Kerby’s side quest: From cleats and pens to needles and threads

Wes Matlock and Taylor Brakenhoff

March 4, 2026

Oklahoma history teacher and head girls soccer coach Rachelle Kerby recently opened an embroidery business called The Stitch Creative.

Special thanks go to Rachelle and Jonathan Kerby for providing footage of their work.

“Bummin on Tremelo” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Contact Taylor Brakenhoff and Wes Matlock at [email protected]

About the Contributors

Wes Matlock, Staff Writer

Hello! My name is Wes Matlock. I am a senior here at Memorial. I am happy to be the videographer for the EMHS Ruff Draft. Outside of school, I am an avid video game player. I am a fan of the University of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City Thunder. I have 2 dogs, a golden retriever named Bailey, and an Alaskan shepherd named Bear.

Taylor Brakenhoff, Head Photographer

Hi! My name is Taylor, and this is my second year being the photographer for the Ruff Draft! In my free time I like to read and spend time with my friends and family!

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