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The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council stands in front of the Capitol building in Austin to learn about government affairs.

Superintendent’s Advisory Council takes trip to Austin

Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025

The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council took a trip to the Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, March 4, to learn more about what the legislative and the billing process is, and how that reforms...

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Addison Hudnall, 12, Madison Fletcher, 12, and Amilee Stapp, 12, pose as Emerson's first softball signees.

History made: First three Emerson softball players sign national letters of intent

Christian Lyons, Staff Writer
March 7, 2025

On Feb. 28, seniors Addison Hudnall, Madison Fletcher and Amilee Stapp signed their national letters of intent to play collegiate softball for the first time in Emerson history. Hudnall will attend Central...

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Christian Lyons, Madi Mintz, Erin Webb, Lauren Bazan, Hayden Norman, Saniya Allen, Emily Leach, Faith Quave, and Whitney Wagstaff discuss their goals for this One-Act-Play season.

Time is ticking: Seniors’ final One-Act Play

Giovanni Cameau-Vera
March 7, 2025

Varsity Theater students from Emerson High School will compete in the UIL One-Act-Play Competition on March 7, 2025 at Memorial High School for their final chance to make it to States. Over the past...

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The image above is a screenshot of the College Board website, which students will be taking the Digital SAT through on March 5, 2025.

Emerson High School prepares for the 2025 Digital SAT

Cameryn Allen, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025

Emerson High School’s administration of the digital SAT for all 11th-grade students is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The SAT will be conducted at the Emerson High School campus. The test will...

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Choir earns top ratings at Madrigal Festival

Ayomikun Bamgbala
March 3, 2025

Emerson high school choir competed at the Madrigal Festival on Feb. 22 at Messiah Lutheran Church. Two groups competed which was the mixed choir and treble group. This was a highly competitive event as...

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Medal recipients' artwork are on display in the gym.

Artists in the spotlight: VASE competition recap

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2025

As spring season approaches, art students are given the opportunity to participate in the VASE competition, or Visual Arts and Scholastic Event, which encompasses both regional and state-level rounds....

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Emerson girls basketball team poses for a photo.

Emerson girls basketball team secures first ever spot at playoffs

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025

For the first time in Emerson history, the Girls Basketball team made it to playoffs after years of perseverance, commitment and hard work. Their first game was against Highland Park High School on Monday,...

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Orchestra Director Sandra Mour conducts rehearsals before the pre UIL concert.

Orchestra prepares for UIL competition

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor in Cheif
February 24, 2025

The Emerson Orchestra performed in their pre UIL concert on Feb. 11 and they continue to prepare for UIL which will take place at Reedy High School on Feb. 25, 26 and March 3.  All four orchestras...

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Choir students practice their music with a clinician to prepare for the concert.

Maverick Choir partners with Frisco’s city choir for Feb. 21 concert

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m., Emerson’s Chorale and A Capella choir students will perform a concert with Frisco Chorale at First Frisco Global Methodist Church. Tickets can be purchased at the door or...

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The Majestics pose with their trophies at the American Dance/Drill Team competition awards ceremony.

Majestics American Dance/Drill Team Competition Recap

Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer
February 13, 2025

The Majestics Drill Team participated in the American Dance/Drill Team competition on Feb. 8 at Plano Senior High School under the direction of Amanda Burch and Holly Whitfield. The team performed a jazz,...

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The fully decorated 2024 prom venue at the Mckinney Cotton Mill.

Prom 2025: Early planning and expectations

Cameryn Allen, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025

As the voting period for Emerson’s 2025 senior prom theme ends, the leadership team has already begun working on preparations for the upcoming dance. Senior head of the Emerson Leadership Team Chaavi...

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Counselor Leigh Casares finalizes students' course requests for next year.

February 13 marks last day for course request changes

Sara Sabir, Social Media Manager
February 6, 2025

With Feb. 13 right around the corner, the deadline to make changes to 2025-2026 course selections is creeping in. Course cards, which students use to choose the classes for the next school year, have already...

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