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Peyton McCutcheon

Teacher Appreciation Week: Peyton McCutchen, AP Language and Literature and ISM Advisor

Michelle Eu, Guest Contributor
May 3, 2024

As the Independent Study and Mentorship Program comes to a close with their Final Presentation Night on April 25, the success of the ISM Program at Emerson High School and s success of their organized...

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Coach Michael Heggie

Teacher Appreciation Week: Coach Heggie, Wrestling Coach and Algebra 1 Teacher

Anyeddiah Coleman, Guest Contributor
May 2, 2024

Teachers spend all their time preparing lesson plans and making school a fun environment for students at Emerson High School because they love the students here. Take the time to give that all back to...

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Kickball for a cause: Students play to grant Zaki’s Disney dream

Kickball for a cause: Students play to grant Zaki’s Disney dream

Keyang Sun, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024

Emerson High School celebrates Wish Week with a kickball tournament, as a way to raise money and also give back to the Make A Wish Foundation. Students paid to participate in the kickball game during power...

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Elegant beginnings: Fashion statements of our first prom

Elegant beginnings: Fashion statements of our first prom

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024

This prom season, the Emerson Mavericks showed up and showed out with their dresses and suits. Their outfits were all unique in that they featured all sorts of different colors, materials, and patterns,...

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Robert Black III

Senior Spotlight: Robert Black III

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024

On the basketball court, Senior Robert Black III exemplifies qualities that a dedicated player should have - determination, awareness, grit, and a positive attitude. As he dribbles the ball across the...

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Kayla Ballesil

Senior Spotlight: Kayla Ballesil

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024

From placing in the all region honor choir to now preparing for state solo and ensemble, the fine arts has been an integral part of Kayla Jesselle Ballesil’s high school career. Ballesil, a founding...

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Isabelle Smith poses with the Miss Collin County Teen crown.

Meet Miss Collin County’s Teen: Isabelle Smith

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2024

As senior Isabelle Smith walks down the runway in her red evening gown, her mind races. She becomes anxious about what question she will have to answer when she reaches the end, but a quick glance at her...

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Emerson Varsity Guard members at the Timber Creek regional competition. 
Credit: @ehsfriscoguard on Instagram

Emerson Winter Guard: Seniors cherish their last season full of achievement

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024

Emerson’s winter guard teams have made a name for themselves as a force to be reckoned with this winter guard season. From a humble start to Emerson’s guard program two years ago, the guard has grown...

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The Maverick Tennis team commemorate a tournament on the bus ride home.

A senior recap: Maverick Tennis

Eshaan Shaik
March 26, 2024

As the Maverick Tennis team kicks off its spring season, it marks the beginning of the seniors' final games. While there are still a few months ahead, the seniors reminisce about the countless memories...

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Science Olympiad: Stopped by setbacks, but fueled by passion

Science Olympiad: Stopped by setbacks, but fueled by passion

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024

The Emerson High School Science Olympiad team planned to compete in the District Scioly Competition on February 24, but because of unintended complications such as competition mismanagement they were unable...

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“Sweeter than a Sundae” by Leina Beshir, colored pencil.

Artistic Appreciation: Leina Beshir

Chloe Ro
March 8, 2024

On February 24, Emerson art students competed at Memorial High School for the High School Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). Out of the 35 school districts that compete along FISD, 66 Mavericks received...

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ARC holds a meeting in the courtyard to go over aerodynamics.

Astronomy and Rocketry Club launch off to a start

Ibrahim Khurram, Guest Contributor
March 6, 2024

The Astronomy and Rocketry Club (ARC) is a new club cofounded by sophomores Aaryaman Chaurasiya, Shlok Bhardwaj, and Maneesh Chilupur. ARC is planning to host meetings where club members create telescopes...

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