Notes soared like dragons in the auditorium on April 28 as students in the full orchestra performed an arrangement of “How to Train Your Dragon” at the spring orchestra concert. The rehearsals started...

The softball team became 2026 District Champions with 12 wins and two losses this season. Following their success, the team’s season continued in preparation for the upcoming playoff games. Although...

On March 12 and 13, the Art Club hosted a fundraiser called "tattoo a teacher" in the quad with the help of volunteers, the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and teachers. This raised funds for the club...

Reshaping a tale from Homer’s classic “The Odyssey," Madeline Miller’s bestselling novel “Circe” was published April 18, 2018. Taking place in Ancient Greece, it follows the life of Circe, the...

Beads of green, gold and purple soared through the crowded streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, during Mardi Gras on Feb. 17. Although the holiday is notorious for its elaborate festivals, parades and rambunctious...

The gym lights went out on Feb. 6 during the blackout pep rally to celebrate and feature winter sports. This was accompanied by performances from cheer, Majestics, Dream Krew, the band's trombone section...

The transition from middle school to high school is often daunting for incoming freshmen with all the new courses, increased coursework and a bigger campus to figure out. While there are several things...

Band students across Region 24 participated in the band All-Region Phase 2 auditions on Dec. 6, hosted at Emerson. The final placements for the regional bands were determined in this second round of auditions,...

Every Maverick has taken an English class throughout their high school career, but not everyone has had Evan Wilkins as their teacher. Entering his third year at Emerson, Wilkins has already left an impact...

Art and writing are common outlets for expressing oneself. However, sometimes artists and writers are hesitant to get their work published or showcased, especially students. This process can often feel...

In all forms of media, magic constantly blurs the line of reality and imagination. From goblins to witches, it seems to entrance most children from an early age. In particular, the Harry Potter series...

Playing “Blinding Lights” on Friday, Sept. 19, Emerson’s band presented the final part of their marching show during the halftime of the Homecoming game against Denison at The Star. This halftime...

Every year, when fall rolls around, excited students start preparing for their Homecoming. The plans students usually focus on deal with clothes like getting a new dress, suit, shoes or other accessories....

From swinging rhythms to wild improvisations, jazz is an incredibly unique genre that allows musicians to defy rules set by the standard concert band. This opportunity to “break rules” is now available...

Recently, one of our readers submitted the question: I feel left out when my friends hang out without me—how do I handle it?  There are several ways to handle this sort of situation whether it's...

Whether it’s a child drawing their family in kindergarten, someone listening to their favorite song or dancing at a party, everyone has a personal experience or connection to art. Throughout the U.S.,...

Following the original "Shadow and Bone” trilogy from its New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo published “Six of Crows” on Sept. 29, 2015. Set in the Grishaverse, a world full of individuals...

From the intense summer heat to late October, various marching bands across Texas put countless hours into their marching shows. The Emerson High School Band is no exception to this trend, and they usually...