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Isabelle Smith

Isabelle Smith, Unbranded Executive Producer/ The Charge Staff Photographer

Isabelle is a senior at Emerson and currently serves as the Executive Producer for EHS Unbranded and the Website Manager and Public Relations for the Charge. This is Isabelle's third year with the Unbranded and second year with the Charge. Isabelle has loved journalism since middle school,  joining her middle school broadcast team in 8th grade and never stopping since. She was a lead producer for Independence's Knight TV for one year and has been an Executive producer for Unbranded Broadcast for three. She also works for and produces content for the Frisco ISD sports broadcast program. She is involved in pageantry and currently serves as Miss Collin County's Teen 2024, and has founded a mental health education platform. She aspires to go to school and study broadcast journalism.

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[Video] Mavericks unite: Colorful weekend raises $14K for Make-A-Wish

Eshaan Shaik and Isabelle Smith
May 13, 2024

On May 4, Mavericks concluded Wish Week by participating in the Make-A-Wish Color Run, which was preceded by the Powder Puff Football Game on May 3. Both events were a fundraiser for Zaki, Emerson's Make-A-Wish...

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Unbranded Broadcast 5/13/2024

On our last episode of the year, Pakhee Verma highlights summer internships, Austin Lee asks seniors for advice on Mavs in the Hallway, Jacob Logan showcases teacher advice to seniors, and David Choi...

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Unbranded Broadcast 5/2/2024

Unbranded Broadcast 5/2/2024

On this episode, Nora Regas lets us in on success with UIL Theatre, Pakhee Verma celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, and Austin Lee asks teachers about slang terms in Mavs in the Hallway. Watch our...

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Senior wrestlers break records and pave the way for future champions

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024

As senior year comes to a close, Emerson’s senior wrestlers have broken numerous records and laid the groundwork for generations of Emerson’s wrestlers in the future. Starting back in 2023, then junior...

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Senior Spotlight: Leonie Manafa

Senior Spotlight: Leonie Manafa

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024

From the day she joined the band in the sixth grade, senior and French horn player Leonie Manafa’s passion has only continued to grow. A founding member of Emerson’s band program and three-year band...

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Voting commences: Maverick Leadership election results are in

Voting commences: Maverick Leadership election results are in

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024

Congratulations to the winners of the Maverick Leadership elections! This team has been chosen by their peers to represent all students at Emerson and create a lasting community around EHS.

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Unbranded Broadcast 4/4/2024

On this episode, Austin Lee gives us a sneak peak into the Senior Prom, Isabelle Smith is back with a new episode of Mavs in the Hallway where students play Guess that Teacher with prom photos, and Jacob...

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Voting opens for 2024-2025 Maverick Leadership student office positions

Voting opens for 2024-2025 Maverick Leadership student office positions

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024

Voting for Maverick Leadership officers opens March 27 and closes March 29. Maverick Leadership organizes everything from prom to pep rallies, and serves as a voice for students at Emerson. Voting in these...

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Unbranded Broadcast 03/08/2024

On this week's episode, Jacob Logan gives us an insight on The Charge's print magazine for seniors, Austin Lee highlights the Lady Mavs softball team, Isabelle Smith is back with a special St. Patrick's...

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Emerson FCCLA members advance to state conference

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024

On February 16, Emerson FCCLA competed at the Region III Leadership Conference in Waco, Texas, with multiple students advancing to the state competition in Dallas, Texas. FCCLA, which stands for Family,...

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Unbranded Broadcast 02/14/2024

On this week's episode Austin Lee gives a look into CTE Awareness Month, Pakhee Verma is back with a special Valentine's episode of Mavs in the Hallway, Brooks Johnson highlights Emerson's Recycling Program,...

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Cheat sheet for Super Bowl LVIII

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024

If this Super Bowl Mania seems confusing, whether you’re a Swiftie watching for a glimpse of Taylor Swift, or a die-hard fan, this is your cheat sheet for understanding the basics of Super Bowl LVIII   Who...

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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.

