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STUDENTS YOUNG, OLD LEARN JOYS OF SIMPLE LIVING AT NORFOLK ACADEMY, GRADES 1 THROUGH 12 GATHER WITH AUTHOR OF THOREAU-BASED BOOK.(LOCAL)

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From: The Virginian Pilot
Date: 20010925
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Byline: KRISTEN KING THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

NORFOLK -- It didn't matter to 17-year-old Jamie Summs that his classmate was only 8 years old. Nor did it matter to 8-year-old Rob Edwards that the subject was philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau - someone he normally wouldn't study until 11th grade.

Throughout Norfolk Academy on Monday, students were pondering a subject they all could understand: the rewards of leading a simple life.

``This school is very goal-oriented and . . . competitive,'' Summs said. ``It's an interesting way to look at life, where it's better ...

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