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The Charge

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The Student News Site of Emerson High School

The Charge

Emerson Varsity Girls Basketball
A senior recap: Maverick girls basketball
Keyang Sun, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024
Voting commences: Maverick Leadership election results are in
Voting commences: Maverick Leadership election results are in
Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

Congratulations to the winners of the Maverick Leadership elections! This team has been chosen by their peers to represent all students at Emerson...

The eclipse reaching totality around 1:42 pm.
An astronomical anomaly: The solar eclipse
Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

On April 8, everyone experienced an astronomical anomaly only seen every one to three years - a solar eclipse. Although solar eclipses aren’t...

Major the Maverick was captured wearing the prom tiara during the Senior Pep Rally.
Prom proposals and pep rally kick off Senior Week festivities
Sara Sabir, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024

As the class of 2024 prepares for the end of their final year at Emerson, many events are lined up to celebrate them. One of these events is...

Robert Black III
Senior Spotlight: Robert Black III
Sara Sabir, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024

On the basketball court, Senior Robert Black III exemplifies qualities that a dedicated player should have - determination, awareness, grit,...

Kayla Ballesil
Senior Spotlight: Kayla Ballesil
Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024

From placing in the all region honor choir to now preparing for state solo and ensemble, the fine arts has been an integral part of Kayla Jesselle...

Isabelle Smith poses with the Miss Collin County Teen crown.
Meet Miss Collin County’s Teen: Isabelle Smith
Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2024

As senior Isabelle Smith walks down the runway in her red evening gown, her mind races. She becomes anxious about what question she will have...

Elegant beginnings: Fashion statements of our first prom
Elegant beginnings: Fashion statements of our first prom
Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • April 23, 2024

This prom season, the Emerson Mavericks showed up and showed out with their dresses and suits. Their outfits were all unique in that they featured...

Comic: A Night to Enchant
Comic: A Night to Enchant
Yena Nam April 5, 2024

A colorful array of breakfast foods from Fairview Farmers including the cherry almond french toast and OG avocado toast.
Fairview Farmers: A must-visit for brunch 
Michelle Eu , Guest Contributor • March 19, 2024

Fairview Farmers is a local brunch spot located in the Allen area.With a breakfast menu that spreads from your traditional chicken and waffles...

Emerson Varsity Girls Basketball
A senior recap: Maverick girls basketball
Keyang Sun, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024

As the Maverick Girls Basketball season comes to a close, it marks the last year of high school basketball for the seniors on the team. One memorable...

Unity in the dugout: Baseball binds for playoff push
Unity in the dugout: Baseball binds for playoff push
Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024

The Emerson Varsity Baseball team is rounding the bases towards a standout season. With only three games remaining and 20 wins within reach,...

Addison Hudnall, 11, practices her pitch during the Heritage game.
Lady Mavericks make historic playoff debut after stellar season
Pakhee Verma and Giulia Tolar April 23, 2024

The Lady Mavericks softball team has made a monumental achievement as they take their first leap into the playoffs. With a season record of 20-10...

Unbranded Broadcast 4/4/2024
Unbranded Broadcast 4/4/2024
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Comic: A Night to Enchant
Comic: A Night to Enchant
Yena Nam April 5, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Leonie Manafa
Senior Spotlight: Leonie Manafa
Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

From the day she joined the band in the sixth grade, senior and French horn player Leonie Manafa’s...

Emerson Theatre Company
Emerson Theatre Company shines in 'Once Upon a Mattress'
Julianna Sweatman, Guest Contributor • February 5, 2024