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Dreams for Her Future Campaign

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Dear Friends,

The oak tree has always been a symbol of strength, majesty and longevity. Its vast root system spreads throughout the soil ensuring the strongest foundation in the face of the mightiest winds and precarious storms. It climbs to the highest heights and soars above the ground for all to see its grace and beauty. And oak trees often live for centuries as a reminder to generations of both a storied past and hopeful future.

As Oakcrest enters this exciting new phase in its history, it is fitting that we look to the mighty oak to inspire our community in the coming years. A 40-year-old oak may seem to have reached its peak when in reality it has only begun its journey and will grow for decades if not centuries into the future. In the same way Oakcrest embarks on the next 40 years of its history with a desire to build resources and reach many more young women and families that will benefit from an Oakcrest education.

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An oak tree is only as strong as the foundation on which it stands. Likewise, in the coming years, Oakcrest plans to build and solidify our financial footing for the future. We will work with our community to support these efforts to strengthen academic resources and support faculty development. Similarly, Oakcrest is committed to serve a diverse community of families from many different socio-economic backgrounds. In order to do so we hope to develop more scholarships and grow tuition assistance that will enable Oakcrest to attract qualified students who will flourish because of the preparation for life they will receive here.

As we celebrate the completion of the first phase of our permanent campus we look forward to the second phase of our capital campaign. With the ongoing generosity of our friends, families and community it will fund additional classroom, athletic, theater and conference space that will enhance the holistic experience our girls enjoy at Oakcrest.

Finally, we hope to establish deep roots that strengthen Oakcrest’s mission and reach for many years in the future. With that in mind, we will be growing an endowment in the coming years.

Inspired by the generosity and example of Debbie Duffy, one of Oakcrest’s most committed and generous benefactors, we have established the Dorothy E. Duffy Endowment Fund and will look to our community to help it grow and support Oakcrest’s vision for many generations to come.

St. Josemaria Escriva once said, “Dream and your dreams will fall short.” In order to ensure that Oakcrest remains a place where our dreams are inspired, nurtured, and pursued I am proud to announce the “Dreams for Her Future” campaign. This 5-year comprehensive campaign will be the foundation upon which Oakcrest builds enrollment, a strong financial footing and 21st-century resources for parents, faculty, and students. I am confident that, with your support and inspiration, Oakcrest will continue to be a force for good in our society. And, like the mighty oak, our students will be strong, stand tall and become beacons of truth and beauty that our world so urgently needs.
Warm regards,
Mary T. Ortiz, PhD.
Head of School

It is Oakcrest’s vision to grow enrollment and resources for our students in order to increase our graduates’ impact on the culture and the world. In order to achieve that vision, Oakcrest continues its capital expansion. Phase II will increase and improve academic space and add an athletic center where students will be inspired to become trustees of humanity.

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Completion of West Academic Wing
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Over the next decade Oakcrest plans to grow enrollment in order to expand the availability and influence of Oakcrest’s mission and vision. Phase II of our capital project allows Oakcrest to reach many more young women. The second floor of the West Academic Wing was built with the future in mind. Although the second floor is currently unfinished it is already fitted out and designed for three additional classrooms, administrative office space and bathroom facilities. A conference room will also be included which will provide students opportunities for a self-directed yet collaborative learning experience.

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Athletic Center
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Phase I of our capital campaign significantly enhanced Oakcrest’s athletic capabilities through the soccer/lacrosse field and softball complex. In Phase II we plan to continue that momentum with a regulation gymnasium equipped with lockers and training rooms. Oakcrest has already built a competitive and respected athletic program with no home athletic facilities in its first 40 years—an accomplishment on its own! Our softball and soccer/lacrosse complex is a significant step toward building on our past success. The gym will make Oakcrest on par with the finest programs in the region.

