Maverick Leadership hosted the very first pep rally of the school year on Aug. 22, featuring performances from the Majestics, band, color guard, cheerleaders, and band. Flag runners welcomed the football, volleyball, tennis and cross country teams. Football captains Christian Lyons, 12; Kelton Wafer, 12; Nate Leal, 12; and Agape Lawrence, 12 hyped the crowd in anticipation of tonight’s football game, and “Echoes of Atlantis” was announced as the 2024 homecoming dance theme. Representative of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Murphey Spears, made a special announcement regarding last year’s fundraiser: Emerson High School is the designated “Rookie of the Year” of 2024 and Addisyn Wimberly, 11, was honored with an “Above and Beyond” special recognition for personal servant leadership and her incredible effort toward Make-a-Wish. The pep rally ended with the Emerson fight song and a reminder to support the varsity football team at their first game tonight at the Star. Students are encouraged to wear Hawaiian-themed clothing to show support.
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Major the Maverick gets the crowd excited for the pep rally.
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Bennett Webster, 11, nails her routine with the dance ensemble.
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Addisyn Wimberly, 11, accepts her reward in honor of her dedication to the Make-a-Wish Foundation from representative, Murphey Spears.
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Mafuyu Torikai, 12, waits to catch her rifle during a color guard routine.
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The student section cheers on the fall athletes, band, color guard, and cheer squad.
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Julia Hale, 10, confidently ends her cheer performance in support of the football team.
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The cheer squad performs a routine in anticipation for the first football game of the school year.
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