Weinberg, Longan compete at Paris Olympics
Adrian Weinberg, Class of 2019, and Amanda Longan, Class of 2015, represented the USA in men and women's water polo, respectively, at the recent Paris Olympics. This was longan's second Olympics, having won gold in Tokyo, and Weinberg's first.
Weinberg was preparing for the biggest match in his life when doubts started to creep into his mind.
The starting goalkeeper for USA Water Polo, in his first Olympics, was preparing for the biggest match of his life. A bronze medal was on the line as the USA faced off against Hungary on Sunday, Aug. 12.
“Right before the game I was 1,000 percent battling fear and anxiety about the game,” Weinberg said from a Paris airport as he prepared to head to Greece after the Olympics. “Then I shifted my mind onto Jesus and focused completely on Him. That’s when my mindset shifted, and I had the most confidence.”
HoCO 2024
Join us at our 25th anniversary homecoming game in the end zone for a special buffet reception and connect with former teachers and classmates. Join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we welcome you back home!
Schedule of Events
5:00pm – Alumni Campus Tour and CAVA Closing Reception
Including tours of our updated, modern Learning Center, IDEA Lab, and Residential Life facilities and 25th Anniversary History Wall
6:00pm – Special buffet reception opens in the Alumni Zone
7:00pm – Game Kicks Off
Special Alumni Guests
Welcome Announcement - Carly Pippin, Class of 2003
Opening Prayer - Head of School Rob Black and Matthew Potter, Class of 2005, one of the Founders and Head of Strategic Relationships of Pray.com
Coin Toss - Los Angeles Rams Tight End Colby Parkinson, Class of 2017, AND OCS Co-Founder Dallas Price-Van Breda and her family!
Calling all AWC Alumni
Director of Choral Music Ed Rouse invites all alumnae of the Advanced Women’s Chorus to join our current choir students in the singing of the National Anthem at the Oct. 4 homecoming game! Join us as part of this historic 25th anniversary homecoming celebration, connect with fellow alumni and meet our current students.
6:00pm-10:00pm at Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas!
We are officially launching our ticket sales and event page for the Class of 2014 reunion on November 30! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP below. Join us for a night of fun, food, and drinks with your fellow alumni and a few special guests from our time at Oaks Christian School. In addition to food and drinks, we will have live music, a photo booth, and a slide show from our days as OCS students!
If you have any photos or videos you’d like added to our slide show, please send to Andy Rosenberg at button below.
We are excited to celebrate our 25th anniversary year! As you are a big part of OCS history, we want you to celebrate with us! Reach out to us via socialmedia@oakschristian.org, or visit the form on our 25th Anniversary page to share a memory and/or photo!
It’s an honor to have you back on campus giving back to our students! From left to right: Tutor/Math Fellow Kaitlyn Tingus, Class of 2017, Fourth Grade Teacher Rachel VanGent, Class of 2006, and dance teachers Jourdan Rushing, Class of 2016, and Tatum Fouts, Class of 2019.
Sara jane dulak speaks to students at Institute of Health science
Sara Jane Dulak, Class of 2022, spoke to students at the Institute of Health Science this fall before heading back to London to begin her third year at the Royal Veterinary College. She shared her journey as a veterinarian student, and what it’s like to work in the field, highlighting the variety of animals that vets care for. During the Q&A, she was asked, "How did Oaks Christian prepare you for your college journey?" Sara Jane credited Oaks Christian with helping her develop time management and study skills. Next July, she will graduate from the Royal Veterinary College with a degree in bioveterinary science, and in September, she will begin her four-year doctor of veterinary medicine program.
Imogen Browder Returns to Teach Master class
Imogen Browder, Class of 2012, currently a staff writer/producer for CBS television, led an inspiring master class for Ros Allen-Enciso’s Acting for the Camera students on Sept. 10. From her early days performing on the OCS stage to her current role as a writer for The Night Agent (2023), Imogen shared her journey of transforming her passion for being in front of the camera into a career behind it. Our students were thrilled to learn from a fellow Lion about following their dreams and exploring new opportunities in the entertainment industry!
Golden Girl Shines!
Morgan Stickney, a 2016 graduate of Oaks Christian Online, continues to shine bright by winning another gold medal in the 400mm freestyle at the Paris Paralympic Games! Despite being a double amputee and continuing treatment for the condition that led to the loss of her legs, Stickney’s determination and resilience have never wavered. This incredible victory adds to her already impressive legacy, which includes three gold medals from the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021 and world championship titles in 2022 and 2023. We are thrilled to celebrate her outstanding achievements!
IAI Alumni Win Film Awards
Collin Nelson, Class of 2024, won Best High School Film at the LA Shorts International Film Festival with his film, "Soldiers Dilemma." This festival is one of the most prestigious in the world, accredited by both the Academy of Motion Pictures (Oscars) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). "Soldiers Dilemma" had its premiere at our very own Film Festival this past May.
Institute of Arts and Innovation (IAI) alumnus Micah Max Polaha's, Class of 2024, film "Life and Soul" was chosen out all of submitted films from freshmen and incoming transfer students to be shown at New York University's Welcome Week Film Festival last August! Professors judged the “best, brightest, and most innovative” films!
Last July, IAI Acting for Camera alumnae Reece Caddell, Class of 2024, along with IAI Acting for Camera OCS senior Jayden Alvarez, won Best Young Filmmaker, Best Student Romantic Short, AND Honorable Mention: Student Film, for their film, "The Love We Choose."
Tying the Knot
Left: Brendan Kelly, Class of 2014, and his wife, Alex, welcomed Lillie Mae Kelly, born on May 11, 2024. Lillie weighed in at 8 lbs, 10 oz. This is the first grandchild for the Kelly family, who had six children attend Oaks Christian, including quadruplets. Brendan’s brother, Jackson, is an English teacher at Oaks Christian, and their father, Ryan Kelly, is the middle school band director.
Right: Erika Berg Witkowski, Class of 2003, hosted a gender reveal party in September and guests learned her family will be blessed with another boy! Big brother is so excited to learn about the news about his new playmate!
Pair Visit host family mom
1. We welcomed Class of 2024 graduates Duncan Snow and Andrew Marchis back to campus as they visited with their OCS teachers and friends before heading off to start their first year at California Baptist University in Riverside, CA. Pictured with them is OCS history teacher Nicholas Busta.
2. All the way from Kensington, Australia! Caleb Behunin, Class of 2020, came by to visit his OCS mentor Greg Smith, director of the Institute of Engineering. He began his senior year this fall at the University of New South Wales.
3. It was a pleasant surprise to see Peyton Zirretta, Class of 2022, stop by to visit with teachers and staff before heading back to Baylor University for the start of her junior year.
4. Micaela Kastor, Class of 2022, and Grant Seat, Class of 2023, past students in the Institute of Arts and Innovation, stopped in this past summer to see Joey Scott, IAI faculty, and other film program teachers as well.