Sweet Treats Connoisseur-a Q&A

By Alamar Alyamani Alexis Clay is a junior at Maury High school who has done something a lot of high school students can’t. She has started her own business, “A & T’s Sweet Treats,” which sells desserts such as donuts, cakes, and other sweets.  Clay has a wide variety of hobbies including cooking, baking, reading(especially The Autobiography of Gucci Mane), and cross country. Her favorite … Continue reading Sweet Treats Connoisseur-a Q&A

Maury High School works to fulfill Governor Youngkin’s order

by Moriah Schranz On July 9, 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, requiring students of public schools to have their cell phones away at all times. While this plan was issued in July, Norfolk Public Schools plans on enacting it January 1, 2025. Maury High School seeks a common ground between district policy and the governor’s expectations, but implementation is a big … Continue reading Maury High School works to fulfill Governor Youngkin’s order

Joe Smith comes to Maury High School

By Grant Miller If you entered Maury High School’s gym during the pep rally, you might have noticed the loud students, teachers wearing blue and orange, and the DJ hyping up the crowd. However, a 6-foot-10 inch man once known as The Beast sat front and center. Former NBA player, University of Maryland star, and Maury grad Joe Smith attended Maury’s Homecoming pep rally and … Continue reading Joe Smith comes to Maury High School

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