Sofia Wachholz, 12, poses underneath a decorative arch at prom with her sash and tiara after being crowned prom queen of 2025.

Features

Prom Queen 2025: Sofia Wachholz wears the tiara

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

For seniors whose high school careers are nearing their end, prom is an exciting event that many students will remember for the rest of their...

Arts & Entertainment

Easy habits for a healthier lifestyle

Roselyn Galindo, Guest Contributor • April 16, 2025

Trying to improve your physical and mental health can seem overwhelming, especially for those who have struggled with it for years. I know this...

Opinion

A night to remember: Senior Prom 2025

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025

Since the start of the year, I have been eagerly counting down the days to this significant night, imagining the fun, glamour and unforgettable...

Arts & Entertainment

A beginner’s guide to overcoming burnout

Emily Clemens, Guest Contributor • April 14, 2025

What do I do if I am juggling good grades, multiple clubs, a job and family time, but feel so exhausted 24/7? - Christine Hey Christine, You...

Varsity tennis players, Isaac Kim 11 and Mukund Velloor 10, set up for a shot during practice.

Sports

Mavericks’ tennis: New season, new challenges

Julianna Sweatman • April 11, 2025

With spring in full swing, the Maverick tennis team is back in season. The spring season, however, has distinct differences that bring a new...

The Unbranded

Unbranded Broadcast 4/10/2025

Brooks Johnson, Jacob Logan, Sairam Koppula, Jaylen Meadows, Elijah Maynor, and Pakhee Verma

April 10, 2025

What was your favorite part of Prom 2025?

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Being with friends

Dancing

The food!

Getting ready / being dressed up

Brooks Johnson anchors as Sairam Koppula highlights Senior Week and Prom, Jaylen Meadows and Elijah Maynor celebrates our Assistant Principals for AP Appreciation Week, and Pakhee Verma plays “Guess that Teacher” with baby photos on Mavs in the Hallway.

Watch our previous videos, read student newspaper articles from The Charge, participate in our latest poll, and more at ehscharge.org. Follow us @unbrandedehs on Instagram for bonus content.

About the Contributors

Brooks Johnson, Unbranded Lead Editor

Brooks Johnson is a senior at Emerson and he serves as the Lead Editor for the Unbranded. He joined the Unbranded in 2021 and has been in the program for 3 years. He joined the class due to his passion for video editing and video compositing. Outside of the Unbranded, he likes playing the guitar and hanging out with friends.

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.

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.

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.

Elijah Maynor, Unbranded Staff Reporter

Elijah Maynor is a senior at Emerson, and he is a part of the Unbranded as a Staff Reporter. He enjoys being apart of the Unbranded due to his love of filming and editing, and his favorite part of being a part of the Unbranded is being able to use his creativity to get the perfect shots and also being able to make entertaining videos for others to enjoy. Outside of the Unbranded his hobbies include making skateboarding videos, exploring with his friends, and attempting to make music. His main goal in life is to travel the word with his friends to make skateboarding videos, and that’s what he wants to be known for in life.

Pakhee Verma, Unbranded Executive Producer

Pakhee Verma is a senior at Emerson High School and has been part of the Unbranded for four years. She is the Executive Producer for the unbranded this year. Her favorite part of her job is to be creative and put her ideas onto a screen as well as helping the team reach their full potential. When she is not working for the Unbranded she likes doing taekwondo, play guitar in her band, play chess, and play violin for the EHS orchestra. After high school, she aims to major in Data Science and then pursue a Master’s in Business Administration.