First drawn to Oakcrest because of “how friendly everyone was,” Lucy M. ‘25 came to Oakcrest after attending an all-girls, Catholic school with a similar mission to Oakcrest in Australia, the Tangara School for Girls.

“Oakcrest provided the comfort of similarity,” she said. 

Throughout the past six years, Lucy says she has loved all of her classes, especially history with Ms. Ginny Boles and Latin with Ms. Paula Rondon-Burgos. “Ms. Boles was always so full of energy, and Ms. Rondon made learning Latin easier and more enjoyable because she was always smiling and willing to help,” Lucy recalls. 

Outside of the classroom, Lucy participates in Track and Field and as a Student Ambassador. 

“Through track and field I’ve been able to make friends with a bunch of girls from other grades who have the same interest in running,” she said. “Being a student ambassador has provided a leadership position and the opportunity to share my love for the school.”

For the 2024-2025 school year, Lucy was elected as the Sister Coordinator on the Executive Student Council, where she assists in supporting each of the school’s “sister families” of girls in grades 6-12 who collaborate during different all-school activities such as the annual Pumpkin Decorating contest and Gingerbread House Contest. 

“Being part of the Executive Student Council is important to me because I want to be able to give back to the school and offer my best effort to grow the school and represent it well,” she said. “I hope this year as sister coordinator I can promote unity between grades and increase school spirit.” 

Starting her senior year, and seventh year at Oakcrest, with the senior sunrise was something Lucy said she found extremely special. “It was so amazing to spend the morning together with our whole class and think about how far we’ve made it since the beginning of sixth grade.” 

To be an Oakie, Lucy says, is to “be friendly and welcoming toward everyone.” 

“Oakies look out for each other and help one another become the best versions of themselves.” 

In reflecting on what aspect of Oakcrest means the most to her, Lucy said, “the Catholic community.” 

“We share the same values and beliefs,” she added. “We all want the best for each other and are able to support one another.”