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The Charge
Julianna Sweatman

Julianna Sweatman, The Charge Staff Writer

Julianna is a junior at Emerson High School and this is her first year serving as a Staff Writer for The Charge. She took a journalism class last year and decided to join Newspaper due to her love for writing and her drive for improvement. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her dog, listening to music, and training in martial arts.

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On the right side of the shop, display cases with sliding doors feature bakery items that customers can pick out using a pair of provided tongs and bring to the counter for purchase.

Paris Baguette: Commendable self-serve bakery

Ardyn Lessner and Julianna Sweatman
February 27, 2025

Paris is the heart of France, where street cafes meet blooming flowers, and love is hovering in the air. The picturesque avenues and charming architecture are enticing to many tourists, although distance...

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Choir students practice their music with a clinician to prepare for the concert.

Maverick Choir partners with Frisco’s city choir for Feb. 21 concert

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m., Emerson’s Chorale and A Capella choir students will perform a concert with Frisco Chorale at First Frisco Global Methodist Church. Tickets can be purchased at the door or...

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Emerson students compete in a Valentine’s themed race to move as many candy hearts to the other plate using chopsticks before time runs out.

Valentines Day: How centuries of celebration shape Maverick traditions

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025

Celebrated annually on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day is an occasion to express care to those who matter most. Associated with red and pink hearts, flowers and chocolates, the holiday is often celebrated through...

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Emerson Football

Nation Signing Day: Maverick football players make their commitments

Julianna Sweatman
February 6, 2025

On Feb. 5 at noon in the Emerson auditorium, 13 Emerson football players signed their letter of intent committing them to their colleges for National Signing Day. Students and families gathered in...

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PJ’s Coffee offers a variety of beverages, beignets and bakery items for their customers.

PJ’s Coffee: New flavors for the holiday season

Julianna Sweatman
December 16, 2024

Each holiday season is accompanied by its own flavors. After Thanksgiving, shops shift away from the classic pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon flavors towards those more associated with Christmas. Being...

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Choir Director Christopher Orr conducts a rehearsal for the Fine Arts Showcase.

Fine Arts Showcase: Anticipation, preparation and traditions

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024

On Dec.19, Emerson’s Fine Arts Department will put on a showcase in the auditorium, featuring performances from band, choir, color guard, dance, drill team, orchestra and theater. Over the past few weeks,...

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House of Bread customers look around at the bakery’s options to decide what to purchase.

House of Bread: New flavors and fall spirit

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024

Each year, the start of fall marks a change in drinks desserts away from tropical flavors and towards those more associated with the colder months. To get into the fall spirit, I made a trip to House of...

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Emerson students and their veteran relatives participate in breakfast planned out by Maverick Leadership in order to show appreciation to those who served.

Veterans Day: Celebrating those who served

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 11, in celebration of Veteran’s Day, Emerson High School hosted a breakfast at 8 a.m. in the library for Emerson staff veterans as well as students’ families that have served. Veteran’s...

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Halloween holiday through Maverick eyes: Celebrations of teachers and students

Halloween holiday through Maverick eyes: Celebrations of teachers and students

Yena Nam and Julianna Sweatman
October 31, 2024

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The interior of Magic Cup features a city design on the wall, lots of seating options and plants placed throughout the shop.

Magic Cup: Diverse and uniquely flavored bubble drinks

Julianna Sweatman
October 21, 2024

Magic Cup is a popular boba shop in McKinney with a 4.5 star rating from 482 Google Reviews. Their menu features a large selection of drinks including smoothies, coffees, frappes and many different types...

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Customers place their order at Boba Bros, a Vietnamese boba shop.

Boba Bros: Bubble drinks with a Vietnamese touch

Julianna Sweatman
September 30, 2024

Boba Bros is a popular Vietnamese style boba shop in McKinney that sells a wide variety of bubble drinks. After receiving a few recommendations from friends, I decided to give it a try. From the outside,...

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To prepare for homecoming, Leadership begins setting up decorations around school for the dance.

Maverick anticipation for this year’s “Echoes of Atlantis” homecoming dance

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024

With the homecoming dance coming up on Sept. 28, Emerson Mavericks prepare for a night of fun with their friends. From attire to dinner to after parties, students have a lot of decisions to make and lots...

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City design displayed on a wall behind tables draws customers’ attention and contributes to the theme of Boba City.

Does Boba City live up to its high reputation?

Julianna Sweatman
September 23, 2024

Boba City is a well-liked boba destination in McKinney with a high rating of 4.8 from 366 Google reviews. Open from 12:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., they serve multiple different types of bubble drinks including...

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Two planes crash into the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, setting the buildings on fire and leading to their eventual collapse.

9/11: Lives lost and a world changed

Julianna Sweatman
September 11, 2024

On Sept. 11, 2001 the nation faced the horrors of a terrorist attack. Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers, one into the Pentagon, and another one in a field in Pennsylvania. Thousands of lives were...

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Varsity team captain, Gautam Pangulari, 11, sets up a forehand during a home match.

Varsity tennis: New season, new traditions, same community

Julianna Sweatman
August 29, 2024

On Aug. 8, Emerson High School’s varsity tennis team began their fall season. Led by head coach Neil Grobler and assistant coach Maegan Kaderka, the team practices throughout the week in order to prepare...

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Olivia McGaughey

Connections and creativity in the classroom: Olivia McGaughey

Julianna Sweatman, Guest Contributor
May 3, 2024

Emerson High School appreciates AP Literature and Advanced English II teacher, Olivia McGaughey, for her constant hard work and compassion. McGaughey has been at Emerson for three years, fulfilling her...

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Olivia McGaughey

[Photo] Teacher Appreciation Week: Coach Heggie, Wrestling Coach and Algebra 1 Teacher

Anyeddiah Coleman, Guest Contributor
May 2, 2024

Olivia McGaughey

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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Creative Commons

Regifting: Acceptable, or abominable?

Ardyn Lessner and Julianna Sweatman
December 19, 2023

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Christopher Orr

New Maverick: Mr. Orr, Choir

Julianna Sweatman, Guest Contributor
November 3, 2023

Emerson High School welcomes the new choir director, Christopher Orr, who looks forward to incorporating choir into the school’s culture.  Orr moved to the Dallas Fort Worth area and joined Emerson,...

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