Principal Karen Berg-a Q&A

By Olivia Nevels On September 23rd, Principal Karen Berg sat down with me, and the first thing I noticed in her office was the amount of dog photos, statues, and posters, the kinds of things dog lovers keep around. One dog was a brown and white Jack Russell terrier named Ruffian. The other was a black and white rescue from Aruba named BonBida. Principal Berg … Continue reading Principal Karen Berg-a Q&A

Food Series-pancakes and french toast are the Maury Favorites.

By Grant Miller A hotly contested debate over the best breakfast food has finally been resolved at Maury High School, and pancakes are the favorite among Maury’s student body. Students and staff alike (mostly in Mr. Miller’s class) have engaged in multiple heated debates over food this school year, but the most passionate disagreement over breakfast food has finally been decided. The Commodore Chronicle conducted … Continue reading Food Series-pancakes and french toast are the Maury Favorites.

Balancing act-a Q&A with Athletic Director Tommy Staples

By Grant Miller Lots of people attend sporting events. The spectators know the players. The players know the coaches. Few people know their athletic director. Like a farmer toiling in his field, we seldom meet him, but we see the fruits of his labor.  Maury High School’s athletic director Tommy Staples took just over 10 minutes out of his relentless schedule to speak about life … Continue reading Balancing act-a Q&A with Athletic Director Tommy Staples