• The last day of school for the 2023-2024 school year is May 17.
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Kickball for a cause: Students play to grant Zaki’s Disney dream

Kickball for a cause: Students play to grant Zaki’s Disney dream

Keyang Sun, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

Emerson High School celebrates Wish Week with a kickball tournament, as a way to raise money and also give back to the Make A Wish Foundation. Students paid to participate in the kickball game during power...

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Emerson Theatre Company

Emerson Theatre Company shines in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

Julianna Sweatman, Guest Contributor February 5, 2024

On January 18, 19 and 20, the Emerson Theatre Company performed a musical called “Once Upon a Mattress” in the Emerson High School Auditorium after three months of rehearsing. “Once Upon a Mattress”...

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Festive melodies

Festive melodies

Chloe Ro, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2023

Festive melodies: Emerson Orchestra held its winter concert in collaboration with the Scoggins Middle School Orchestra on Wednesday, November 6. Many students reminisced as they saw their past selves in...

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New year bring new clubs

New year bring new clubs

Keyang Sun, Staff Photographer December 5, 2023

New year brings new clubs: On November 15, freshman Cameron Johnson filled out an interest form for the Charity Club at the Club Fair. Most clubs have launched and are in the process of gathering members....

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Skyrocketing anxieties as new school year begins

Skyrocketing anxieties as new school year begins

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head September 14, 2023

Every year, there has been a report of skyrocketing anxiety levels among high school students in the United States, especially at the time of the year when students are facing their new beginnings. It’s...

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The last first graduating class

The last first graduating class

Chloe Ro, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2023

How did we get here so fast? This year will be the final year of high school for the class of 2024, bringing many last firsts. The last first football game of the season, the last lunch in the cafeteria...

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Emerson Speech & Debate

Emerson Debate: “A force to be reckoned with”

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

Texas' debate season has commenced as August slowly fades into September’s autumn colors. Students from all over Texas participate in weekly tournaments where they dress up in their most polished clothing...

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Juggling freshman year

Juggling freshman year

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief August 29, 2023

Hey freshmen, welcome to Emerson. Here are some tips to help you thrive in your first year of high school! Develop a Good Study Schedule Most students will take more challenging courses in high school...

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New year brings new rules

New year brings new rules

Chloe Ro, Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2023

Stay updated with the newest school policy changes as the 2023-2024 school year begins.  Bathroom Policy The bathroom policy made its debut at Emerson with its infamous “bit.ly/needtoPee.” Students...

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