Luke Heinze ’25
Flying High
At PVI, Luke was involved in music, led the Math Club, and competed on Varsity Track & Field. Outside of school, he is pursuing his private pilot’s license at Leesburg Executive Airport.
Luke’s top individual events are the 300-meter hurdles, 200 meters, and 110-meter hurdles. He also competes in the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 relays. His favorite PVI memory was the overnight Penn Relays meet. “It was an incredible experience to interact and compete with athletes from all over the country.”
A dedicated musician, Luke’s primary instrument is the French horn, and he mentored middle schoolers during Pops Camp, honor band, and clinics. “PVI’s music allowed me to meet new people and continue doing something I enjoy with the people I enjoy.”
As Math Club president, Luke organized weekly math tutoring, supporting all levels from Algebra I to AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics. He values the challenge of rigorous academics and the bonds they help create. “For me, it is those difficult AP classes such as APUSH or Physics C in which friendships are created as we embrace the academic struggle and build camaraderie throughout the year,” shares Luke.
Luke has dreamed of being a pilot from a young age and earned an 80% scholarship from The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “You need 40 flight hours total with at least 10 of those hours being solo. There is usually no autopilot in these trainer airplanes, so everything is controlled by the pilot...I love it, since that means I am in full control of the airplane.”
While aviation has given Luke a sense of independence and responsibility, his experience at PVI grounded him in faith and community. “With monthly and advisory Mass, PVI made it easy for me to strengthen my relationship with God. The students, teachers, and staff at PVI all supported me and each other to grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually.”
Luke will attend Washington and Lee University to study Engineering and run track. He plans to pursue a career in aviation.
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Luke’s top individual events are the 300-meter hurdles, 200 meters, and 110-meter hurdles. He also competes in the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 relays. His favorite PVI memory was the overnight Penn Relays meet. “It was an incredible experience to interact and compete with athletes from all over the country.”
A dedicated musician, Luke’s primary instrument is the French horn, and he mentored middle schoolers during Pops Camp, honor band, and clinics. “PVI’s music allowed me to meet new people and continue doing something I enjoy with the people I enjoy.”
As Math Club president, Luke organized weekly math tutoring, supporting all levels from Algebra I to AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics. He values the challenge of rigorous academics and the bonds they help create. “For me, it is those difficult AP classes such as APUSH or Physics C in which friendships are created as we embrace the academic struggle and build camaraderie throughout the year,” shares Luke.
Luke has dreamed of being a pilot from a young age and earned an 80% scholarship from The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “You need 40 flight hours total with at least 10 of those hours being solo. There is usually no autopilot in these trainer airplanes, so everything is controlled by the pilot...I love it, since that means I am in full control of the airplane.”
While aviation has given Luke a sense of independence and responsibility, his experience at PVI grounded him in faith and community. “With monthly and advisory Mass, PVI made it easy for me to strengthen my relationship with God. The students, teachers, and staff at PVI all supported me and each other to grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually.”
Luke will attend Washington and Lee University to study Engineering and run track. He plans to pursue a career in aviation.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is a private Diocesan Catholic preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9-12 in Chantilly, Virginia, seeking to help our students Grow in Grace and Wisdom. Our school is part of the Diocese of Arlington and offers rigorous academics, an inclusive community focused on spiritual and leadership formation, and a proud athletic tradition featuring nationally renowned programs competing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
