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| The impact of gifts – both large and small – to Norfolk Academy’s endowment has helped shape the school today. For more than 30 years, Norfolk Academy has benefitted from endowment gifts given by alumni, parents, and friends. The school’s endowment provides income every year to carry out donors’ wishes, with the purpose of preserving the real value of the gift. The annual spendable income from the endowment, prudently set at 5 percent of its principal value, is used to support core programs, faculty incentives, financial aid, and new initiatives. Gifts may be specifically designated by a donor to support a particular interest or used in a general way to support the school’s overall program. Norfolk Academy’s endowment has an excellent history of successful management. This means that donors who give to the endowment can be assured that their gifts will continue to grow and benefit the school in perpetuity.
The endowment enables the school to sustain its program’s excellence and plan for the future. It permits us to offer a significant and vital financial aid program. It allows us to be confident that future generations will share fully in the benefits of a Norfolk Academy education.
Gifts to Norfolk Academy’s endowment can include bequests, gift annuities, life insurance, real estate, equities, and cash. For more information on the school’s endowment or if you are considering leaving an endowed gift – an enduring statement of your support or a lasting memorial to a loved one – please contact Herb Soles, Assistant Headmaster for Development (757-461-6236, ext. 5320; hsoles@norfolkacademy.org).
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| Norfolk Academy Endowment Funds | Frank Batten Scholarship Fund Frank Batten, former member and President of the Board of Trustees and father of Maitri Bavana '79, Frank, Jr., '76, and Dorothy '81, established this endowment in the 1970's and supplemented the fund over the years to provide for as many full and partial scholarships as possible. |
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| Breakthrough at Norfolk Academy Endowment Established by a grant from The Roy R. Charles Charitable Trust and friends of the Breakthrough at Norfolk Academy program, formerly called Learning Bridge, this endowment supports the operating budget of Norfolk Academy's Breakthrough Program. |
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| The Mary P. Brown Fund for Nature Studies This fund was established in 1989 by Mrs. James W. Rouse to honor her sister, Mary Perkins Brown, for her years of teaching at Norfolk Academy. The income from the fund is used by the Lower School for the study of nature and for sponsoring nature field trips. |
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| The Lenoir Chambers Scholarship Fund Lenior Chamers was a Norfolk Academy Trustee and journalist whose courageous editorials during the 1959 school crisis earned him a Pulitzer Prize. This scholarship funded in his memory was established in 1970 and subsequently added to by Trustees, alumni, parents, and friends of Norfolk Academy. |
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| Marjorie Smith Charles Scholarship Fund Established in 2001 with a grant from the Roy R. Charles Charitable Trust, this endowment provides a full scholarship for a student demonstrating financial need. |
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| Country Day School for Girls Fund Established in 2003 to honor the founders, teachers, and alumni of the Country Day School for Girls, this fund provides scholarship assistance for girls to attend Norfolk Academy. |
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| Joshua P. Darden Jr. and Betty D. Darden Scholarship Fund Established in 2004 with gifts from Josh and Betty Darden, this endowed fund provides scholarships for students demonstrating need. Josh Darden served several terms as a Trustee of Norfolk Academy and was President of the Board of Trustees from 1979-1982. |
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| B.Thomas Duquette Endowment for Lacrosse Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor and added to by alumni and friends in honor of Tom Duquette's induction into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, this fund provides for enhancements to the varsity lacrosse program. |
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| E. E. Ford Technology Endowment Established in 2000 with a grant for Distance Learning from the Edward E. Ford Foundation, and matched by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Robertson, this fund supports Distance Learning in the classroom and other technology needs. |
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| Eustis Chemistry Chair Established in 1977, by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eustis, this fund supports instruction in Chemistry. |
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| The Virginia Pitt Friddell Library Chair This Academic Chair was established in 2004 with a gift from Frank Batten, Jr. to fund the position of Director of Libraries in honor of former Norfolk Academy librarian Virginia P. Friddell. |
