Julianna Sweatman

Julianna Sweatman, The Charge Staff Writer

Julianna is a junior at Emerson High School and this is her first year serving as a Staff Writer for The Charge. She took a journalism class last year and decided to join Newspaper due to her love for writing and her drive for improvement. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her dog, listening to music, and training in martial arts.

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Veterans Day: Celebrating those who served

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 11, in celebration of Veteran’s Day, Emerson High School hosted a breakfast at 8 a.m. in the library for Emerson staff veterans as well as students’ families that have served. Veteran’s...

Halloween holiday through Maverick eyes: Celebrations of teachers and students

Yena Nam and Julianna Sweatman
October 31, 2024

Magic Cup: Diverse and uniquely flavored bubble drinks

Julianna Sweatman
October 21, 2024

Magic Cup is a popular boba shop in McKinney with a 4.5 star rating from 482 Google Reviews. Their menu features a large selection of drinks including smoothies, coffees, frappes and many different types...

Boba Bros: Bubble drinks with a Vietnamese touch

Julianna Sweatman
September 30, 2024

Boba Bros is a popular Vietnamese style boba shop in McKinney that sells a wide variety of bubble drinks. After receiving a few recommendations from friends, I decided to give it a try. From the outside,...

Maverick anticipation for this year’s “Echoes of Atlantis” homecoming dance

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024

With the homecoming dance coming up on Sept. 28, Emerson Mavericks prepare for a night of fun with their friends. From attire to dinner to after parties, students have a lot of decisions to make and lots...

Does Boba City live up to its high reputation?

Julianna Sweatman
September 23, 2024

Boba City is a well-liked boba destination in McKinney with a high rating of 4.8 from 366 Google reviews. Open from 12:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., they serve multiple different types of bubble drinks including...

9/11: Lives lost and a world changed

Julianna Sweatman
September 11, 2024

On Sept. 11, 2001 the nation faced the horrors of a terrorist attack. Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers, one into the Pentagon, and another one in a field in Pennsylvania. Thousands of lives were...

Varsity tennis: New season, new traditions, same community

Julianna Sweatman
August 29, 2024

On Aug. 8, Emerson High School’s varsity tennis team began their fall season. Led by head coach Neil Grobler and assistant coach Maegan Kaderka, the team practices throughout the week in order to prepare...

Connections and creativity in the classroom: Olivia McGaughey

Julianna Sweatman, Guest Contributor
May 3, 2024

Emerson High School appreciates AP Literature and Advanced English II teacher, Olivia McGaughey, for her constant hard work and compassion. McGaughey has been at Emerson for three years, fulfilling her...

[Photo] Teacher Appreciation Week: Coach Heggie, Wrestling Coach and Algebra 1 Teacher

Anyeddiah Coleman, Guest Contributor
May 2, 2024

Olivia McGaughey

Emerson Theatre Company shines in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

Julianna Sweatman, Guest Contributor
February 5, 2024

On January 18, 19 and 20, the Emerson Theatre Company performed a musical called “Once Upon a Mattress” in the Emerson High School Auditorium after three months of rehearsing. “Once Upon a Mattress”...

Regifting: Acceptable, or abominable?

Ardyn Lessner and Julianna Sweatman
December 19, 2023

New Maverick: Mr. Orr, Choir

Julianna Sweatman, Guest Contributor
November 3, 2023

Emerson High School welcomes the new choir director, Christopher Orr, who looks forward to incorporating choir into the school’s culture. Orr moved to the Dallas Fort Worth area and joined Emerson,...