With an ambitious new ‘Echoes of Atlantis’  theme, the homecoming dance is ensured to be a party to remember. Floating sea creatures, underwater treasures, and atmospheric blue lighting will transform...

One of the crucial elements when it comes to theater productions is the role of the technical director, who guides thespians to bring out their performances with the best technical support possible. As...

A new wave of Maverick leaders take on roles of senior class co-presidents. Senior Co-Presidents Kensei Nyguen, 12, and Chole Jung, 12, are the voices for the first graduating class that have gone through...

College is an exciting time for young adults to explore who they are without living in the shadows of their parents. They must learn to thrive independently, which can be a struggle for some students....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...