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Literary-Art Magazine club presents Maverick Mosaic volume 3

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The Unbranded

12/03/2025 Unbranded Broadcast

Cameron Johnson, Grace Torres, Fernando Brea, Bryce Holland, Chase Rodenhaver, Daniel Miller, Joshua Slate, and Giovanni Cameau-Vera

December 3, 2025

Welcome back to the Unbranded! On today’s show, Cameron Johnson anchors, Grace Torres and Fernando Brea celebrate Emerson’s teacher of the year, Kelsie Dunham; Bryce Holland and Chase Rodenhaver talk about the Angel Tree Program, Aria Briggs and Iksha Kesari play a upside-down goggle challenge on Mavs in the Hallway, and Daniel Miller and Joshua Slate highlight boys basketball.

Watch our previous videos, read student newspaper articles from The Charge, participate in our latest poll, and more at ehscharge.org.

About the Contributors

Cameron Johnson, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Cameron is a junior at Emerson High School and he serves as a Staff Reporter for The Unbranded! This is Cameron’s first year with the team, and he super excited to bring fun, loving, fresh ideas to the table! Cameron joined The Unbranded because he loves filmmaking, camera presence, and connecting with people everywhere! Outside of The Unbranded, Cameron is involved in Choir, Theater, Leadership and as a hobby he loves to make high quality films with his best friend Dylan on their youtube channel Dam Vlogs! Cameron is SO ready to begin this amazing work!

Grace Torres, Unbranded Co-Secretary

Grace Torres is a senior at Emerson High School and serves as Co-Secretary for The Unbranded. This marks her first official year with the team, where she’s eager to sharpen her videography skills and build meaningful connections. Beyond The Unbranded, Grace enjoys playing guitar, singing, tennis, and participating in debate. After graduation, she plans to pursue a pre-law track, majoring in criminal justice, with the goal of attending law school. She is committed to working hard to become a criminal prosecutor, driven by her passion for justice and advocacy.

Fernando Brea, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Fernando Brea is a Junior at Emerson High School and he is an unbranded staff reporter. He has experience making short films, but wants to get even better. He enjoys working with cameras and filming and entertainment. Also a member of the varsity wrestling team, Fernando wants to bring more spotlight to his sport. Outside of school he loves to hang out with his friends, girlfriend and family, and exercise. In the future Fernando wishes to be either a filmmaker or an animator

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.

Chase Rodenhaver, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Chase is a junior 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.

Daniel Miller, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Daniel Miller is a sophomore at Emerson High School and he serves as an Unbranded Staff Reporter. This is Daniel’s first year on the Unbranded, he is very excited and can’t wait to work on the Unbranded team. He likes doing entertainment and making people laugh, he also quite a big fan of sports. His hobbies consist of working out, sleeping, and hanging out with his friends. Daniel wishes to pursue and continue staff reporting for the Unbranded in the future.

Joshua Slate, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Joshua Slate is a freshman at Emerson High School and a dedicated Staff Reporter for The Unbranded. He brings a diverse background in media production, having served as assistant director on multiple film sets and gained hands-on experience with high-end RED cameras. Joshua also has a solid foundation in journalism, reporting for Scoggins Middle School, and has contributed to advertising efforts for the startup company Castaway. He is best known for his original film, House of Hobbies, which was proudly accepted into the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF). Beyond his media work, Joshua is an avid musician, playing the double bass with the Emerson Chamber Orchestra and the Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra Young Artists group. In his free time, he enjoys staying active by going to the gym and shooting hoops.

Giovanni Cameau-Vera, 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.