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Matthew Fontaine Maury High School 
Summary
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School also known as Maury High School, is a high school located in the Ghent area of Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Maury's school mascot is the Commodore. The high school is named for Matthew Fontaine Maury. Maury High School has a Pre-Medical Health and Specialities Program for 9th-12th graders. It is the only school in the district to have this type of speciality program.
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High School | |
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 Maury High School in 1961 | |
| Address | |
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322 Shirley Avenue , 23517 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1911 |
| School district | Norfolk Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Sharon I. Byrdsong |
| Principal | Karen Berg |
| Staff | 126.42 (2020-21)(FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,565 (2020-21)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.38 (2020-21)[1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | City |
| Color(s) | Burnt orange and navy blue ██ |
| Athletics conference | Virginia High School League AAA Eastern Region Eastern District |
| Mascot | Commodores |
| Rival | Granby High School |
| Website | Official Site |
History edit
Maury High School opened its doors in 1911 and was completely renovated in 1986. This modernization maintained the architectural integrity of the original neo-classical structure while converting Maury into an educational facility complete with media center and cafeteria atria where unused courtyards once stood.
Attendance zone edit
On-property housing for Joint Forces Staff College is zoned to Maury, so dependent children living on-base attend Maury.[2]
Notable alumni edit
- Kishi Bashi (1994): singer and songwriter[3]
- Lewis Binford (1950): Archaeologist, early pioneer of Processual archaeology/New archaeology.[4]
- Kam Chancellor (2006): Super Bowl XLVIII champion, safety for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL[5]
- Samuel Face, inventor known for his work in concrete technology
- Harlan N. Hartness (1916), U.S. Army major general[6]
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith (2020): college football wide receiver for the Penn State Nittany Lions[7]
- Roy Martin (1939): 131st mayor of Norfolk, 31st President of the United States Conference of Mayors[8]
- Emmy Raver-Lampman (2007): Actress and Singer. Most notable for Netflix series The Umbrella Academy (2019–present), which is her breakthrough role.
- LaRoy Reynolds (2009): linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL
- Al Richter: Major League Baseball player
- Ed Schultz (1972): liberal political commentator and host of radio program The Ed Schultz Show and television program The Ed Show, college football play-by-play announcer for North Dakota State and North Dakota[9][citation needed]
- Tommy Scott (1926): first head football coach at Old Dominion University[citation needed]
- Joe Smith (1993): basketball player and number-one pick in the 1995 NBA draft
- Keely Smith (1946): singer[10]
- Tony Tchani (2008): Major League Soccer midfielder and winner of the 2009 General Douglas MacArthur Memorial Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding collegiate athlete who attended high school in Virginia.[citation needed]
- John Charles Thomas (judge) (1968): first African American of the Virginia state supreme court [citation needed]
- G. William Whitehurst (1942): professor at Old Dominion University, Republican United States Representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district (1969–1987)[citation needed]
Notes edit
- ^ a b c "Maury High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "Student Welcoming Information". Joint Forces Staff College. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Liguid, Tracy (July 17, 2012). "Oh Kishi: Budding Local Legend Returns to Norfolk". AltDaily. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ "Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016 database on-line". Ancestry.com. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ Boykin, Nick (October 9, 2017). "Maury High School to retire jersey of Kam Chancellor". WTKR. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ Hundley, Charles W. (January–February 1996). "Obituary". Assembly. West Point, NY: Association of Graduates, USMA. p. 153 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Fab 15: The state's top football recruits for the class of 2020". Daily Press. July 17, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Sweeney, James R. "Oral History Interview with Roy B. Martin". Old Dominion University. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ Vowell, Roberta T. (March 13, 2004). "Ed Schultz -- A progressive voice from Norfolk to America's Heartland". The Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on February 20, 2006.
- ^ "Our Stories by Paul Clancy: Oct. 25, 2009". Archived from the original on June 22, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
References edit
- "The Norfolk High School 100 years ago ( Maury High School )". The Virginian-Pilot. April 7, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- Gregory, Sara (May 3, 2018). "Maury High dates to 1910. Norfolk schools want to make it ready for the 21st century". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- Harris, Stephanie (April 10, 2018). "Norfolk looks at possibilities for the future of Maury High School". WAVY. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
External links edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Matthew Fontaine Maury High School.
- Norfolk Public Schools
- Maury High School
- "Maury Booster Association". Maury Boosters. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
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