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Jayla Scott

Jayla Scott, The Charge Staff Writer

Jayla Scott is a junior at Emerson High School and has a role as staff writer. This is her first year on The Charge and she is looking forward to showing her creativity and ideas in her writing. She enjoys reading psychological articles about people her age and taking long walks. When she graduates she wants to go to college for an architecture major and interior design minor but she is targeting interior design as a career.

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Caught between adult life and childhood

Jayla Scott
May 13, 2026

When does someone actually stop feeling like a kid? People talk about growing up like there's a certain age or moment where everything just clicks, but I haven't felt that yet. On the outside, I know I'm...

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Student using the Khan Academy website to study for the SAT.

SAT is almost here: Tips to prepare for test day

Jayla Scott, Staff Writer
February 24, 2026

The SAT is next week, on March 4. and juniors and seniors are starting to feel the pressure. Between schoolwork, extracurriculars and other responsibilities, it is easy to push studying aside. While it...

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Lentje Hoffmann,11 , Arne Madison,11 , Iksha Kesari,12 , and Pramiti Thoppe,11 , working for the FCCLA Trunk or Treat booth (Katey De La Cruz)

More than a club: FCCLA sees soaring interest

Jayla Scott, Staff Writer
November 11, 2025

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) meeting room has never been this full. What once held a small circle of dedicated members is now filled with more than 30 students, bright energy...

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