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Emerson Cheer stunted and cheered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Starbucks.

New Starbucks attracts students with drinks and easy access

Ardyn Lessner, Associate Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2025

A new Starbucks opened up on the corner of Stacy Road and Collin McKinney Parkway on Aug. 11. Construction began in October 2024, as part of a plan for 17,000 new stores to open by 2030, most of them...

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Majestics and cheerleaders line up on either side of the gym floor as pep rally leaders kick off the start to freshmen orientation.

Running with the Bulls: Student volunteers introduce the freshmen class to their new school

Julianna Sweatman
August 22, 2025

An event for incoming freshmen known as Running with the Bulls (RWTB) takes place at Emerson a few days before school starts each year. The goal of this event is to introduce freshmen students to their...

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Row 1: Olivia Northcutt, 12; Yena Nam, 12; Ardyn Lessner, 11; Pakapon Gibbons, 11; Row 2: Abigail Bauer, 11; Jayla Scott, 11; Ibrahim Khurram, 12; Row 3: Emily Clemens, 10; Camila Hernandez, 10; Giovanni Cameau-Vera, 12; Jade Bontron, 11

Recharging for a brand new year: Welcome from the 2025-2026 Editor-in-Chief

Yena Nam, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2025

Welcome back, Mavericks! After a long, restful summer for all, we are back for the best year yet in Maverick history! Whether you’ve been at Emerson for the past year or are a new student, we all...

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Anisha Reddipalli, 12, Srinidhi Marrivada, 12, Pakhee Verma, 12, Rida Faiz, 12, and Smarani Kamishetty, 12, go down the bouncy slide together.

Seniors unite for fun and memories at Senior Field Day

Sara Sabir
May 19, 2025

Senior Field Day was on Friday, May 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. on the Emerson football field. Senior Field Day was a memorable celebration for the seniors, providing them a chance to wind down, have...

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Girls run the field at the 2025 powderpuff football showdown

Girls run the field at the 2025 powderpuff football showdown

Cameryn Allen
May 9, 2025

Emerson High School is holding its annual powder puff flag-football tournament on May 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Warren Sportsplex. The event is free to attend and organized in partnership with the...

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The crowd anticipates the Color Run with a color throw.

It’s all for the cause: Inside Emerson’s second annual Color Run

Christian Lyons
May 8, 2025

Saturday, May 3, marked Emerson's second annual Color Run. The Color Run lasted from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and served as the closing event for the school's Wish Week fundraiser, devoted to raising money...

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Literary-Art Magazine club presents Maverick Mosaic volume 2

Literary-Art Magazine club presents Maverick Mosaic volume 2

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2025

 Emerson’s Literary-Art Magazine, titled Maverick Mosaic, is an annual publication that showcases the incredible talents of Maverick students in writing and art. Throughout the school year, staff...

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The Majestics end their spring show in a jump split, the finale to a successful year.

Dancers shine bright in spring show

Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer
May 2, 2025

The varsity Majestics hosted their annual Spring Show on April 25 and 26 in the auditorium. It included performances by dance classes, color guard, cheer and other student-led clubs such as Mav Krew and...

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Students from Maverick Leadership, cheer and other student organizations pose with Liam after an exciting pep rally.

Emerson hosts second annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser

Ayomikun Bamgbala
April 30, 2025

Emerson High School is hosting its second annual Wish Week from April 28 through May 2 in partnership with the Make-A-Wish foundation. This special week brings together students, teachers and the entire...

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FCCLA members (Katey De La Cruz)

Students shine bright at the FCCLA State Championship

Jayla Scott, Guest Contributor
April 29, 2025

On April 12, Emerson High school members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) got the chance to participate in the FCCLA State Championship in Dallas, Texas after being successful...

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Emerson Color Guard poses for a photo at the world championships.

Color Guard competes at WGI Color Guard World championships

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer
April 25, 2025

The Emerson color guard made history this season by competing at the Winter Guard International Color Guard World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, from April 3 to 5, 2025. They placed fifth after competing...

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Jayson Williams stands on the second place podium after his track event.

Three track athletes advance to UIL state meet

Sara Sabir, Social Media Manager
April 24, 2025

On April 18 and 19, high school track athletes from various high schools competed at the UIL regional track meet at Maverick Stadium in the University of Texas at Arlington. Three students from Emerson–Caitlyn...

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