Plummer preaches defense-a Q&A

By Grant Miller The following story was posted on December 18, 2023. Here is the original link. “You gotta take that personal. Stop giving that up!” Coach Brandon Plummer said that to one of his players during their game against Northampton on December 16th after an opposing guard scored a baseline layup. After that statement, Northampton did not score a baseline layup the rest of … Continue reading Plummer preaches defense-a Q&A

AP Classes-they help and they harm

By Vanessa Lim The original story was posted on December 12, 2023. Here is the original link. The following column is a student opinion and does not represent the views of Maury High School. Advanced Placement (AP) classes, created by the College Board, are a major asset for students, but they have also become a point of weakness and pressure for many. AP classes bolster … Continue reading AP Classes-they help and they harm

Norfolk residents grapple with tearing down Maury High School

By Moriah Schranz The original story was posted on October 28, 2023. Here is the original link. The question over the fate of Maury High School has been in the air for many years. Norfolk residents are talking about demolishing Maury High School, a 113 year old building in the historic Ghent neighborhood, and many Maury staff and students agree with tearing it down. Ghent, … Continue reading Norfolk residents grapple with tearing down Maury High School

The Maury Commodores conquer the competition

By Amaya Nguyen and Amelia McBride This story was posted on October 28, 2024. Here is the original link. Maury High School’s football team has scored over 80 points twice in a row at home this season. The Maury Commodores maintain their dominance at Powhatan Field with Friday’s 81–0 senior night victory over Churchland High School that came after defeating Norview High School 85–0 during … Continue reading The Maury Commodores conquer the competition

Maury’s Teacher of the Year-a Q&A

By Moriah Schranz The following story was posted on March 29, 2024. Here is the original link. On November 13, 2023, Maury High School selected Senior Chief Hector Medina for its Teacher of the Year. In a sit down interview, Medina described the transition from active duty to the classroom and the value of JROTC. “It was very difficult at first,” Medina said. “But then … Continue reading Maury’s Teacher of the Year-a Q&A