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The Unbranded

Unbranded Broadcast 1/30/2026

Rudraksh Yarlagadda, Cameron Johnson, Katelyn Kennedy, Dylan Hollomon, Giovanni Cameau-Vera, Grace Torres, Bryce Holland, Hunter Cannon, Aria Briggs, Janelle Nelson, and Chase Rodenhaver

January 30, 2026

Welcome back to the Unbranded! On today’s show, Rudraksh Yarlagadda anchors, Cameron Johnson, Katelyn Kennedy, and Dylan Hollomon give us a behind-the-scenes peek at “Disaster!,” Giovanni Cameau and Grace Torres guess jobs on the Career Ladder, Bryce Holland and Hunter Cannon celebrate the wrestling team, and Aria Briggs and Janelle Nelson highlight DECA at Districts.

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

Broadcast Editor: Chase Rodenhaver

About the Contributors

Rudraksh Yarlagadda, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Rudraksh “Ru” Yarlagadda is Junior Staff Reporter on the Unbranded at Emerson High School. He has 4 years of experiences working on A/V programs. He enjoys editing and working the camera. Other than the Unbranded he volunteers and works. In his free time he hangs out with friends and builds/fixes Pc’s.

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!

Katelyn Kennedy, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Katelyn Kennedy (KK) is a junior at Emerson High School and works as a Staff Reporter for the Unbranded. It’s her first year in the Unbranded, and she can’t wait to be a part of the magic! KK has a love for film and animation and a passion for storytelling. She’s in varsity theater, and is an officer for her theater ITS club. The arts are a central part of her life; from theater to choir, she loves to perform. She also enjoys teaching and is an intern in the kids ministry at her church.

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.

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.

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.

Hunter Cannon, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Hunter Cannon is a Senior at Emerson High School and serves as a Staff Reporter for the Unbranded. His favorite part of his job is using cameras and obtaining footage and editing them together and using creative ideas. When not working for The Unbranded, he likes to play and collect video games and hang out with his friends and make videos together.

Aria Briggs, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Aria Briggs is a Junior at Emerson High School, and she serves as the Staff Reporter for the Unbranded. This is her first year in the Unbranded, and she is excited to improve her videography skills and work with the other members. She can’t wait to do different segments on the Unbranded and create fun videos for the school. Outside of the Unbranded, Aria is a manager of the Majestic; she has a passion for dance, art, and baking. Her plans for after high school is to go to college and get a degree in criminal justice and A/V production.

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.

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.