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Two planes crash into the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, setting the buildings on fire and leading to their eventual collapse.

9/11: Lives lost and a world changed

Julianna Sweatman
September 11, 2024

On Sept. 11, 2001 the nation faced the horrors of a terrorist attack. Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers, one into the Pentagon, and another one in a field in Pennsylvania. Thousands of lives were...

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New faces: Cailey Philips, 9, and Keeghan Clements, 9, Sophia Willis, 9, and Maya Murjy, 9, celebrate their first few weeks of high school.

Freshman year at Emerson: Newfound freedom, opportunities, and excitement for what’s ahead

Cameryn Allen
September 10, 2024

The transition from middle school to high school is one of the most important changes in a student’s educational journey. Here at Emerson, four freshmen express their sentiments on this transition and...

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Gayathri Vanka,12, is studying for a test in AP Psychology.

Senior year unveiled: Excitements and anxieties arise

Sara Sabir
September 6, 2024

With the school year in full swing, the class of 2025 is navigating the ups and downs that senior year entails. Although anxiety first comes to mind when going through the college application season, seniors...

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Dondre' Leblanc & Elijah White

Start of a new era: Coach Dondre’ Leblanc’s time to shine

Elijah White, Guest Contributor
May 16, 2024

In the football coaches’ office of Emerson High School, people generally just appreciate the head coach. Today, The Charge highlights Teacher of the Year and defensive end Coach Dondre’ Leblanc, who...

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Alec Salas

Inspired for the better: How Alec Salas guides his students to success through his ways of teaching

Anagha Petle, Guest Contributor
May 15, 2024

A teacher is defined as a person whose occupation is to instruct. However, a teacher is able to guide a student to success and inspire them with instruction in more ways than one can imagine. Emerson High...

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Looking past problems and solutions: Emerson’s Algebra 2 Teacher, Julia Kim

Looking past problems and solutions: Emerson’s Algebra 2 Teacher, Julia Kim

Eshaal Qureshi, Guest Contributor
May 14, 2024

Algebra 2 can be seen as a hard class for some people to learn and engage in. Ms. Julia Kim is responsible for teaching on level and advanced Algebra 2 at Emerson. She was interviewed for Teacher Appreciation...

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Michael Garcia

Enthusiasm and wise words: Celebrating Michael Garcia’s success in the math classroom

Jade Bontron, Guest Contributor
May 13, 2024

Michael Garcia, a math teacher at Emerson High School, talked about how his career has impacted him as a person and how his students have taught him to appreciate who you are. Garcia is a fan favorite...

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Garrett Baughman, Physics

Teacher Appreciation Week: Garrett Baughman, Physics Teacher

Cameryn Allen, Guest Contributor
May 13, 2024

The physics classroom is as much a laboratory for scientific inquiry as it is a forum for philosophical exploration. In a unique approach for Teacher Appreciation Week, Mr. Baughman, a physics teacher...

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Allie Cecil

Impact on the court and in the classroom: Allie Cecil

David Olaleye, Guest Contributor
May 10, 2024

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Emerson High School. One of the many teachers to be grateful for is Ms. Allie Cecil. Her vibrant personality and consideration for others has made her a favorite of...

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Rachel Jadormeo

Teacher on a mission: Rachel Jadormeo’s goals as an educator

Madison Payne, Guest Contributor
May 10, 2024

Rachel Jadormeo, An AP Literature and GT Humanities at Emerson High School shares the highs and lows of her teaching career and how deeply she enjoys her time at EHS. In her adolescent years, Jadormeo...

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Courtney Leftrick

Building brighter futures: How Courtney Leftrick makes an impact

Savana Wiorek, Guest Contributor
May 9, 2024

Teachers do so much behind the scenes and they don't get the recognition they truly deserve. Teachers really do make the biggest impact as they are essentially leading new generations and guiding them...

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Bobbi Jackson

Enthusiasm through collaboration: Bobbi Jackson’s perspective

Manvi Tandon, Guest Contributor
May 8, 2024

Emerson High School’s AP Human Geography and AP Research teacher, Bobbi Jackson shares her dedication, passion, and enthusiasm towards her teaching career and gives a behind-the-scenes of her life apart...

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