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Congratulations to our 2025 Bag Hefti Scholarship Winners and Finalists!

2025 Bag Hefti Scholars

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Jordan

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Jordan

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Jordan

Photo of Bag Hefti scholarship winner Jordan Baker.

Meet Jordan, First Colonial High School's Salutatorian for 2025! She's not only brainy (hello, UVA Book Award and NMSI Scholarship!), but she's also rocking straight A's and winning hearts with her kindness and servant leadership. When she's not acing academics or leading her club volleyball team, Jordan's busy making the world a better place by championing food allergy awareness, aiming to create a more inclusive future for everyone.

Woodbridge - Caelan

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Jordan

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Jordan

Introducing Caelan, Woodbridge High School's 2025 Valedictorian for 2025! He's a true all-rounder, blending brains, heart, and athletic prowess. Caelan inspired us with his work with Unified Sports, and organization that pairs abled and disabled students on sports teams. Those who know him describe him as compassionate, intelligent, and kind. He's excited to continue his impactful work with special education at Longwood University.

2025 Bag Hefti finalists

Virginia Beach, Cox - Darius

Virginia Beach, Cox - Darius

Virginia Beach, Cox - Darius

Virginia Beach, Kelllam - Ian

Virginia Beach, Cox - Darius

Virginia Beach, Cox - Darius

Woodbridge - Taylor

Woodbridge - Bryce

2024 Bag Hefti scholars

Virginia Beach, Cox - Jake

Virginia Beach, Cox - Jake

Virginia Beach, Cox - Jake

Jake graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cox High School. He was a three sport varsity athlete and captain of the lacrosse team where he earned first team All Region honors. His humility and work ethic stood out among a list of highly competitive finalists. Jake will be attending the University of Virginia next year and plans to study biomedical engineering. 

Woodbridge - Ian

Virginia Beach, Cox - Jake

Virginia Beach, Cox - Jake

Ian is our second Bag Hefti scholar from Woodbridge High School.  Ian was a standout multi-sport varsity athlete and Eagle Scout. Ian's community service and demonstrated leadership style reminded us very much of Bag. Ian will be attending Northern Virginia Community College where he plans to study construction management and welding..  

2023 Bag Hefti Scholars

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Tyler

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Tyler

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Tyler

Our first Virginia Beach Bag Hefti Scholar, Tyler graduated at the top of his class and was an All State wrestler, placing 5th in Virginia in his weight class.  Tyler's work ethic, outstanding achievement and humble nature made him stand out in an impressive field of finalists.  Tyler is enrolled at the University of Virginia, where he plans to study pre-law.

Woodbridge - Nathan

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Tyler

Virginia Beach, First Colonial - Tyler

Our first Bag Hefti Scholar from Woodbridge High School, Nathan was a 5 sport varsity athlete and Eagle Scout.  Nathan's academic and athletic achievements were eclipsed only by his outstanding community service and demonstrated leadership.  Nathan plans to major in Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology.  

All of our finalists and winners

    Bag's Buddies - Hefti Scholars

    Woodbridge High School

    Floyd E. Kellam High School

    Frank W. Cox High School

    John's Alma Mater, c/o 1981.  We will be awarding an $8,000 scholarship to one exemplary student graduating in 2024!

    Frank W. Cox High School

    Floyd E. Kellam High School

    Frank W. Cox High School

    One of three Virginia Beach schools eligible for an $8,000 scholarship to one exemplary student graduating in 2024!

    Floyd E. Kellam High School

    Floyd E. Kellam High School

    Floyd E. Kellam High School

    One of three Virginia Beach schools eligible for an $8,000 scholarship to one exemplary student graduating in 2024! 

    First Colonial High School

    Floyd E. Kellam High School

    Floyd E. Kellam High School

    One of three Virginia Beach schools eligible for an $8,000 scholarship to one exemplary student graduating in 2024! 

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