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

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

Bathroom issues flush away learning time at Maury-an op-ed

By Moriah Schranz On Friday, Dec. 5, after discovering that every bathroom was locked and growing frustrated, I ventured off to the nurse’s office to ask to use the restroom as an emergency favor. I found myself in shock at the line of students waiting to do the same. The bathroom had become such an issue that what should be the nurse’s office for medical … Continue reading Bathroom issues flush away learning time at Maury-an op-ed