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Student Life

Model Judiciary locks up the competition

by Alamar Alyamani At Maury High School, mock trial is a competitive, extracurricular activity where students simulate a civil or criminal trial based on a hypothetical case. Working with attorney coaches, students fill roles as lawyers and witnesses, presenting opening statements, direct and cross-examinations, and closing arguments before real judges to develop public speaking, critical thinking, and legal knowledge. Maury High School has a competitive … Continue reading Model Judiciary locks up the competition

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Student Life

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

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Maury Politics, Student Life

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

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Sports

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

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Sports

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

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