Alumni Newsletter - Fall 2025

"Oakwood is such a special place and had a huge impact on my life, so it is important to me to continue engaging in the Oakwood community even though it’s been over 10 years since my high school graduation. I graduated from Notre Dame Law School this past May, took the bar exam in July, and recently began my career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York City."

"As a teacher now, I often reflect on my time as a student and my experiences in class. So many faculty members left a lasting impression on me but I do want to highlight some special experiences that I carry with me every day. 

I spent 14 years of my academic life at Oakwood and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be a Hawk."

"Collin Moosman ’19 and Julia Lawrence were married on October 11th, 2025—an unforgettable, beautiful day at Clos LaChance Winery—surrounded by family and the lifelong friends who have shaped their lives. Standing beside Collin were his brothers, Kyle ’17 and Colby ’23, proudly serving as his Best Men, along with his groomsmen: Jeb Goldman ’19, J.T. Manalili ’19, and Peyton Barthelman."

"This past year, I have been working at Collins Aerospace as a Flammability Certification Engineer II in North Carolina. I've been working on some interesting projects certifying airplane seats for various different airlines and OEMs such as Airbus and Boeing."

Sammie Frazer ’21 credits her time in Oakwood’s Interact Club with sparking a lasting passion for service and leadership. Through Interact, she learned the value of community engagement, collaboration, and showing up consistently for causes bigger than herself—experiences that stayed with her well beyond graduation.

"I graduated Oakwood in 2022 and am a pre-med student in college. I love kids and thought it would be fun to host a camp through Summer@Oakwood, with the goal to teach them about medicine as well as empower them to follow their dreams. Mini Medical School this year was for 3rd-5th graders and it ended up being the most incredible week with the most fun, intelligent group of kids."

"Oakwood allowed me to be myself and meet my best friends whom I still keep in contact with today. I am very thankful for Oakwood and the people who helped me get to where I am today."

"Lydia Sattler graduated from Oakwood in the class of 2021 and was recruited by Stephen F. Austin State University to play Division I Soccer as a goalkeeper. She graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) in Management with Magna Cum Laude honors in December of 2024. She is now working on earning her Masters of Business Administration (MBA)."

"I got married this fall to my amazing husband, surrounded by family, back in Morgan Hill."

"After graduating from Oakwood in 2024, I took that summer to hang out with friends and relax before heading off to college. Currently, I dorm with my twin brother at USC and I've been having a great time. I'm part of the USC Rocket Propulsion Lab, which I was inspired to join after seeing Oakwood's SSE club, where I camped in the freezing Nevada Desert (and saw my first rocket launch!)."

"I graduated with a BA from Fresno State University. I work as an Aquisitions Manager for an investment firm."

Oakwood Alums are front and center in classrooms delivering their experience and expertise to eager audiences. Making it personal is what makes a big impact on students!

Many thanks to the alumni who made a difference in 2025. Have a look at how they have contributed, and please join the trend in 2026!

Oakwood High School's 12th grade students had the opportunity to talk to Oakwood alumni, Avery MacNaughton ('23) and Arianna Bodei ('24).

Oakwood High School alum Drew Bushman (’10), an attorney and entrepreneur, shared his inspiring journey with the Entrepreneurship & Business Management class.

Oakwood High School alum Shayan Daijavad (’21) recently spoke via Zoom to two classes about his senior project at Cal Poly.

Oakwood MS '14 Alum Korina Dehpanah joined Senior Advisory via Zoom this past spring to speak with students about vision boards and the importance of intentionally envisioning their futures. She reflected on her time at Oakwood Middle School, her college years, and the path that led her beyond, offering thoughtful insight at each stage.

I just finished my fall quarter at UCSB, and I’m preparing to study abroad in Australia, taking math and data science classes there for a semester. I’m also applying for tech internships at organizations such as NASA. I am continuing to virtually tutor students in math, even while abroad for the rest of the school year.

For a decade, Oakwood High School alumna Alexis Babb ('09), Director and Market Leader, South Bay and Peninsula at BMO Bank, has been helping soon-to-be graduates optimize their transition to college and beyond.

On April 17th, two Oakwood High School Alumni, Arianna Vasquez ‘12 and Cerys Holter ‘21 visited the Class of 2025 during advisory to share their experiences concerning college life, internships, and living away from home.

Oakwood’s founding Class of 2009 has a couple of very proud fathers!

Three cheers for their growing families!

Has your family grown? Let the Alumni Office know and receive a special Oakwood gift for your future Hawk!

Our reunion was filled with laughter, love, and reminiscing on our Oakwood days! We had a wonderful time at brunch with Madame de Bree, Mrs. Sanders, and Mrs. Crone, and then enjoyed each other's company in the summer weather next to a pool.

Corey Baldyga, Class of 2018, is driven. He has the goods and the gumption to get things done, and he shared with seniors exactly how they could do the same: maximize your effort to optimize your performance.

Jeb recently answered our new questionnaire with questions submitted by current Oakwood High School students. Thank you, Jeb, for your candid answers! Hear what Jeb has to say about college life and balancing school, work, and a social life.

Setting minds at ease, Ashley Bruning, Class of 2020, connected the dots between high school and college life for our inquiring senior class. Sharing her own path and how she grew routines established at Oakwood to support her current academic and personal choices, Ashley gave practical advice.

Lydia Sattler, a class of 2021 Oakwood School alum, is proving herself as a great asset to the Stephen F. Austin State University Ladyjacks soccer team.