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Giulia Tolar, Adviser

Giulia Tolar is the Audio/Video Production, Journalism, Newspaper, and Photojournalism teacher at Emerson High School. She is in her sixth year of teaching and third year as a Maverick. She holds her B.S. in Elementary Education from Grove City College, her M.S. in Educational Psychology from the University of North Texas, and she is pursuing her graduate certificate as an Educational Diagnostician from Dallas Baptist University.

She has taught fourth grade ELA and Social Studies, sixth grade World Cultures, and eighth grade US History prior to her time at Emerson. Some of her favorite hobbies are reading on her Kindle, baking, and spending time with friends and family. She also loves to travel with her husband! Together, they own and operate a wedding videography business and a photography business.

As Adviser for Unbranded Media, Giulia works to facilitate a team of student leaders to archive and broadcast the accomplishments and memories of Emerson Mavericks.

All content by Giulia Tolar

[Photo] First pep rally signifies start of exciting new school year

Ardyn Lessner, Associate Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2025

Will Webster, 11, and Cameron Johnson, 11, entertain onlookers with pizazz and high energy.

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

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

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...

[Photo] A farewell from the 2025 Editor-in-Chief

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2025

Back: Christian Lyons, 12, Ayomikun Bamgbala, 12, Sara Sabir, 12, Sahasra Elaprolu, 12, Ardyn Lessner, 10; Front: Yena Nam, 11, Julianna Sweatman, 11, Cameryn Allen, 12, Jade Bontron, 10

Senior Sign-Off 2025

Jaylen Meadows, Giulia Tolar, Reshawn Edwards, and Madison Mintz
May 14, 2025

Enjoy the Senior Sign-Off, which was created in collaboration with Maverick Leadership. Check it out on Instagram (@ehsleadership or unbrandedehs) or on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on @unbrandedehs on...

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Unbranded Broadcast 5/14/2025

Pakhee Verma, Brooks Johnson, Janelle Nelson, Julian Whitehead, Rushika Jayaprakash, Hunter Cannon, Giovanni Cameau-Vera, Jaylen Meadows, and Giulia Tolar
May 14, 2025

Welcome to our final show of the year! Pakhee Verma anchors, Hunter Cannon and Rushika Jayaprakash cover Incubator and Accelerator courses, Giovanni Cameau asks random Mavericks about what's in their bags,...

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[Photo] Emerson hosts second annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser

Ayomikun Bamgbala
April 30, 2025

Make-a-Wish North Texas' Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Manager, Aliyah Griffin, shares about the impact of Make-a-Wish with Emerson students.

[Photo] Prom Queen 2025: Sofia Wachholz wears the tiara

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025

Sofia Wachholz, 12, poses underneath a decorative arch at prom with her sash and tiara after being crowned prom queen of 2025.

[Photo] Emerson’s prom pep rally celebrates seniors and promotes school spirit

Cameryn Allen, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025

[Photo] Independent Study and Mentorship presents final products

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2025

Diya Rautela, 12, fields questions from students about AI.

[Photo] Prom 2025: Early planning and expectations

Cameryn Allen, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025

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

[Photo] Addisyn Wimberly inspires hope one child at a time

Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer
January 29, 2025

Addisyn Wimberly, 11, receives the "Above and Beyond" award from Make-a-Wish North Texas.

[Photo] Football, friends and fun: Community pep rally recap

Sahasra Elaprolu
September 27, 2024

Majestics perform during the Community Pep Rally.

[Photo] Be Bold, Be First, Be Curious Awards

September 27, 2024

Ogle Elementary

[Photo] Homecoming Court 2024

September 27, 2024

Junior Homecoming Court

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

Ardyn Lessner
August 29, 2024

Major the Maverick gets the crowd excited for the pep rally.

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

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

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

[Photo] Final Showcase ends off the year for Maverick ISM

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024

Senior Sri Manasi Katuri presents her original work in the field of music production during the gallery walk portion of final presentation night.

[Photo] Elegant beginnings: Fashion statements of our first prom

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024

Lady Mavericks make historic playoff debut after stellar season

Pakhee Verma and Giulia Tolar
April 23, 2024

The Lady Mavericks softball team has made a monumental achievement as they take their first leap into the playoffs. With a season record of 20-10 and 8-5 in district play, they've not only outperformed...

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[Photo] Prom proposals and pep rally kick off Senior Week festivities

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024

Tori Nielson performs for Color Guard during the Senior Pep Rally.

Swing for the stars: Highlights from a season of softball supremacy

Austin Lee, Brooks Johnson, Jacob Logan, and Giulia Tolar
March 20, 2024

In a season marked by resilience and skill, the softball team, under the leadership of Head Coach Ihyia McMichael and Assistant Coach Cerena Newman, boasts a commendable 14-8 win record. Each game, from...

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[Photo] Emerson Mavericks shine at Frisco ISD 2024 Broadcast Competition

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
January 26, 2024

Liberty High School and Sports Broadcasting Advisor Brian Higgins talks about student submissions with freelance sports broadcaster, Chris Mycoskie.