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 Senior Week, a week dedicated to the enjoyment and success of students. It will take place during the week of April 2 through April 5.

To launch senior festivities, a pep rally devoted to the senior class was held on Tuesday, March 26. During the pep rally, this year’s prom court was presented, which includes: Caleb Griffin and Reese Ewert, Jaydyn Kirvin and Peyton Adams, and Izzy Bills and Amy Wang. Mavericks indulged in an “aww” moment when junior Christian Lyons asked out Peyton Adams for prom. Additionally, the prom court participated in a game of Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Per usual, the pep rally featured performances by the Majestics, winter guard, and cheer teams. The pep rally wrapped up with a flavorful mess, where the National Math Honor Society raffle winners got to pie teachers in the face. Those teachers were: Mr. Porter, Coach Wright, Mr. Wilkins, Coach Heggie, Ms. Lam, and Ms. Morales.

Maverick Leadership is in charge of organizing Senior Week and have been diligently arranging upcoming occasions.

“The leadership team is planning Senior Week by dividing work into committees and making sure to get every senior in Leadership’s opinion,” Senior Class Co-President Arianna Trotter said. “We have also been designing fun Instagram posts along with large posters and putting flyers in the weekly newsletter. The leadership team always tries to make sure that there are incentives for seniors so they know that Senior Week is all about them.”

During this week, the seniors are in for some entertaining activities that will certainly make this week a memorable one.

“We are creating games that are specifically for the seniors such as Tug of War, a karaoke contest, and a donut eating contest,” Student Body Co-President Jaedyn Kirvin said.

Trotter further explains the significance behind Senior Week.

“We organized Senior Week because this is the first graduating class of Emerson so we knew everything we’ve done this year needed to be special because the Class of 2024, the first graduating class, is like no other,” Trotter said. “Senior Week also just gives everyone a chance to have fun before the time starts to go by and graduation is here before we know it. ”

The conclusion of Senior Week will also commence prom which will occur on April 6, from 7:00 to 10:00 at The McKinney Cotton Mill. Students can purchase tickets through OnlineSchoolFees or consult Mrs. McInnis in the AP office.