Noah Ross
  • Class of 2018
  • Palm Springs, CA

Noah Ross Announced as Peer Counselor for 2013-2014 School Year

2013 Dec 5

Army and Navy Academy is proud to announce that Noah Ross, Class of 2018, has been selected as a Peer Counselor for the 2013-2014 school year. He has been chosen through an annual survey administered to the entire Corps of Cadets.

The Peer Counseling team was developed because youth often turn to their friends or peers when they are experiencing problems. The Peer Counselors are trained in listening and support skills so they can effectively help their peers work through difficulties. They are also trained to know when a fellow cadet's dilemma is such that it should be referred to an adult counselor.

This year, the peer counselors are traveling to UCSD for a team building exercise at the University's Outdoor Adventure Camp, where they will engage in a Challenge Ropes Course to develop team-building and problem solving skills. After this, they will complete two full days of training on Friday, December 6 and Sunday, December 8, 2013.

"The benefits of a Peer Counseling Program are paramount and are based on the fact that youth often seek out their peers when they are experiencing some frustration, worry or concern," says Christy Brown, Counselor at Army and Navy Academy. "Peer counseling teaches cadets decision-making skills to help combat negative peer pressure and provides cadets with communication skills to understand others, reduce loneliness, and support academic and personal achievement."