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| Robert Campe and Augusta Goodman Program for Religion and Humanities Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Goodman, Sr. created this endowment in 1986 with a gift of a charitable remainder unitrust. Income from the endowment will operate and maintain the Robert Campe and Augusta Goodman Program for Religion and Humanities, which seeks to combat potential prejudice and foster mutual respect and understanding of religions. |
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| C. Wiley Grandy Scholarship Fund Established in 1980 by Mrs. C. Wiley Grandy IV, in memory of her husband Wiley Grandy, and supplemented thereafter with gifts from the Grandy family, this fund provides student scholarship assistance. Mr. Grandy was a Trustee of Norfolk Academy, a member of the Class of 1938, and father of Cyrus Wiley Grandy V '64, Hatch Grandy '68, and Carter Grandy Bernert. Mr. Grandy's father, C. Wiley Grandy III was a Trustee for 44 years and President of the Board from 1927-1955. Cy Grandy '64 (C. Wiley Grandy V) was a Trustee from 1985-1997. |
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| Headmaster's Scholarship Endowment Established in 2008 by Suzanne and Glenn Youngkin, this endowment provides a full scholarship to a new 8th or 9th grade student with continued funding through graduation. The scholarship is awarded by a committee selected by the Headmaster. The recipient needs to demonstrate financial need, strength of character, commitment to achievement, and community involvement. |
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| The Hirschler-Saks Charter Fund Established in 1991 with gifts from June and Charles Saks, Carol and David S. Hirschler, II, Lewis D. Hirschler, Jr., and Nancy and Lewis D. Hirschler, this endowment will supplement the David S. Hirschler Scholarship Fund. |
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| Henry Clay Hofheimer II Scholarship Fund Henry Clay Hofheimer II was on the Norfolk Academy Board of Trustees for 33 years. In 1982 he established this endowment and subsequently added to it by bequest. The fund provides scholarships for students demonstrating financial need. |
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| Katherine M. Holmes German Endowment Established in 2001 by friends of the German program, this endowed fund honors Katherine Holmes, master teacher and Chairman of the Language Department, and via student scholarships, supports the student German Exchange Program, the longest running exchange program in the country. |
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| Samuel G. Jones, Jr., Fund for Faculty Support Established by Samuel G. Jones, Jr., this endowment was originally established to fund the retirement of former Headmaster, Mr. James B. Massey. Since then, this endowment provides additional support for Norfolk Academy faculty members. |
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| Kirby Prize Fund This endowment was established in 1984 James Lewis Kirby, member of the Class of 1935, to provide awards to students for making the best use of their time. The following are awarded annually: 7th Grade - General Douglas MacArthur Award; 7th Grade - Mrs. Douglas MacArthur Award; 8th Grade - Adam Thoroughgood Award; 8th Grade - Sarah Offley Thoroughgood Award; 9th Grade - Colonel Anthony Lawson Award; 9th Grade - James B. Massey, Jr. Award |
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| Anne Y. and Edward A. Kramer Fund for Faculty Excellence Established in 2008 by Ed Kramer '77 and his wife Anne, this fund will promote faculty excellence by providing opportunities for faculty to expand the knowledge of their subject matter through travel and programs outside of the school. |
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| | | The Lombart Summer Programs Endowment Established in 2006 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Lombart, this endowed fund provides scholarships for students attending Norfolk Academy's Summer Programs. |
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| Arthur MacConochie English Chair This faculty chair was established in 1990 with gifts from alumni and friends in honor of Mr. MacConochie's forty years of teaching at Norfolk Academy. |
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| John F. Marshall Charter Fund Established by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Marshall in 1989 with a gift of a charitable lead trust, this fund is for unrestricted use. This fund has reached maturity and is being used by the school today. |
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| Edith Pratt Masterson English Chair Fund This endowment was established in 1999 with a gift from Hugh L. McColl Jr. in honor and memory of his beloved cousin, Edith Pratt "Patty" Masterson, a long-time faculty member of both the Country Day School for Girls and Norfolk Academy, to provide support to faculty in the English department. |