Emerson Mavericks shine at Frisco ISD 2024 Broadcast Competition

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
January 26, 2024

Emerson High School Broadcast and Newspaper students competed at the third annual Frisco ISD broadcast competition, which was held at the FISD Career and Technical Education Center and took place from...

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[Video] CTE empowers future ready innovators

Chloe Ro and Isabelle Smith
January 23, 2024

The Frisco ISD Career and Technical Education Center boasts over 100 courses spanning over 25 programs of study to create “future-ready” students. From Baking, Esports and even Child Development, the...

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Bonus: Sign up for Audio/Video Production

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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Unbranded Broadcast 12/20/2023

Watch our previous videos, read student newspaper articles from the Charge, participate in our latest poll, and more at ehscharge.org. Follow us at @unbrandedehs on Instagram for bonus content.

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Dr. Iyhia McMichael

Softball coach takes expertise overseas

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023

Emerson High School Athletics are fueled by the dedication of our coaches, with one coach in particular taking her impact across the world. Softball coach Dr. Iyhia McMichael, known to Emerson students...

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Unbranded Broadcast 12/7/2023

Watch our previous videos, read student newspaper articles from the Charge, participate in our latest poll, and more at ehscharge.org. Follow us at @unbrandedehs on Instagram for bonus content.  

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Miss Universe 2023 competition ushers in new age of pageantry

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023

Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on November 28, 2023, in El Salvador, bringing her country its first win. She succeeds Miss Universe 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel from the USA,...

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Texas Rangers win World Series after 63 years

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023

The Texas Rangers won the World Series by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks with a score of 5-0. The winning strikeout was achieved by Pitcher Josh Sborz, with Shortstop Corey Seager obtaining his second...

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Unbranded Broadcast 10/31/2023

Watch our previous videos, read student newspaper articles from the Charge, participate in our latest poll, and more at ehscharge.org. Follow us at @unbrandedehs on Instagram for bonus content.

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Isabelle Smith

New pint-sized art installation in Downtown McKinney

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023

Walking along the streets of Downtown McKinney you are bound to find a plethora of unique and iconic art installations, with the newest addition taking a rather pint-sized approach. McKinney Tiny Doors...

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Unbranded Broadcast 10/20/2023

Watch our previous videos, read student newspaper articles from the Charge, participate in our latest poll, and more at ehscharge.org. Follow us at @unbrandedehs on Instagram for bonus content.

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Ruby Franke case sparks discussion on the future of family vlogging

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023

The mastermind behind the popular 8 Passengers YouTube channel, Ruby Franke, and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrant, were both arrested on August 30 for multiple counts of child abuse after one of Franke’s...

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Unbranded Broadcast 9/28/2023

Watch our previous videos, read student newspaper articles from the Charge, participate in our latest poll, and more at ehscharge.org. Follow us at @unbrandedehs on Instagram for bonus content.  

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Wortham Intermediate School

Frisco ISD opens first ever intermediate school

Isabelle Smith, The Charge Staff Photographer
September 19, 2023

At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, Frisco ISD opened the doors of its first-ever intermediate school. Shauna K. Wortham Intermediate School is the first of its kind in Frisco ISD. Planned initially...

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Unbranded Broadcast 9/14/23

Watch our previous videos, read student newspaper articles from the Charge, participate in our latest poll, and more at ehscharge.org. Follow us at @unbrandedehs on Instagram for bonus content.

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New code of conduct

New code of conduct

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
August 30, 2023

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees has approved a new student Code of Conduct, cracking down on vape possession and fighting within schools, under the new Texas House Bill 114. The recently passed House...

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Frisco’s record breakers

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
September 30, 2022

Movie Review: Hocus Pocus 2

Movie Review: Hocus Pocus 2

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
October 28, 2022

30 years after the original premiered, Hocus Pocus 2 hit television via the streaming service Disney+, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy returning as Winnifred, Sarah, and Mary...

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Longest reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Longest reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
September 30, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Sep. 8, 2022.  Her life had been filled with numerous significant events, such as World War II, where she served...

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