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Norfolk Academy

Private school in Norfolk, Virginia, US

Field	Value
name	Norfolk Academy
image	Norfolk academy logo bw.jpg
motto	ου πολλα αλλα πολυ (Greek)
motto_translation	Not quantity, but quality
city	Norfolk
state	Virginia
country	United States
type	Private, day, college-prep
religion	Nonsectarian
established
headmaster	Travis Larrabee
grades	1–12
gender	Co-educational
athletics_conference	Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools (TCIS)
mascot	Bulldog
nickname	Bulldogs
rivals	St. Christopher's School, Cape Henry Collegiate School
fees	Transportation: $1,400–$1,800
Late activity bus: $475
tuition	$22,800–$28,200 (2024-25)
address	1585 Wesleyan Drive
campus	70 acre
enrollment	1200 students in 1–12
accreditation	National Association of Independent Schools
colors	Orange & Blue

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Late activity bus: $475

Norfolk Academy (NA) is an independent co-educational day school in Norfolk, Virginia. Chartered in 1728, it is the oldest private school in Virginia and the eighth oldest school in the United States. In 1966, Norfolk Academy merged with Country Day School for Girls in Virginia Beach, Virginia to create the current co-educational school. It serves students in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk.

In sports, NA competes in the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools (TCIS) as well as in the Virginia Preparatory League (males) and the League of Independent Schools (females).

History

The original Norfolk Academy building was designed by architect Thomas Ustick Walter, who subsequently became the fourth Architect of the Capitol. The Greek-revival building, featured on the school's current seal (at right), was modeled after the Temple of Thesus in Athens. Subsequently, the building was a military hospital during the American Civil War and a Red Cross building during World War I. The building was used from 1920 to 1970 as the City of Norfolk's Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and from 1973 as the headquarters of City of Norfolk's Chamber of Commerce.{{cite web

Originally accessible via downtown Norfolk's Bank Street, the building now sits at the intersection of East Charlotte Street and St. Paul's Boulevard. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Academics and student life

Students are required to research, compose, and deliver to the student body and faculty an original persuasive speech as a graduation requirement. Public speaking skills are integrated into the curriculum starting in the first grade.

Athletics

Norfolk Academy teams compete in the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools, the League of Independent Schools, and the Virginia Prep League.

Athletic venues include multiple gymnasiums, an aquatic facility, tennis courts, baseball and lacrosse fields, and track-and-field facilities.

Notable alumni

Each name should have a source showing that the person attended Norfolk Academy. Unsourced names and names of unproven notability may be removed at any time. --*Hardy Cross (1899), engineer

Glenn Youngkin (1985), 74th Governor of Virginia (2022–2025)
Angela Hucles (1996), sports executive and former professional soccer player
David McCormack (2018 - transferred), basketball player who plays professionally in Germany
Mark Williams (2020 - transferred), basketball player for Charlotte Hornets

References

"Tuition & Financial Aid".
"Tuition & Financial Aid".
"Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
{{NRISref
Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff. (July 1969). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Norfolk Academy". Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
Weingardt, Richard, "Engineering Legends: Great American Civil Engineers : 32 Profiles of Inspiration and Achievement", 2005, Pages 124–125
(June 30, 2020). "Glenn Youngkin '85 Helps Create Nonprofit Aimed At Supporting Unemployed Workers". Norfolk Academy.
(February 19, 2020). "Angela Hucles '96 Joins United Soccer League As Top Consultant".
"David McCormack College Stats".
(2022-06-24). "Former Norfolk Academy star Mark Williams selected 15th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Draft".

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