Dear Emerson High School students, As I conclude my last year of high school and my last year as the Editor-in-Chief of ‘The Charge’, it has only recently hit me that my time as an Emerson student...

For centuries, Americans have been taking to the streets to fight for the issues they care about. In the name of protest, they have organized with their communities, often with nothing but themselves and...

From meetings with their respective mentors to spending hours working on research, the Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) classes have wrapped up their final products and have presented their work...

Due to a recent change in the budget allocated to Frisco Independent School District’s extracurricular programs, the harp program which is over 15 years old and has more than 130 students is now being...

The Emerson Orchestra performed in their pre UIL concert on Feb. 11 and they continue to prepare for UIL which will take place at Reedy High School on Feb. 25, 26 and March 3.  All four orchestras...

In the early 1800s, new clothing was far from affordable. Without many of the advanced technologies we rely on today, garment work was labor intensive making clothing expensive. As newly made clothing...

Senior Srinidhi Marrivada prepares to donate blood in a Carter BloodCare bus.

A surprising snow storm brought loads of fun to our Emerson Mavericks. North Texas experienced snowfall and ice on Thursday, Jan. 9 and Friday, Jan. 10 with temperatures dropping as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit....

In this week's episode of Life At Emerson Jade Bontron talks to Sahasra Elaprolu, senior. Watch for closer insights for questions you´ve had about applying to college that may or may not have been answered...

On Oct. 25, Emerson Softball coach Iyhia McMichael was inducted into the MSU M-Club Hall of Fame Class of 2024 for her accomplishments in the world of softball at Mississippi State University. Her induction...

On Thursday, Oct. 17, HOSA held its first blood drive of the year in collaboration with Carter BloodCare. On this day, approximately 90 Mavericks signed up to donate a total of 62 pints of blood, saving...

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the orchestra held their first concert of the year, their fall concert. Each of the four orchestras, Symphonia, Philharmonic, Symphonic and Chamber, played dynamic and interesting pieces...

On Thursday, Sept. 26, past, present and future Maverick families and friends came together for the fourth annual community pep rally, an evening of food, games and football. A performance from the band...

As New York Fashion Week has come to an end, the fashion community is left to analyze and predict trends for the upcoming season. As the trend cycle is always repeating, new elements are added every season...

The start of fall symbolizes change, comfort, and abundance, but in New York City, fall means fashion.  On Sept. 6, New York Fashion week declared its official start with brands such as Brandon Maxwell,...

Dear Mavericks, After a short-lived summer break, we are back again for another year! As one chapter closes, another opens. Last May, we said goodbye to our friends, siblings, students, and mentors...

This prom season, the Emerson Mavericks showed up and showed out with their dresses and suits. Their outfits were all unique in that they featured all sorts of different colors, materials, and patterns,...

This soccer season was a memorable one for our senior soccer athletes as they approach the end of their high school career. Both the girl's and boys' teams worked extremely hard this year, resulting in...

As senior Isabelle Smith walks down the runway in her red evening gown, her mind races. She becomes anxious about what question she will have to answer when she reaches the end, but a quick glance at her...

On February 26, February 27 and March 4, the Emerson High School Orchestras performed in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) at Independence High School resulting in most groups winning Sweepstakes,...

With the Orchestra UIL competition steadily approaching on February 26, 27 and March 4, the Emerson High School Orchestra has been diligently preparing both as a group during rehearsals and on their own...

The Emerson High School Orchestra has been practicing since December for their annual pre UIL concert which will be held on Tuesday, February 6.  This concert is held every year to help students prepare...

Every year hundreds of future healthcare professionals submit their applications for Frisco ISD’s Clinical programs. These dual credit courses, including Health Science Clinical, Rehabilitation Aide...

Senior year is a rollercoaster for many students. As they work towards finishing high school strong and battling the stress of college applications, they all have one goal in mind, an acceptance letter...

From as early as summer 2023, HOSA competitors have been diligently studying medical content for a chance to win the district competition and advance to regionals. Testing competitors have the opportunity...

The crowd roars as she races past the finish line and feels the gust of wind in her hair. Relief washes over her as she slows down and catches her breath. On October 12, Senior Sophie Fernandes ran...

For almost 80 years, New York Fashion Week has allowed designers, new and old, to showcase their work by putting on shows to be perceived by the general public. Today, New York Fashion Week has become...

Hey freshmen, welcome to Emerson. Here are some tips to help you thrive in your first year of high school! Develop a Good Study Schedule Most students will take more challenging courses in high school...

On February 6, 2023, an earthquake of 7.8 hit southeast Turkey and northwest Syria, leaving both countries in disarray and panic as the death toll climbs, currently passing 46,000.     Over...

From the late 16th to 20th century, Great Britain was an influential figure in history because of its control over the world economy, different countries, and trade, but their influence was not entirely...

  U.K Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns from office after 45 days due to a failed economic plan making Rishi Sunak the next Prime Minister of the U.K.    Liz Truss has now become the...

The Chamber, Philharmonic, and Symphonia Orchestra performed their first Fall Concert on October 27 in the auditorium. The orchestras have been practicing for this concert for about 6 weeks and have...