Skip to Main Content
  • Last day of school on May 21
The Student News Site of Emerson High School

The Charge

The Charge

The Student News Site of Emerson High School

The Charge

Ayomikun Bamgbala, The Charge Staff Writer

All content by Ayomikun Bamgbala
Students from Maverick Leadership, cheer and other student organizations pose with Liam after an exciting pep rally.

Emerson hosts second annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser

Ayomikun Bamgbala
April 30, 2025

Emerson High School is hosting its second annual Wish Week from April 28 through May 2 in partnership with the Make-A-Wish foundation. This special week brings together students, teachers and the entire...

Continue Reading
Emerson Color Guard poses for a photo at the world championships.

Color Guard competes at WGI Color Guard World championships

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer
April 25, 2025

The Emerson color guard made history this season by competing at the Winter Guard International Color Guard World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, from April 3 to 5, 2025. They placed fifth after competing...

Continue Reading
Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich with waffle potato fries (@zayk on Instagram)

The ultimate Emerson High School lunch review

Ayomikun Bamgbala
April 24, 2025

On this edition of the Emerson food review. I surveyed a few Emerson students to find out the best places to eat lunch and their favorite items on the menu. Normally, I would just narrow it down to the...

Continue Reading
A night to remember: Senior Prom 2025

A night to remember: Senior Prom 2025

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025

Since the start of the year, I have been eagerly counting down the days to this significant night, imagining the fun, glamour and unforgettable memories that would come with it. From picking out the perfect...

Continue Reading
Chick-fil-A chicken minis and Simply Orange juice

The ultimate Emerson High School breakfast review

Ayomikun Bamgbala
April 10, 2025

Over the spring break holiday I made it my mission to try the top three breakfast spots that Emerson High School Students visit and tried the best breakfast items off the menu. To find out what the top...

Continue Reading
The Majestics pose for a wholesome picture after their 1st place win at the National Contest.

Emerson Majestics claim the national championship

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025

On March 15, 2025,  the Emerson Majestics Drill team secured a 1st place Overall National Champion Team award at the Crowd Pleasers Orlando National Contest. They also earned titles for solo performances...

Continue Reading
Picture Credit: @emersonhschoir

Choir earns top ratings at Madrigal Festival

Ayomikun Bamgbala
March 3, 2025

Emerson high school choir competed at the Madrigal Festival on Feb. 22 at Messiah Lutheran Church. Two groups competed which was the mixed choir and treble group. This was a highly competitive event as...

Continue Reading
Emerson girls basketball team poses for a photo.

Emerson girls basketball team secures first ever spot at playoffs

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025

For the first time in Emerson history, the Girls Basketball team made it to playoffs after years of perseverance, commitment and hard work. Their first game was against Highland Park High School on Monday,...

Continue Reading
Young poses in her new Stanford University soccer jersey.

Scoring Success: London Young’s journey to Stanford University

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer
February 4, 2025

At just 17 years old, junior London Young is making great strides in her growing soccer career. With an impressive blend of skill, determination and talent, Young has earned her spot on the Stanford...

Continue Reading
Picture Credit: Senior Summer Rodgers

Emerson girls wrestling team competes in UIL district tournament

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025

After a long season filled with numerous tournaments and wrestling matches, the Emerson Wrestling Team will be competing in the UIL District Wrestling tournament on Jan. 29 (boys) Jan. 30 (girls) at Memorial...

Continue Reading