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The Charge

The Charge

The Student News Site of Emerson High School

The Charge

Kaden Reyes, 11, Jason Wooden, 11

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Kicking off the first football game of the year: Emerson vs. McKinney
Giovanni Cameau-Vera August 29, 2025
Jazz music used to teach students.
Ditch the DJ: Live jazz at HOCO
Olivia Northcutt, Staff Writer • September 16, 2025

In a world full of DJ’s, nothing beats the dreamy mood that jazz brings to an event. This year, the Homecoming dance will also have a live...

A Maverick Leadership student working on a poster for Homecoming Week
Bringing the “City of Stars” to life: Leadership prepares homecoming decorations
Jayla Scott, Staff Writer • September 10, 2025

Maverick Leadership has recently been in a whirlwind of sketches, supply lists and whispered ideas for this year's Homecoming dance happening...

Leigh Casares sits at her desk in her office
Changes in leadership at Emerson
Ibrahim Khurram September 9, 2025

Emerson has four people starting leadership roles at the school this year with Marian Kursh as a new Assistant Principal, Elise Marshall as a...

Carlota Ferrer, 10, and Emma Heinke, 12, analyze responses from students.
Homecoming Court creates anticipation and excitement for the dance
Camila Hernandez, Staff Writer • September 16, 2025

Homecoming season is a time full of traditions and trends. On Aug. 26, each class nominated four students to be on Homecoming court, while seniors...

Maya Richa 12, Jacqueline Ramirez 12, Georgia Bell 12 and Carly Savois 11 work together to learn their songs for TMEA.
Competition time: Choir students strive to make it to the next round of TMEA auditions
Julianna Sweatman September 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, choir students have an audition for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA). This audition is a big opportunity for...

A student actively asks college-specific questions to the University of Alabama representative during the visit.
College Week: Insights from the finish line, guidance for the starting line
Yena Nam, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2025

As students gear up for another school year in August, a new season of college applications invites seniors to compile their high school experiences...

View of Adriatica Village during a sunset
Picture perfect: Top four student spots for Homecoming
Pakapon Gibbons, Copy Editor • September 11, 2025

Every year, when fall rolls around, excited students start preparing for their Homecoming. The plans students usually focus on deal with clothes...

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Six things to do over summer break instead of sitting on your couch
Keya Patel, Guest Contributor • May 19, 2025

Everyone has their own opinions about summer break. Some may look forward to going on vacation or getting a very well needed break from school....

A layout of the required supplies including a pair of scissors, a marker, and a well-fitted t-shirt. (Cameryn Allen)
DIY: Craft your own custom shirts from clothes you already own
Cameryn Allen May 17, 2025

Using a well-fitted shirt, some paper, and a marker, you can create a simple base pattern for future sewing projects without needing expensive...

Paxton Ancheta directs a teammate during an Emerson soccer game (Jonathan Saavedra, 9)
Around the clock: Freshman Paxton Ancheta thrives in varsity and club soccer
Christian Lyons May 15, 2025

For most, a hobby can quickly turn into a love, passion or an outlet for expression. Freshman varsity soccer player Paxton Ancheta has succeeded...

Jaxon Cannida, 11, lines up ahead of a play during spring football practice.
The grind never stops: Pivoting into spring football season
Christian Lyons April 28, 2025

The spring football football season for the football team began April 16 and will conclude May 16 with the annual team Navy versus Baby intersquad...

Varsity tennis players, Isaac Kim 11 and Mukund Velloor 10, set up for a shot during practice.
Mavericks’ tennis: New season, new challenges
Julianna Sweatman April 11, 2025

With spring in full swing, the Maverick tennis team is back in season. The spring season, however, has distinct differences that bring a new...

Unbranded Broadcast 9/11/2025
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Comic: Prom 2025 Midnight in Paris
Comic: Prom 2025 Midnight in Paris
Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2025
Life At Emerson Ep. 19 HoCo Prep
Life At Emerson Ep. 19 HoCo Prep
Jade Bontron September 10, 2025

In this week’s episode Jade Bontron talks to senior Grace Torres about homecoming prep. Watch for closer...