Trinity Jones ’25
From Catwalks to Chords
During her time at PVI, Trinity made her mark through theatre and music, contributing her technical skills and creative energy to each production. For PVI Players, she was a key member of the lighting crew, programming intricate lighting sequences for shows like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
“We were in charge of all the lighting that happened on stage, including spotlights and cues. If the lights ever dimmed or changed colors, that’s an individual cue that I had to program into the board,” she explains.
Trinity’s journey with PVI Players began her freshman year. “Most of my friends were joining theatre,” she recalls. She helped build sets for Harvey, joined stage crew for Freaky Friday, and eventually moved to the lighting crew. “It always seemed really cool and you got to go to the catwalk...so I just asked if I could join the lighting crew and they had a spot.”
Her favorite PVI show musically was Nice Work If You Can Get It, but lighting-wise, it was Joseph. “We had 200 cues...with every song, when the tone of the song changes, you change too...we would stay later than even the actors, just making sure we perfected the cues.”
Beyond theatre, Trinity also thrived in music. She plays both the clarinet and guitar. “I started out in concert band and then went up to the honors band my sophomore year.” She taught herself guitar freshman year. “I just started looking up how to play certain songs, and over time, it just all started coming together.” She played guitar in the PVI Rock Band, performing at concerts, rallies, and even lunch periods. “I just love music. It’s always been a really big part of my life.”
Trinity is also the head of the liturgy team, organizing altar servers and ushers for schoolwide Masses and arriving early to set up the altar.
Learning to work with lighting has already opened doors. “I got a job at PVI last summer when they needed someone to help run lights for a church that was using the building. It is actually a very professional grade board. If I continue working in lighting in the future, I would probably be working with the same system.”
Her advice to incoming PVI students? “Get involved in something — no matter what. Most of my best friends I met through theatre and band.”
Next year, Trinity will attend Virginia Commonwealth University as an undecided major, eager to explore new interests — possibly English — and enjoy the city’s vibrant music scene.
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“We were in charge of all the lighting that happened on stage, including spotlights and cues. If the lights ever dimmed or changed colors, that’s an individual cue that I had to program into the board,” she explains.
Trinity’s journey with PVI Players began her freshman year. “Most of my friends were joining theatre,” she recalls. She helped build sets for Harvey, joined stage crew for Freaky Friday, and eventually moved to the lighting crew. “It always seemed really cool and you got to go to the catwalk...so I just asked if I could join the lighting crew and they had a spot.”
Her favorite PVI show musically was Nice Work If You Can Get It, but lighting-wise, it was Joseph. “We had 200 cues...with every song, when the tone of the song changes, you change too...we would stay later than even the actors, just making sure we perfected the cues.”
Beyond theatre, Trinity also thrived in music. She plays both the clarinet and guitar. “I started out in concert band and then went up to the honors band my sophomore year.” She taught herself guitar freshman year. “I just started looking up how to play certain songs, and over time, it just all started coming together.” She played guitar in the PVI Rock Band, performing at concerts, rallies, and even lunch periods. “I just love music. It’s always been a really big part of my life.”
Trinity is also the head of the liturgy team, organizing altar servers and ushers for schoolwide Masses and arriving early to set up the altar.
Learning to work with lighting has already opened doors. “I got a job at PVI last summer when they needed someone to help run lights for a church that was using the building. It is actually a very professional grade board. If I continue working in lighting in the future, I would probably be working with the same system.”
Her advice to incoming PVI students? “Get involved in something — no matter what. Most of my best friends I met through theatre and band.”
Next year, Trinity will attend Virginia Commonwealth University as an undecided major, eager to explore new interests — possibly English — and enjoy the city’s vibrant music scene.
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.
