Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
322 Shirley Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23517 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1911 |
| School district | Norfolk Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Melinda J. Boone (Interim Superintendent) |
| Principal | Karen Berg (Interim Principal) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,995 (2006–07) |
| 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 |
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School also known as Maury High School, one of five city comprehensive high schools, is a high school located in the Ghent area of Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Ghent, the community immediately surrounding Maury High School, has experienced a period of renewal which includes upscale single-family and town home construction along with a steady increase of small businesses.
Maury's school mascot is the Commodore. The high school is named for Matthew Fontaine Maury. It is home of the Medical and Health Specialty Program. In 2007, Newsweek placed Maury High School in the top 1300 of America's Top Public High Schools. Maury High School and rival Granby High School were the only schools from the Norfolk Public School system to place.
History
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.
Notable alumni
- Kishi Bashi (1994): singer and songwriter[1]
- Kam Chancellor (2006): Super Bowl XLVIII champion, safety for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL[2]
- Samuel Face, inventor known for his work in concrete technology
- 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[3]
- Tommy Scott (1926): first head football coach at Old Dominion University
- Joe Smith (1993): basketball player and number-one pick in the 1995 NBA Draft
- Keely Smith (1946): singer[4]
- 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.
- G. William Whitehurst (1942): professor at Old Dominion University, Republican United States Representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district (1969–1987)
- John Charles Thomas (judge) (1968): first African American of the Virginia state supreme court
Notes
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Boykin, Nick (9 October 2017). "Maury High School to retire jersey of Kam Chancellor". WTKR. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-22. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
References
- "The Norfolk High School 100 years ago ( Maury High School )". The Virginian-Pilot. 7 April 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- Gregory, Sara (3 May 2018). "Maury High dates to 1910. Norfolk schools want to make it ready for the 21st century". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- Harris, Stephanie (10 April 2018). "Norfolk looks at possibilities for the future of Maury High School". WAVY. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
External links
- Norfolk Public Schools
- Maury High School
- "Maury Booster Association". Maury Boosters. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
Coordinates: 36°51′55.6″N 76°17′25.4″W / 36.865444°N 76.290389°W