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The Charge

Sara Sabir

Sara Sabir, The Charge Staff Writer

Sara is a junior at Emerson High School and she serves as a staff writer for The Charge, making this her first year. She is very thrilled to work for The Charge as she believes it will enhance her skills as a journalist and create a platform for students like her to express their viewpoints and ideas. Outside of her writing pursuits, Sara enjoys watching true crime, reading, and baking desserts.

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The debate team poses for one final group photo

Celebrating debate excellence: Highlights from the last banquet

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
May 2, 2024

Maverick Speech and Debate held a banquet on April 19 in the cafeteria to recognize the members’ achievements throughout the season. During the banquet members were inducted into the National Speech...

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Robert Black III

Senior Spotlight: Robert Black III

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024

On the basketball court, Senior Robert Black III exemplifies qualities that a dedicated player should have - determination, awareness, grit, and a positive attitude. As he dribbles the ball across the...

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Major the Maverick was captured wearing the prom tiara during the Senior Pep Rally.

Prom proposals and pep rally kick off Senior Week festivities

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024

As the class of 2024 prepares for the end of their final year at Emerson, many events are lined up to celebrate them. One of these events is Senior Week, a week dedicated to the enjoyment and success of...

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After the tournament, sophomore Ridah Farooqi, junior Hayden Karp, junior Krish Patel, sophomore Briana Elegbede,  junior Arya Komanur, senior Aditi Darodkar, and junior Ashhal Jafri celebrate their accolades.

AcDec achieves great success at state competition

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024

Academic Decathlon is a team and academic competition where students are rigorously tested in economics, music, language and literature, art, mathematics, science, and social science. This past weekend,...

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Emerson Best Buddies

Best Buddies Spread Valentines Spirit

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024

Celebrate the day of love as Emerson's Best Buddies Club sells candy grams to students and teachers. Candy grams were sold in the quad during power hour from February first through February ninth and were...

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Senior Spotlight: Michelle Eu

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024

Sydney Cox

Senior Spotlight: Sydney Cox

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
January 17, 2024

Beneath the stadium lights on the football field lies the Emerson Majestics' first lieutenant, Sydney Cox, as she gracefully executes her dance routines. Through her remarkable leadership skills, the Majestics...

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Top places to visit in DFW for the holiday season

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023

The holiday season is often equated with joy, festivity, blissfulness, and unique traditions. There's no better way to take part in these sensations than to visit the various events Dallas hosts for the...

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Isha Jannu

Senior Spotlight: Isha Jannu

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023

From conducting the band to ensuring that every band member is in good shape, senior Isha Jannu does it all to help the Emerson band succeed in every way possible. Jannu is one of the four drum majors...

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Maverick Leadership

Dress to impress at the red carpet

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
October 21, 2023

The forthcoming dance–a night of dancing, fun, and vivid memories–will surely be one for the books. The dance will complete forthcoming week which was filled with spirit days, the forthcoming football...

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Game on for a cure: Mavericks unite for breast cancer awareness

Game on for a cure: Mavericks unite for breast cancer awareness

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023

October 2nd through October 6th is Pink Out Week, which is recognized to bring awareness to breast cancer and educate students about it. Students are encouraged to wear pink to show their support for breast...

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Orchestras fall concert promises enchanting evening of music

Orchestra’s fall concert promises enchanting evening of music

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023

The orchestra will have a fall concert on Wednesday, September 27 in the auditorium. This will be an evening for various music enthusiasts to enjoy a night of melodious tunes.  In honor of autumn,...

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Movie of the Summer: Barbie - What do Emerson students think?

Movie of the Summer: ‘Barbie’ – What do Emerson students think?

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023

The Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has been breaking records at the global box office, with more than $1 billion earned in box office sales. This exhibits a remarkable milestone...

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