went up at least 700 feet, the parachute opened at the maximum height and it glided beautifully. Congratulations, Physics 12!
Photos couresty ot Alex G. and Madeline M.
Filed under Academics, Liberal Arts, Student Life
On Monday, April 2, the school held a tribute for Oakcrest Trustee and benefactress, Mrs. Debbie Duffy. Mrs. Duffy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Lloyd Bunting, Sr. and her generosity and leadership has been an essential part of the growth of the school throughout the school’s history. Although Mrs. Duffy will be moving out of town, she shall continue her role as Trustee. On April 2nd, Mr. and Mrs. Duffy attended Mass at Oakcrest celebrated by our chaplain, Fr. Ron Gillis. The Oakcrest liturgical choir sang during the Mass. An all-school assembly was called after Mass to thank Mrs. Duffy before she moves to her new home.
(L-R): Ellen Cavanagh, Head of School; Mrs. Duffy, Trustee; Student Council members
The Concert Chorus performs for Mr. and Mrs. Duffy
The Executive Student Council thanks Mrs. Duffy on behalf of the Oakcrest student body.
The Executive Student Council presents Mrs. Duffy with flowers and a framed prayer card of Our Lady of Oakcrest, engraved with a message from Oakcrest.
Mr. Duffy gives roses for Our Lady of Oakcrest.
On Friday, April 20, the Varsity Track & Field team enjoyed their First Annual Fun Relays!
The runners are divided into several teams, each representing a country of the world. The object of “Fun Relays” is to win the world against other teams. There are three races: a Sprints Medley Relay, a Distance Medley Relay, and a 4×400. Runners compete in several categories: lowest overall team time, personal records, and creative dress.
Countries represented included Vatican City, South Africa, the German Democratic Republic, Tibet, Puerto Rico, and France. The girls ran very well and had a blast!
Contributed by Miss Maria Pluta (History, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Track & Field).
Filed under Athletics, Green & White, School Traditions, Special Events, Student Life
Congratulations to the Class of 2012! We are so proud of you!
(#) indicates more than one student accepted
Arizona State University
Boston College
Carnegie Mellon University
The Catholic University of America (5)
College of Charleston (2)
Christopher Newport University
Clemson University
Colgate University
Columbia College
Columbia University
Cornell University
University of Dallas (5)
University of Dayton (2)
DePaul University
DeSales University
Drexel University
Elon University (2)
Emory University
Fairfield University (2)
Fordham University (6)
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Furman University (3)
George Mason University (2)
High Point University (6)
James Madison University (3)
Johns Hopkins University
Longwood University
Loyola University Maryland (6)
Lynchburg College (2)
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland, College Park (5)
Marymount Manhattan College
Marymount University (2)
Miami University, Oxford
University of Michigan (2)
University of Mississippi
Mount Saint Mary’s University (3)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
University of Notre Dame (3)
Ohio University
University of Pennsylvania
Providence College (3)
Purdue University
Randolph College
Sacred Heart University (2)
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Michael’s College
Savannah College of Art and Design (2)
School of Art Institute of Chicago
The University of Scranton (2)
University of St. Thomas
Stonehill College (2)
Sweetbriar College
Tulane University
Vanderbilt University (3)
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Virginia (5)
Wake Forest University
Washington University in St. Louis
West Virginia University
College of William and Mary
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Filed under Academics, Advising, Alumnae, College Counseling, Liberal Arts, SATs, Student Life
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
McLean, Va. (April 20, 2012) – Oakcrest School in McLean proudly announces senior Alexandra Joy Gadiano has signed a Letter of Intent to play Division One softball at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. Gadiano is Student Council President at Oakcrest, and has just been named co-Valedictorian for the Oakcrest graduating class of 2012. She is also a recipient of the prestigious Veritas Award, a merit-based, $7,500 tuition remission per year for four years at Oakcrest School.
With a career batting average of .718, Gadiano has played shortstop on the Oakcrest Varsity Softball team for seven years, since she was in sixth grade. Gadiano’s athletic achievements and titles include 2011 PVAC Player of the Year, 2011 Oakcrest Athlete of the Year, PVAC First Team All Conference for the past three years, Varsity Letter Recipient (Starting Middle Infielder) and MVP Award. Gadiano was a member of the 2009 and 2011 PVAC Conference and Tournament Champions teams (Oakcrest Varsity Softball). Just this Tuesday, Gadiano hit a grand slam for Oakcrest against Grace Bretheren. A talented swimmer, Gadiano has been on the Oakcrest Varsity Swim Team since eighth grade.
In addition to playing Varsity sports at Oakcrest since 2005, Alex also plays for the National Shamrocks Team, an elite national team based in Northern Virginia. With the Shamrocks, Gadiano has played in tournaments around the country, including CA, NC, CO and FL.
Gadiano will wear #28 for Colgate, playing the position of outfielder/ middle infielder. As a superior athlete and the co-Valedictorian of Oakcrest’s graduating class of 2012, Gadiano is well-suited for Colgate, which has been recognized as having the highest athlete GPA in Division One. In addition to being the co-Valedictorian and a Veritas Award recipient, Gadiano’s impressive scholarship career includes the following distinctions: AP Scholar with Honor Award, National Spanish Honor Society National Spanish Exam Silver Medalist (2009 & 2010) and National Spanish Exam Honorable Mention (2011), National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society. Gadiano has attended Oakcrest since the 6th grade and plans to double major in Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry and Spanish while at Colgate University.
Oakcrest School is an independent school for girls grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Filed under Academics, Alumnae, AP, Athletics, College Counseling, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, SATs, Student Life
The Upper School Father-Daughter Dance was held on Friday, March 9 at Westwood Country Club. A tradition at Oakcrest, the Father-Daughter Dance is a special time for students to spend time with their dads and each other in an elegant setting. It was a truly memorable evening!
A special thank you to Oakcrest fathers Attila Freska and Mark Weber for organizing the dance!
Filed under Parent Partnership, School Traditions, Special Events, Student Life
Contributed by Ms. Heather Lecuyer
The sixth grade just finished a unit on space, in which they learned about the planets in our solar system and the stars and galaxies around the universe! The unit culminated in a project on the constellations, including research into the mythology of 22 different constellations. The sixth grade students built shoebox planetariums to share what their constellations look like in the night sky. “To infinity…and BEYOND!”
Filed under Academics, Faculty & Staff Reflections, Liberal Arts, Student Life
