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Rachel Jadormeo reviews an AP Lit slide in her classroom. (Ibrahim Khurram)

Making a difference: Rachel Jadormeo’s thoughts as she leaves Emerson

Ibrahim Khurram, Copy Editor
September 17, 2025

Most students have had at least one teacher who has made a lasting impact on them. For some, that teacher is Rachel Jadormeo, GT Humanities and AP Lit teacher. She has been teaching here since the school...

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Carlota Ferrer, 10, and Emma Heinke, 12, analyze responses from students.

Homecoming Court creates anticipation and excitement for the dance

Camila Hernandez, Staff Writer
September 16, 2025

Homecoming season is a time full of traditions and trends. On Aug. 26, each class nominated four students to be on Homecoming court, while seniors nominated eight. Homecoming court is a title that recognizes...

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Maya Richa 12, Jacqueline Ramirez 12, Georgia Bell 12 and Carly Savois 11 work together to learn their songs for TMEA.

Competition time: Choir students strive to make it to the next round of TMEA auditions

Julianna Sweatman
September 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, choir students have an audition for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA). This audition is a big opportunity for these students as they have the chance to make it to the state...

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A student actively asks college-specific questions to the University of Alabama representative during the visit.

College Week: Insights from the finish line, guidance for the starting line

Yena Nam, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2025

As students gear up for another school year in August, a new season of college applications invites seniors to compile their high school experiences into one packaged story to hopefully receive acceptances...

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Choir Director Elijah Lopez conducting the Star Spangled Banner

O’ say, can they sing: Maverick Choir excited to sing the National Anthem

Olivia Northcutt
September 2, 2025

On Sept. 4, Emerson’s varsity mixed choir, A Capella, will perform the Star Spangled Banner at The Star for their first home game! This will be the third year that this choir has been honored with this...

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Lopez conducts the Treble Choir.

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 shown an inclination toward teaching students to improve all...

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

Initiating Emerson’s first 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 band. This opportunity to “break rules” is now available...

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GT American Studies class picture from 2022-2023 school year

Celebrating Emerson’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year: Kyle Wenokur and his mission to empower every student

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2025

Serving Emerson for almost four years now, Kyle Wenokur holds several roles on campus: He is known as the GT American Studies teacher, head coach of Academic Decathlon and most recently, Emerson’s 2024-2025...

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Paxton Ancheta directs a teammate during an Emerson soccer game (Jonathan Saavedra, 9)

Around the clock: Freshman Paxton Ancheta thrives in varsity and club soccer

Christian Lyons
May 15, 2025

For most, a hobby can quickly turn into a love, passion or an outlet for expression. Freshman varsity soccer player Paxton Ancheta has succeeded in both club and school soccer throughout the year, and...

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Lindsey Donovan: More than a teacher

Keya Patel, Guest Contributor
May 15, 2025

With Teacher Appreciation Month on the horizon, it's unfortunate to know that lots of students miss out on getting to know their teachers. Lindsey Donovan is a teacher that students can trust. She has...

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English teacher Rachel Jadormeo bonds with her senior students Brody Kostyszyn, 12, Alexis Alley, 12, and Natalie Castellano, 12, during Power Hour as they discuss a Broadway show they are watching.

Teachers and administrators offer advice to graduating seniors

Sara Sabir
May 12, 2025

Graduation is just one week shy, and soon the Class of 2025 will be embarking into a new phase of their lives. While many seniors are attending college this fall, some choose other tracks after graduation...

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Michael Herman teaches his debate students. (Luke Hrabal)

Michael Herman leads high school debate students in stride

Luke Hrabal, Guest Contributor
May 8, 2025

Michael Herman is leaving a lasting impression on his debate students. He is a seasoned teacher with multiple years of debate instruction under his belt. He first started teaching 34 years ago. He graduated...

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