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The eclipse reaching totality around 1:42 pm.

An astronomical anomaly: The solar eclipse

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024

On April 8, everyone experienced an astronomical anomaly only seen every one to three years - a solar eclipse. Although solar eclipses aren’t anything new, it’s extremely rare to have one in the United...

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Major the Maverick was captured wearing the prom tiara during the Senior Pep Rally.

Prom proposals and pep rally kick off Senior Week festivities

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024

As the class of 2024 prepares for the end of their final year at Emerson, many events are lined up to celebrate them. One of these events is Senior Week, a week dedicated to the enjoyment and success of...

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Voting opens for 2024-2025 Maverick Leadership student office positions

Voting opens for 2024-2025 Maverick Leadership student office positions

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024

Voting for Maverick Leadership officers opens March 27 and closes March 29. Maverick Leadership organizes everything from prom to pep rallies, and serves as a voice for students at Emerson. Voting in these...

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Mavericks honor Officer Walls with retirement send-off

Mavericks honor Officer Walls with retirement send-off

Keyang Sun, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024

On March 6, Emerson staff and students celebrated Student Resource Officer Walls’ retirement with a heartfelt send-off featuring the band, cheer squad, and drill team. Officer Walls had previously been...

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The Philharmonic Orchestra commemorates their win at UIL with a picture holding their trophy.

Emerson Orchestras win Sweepstakes at UIL

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024

On February 26, February 27 and March 4, the Emerson High School Orchestras performed in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) at Independence High School resulting in most groups winning Sweepstakes,...

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Juniors prepare for the March 6 SAT exam

Juniors prepare for the March 6 SAT exam

Anagha Petle, Guest Contributor
March 4, 2024

Juniors prepare for the digital SAT taking place at Emerson High School on March 6, 2024. Frisco ISD provides one free registered test to the eleventh graders for students to be familiar with the process...

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Emerson ISM students display their work to parents, teachers and other ISM students at the UNT Frisco campus.

Emerson students present original works at the Frisco ISM Research Showcase

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024

On Friday, February 23, Emerson’s Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) class attended the second district-wide ISM event of the year, the Research Showcase at UNT Frisco.  During this event. ISM...

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After the tournament, sophomore Ridah Farooqi, junior Hayden Karp, junior Krish Patel, sophomore Briana Elegbede,  junior Arya Komanur, senior Aditi Darodkar, and junior Ashhal Jafri celebrate their accolades.

AcDec achieves great success at state competition

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024

Academic Decathlon is a team and academic competition where students are rigorously tested in economics, music, language and literature, art, mathematics, science, and social science. This past weekend,...

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Emerson FCCLA

Emerson FCCLA members advance to state conference

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024

On February 16, Emerson FCCLA competed at the Region III Leadership Conference in Waco, Texas, with multiple students advancing to the state competition in Dallas, Texas. FCCLA, which stands for Family,...

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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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