Maury High School - Commodore Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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Leatning how to ride the waves isnht so simple, but Jumor Amy Lexgh attempts to surf anyway. For some students taking a walk down the strip can be enjoyable. Engaging in this activity Katherine Wilson and Lara Bryan, seniors, head for the beach. 10 Beachtimes

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Maury is located in the heart of Nor- folk with entertainment on every side. The Naro, Nolfolks oldest movie the- ater, shares many memories With Maury and the students. Another older build- ing in Norfolk, The Chrysler Museum, has been renovated, too. Maury is very close to down town Norfolk where the skyline is crowded with highrises. Sitting on the water across from the World Trade Center is Waterside. Downstairs, there are over twenty places to eat, from Japanese to . Greek to Norfolkis famous seafood. Up- stairs, there are different gift shops. There is a ferry that travels from Water- side to Portside across the water. The New Spirit and the Carrie-B take daily and nightly tours of Norfolkis harbor. Mauryis students travel to two malls close-by. First, Wardis Corner, located in nGranby territory , is famous for Tracks Records and Tapes. Here, you can get tickets for any concert; more- eyond the Walls over, Maury students camp out here to see their favorite group in person!! In the other direction, past downtown, there is Military Circle. This mall is vis- ited frequently for its six movie theatres inside and six outside. This mall is a lot bigger than Wards Corner and has more of a variety of shops. All these places become very crowded when the last bell rings, and Mauryis walls come tumbling down. v: i I Sitting near the waterfront, the new Commerce Bank catches reflections as people walk by. The Naro Movie Theater, only two blocks away from Maury, is a big part of the Maury community. Community 9

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Building Beachtime As most of us know living in Tidewater opens up many possibilities as far as lei- sure time activities is concerned. The most popular choice is a pilgrimage to the beach, flocking together in a single site for loads of fun. Whether we go to Vir- ginia Beach, Nags Head, or other iihot spots, Maury students find a variety of ways to entertain ourselves. Some of us prefer surfing or skinboard- ing. Walks along the shore line offer us an opportunity to hear the sounds of sum- mer. Most of us will claim that sunbathing is the best way to pass the time. When the sun has set, a walk along the boardwalk under the stars or a wild time with friends provides unlimited pleasures. Going back to school is the single most distracting factor in prime time beach- ing. Many students are tempted to enjoy the beach rather than attend school, a problem often feared by the principal, On the last day of school 1987 everyone headed for the beach. Partaking in the afternoon gossip, senior, Mary Beth Stewart, listens to some normal, high school Chatter. emorie 5 Mr. Slaughter. For those of us who come to school, the making of weekend plans can be heard. iiAre you going to 74th street tomorrow? It,s supposed to be a killer day, asks one eager student during third bell analysis. Sure, but I need a ride, claims the other. Iim taking my surfboard, so I need to stop by WRV for some wax, says the guy up front. iiWear your bikini? shouts one person, but the reply ofiinot on your life!!! is not encour- aging. So it goes . . . After a summer at the beach, the sands cry and the ocean roars for the people to return. During cold winter months, fond memories bring many Maury students back to stand and think happily of all the fun. In just a few months, however, the warmth will return as Will students and graduates of Maury High School. Here on the beach they can strengthen the walls of their friendship as well as those of their sandcastles. All the students, who go to the beach to have a great time, eventually have to battle the afternoon traffic home. But Hey! Itis worth the good time at the oceanfront. Beachtimes 11