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The Student News Site of Emerson High School

The Charge

The Charge
The Student News Site of Emerson High School

The Charge
Giulia Tolar

Giulia Tolar, Adviser

Giulia Tolar is the Audio/Video Production, Journalism, and Newspaper teacher at Emerson High School. 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 love to travel with her husband!

Together, they own and operate a wedding videography business and a photography business. They love to keep busy and share their films and photos with others!

All content by Giulia Tolar
The fully decorated 2024 prom venue at the Mckinney Cotton Mill.

[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.

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

[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.

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

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

Sahasra Elaprolu
September 27, 2024

Majestics perform during the Community Pep Rally.

Ogle Elementary

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

September 27, 2024

Ogle Elementary

Junior Homecoming Court

[Photo] Homecoming Court 2024

September 27, 2024

Junior Homecoming Court

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.

[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.

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] 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

ISM 1 student Parnita Avala shares her original work surrounding Visual Journalism in the gallery walk portion of the ISM Final presentation night. “The final presentation night was so stressful but also amazing, I loved talking to others about my passion,” Avala said.

[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.

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

[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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(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.

[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.

Isabelle Smith filming b-roll during onsite competition.

Isabelle Smith filming b-roll during onsite competition.

Broadcast Students participated in an onsite sports press conference

Broadcast Students participated in an onsite sports press conference

Bryce Holland and Chase Rodenhaver prepare to edit their Sports News Package.

Bryce Holland and Chase Rodenhaver prepare to edit their Sports News Package.

Chloe Ro and Isabelle Smith tie for Second Place in Onsite Multimedia Publication with Independence High School.

Chloe Ro and Isabelle Smith tie for Second Place in Onsite Multimedia Publication with Independence High School.

Isabelle Smith poses with all three awards

Isabelle Smith poses with all three awards

Chloe Ro and Isabelle Smith win 3rd Place in Online Media Publication for the Charge Newspaper.

Chloe Ro and Isabelle Smith win 3rd Place in Online Media Publication for the Charge Newspaper.

Isabelle Smith wins Second Place Onsite Anchor Reads.

Isabelle Smith wins Second Place Onsite Anchor Reads.

Bonus: Sign up for Audio/Video Production

Isabelle Smith, Pakhee Verma, Brooks Johnson, Jacob Logan, David Choi, Austin Lee, Hunter Cannon, Terrance Cade, Humza White, Julian Whitehead, and Giulia Tolar
January 19, 2024

Have you enjoyed watching the Unbranded this year? Consider enrolling in Audio/Video Production I! In this class, students learn how to use camera and audio equipment, write and prepare plans for a variety...

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[Photo] New year bring new clubs

Keyang Sun, Staff Photographer
December 5, 2023

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[Photo] Pushing through playoffs

Keyang Sun, Staff Photographer
November 30, 2023

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[Photo] The last first graduating class

Chloe Ro, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023

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[Photo] Juggling freshman year

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
August 29, 2023