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AP exam informational posters tacked on the upstairs office door of Campus Testing Facilitator, Kimberly Lam and 504 Coordinator, Lindsay Carey.

Navigating AP exam registration and preparation: What students need to know

Cameryn Allen, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024

As October draws to an end, so do the AP test registration deadlines. For students looking to register, payments can be made online via Online School Fees and will confirm the student’s AP exam registration...

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Senior Madison Mintz gets her blood drawn in a Carter BloodCare truck.

HOSA runs the first blood drive of the year with Carter BloodCare

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 17, HOSA held its first blood drive of the year in collaboration with Carter BloodCare. On this day, approximately 90 Mavericks signed up to donate a total of 62 pints of blood, saving...

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Directors Libby Rotan and Ben Loub lead the play’s first rehearsal.

“One Man, Two Guvnors” takes the stage

Lauren Bazan, Guest Contributor
October 17, 2024

The cast and crew of Emerson Theatre Company’s fall play, “One Man, Two Guvnors,” will have their first performance on Oct. 17. “One Man, Two Guvnors” is the first theater production of the...

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Troupe 10183, Emerson High School, celebrates receiving Gold Honor Troupe status.

Texas Thespians present Troupe Days

Giovanni Cameau, Guest Contributor
October 16, 2024

North Texas high school theater students attended Troupe Day at Walnut Grove High School on Sept. 14 to cultivate leadership skills through diverse experiences. Students attending Troupe Days are able...

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Emerson choir students outside of Heritage High School before their district auditions.

Emerson Choir leaves All-State with 18 advancing students

Olivia Northcutt, Guest Contributor
October 15, 2024

Emerson Choir students attended the All-State District Auditions at Heritage High School on Sept. 10, leaving with 18 advancing students.  After months of practice and preparation, 18 members of Emerson...

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The Philharmonic orchestra starts off their performance with their first piece “Ray of Joy.”

The Emerson Orchestra performs their first concert of the school year

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif
October 8, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the orchestra held their first concert of the year, their fall concert. Each of the four orchestras, Symphonia, Philharmonic, Symphonic and Chamber, played dynamic and interesting pieces...

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John Pacheco, 11, helps a young Maverick choose her prize at the soccer booth.

Football, friends and fun: Community pep rally recap

Sahasra Elaprolu
September 27, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 26, past, present and future Maverick families and friends came together for the fourth annual community pep rally, an evening of food, games and football. A performance from the band...

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To prepare for homecoming, Leadership begins setting up decorations around school for the dance.

Maverick anticipation for this year’s “Echoes of Atlantis” homecoming dance

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024

With the homecoming dance coming up on Sept. 28, Emerson Mavericks prepare for a night of fun with their friends. From attire to dinner to after parties, students have a lot of decisions to make and lots...

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Christian Lyons, 12; Kelton Wafer, 12;  Nate Leal, 12; and Agape Lawrence, 12 hype up the crowd in anticipation for the Aug. 29 game against McKinney.

First pep rally launches fall sports and names Make-a-Wish awards

Ardyn Lessner
August 29, 2024

Maverick Leadership hosted the very first pep rally of the school year on Aug. 22, featuring performances from the Majestics, band, color guard, cheerleaders, and band. Flag runners welcomed the football,...

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Row 1: Cameryn Allen, 11; Julianna Sweatman 11; Yena Nam 11
Row 2: Christon Lyons, 12; Ardyn Lessner, 10; Sahasra Elaprolu, 12; Sara Sabir, 12; Jade Bontron, 10

Charging into 2024-2025: Greetings from the new Editor-in-Chief

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-In-Chief
August 28, 2024

Dear Mavericks, After a short-lived summer break, we are back again for another year! As one chapter closes, another opens. Last May, we said goodbye to our friends, siblings, students, and mentors...

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Farewell to another year: Reflections from the Editor-in-Chief

Chloe Ro, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024

Dear Readers, As we bid farewell to another year of high school, and for some of us our final year, it is with a mixture of nostalgia and anticipation that I reflect on the journey we have embarked...

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Mavericks unite: Colorful weekend raises $14K for Make-A-Wish

Eshaan Shaik and Isabelle Smith
May 13, 2024

On May 4, Mavericks concluded Wish Week by participating in the Make-A-Wish Color Run, which was preceded by the Powder Puff Football Game on May 3. Both events were a fundraiser for Zaki, Emerson's Make-A-Wish...

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