PEER COUNSELORS: Students are selected through a rigorous process and trained to assist fellow
students in need of support. These students receive training in crisis intervention and general person-
centered counseling. In addition to providing emotional support and helpful information to their peers,
Peer Counselors offer academic tutoring to students in grades 7–12.
student-led clubs
Clubs are proposed by students passionate about a cause. Students present their mission, goals,
community service project, and fundraising ideas to the Tunstall Student Council in order to obtain a
charter for a club. The array of clubs varies each year. Club leaders work under the guidance of a faculty
sponsor and receive leadership training, and members collaborate on projects, community education,
and fundraising for charitable causes.
publications and sports broadcasting
THE BELFRY: The Upper School newspaper, written and edited by students, offers news, analysis,
reviews, and advice columns.
*HORIZONS, Norfolk Academy’s yearbook, is created by students enrolled in a credit-bearing class, so
it is not part of the co-curricular program.
RINGS, STRINGS, & OTHER THINGS: The annual literary magazine features poems, prose,
photography, and art created by Middle and Upper School students. The student editors select
submissions and design the magazine; they also host several “Coffeehouse” events, featuring musical
and literary performances by Upper School students.
ATHLETIC BROADCASTING TEAM: Students operate the cameras and provide play-by-play
announcing and sports analysis for live-streaming of athletic events. The broadcasting team shifts for
each season, so that students who play sports have the opportunity to participate in broadcasting during
an off-season.
student-led academic teams
NORFOLK ACADEMY ROBOTICS TEAM: The team builds a robot to compete in the FIRST Tech
tournaments each year. The team has reached the state tournament level, and a student on the team
recently was recognized with a national award.
WORLDQUEST: Students participate in a competition, sponsored by the World Affairs Council, which
is based on detailed knowledge of global affairs and U.S. foreign policy.
TEAMS (ENGINEERING): Students compete in a team-based challenge that requires collaborative
work to solve real-world engineering challenges; they apply math and science skills in practical,
creative ways.