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Dorothy E. Duffy Endowment
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Over its first forty years Oakcrest has been blessed by the generosity of many people. A few of those, however, could be considered visionary in their commitment and faith in the school’s mission and future impact. The most outstanding of those visionaries was Debbie Duffy. Throughout her life Debbie was our most generous benefactor, giving the school her time, talent and treasure. As a lifelong educator, mentor and leader, she understood the value of an Oakcrest education and would do anything she could to support and promote our mission. Debbie passed away in 2014 but her legacy remains alive and well at Oakcrest.

Shortly after her passing Oakcrest learned that Debbie had remembered Oakcrest in her estate and that the school would receive continued financial support from the charitable foundation she established. In consultation with Debbie’s family we are proud to announce that, thanks to this commitment, we have established the Dorothy E. Duffy Endowment Fund at Oakcrest.

In the coming years, in addition to the funds contributed through the Duffy gift, it is our goal to build this endowment with current and planned gifts from our community so that Oakcrest continues to have a strong financial foundation well into the future.

Through the “Dreams for Her Future” campaign we hope to inspire many to include Oakcrest as the beneficiary of their will, trust or other planned gift in support of the Dorothy E. Duffy Endowment Fund. With your help we can reach that goal and guarantee Oakcrest’s continued impact on hundreds of young women in the future. If you would like to include Oakcrest as the beneficiary of your will, trust or other planned gift please email our Advancement Office.

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Growing New Scholarships
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Over the past 40 years Oakcrest has formed over 800 young women who have gone on to become leaders with a spirit of service for others. The students Oakcrest serves have always come from varying socio-economic backgrounds and with diverse intellectual, cultural and athletic interests. Oakcrest is proud of its history of providing generous tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities and hopes to build on that tradition as our community grows in the years to come.

Through the “Dreams for Her Future” campaign we hope to identify many individuals, foundations and corporations who understand the value of an Oakcrest education and wish to make it available to as many young women as are qualified to attend. With that in mind we hope to establish many new funds that will support the dreams of future Oakcrest students who would otherwise not be able to contribute to our school’s community and culture.

We have already established a number of new funds and through the “Dreams for Her Future” campaign we hope to inspire others who wish to support Oakcrest’s mission and attract many other prospective students to pursue arts, literature and the sciences.

Current Available Funds

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Kate Walsh O'Beirne Scholarship Fund

Kate Walsh O'Beirne (aunt of Laura O'Neill '96 and grandmother of Charlotte O'Beirne '24) was a highly influential voice in culture, politics and journalism. She was a champion of political and religious freedom and left a distinguished mark on society through her work as a writer, policy expert and media personality. As the beneficiary of and advocate for all-girls education, she had a special appreciation for Oakcrest School. This fund, established in her memory by her family, seeks to support young women who would otherwise be unable to attend Oakcrest and put them on a path to become women who bring good to all sectors of society. Learn more about the fund here.
McDonald Family Fund

Established by Scott and Elizabeth McDonald (parents of Makenzie ‘17) the McDonald Family Fund supports faculty professional development in the areas of/but not excluded to addressing learning differences, providing differentiated instruction and helping students reach their full academic potential.
Pluta Family Fund

John and Consuelo Pluta (parents of Grace ’15 and Jackie ’18) have generously supported Oakcrest with their time, talent and treasure for many years. The Pluta Family Fund was established to support tuition assistance, faculty benefits, and unexpected needs not fully covered by Oakcrest’s annual budget.
The Heights Faculty Fund

This fund was established by an anonymous donor to support need based tuition assistance for students whose parents are members of the faculty at The Heights School in Potomac, MD.

If you would like to learn more about how to support a current fund or establish a new fund at Oakcrest please email our Advancement Office.

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Dreams for Her Future Campaign

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Dear Friends,

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Completion of West Academic Wing

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Athletic Center

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Dorothy E. Duffy Endowment

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Growing New Scholarships

Current Available Funds

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Kate Walsh O'Beirne Scholarship Fund

McDonald Family Fund

Pluta Family Fund

The Heights Faculty Fund