Government shutdown hits the Maury community

By Moriah Schranz On Nov. 12, the United States government shutdown finally ended. This 43 day shutdown, beginning Oct. 1, was the longest in US history. A U.S. government shutdown occurs when Congress does not pass a budget in time. This 2025 shutdown occurred largely due to a disagreement over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. This disagreement was largely partisan based. Democrats … Continue reading Government shutdown hits the Maury community

Basketball season starts with a win and a loss for Maury

By Grant Miller Maury took a W and an L against Norview Friday night. During the Dec. 5 season opener at Norview High School, the Lady Commodores won 63-45 while the boys lost 75-49. Senior guard Lamari Budd led the girls to victory with 17 points. Junior guard Daevon Reed led the boys with 10 points. Both teams will play Churchland at home Wednesday Dec. … Continue reading Basketball season starts with a win and a loss for Maury

Maury Football defeats Warwick

By Noah Krawchick The Commodores defeated the Warwick High School Raiders 42-10 on Friday, November 21. Maury won with their prolific offense and commanding defense. Quarterback Dominick “Domo” Everette led the offense with five total touchdowns, four through the air and one on the ground, to four different receivers: juniors Matt Williams, Jahvon Wiggins, and Tayshawn Branche, and senior Damon McDaniel. The Commodore passing attack … Continue reading Maury Football defeats Warwick

Teacher of the Year-Donna Williams

By Moriah Schranz Maury High School selected Donna Williams as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.  Williams grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands and moved to Norfolk to attend Norfolk State University in 1989. She expresses her love for the city. “It’s just easy to live here. It’s easy to get from point A to point B, you can travel out of town with … Continue reading Teacher of the Year-Donna Williams

The Commodores defeat the Greyhounds on Homecoming night

By Noah Krawchick The Maury High School Commodores defeated the Norcom High School Greyhounds 66-0 on October 17. Maury won this game through the stifling defense and efficient offense, resulting in their third shutout in a row and their sixth straight win. Maury’s defense allowed zero points. One of Norcom’s turnovers was a fumble forced out by senior linebacker Marquise Perrin and recovered by Ike … Continue reading The Commodores defeat the Greyhounds on Homecoming night