VHSL Foundation

We’re proud to recognize 223 schools that earned our Winter 2026 Stay in the Game Award.

This achievement reflects a season with no ejections from student-athletes or coaches. Well done!

Did your school receive the Stay in the Game Award this winter? Tag your school and celebrate! 🎉

🏆 Andrew Mullins Courageous Achievement Award Recipient 🏆

We’re thrilled to announce our Courageous Achievement Award recipient, Michael Thompson of James Wood High School! This student has made significant contributions to his school and community. Please join us in congratulating this amazing student-athlete!

🎓 Achievement Award Recipients – Class 6 🎓

We’re thrilled to introduce our Class 6 Achievement Award recipients! These student leaders have made meaningful contributions to their schools and communities. Please join us in congratulating these amazing student-athletes!

Male Scholar Athlete: Titus Er
Female Scholar Athlete: Breanne Graham
Academic Activity: Zaide Burney

✨ Achievement Award Recipients – Class 5 ✨

Shining a spotlight on our Class 5 Achievement Award recipients! These students represent the best of what VHSL stands for commitment, character, and achievement.

Male Scholar Athlete: Michael Jackson Jr.
Female Scholar Athlete: Abigail Keenan
Academic Activity: Mia Spruill

🏆 Achievement Award Recipients – Class 4 🏆

Help us congratulate our Class 4 Achievement Awards recipients! Their hard work, dedication, and positive influence in their schools and communities truly stand out.

Male Scholar Athlete: Ryan Kline
Female Scholar Athlete: Theresa Dickhans
Academic Activity: Lillian Curtis

🌟 Achievement Award Recipients – Class 3 🌟

Introducing Class 3's Achievement Award recipients! These students have balanced academics, extracurriculars, and community impact in inspiring ways. We’re proud to honor their success.

Male Scholar Athlete: Desmond Unice
Female Scholar Athlete: Emma Schmitz
Academic Activity: David Lins

🎓 Achievement Award Recipients – Class 2 🎓

Please join us in celebrating the outstanding students from Class 2 who were selected for our 2026 Achievement Award Scholarship!

Male Scholar Athlete: Aldin Smith
Female Scholar Athlete: Sophie Scarberry
Academic Activity: Braxton Hood

These students have demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and service. We’re proud to recognize their accomplishments and can’t wait to see what they do next.

🎉 Achievement Award Recipients – Class 1 🎉

We’re excited to spotlight the incredible students from Class 1 who were selected for our 2026 Achievement Award scholarship! These students have gone above and beyond in academics, leadership, and service. Join us in recognizing their achievements!

Male Scholar Athlete: Colton Gentry
Female Scholar Athlete: Ariel Mullins
Academic Activity: Allyson Gutierrez

Congratulations to our 2026 Virginia High School Hall of Fame Class! 🎉

A remarkable group of athletes, coaches, and contributors whose impact on VHSL athletics and academics will be felt for generations.

ATHLETE
- Hannah Light-Cress
- David Johnson
- Natasha Belcher Holt
- Larry Haney
- Juan Thornhill

COACH
- Garwin DeBerry
- Jan Thompson
- Mark Ingerson
- Ed Steele

CONTRIBUTOR
- Bob Leader
- Art Utley