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| W. Peyton May Library Endowment Fund Established in 1984 with a bequest from W. Peyton May and subsquently added to by family and friends, this fund supports the work of the Upper School Library. W. Peyton May was a long-time Trustee of both the Country Day School for Girls and Norfolk Academy. |
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| Harry and Sue Price Fund for Unrestricted Use Established in 1986 with a gift of a unitrust by Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Price jr., this endowed fund is used each year at the direction of the Headmaster wherever it is needed most. |
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| Garrett Van Schaick Rickards Scholarship Fund This fund was established in 1986 with a gift from Mrs. Frances M. Rickards to commemorate the life of Garrett Van Schaick Rickards '44, who died during the invasion of Okinawa on May 1, 1945. The fund provides scholarships for students with financial need. |
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| Greg Riley Memorial Fund for Music and Performing Arts Established in 2005 by family, classmates, and friends to remember and celebrate the life of Greg Riley '89, this endowed fund supports an annual lecture and workshop series in which local artists are invited to perform and talk about their work. |
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| Thomas C. Rixey Scholarship Fund Thomas C. Rixey '80 was Norfolk Academy's first All-American lacrosse player. This memorial scholarship fund was established in 1986 with gifts by Tom's parents and family, the Class of 1980, and others to provide financial assistant to qualified students wishing to attend the Academy. |
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| The W. Kirkland Ruffin Leadership Endowment Established to honor the life and memory of the late Dr. Kirk Ruffin '73 and administered through the athletic department, this endowment helps to support and fund leadership initiatives and programs. |
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| A. Kenneth Scribner Family Chair for Science, established in 1968 Established in 1968, as one of the first endowed gifts to the Norfolk Academy, this science chair was established with a gift from A. K. Scribner, Sr. and subsequently added to with gifts from his wife, Marie D. Scribner, and his son and daughter-in-law, A. K. Scribner Jr. and Susan Faulkner Scribner. Maintaining the family's support of education and passion for excellence, the A. Kenneth Scribner Family Chair for Science provides funding to Norfolk Academy for the teaching of science. Head of the Science Department, Dr. Lewis F. Affronti Jr., currently holds this chair. |
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| DeShannon A. Taylor Scholarship Fund Established in 1996 with gifts from family, classmates, and friends, this fund will provide scholarships in memory of D.A. Taylor '96. D.A. Taylor was a high honor roll student as well as a National Merit Semifinalist. He also excelled in athletics, earning honors in multiple sports including football, basketball, and lacrosse. D.A. was highly motivated to succeed, and was a positive influence in the lives of all with whom he associated. |
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| Shawn and Justin Tobias Athletic Endowment Established in 1995 with gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Tobias and Norfolk Southern Corporation, this fund provides annual support for the Academy's athletic programs, at the discretion of the Headmaster. If funds are not used for that purpose, they may be used, at the Headmaster's discretion, for student scholarships. |
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| Trustee Headmaster Endowment Established by the Board of Trustees in 1996 and used at the Trustees' discretion, this endowment provides additional retirement support for school personnel. |
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| Leah and Richard Waitzer Master Teacher Award This award, established by Leah and Richard Waitzer, is presented annually at graduation to the member of each of the Lower, Middle and Upper School faculties. The award recipients are selected by faculty vote within each school division and signifies the highest degree of dedication and service to the profession. Recipients must have taught at Norfolk Academy at least six years and demonstrated a consistent love of teaching and influence on students. |
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| John O. Wynne Student Scholarship Fund In honor of John O. "Dubby" Wynne's service to Landmark Communications, this endowed scholarship fund was anonymously established in 2001 to provide funding for student scholarships. |
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| Wynne Memorial Garden Endowment Established in 2004 by Mr. and Mrs. John O. Wynne, this endowment provides funds for the annual expenses of the Wynne Memorial Garden at Norfolk Academy. |
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