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The Emerson Philharmonic Orchestra performs “Labyrinth,” one of their UIL pieces.

Emerson Orchestra adds finishing touches to their UIL performance

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2024

With the Orchestra UIL competition steadily approaching on February 26, 27 and March 4, the Emerson High School Orchestra has been diligently preparing both as a group during rehearsals and on their own...

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Maverick Leadership

Prom Preview: A Behind the Scenes look at Senior Event Planning

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
February 17, 2024

With April just around the corner, Maverick Leadership has been busy planning for one of the most anticipated school events this year: Prom.  Prom this year will be on April 6 from 7-10 pm at The Cotton...

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Emerson High School ISM students preparing for the gallery walk presentation for the upcoming research showcase.

ISM students prepare to present their original work at the research showcase

Michelle Eu, Guest Contributor
February 8, 2024

Students in Emerson’s Independent Study and Mentorship program are preparing for the upcoming Research Showcase that will take place at the University of North Texas at Frisco on February 12 and feature...

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The varsity Chamber Orchestra pictured above

Emerson Orchestra Prepares for Pre UIL

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2024

The Emerson High School Orchestra has been practicing since December for their annual pre UIL concert which will be held on Tuesday, February 6.  This concert is held every year to help students prepare...

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Orchestra students shine at solo and ensemble

Orchestra students shine at solo and ensemble

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024

On Saturday, January 27, Emerson Orchestra students participated in FISD’s Solo and Ensemble competition. Many students have excelled in their events and have advanced to the State competition which...

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Emerson Theatre Company

Emerson Theatre Company shines in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

Julianna Sweatman, Guest Contributor
February 5, 2024

On January 18, 19 and 20, the Emerson Theatre Company performed a musical called “Once Upon a Mattress” in the Emerson High School Auditorium after three months of rehearsing. “Once Upon a Mattress”...

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Emerson Boys Basketball

Varsity boys basketball: Emerson Mavericks outplay Liberty Redhawks

David Olaleye, Guest Contributor
February 2, 2024

On January 23, the Emerson Mavericks’ boys varsity basketball team played a game at Liberty High School, tallying their 13-11 win record. Since then, they have won against Heritage High School and lost...

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Emerson Majestics

The Majestics steal the spotlight at Scoggins Middle School

Jade Bontron, Guest Contributor
February 2, 2024

On Friday, January 19, the Emerson High School Majestics drill team had a performance at Scoggins Middle School. The Majestics went to Scoggins to show the incoming freshman and seventh graders what...

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Emerson Business Professionals of America students place at the regional competition.

BPA competitors advance to State Conference

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024

On January 17, Business Professionals of America (BPA) held DFW’s Regional Competition. Over the weekend, Emerson High School's BPA Finalists competed at the Regional Competition and over 18 students...

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(Front) Bryce Holland, Chloe Ro, Pakhee Verma, (Back) Chase Rodenhaver, Austin Lee, and Isabelle Smith competed on behalf of Emerson High School at the FISD Broadcast Competition.

Emerson Mavericks shine at Frisco ISD 2024 Broadcast Competition

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
January 26, 2024

Emerson High School Broadcast and Newspaper students competed at the third annual Frisco ISD broadcast competition, which was held at the FISD Career and Technical Education Center and took place from...

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CTE empowers future ready innovators

Chloe Ro and Isabelle Smith
January 23, 2024

The Frisco ISD Career and Technical Education Center boasts over 100 courses spanning over 25 programs of study to create “future-ready” students. From Baking, Esports and even Child Development, the...

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Emerson DECA

Emerson DECA members advance to State Conference

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024

This Tuesday, January 16, Emerson DECA students competed in their District competition where many students have advanced to participate in the State conference in Houston. Now, these students will be spending...

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