Features

Sound of connection: Emerson’s new face of choir

Abigail Bauer, Staff Writer • September 1, 2025

This August, Elijah Lopez was introduced as the new director of the Emerson choir. Lopez graduated from the University of North Texas and has...

Sports

Kicking off the first football game of the year: Emerson vs. McKinney

Giovanni Cameau-Vera • August 29, 2025

On Friday, Aug. 29, the Emerson High School Varsity Football team will go against McKinney High at McKinney High School Stadium at 7:00 p.m....

Life at Emerson Podcast

Life At Emerson Ep. 18 New Quarterback

Jade Bontron • August 29, 2025

In this week's episode Jade Bontron talks to junior Maddox Molstad about this upcoming football season and his position as varsity quarterback....

Students playing during the first jazz band rehearsal (Bryn Roberts)

Features

The Start of Emerson’s Jazz Band

Pakapon Gibbons • August 28, 2025

From swinging rhythms to wild improvisations, jazz is an incredibly unique genre that allows musicians to defy rules set by the standard concert...

Rebecca Rovner, 12, and Aidyn Guernsey, 12, show off photo-prop while attending Senior Sunrise.

News

Senior sunrise marks new beginnings

Giovanni Cameau-Vera • August 28, 2025

On August 11, 2025, Emerson High School Seniors kick off their final year at the football practice fields with Senior Sunrise. This event combined...

The Unbranded

Unbranded Broadcast 2/12/2025

Giovanni Cameau, Humza White, Bryce Holland, Jacob Logan, Rushika Jayaprakash, Janelle Nelson, Sairam Koppula, Chase Rodenhaver, and Jaylen Meadows

February 12, 2025

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Giovanni Cameau anchors this Valentine’s Day Special as Humza White and Bryce Holland talk about how to celebrate Sweet Week, Rushika Japakrakash and Janelle Nelson ask Maverick duos to participate in a blindfolded challenge, and Sairam Koppula and Chase Rodenhaver highlight our Majestics as they approach their Nationals debut. Don’t miss the Boys Basketball highlight from Jaylen Meadows!

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About the Contributors

Giovanni Cameau, The Charge Secretary & Unbranded Staff Reporter

Giovanni Cameau-Vera is a senior at Emerson High School, serving as a staff member for The Unbranded and Secretary for The Charge. Throughout his time with Unbranded Media, Giovanni has developed a strong appreciation for photography and capturing moments through his camera. Outside the studio, Giovanni can be found at football games, theatre stages, or at community events—usually with a camera in hand. After graduation, he plans to pursue a degree in Musical Theatre/Theory with a minor in Journalism and continue building his photography career. He’s incredibly grateful to Mrs. Tolar and Unbranded Media for the opportunities, support, and inspiration they’ve provided throughout his high school journey.

Humza White, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Humza White is a Junior Staff Reporter for the Unbranded. He helps lead the editing operations on the Unbranded. Humza has been working in AV Production for 3 years, and his favorite part is being able to get on the spot interviews and managing behind the camera operations. Outside of the unbranded, Humza serves as Junior Class Co-President, and as a Varsity Football Team Manager. In his free time, he likes to read and hangout with friends.

Bryce Holland, Unbranded Associate Producer

Bryce Holland is a junior at Emerson high school and he serves as the Associate Producer for the Unbranded. This is his second year with the Unbranded as he likes working in media and sports. He is also in the sports broadcasting program at the CTE. Bryce chose to join the Unbranded because of his love for sports and broadcasting.

Jacob Logan, Unbranded Associate Producer

Jacob Logan is a senior at Emerson and he serves as the Associate Producer for the Unbranded. He joined the Unbranded in 2022 and has been in the program for 3 years. He joined the class due to his love for movies, YouTube, and all things revolving around video. Jacob hopes to pursue film not just as a hobby, but a career too, planning to go to film school post-graduation. Whenever Jacob isn’t in school, or working on news stories, he’s usually playing drums, going to concerts, or hanging out with his close friends.

Rushika Jayaprakash, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Rushika Jayaprakash is a senior at Emerson High School and serves as a Staff Reporter for the Unbranded. She has always had a passion for cinema and is working to produce films and enhance her skills as a content creator. When she is not working for the Unbranded, she enjoys dancing, singing, photography, and listening to K-pop. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in film and business entertainment.

Janelle Nelson, Unbranded Executive Producer

Destiny “Janelle” Nelson is a Junior at Emerson High School and she serves as the Executive Producer The Unbranded. This is her second year with The Unbranded, but her fourth year as a news reporter. She has always had a passion for connecting with her community and sharing people’s stories. She aspires to pursue a professional career in Broadcast Journalism. She is a big fan of all things media and when she’s not working on the next Unbranded show, you’ll find her watching the latest movies.

Sairam Koppula, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Sairam Koppula is a senior at Emerson High School and serves as a Staff Reporter for The Unbranded. He enjoys being on the Unbranded and producing news segments to showcase. He is interested in video and film making and joined Audio/Video Production 1 to pursue his passion. Outside of the Unbranded, he likes to play basketball and video games.

Chase Rodenhaver, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Chase is a sophomore at Emerson High School and he serves as a Staff Reporter for the Unbranded. His favorite part of the Unbranded is working with cameras and interviewing people. When he is not at school he likes to talk about sports with friends and family and watch sports. His goal is to be a sports broadcaster.

Jaylen Meadows, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Jaylen serves as a Staff Reporter for the Unbranded. He is interested in being a part of the Unbranded team because he thinks it is a good way to gain experience in his field of work. Outside of the Unbranded he is a sports videographer and photographer and enjoys filming and editing a lot of player mixtapes.