Andrew Harrison ’25
Formed by Faith and Football
At PVI, Andrew was deeply involved in both Campus Ministry and athletics—two areas that shaped his high school experience and helped him grow in his faith, while serving as a role model to his peers.
As an altar server and senior leader on the PVI Retreat Team, Andrew found a spiritual home at PVI. Daily Mass became a cornerstone of his routine, a habit that began after attending the Steubenville mission trip.
“After the Steubenville retreat at the end of sophomore year, I’ve been consistently going to daily Mass. It’s a great way to start my day...it’s helped me build discipline. I have to wake up early, make sure I’ve done my homework, and get to bed on time. It’s nice to just relax and have Mass as the first part of my day to ease into it. And it’s just great to be with our Lord.”
Andrew shares that this discipline carried over to the football field. Andrew played football all four years at PVI, serving as a captain his senior year. That season, the team captured the WCAC Metro Division Championship—his favorite PVI memory.
“We were so close two years ago and lost in the first round. This season people were counting us out. Winning the championship was a culmination of a lot of things. It’s a lot of hard work in the off season, in season, work in the weight room. The growing and suffering definitely helped us become a family. Not everyone on the team were friends, but we were all family members.”
Andrew credits the team’s strong bond and success to Coach G’s leadership and focus on accountability. “It’s not one star and no one’s above the team.” As team captain, Andrew led post-practice prayers. “Coach G put a lot of spiritual responsibility on me, which is nice.”
Andrew’s spiritual growth was further supported by the school chapel and access to the sacraments. “I’ve noticed how easy it is at PVI to go to Mass or Confession...That accessibility helped me grow spiritually.”
Andrew will attend William & Mary where he plans to study computer science with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning and minor in philosophy.
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As an altar server and senior leader on the PVI Retreat Team, Andrew found a spiritual home at PVI. Daily Mass became a cornerstone of his routine, a habit that began after attending the Steubenville mission trip.
“After the Steubenville retreat at the end of sophomore year, I’ve been consistently going to daily Mass. It’s a great way to start my day...it’s helped me build discipline. I have to wake up early, make sure I’ve done my homework, and get to bed on time. It’s nice to just relax and have Mass as the first part of my day to ease into it. And it’s just great to be with our Lord.”
Andrew shares that this discipline carried over to the football field. Andrew played football all four years at PVI, serving as a captain his senior year. That season, the team captured the WCAC Metro Division Championship—his favorite PVI memory.
“We were so close two years ago and lost in the first round. This season people were counting us out. Winning the championship was a culmination of a lot of things. It’s a lot of hard work in the off season, in season, work in the weight room. The growing and suffering definitely helped us become a family. Not everyone on the team were friends, but we were all family members.”
Andrew credits the team’s strong bond and success to Coach G’s leadership and focus on accountability. “It’s not one star and no one’s above the team.” As team captain, Andrew led post-practice prayers. “Coach G put a lot of spiritual responsibility on me, which is nice.”
Andrew’s spiritual growth was further supported by the school chapel and access to the sacraments. “I’ve noticed how easy it is at PVI to go to Mass or Confession...That accessibility helped me grow spiritually.”
Andrew will attend William & Mary where he plans to study computer science with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning and minor in philosophy.
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.
