HONORING LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Eight New Athletic Hall Of Fame Members Inducted

The newest members of our Athletic Hall of Fame were inducted on February 11, 2023 at International Country Club. The newest inductees were also recognized at halftime of the Varsity Boys Basketball game on February 10, with many past Hall of Fame inductees present to welcome them at center court.

Congratulations to our

Athletes:

Andre Eason ’01 – Football, Basketball

2023 PVI Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Coaches:

Scott Allen – Girls Basketball

Michele Brady Gibbons ’02 – Soccer, Lacrosse

Kathryn Naylor Howard ’08 – Softball

Anne Alessi Nuttall ’88 – Soccer, Basketball, Track

Billy Emerson – Baseball, Athletic Director

100 members in the Hall

of Fame

Kat Naylor Howard ’08

More than the competition and winning games, PVI sports was my second family. The friendships I made were invaluable, and to this day, many of my closest friends are my teammates from PVI. When I think back on my time playing sports at PVI, I think of the strong community first.

PVI is a place full of supportive students, teachers and faculty. With such a strong community behind them, students can grow and learn in both faith and academics, and prepare for the world beyond. The strength of the community was evident in the Hall of Fame weekend, with so many friends and teachers coming to support each other and the inductees.

The biggest thrill for me was being able to share the experience with my family, especially my two young children. Taking them to the basketball game and having them meet my friends, teachers, and coaches was a wonderful introduction to the PVI community, and I loved being able to share my Hall of Fame experience with them.

What advice would you give to current Panthers?

I would tell current Panthers to really appreciate your time at PVI; it goes by so fast! Some of my best memories are from my time at PVI and I feel blessed to have had been part of such an amazing community of friends, coaches, and teachers. There is no place like it.

Andre Eason ’01

Playing football and basketball at PVI meant the world to me! Playing in front of family and friends on those Friday nights and getting tackled in left field as we shared the baseball diamond are things that build character within a team, school and program. Our Fairfax gym may have been small but it was to our advantage and opposing WCAC teams knew it!

I found love and support from the PVI community before I even stepped on campus. The outpour of love from our student body and administration was exceptional and really made me feel welcomed.

The entire Hall of Fame weekend was fantastic, from the game to the ceremony. Sharing the moment with my family and friends and seeing coaches and trainers that I shared so many memories with was priceless. Thank you, PVI, for it all and recognizing the extraordinary work our student athletes do on and off the field!

What advice would you give to current Panthers?

The best advice I would give to current Panther athletes is to stay focused! We have a lot of great athletes that are now gracing our halls and it would be easy to get caught up in the moment. Have blinders on to the outside noise and lock in on your goals and the work you put in, to get to this point in your athletic career.

Cherish the moment! High school begins and ends in the blink of an eye. Cherish every moment and be sure to take it all in!

Black & Gold Gala Celebrating 40 Years in the Winner’s Circle!

special thank you to our fantastic Black & Gold Gala co-chairs, Elisa Johnson P ’21, ’23, ’25, ’26, Kelly Nighland P ’24, ’26 and Karina Rodriguez raised for PVI

P ’21, ’24, and all of the volunteers who generously gave their time and energy to help us prepare and execute the event. Their dedication and hard work created an amazing experience and raised over $140,000 for Paul VI.

Guests were greeted by a live horse, enjoyed delicious food and drink, had fun bidding on silent and live auction items, enjoyed watching the PVI Dance team perform, had fun competing in trivia contests and the heads and tails game, and last but not least, dancing. Everyone’s presence and enthusiasm helped make the night truly special.

We could not have been so successful without our incredible sponsors and supporters and are grateful for their ongoing commitment to Paul VI. Their contributions have enabled us to continue and enhance our essential work of helping our students grow in grace and wisdom.