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The Charge

Mehr Hameed

Mehr Hameed, The Charge Staff Writer

Mehr Hameed is a senior at Emerson High School and a staff writer for The Charge. This is her first year on the team and she hopes to amplify the voices of the student body alongside the newspaper team. Post high school, she hopes to major in political science and be a part of student publications in college. Outside of The Charge, she loves podcasting with her friend, listening to music and making bubble tea.

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Chronicling memories: Seniors reflect on the making of this years yearbook

Chronicling memories: Seniors reflect on the making of this year’s yearbook

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
May 9, 2024

Flipping through the pages of the yearbook at the end of the year offers students the opportunity to reflect on the memories they’ve made throughout the school year with friends, organizations and their...

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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.

Final Showcase ends off the year for Maverick ISM

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, Emerson’s Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) class hosted their final presentation night. This event is a culmination of the hard work and dedication of all the students in...

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Kayla Ballesil

Senior Spotlight: Kayla Ballesil

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024

From placing in the all region honor choir to now preparing for state solo and ensemble, the fine arts has been an integral part of Kayla Jesselle Ballesil’s high school career. Ballesil, a founding...

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Emerson Varsity Guard members at the Timber Creek regional competition. 
Credit: @ehsfriscoguard on Instagram

Emerson Winter Guard: Seniors cherish their last season full of achievement

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024

Emerson’s winter guard teams have made a name for themselves as a force to be reckoned with this winter guard season. From a humble start to Emerson’s guard program two years ago, the guard has grown...

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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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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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Orchestra students shine at solo and ensemble

Orchestra students shine at solo and ensemble

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024

On Saturday, January 27, Emerson Orchestra students participated in FISD’s Solo and Ensemble competition. Many students have excelled in their events and have advanced to the State competition which...

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Emerson DECA

Emerson DECA members advance to State Conference

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024

This Tuesday, January 16, Emerson DECA students competed in their District competition where many students have advanced to participate in the State conference in Houston. Now, these students will be spending...

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Emerson Girls Soccer

Kicking off the girls soccer season

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023

The first scrimmages and tournaments are coming up next week for the girls soccer team, and they're preparing for a great season.   The first few games of the season include a home game against...

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The new Percy Jackson show: A trip down memory lane

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023

The Percy Jackson series grew to be a cultural phenomenon in the 2010s, cementing itself as an iconic story at the hearts of many. With the new show adaptation of the book series coming out soon, the trailer...

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Emerson Color Guard

Emerson guard kicks off another winter guard season

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023

With football season coming to an end, color guard has begun their transition from rehearsing for the marching band to the start of creating their winter guard show.  To guard members, the winter season...

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Maverick ISM takes on Business Symposium

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023

Last Thursday, Emerson’s Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) class attended the first districtwide ISM event of the year, the Business Symposium at Panther Creek. During the event, ISM students from...

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Project Pink

Project Pink starts a new chapter at Emerson

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023

The Project Pink Foundation, a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit organization committed to addressing the lack of access to adequate mental health care for women, has chartered a chapter of the Emerson organization...

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Creating unforgettable experiences: Emerson’s new orchestra director

Creating unforgettable experiences: Emerson’s new orchestra director

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023

The success of Emerson’s fine arts departments can be attributed to the dedication and hard work of the department directors. This year, Emerson Orchestra welcomed a new Orchestra director, Sandra Mour,...

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Seniors voice concerns on affirmative action

Seniors voice concerns on affirmative action

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
August 31, 2023

As Emerson is set to have its first graduating class, many students are filled with anxiety regarding the college application season. However, with the June Supreme Court ruling officially banning affirmative...

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[Photo] New code of conduct

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
August 30, 2023