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Maury High School adjusts to 4×4 scheduling

By Moriah Schranz The 2025-2026 school year at Maury High School has begun with some major changes. Norfolk Public Schools has transitioned into a 4×4 schedule. This means that there are four classes taken every day each semester.  This is drastically different from the even-odd schedule of previous years. Aside from obvious scheduling differences, the new program accounts for many pros and cons. Mr. Romerico … Continue reading Maury High School adjusts to 4×4 scheduling

Construction creates parking chaos

by Moriah Schranz As construction on the new Maury High School building begins, difficulties have arisen.  The construction company has set up its base of operations in the student parking lot, and with construction underway around the lot, fewer parking spots are available for students.  Maury High School principal Karen Berg explained the current situation. “We told the construction company how many parking decals we … Continue reading Construction creates parking chaos

Maury students protest ICE

By Moriah Schranz On Wednesday, Feb. 18, students from across Norfolk Public Schools participated in a school walkout to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Maury High School students joined the district-wide effort to express their dissatisfaction with ICE. The protest originated from an Instagram account titled “NPS ICE WALKOUT 🚫🧊.” Their first post was on Feb. 16. and called for students across Norfolk … Continue reading Maury students protest ICE

Maury Girls win against Woodside

By Grant Miller The Lady Commodores advanced to the second round of regionals after defeating Woodside High School 55-39. After a gridlock in the first half, Maury’s halftime adjustments blew the game open because they returned to the team play that led to their strong season. “We just made some adjustments on defense,” said Head Coach Julius Owens. “In the locker room we realized that … Continue reading Maury Girls win against Woodside

Maury boys lose to Lake Taylor

By Noah Krawchick The Maury High School Commodores lost the Lake Taylor High School Titans 60-34 on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Maury lost this game due to struggling on offense. Maury ended the first quarter 10-10 and headed into halftime down 22-17. The Commodores also recorded five blocks in the first quarter and continued to play good interior defense throughout the game. The game got out … Continue reading Maury boys lose to Lake Taylor

The Lady Commodores take down the Titans

By Noah Krawchick The Maury High School Commodores defeated the Lake Taylor High School Titans 51-17 on Wednesday Feb. 4. Maury won through their suffocating defense which turned into offense. The Lady Commodores played some of their best defense of the season, holding the Titans to only 17 points and only two in the fourth quarter. Maury’s defense got many steals, never allowing Lake Taylor … Continue reading The Lady Commodores take down the Titans

Maury outshoots Granby

By Noah Krawchick The Maury High School Commodores took down the crosstown rival Granby High School Comets 62-46 on Friday, Jan. 30. The Commodores won through their excellent three-point shooting and solid defense. On the offensive end, the Commodores made 11 threes on the night with four of those threes coming from Kymani Johnson who had 19 on the night. Other top scorers were Daevon … Continue reading Maury outshoots Granby