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When students are on their phones, they are likely going to miss instructions and not understand their assignments.
Selling the cellphone ban
February 11, 2025
Celebrities attend the Golden Globes award.
Film’s biggest stars shine at the Golden Globes
January 21, 2025
Students view art exhibits at the EMHS art show.
Memorial’s art show showcases creativity
December 18, 2024
Yearbook celebrates a big win at state.
Yearbook triumphs at state
December 13, 2024
Memorial's debate team brought home 23 awards from the speech and debate tournament at Southern Nazarene University.
EMHS debate team testifies for victory at tournament
December 9, 2024
The varsity basketball girls showed their skills and fought hard against Yukon.
Varsity Lady Dogs vs. Yukon Basketball
February 12, 2025
This Memorial swimmer's focus is apparent as he competes while doing the butterfly stroke.
Jan. 30 swim meet
February 3, 2025
The OKC Thunder are having early successes while only being midway through their season.
Bringing the Thunder
January 16, 2025
The Lady Bulldogs support their school by showing the "Bulldog."
The softball team’s home run of the season
November 7, 2024
The homecoming sign during the game.
The Memorial Bulldogs rocked the Santa Fe Wolves at Homecoming 2024
October 11, 2024
The overall dog show winner, Truman, poses with his prize.
A pawsitively adorable show
January 17, 2025
Students hanging out with friends during Scary Movie Night.
Scary Movie Night is terrifyingly underrated
November 5, 2024
Homecoming dress-up days built up school spirit
Homecoming dress-up days built up school spirit
October 8, 2024
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
October 2, 2024
The Oklahoma State fair features rides, food stands, and fun for all.
The Memorial tradition of Senior Skip Day
September 30, 2024
toki pona: the world’s smallest language
toki pona: the world’s smallest language
February 11, 2025
Lisa Scott was one of the nominees for the EPS Belonging Award.
Lisa Scott: Giving a sign of Belonging
February 5, 2025
Carrie Higdon: The joy behind Memorial
Carrie Higdon: The joy behind Memorial
February 3, 2025
Assistant pom coach, Johanna Belt, poses with her daughter at an EMHS football game.
Johanna Belt: Solving more than just math problems
January 29, 2025
The OKC Thunder are having early successes while only being midway through their season.
Bringing the Thunder
January 16, 2025
Lisa Scott was one of the nominees for the EPS Belonging Award.
Lisa Scott: Giving a sign of Belonging
February 5, 2025
Carrie Higdon: The joy behind Memorial
Carrie Higdon: The joy behind Memorial
February 3, 2025
Assistant pom coach, Johanna Belt, poses with her daughter at an EMHS football game.
Johanna Belt: Solving more than just math problems
January 29, 2025
Courtney Tsotigh dressed in her native clothing, posing for a picture.
Teaching and inspiring community
December 18, 2024
Senior Amy Renwick is leaving her mark on EMHS.
Amy Renwick rolls out excellence
December 12, 2024
Since the introduction of screens in schools, students spend numerous hours on computers.
The technicalities of tech
January 24, 2025
"After the Ocean" had a plot unlike any other mystery I have before, but some aspects were unnecessary and took away from the main story.
“After the Ocean” was a little watered-down
January 23, 2025
Exams can be very stressful, especially when potential college credit all comes down to one test.
AP classes: It all comes down to one test
January 23, 2025
2025 is sure to transition into new trends--hopefully moving away from the worst of 2024's fashion statements.
New year, same trends?
January 21, 2025
Australia's ban on social media has sparked controversy.
Would a social media ban be beneficial?
December 13, 2024
The Follies 2025 cast members take their bows.
Fawning over Follies
February 5, 2025
"After the Ocean" had a plot unlike any other mystery I have before, but some aspects were unnecessary and took away from the main story.
“After the Ocean” was a little watered-down
January 23, 2025
ANIMAL WELL Review
ANIMAL WELL Review
January 21, 2025
The overall dog show winner, Truman, poses with his prize.
A pawsitively adorable show
January 17, 2025
"Wicked" brings a new type of musical movie to the box office.
A wickedly good rendition
December 13, 2024
The varsity basketball girls showed their skills and fought hard against Yukon.
Varsity Lady Dogs vs. Yukon Basketball
February 12, 2025
toki pona: the world’s smallest language
toki pona: the world’s smallest language
February 11, 2025
Memorial's Act II show choir in Follies 2025.
2025 Follies: Act 2
January 31, 2025
The "Ballad of Sweeney Todd" act immerses the audience.
2025 Follies: Act 1
January 31, 2025
The EMHS bulldogs competed against Putnam City.
Varsity Bulldogs vs. Putnam City basketball
January 24, 2025
2025 is sure to transition into new trends--hopefully moving away from the worst of 2024's fashion statements.
New year, same trends?
January 21, 2025
Revealing the beauty of space through astrophotography
Revealing the beauty of space through astrophotography
October 30, 2024
Podcasting has grown tremendously in popularity over the last ten years, and it does not look like the art of listening and making podcasts will stop anytime soon.
Learning the art of podcasting
May 2, 2023
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Assistant pom coach, Johanna Belt, poses with her daughter at an EMHS football game.

[Photo] Johanna Belt: Solving more than just math problems

Grian Foley, Co-Managing Editor
January 29, 2025
Student Council members Paige Medley, Scout Killackey and Sophia Scott announce the 2025 Swine Week theme.

[Photo] 2024 Fall Sports assembly

Esther Wood, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2024
The Lady Bulldogs support their school by showing the "Bulldog."

[Photo] The softball team’s home run of the season

Anna Vitiello, Staff Writer
November 7, 2024
Memorial's varsity cheer team shows Edmond pride in Stroud at OSSAA Cheerleading State Regionals.

[Photo] Varsity cheer flies high at state competition

Emma Lynch, Co-Managing Editor
October 7, 2024
There was a sea of white and maroon on Friday as students demonstrated their Bulldog pride.

Howdy Week 2024 (Gallery)

Taylor Brakenhoff, Cooper Bortmess, and Addison McCarty
August 30, 2024
Freshmen were welcomed with open arms onto the EMHS campus.

[Photo] Hear it from the experienced: Tips for freshmen

Esther Wood, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
Junior Harper Hiett attended Thursday's Color Wars.

Howdy Week is a way to introduce students to Memorial's school spirit and passion for fun.

Howdy week is a great introduction to Memorial's school spirit and passion for fun.

Howdy week is a great introduction to Memorial's school spirit and passion for fun.

EMHS students perform intricate dances in blacklight for the student body to watch.

The EMHS Lady Bulldogs competed at state last friday for a chance to play in the state championship.

The Swine Week carnival brought smiles to kids faces with a fun-filled day of games.

[Photo] Swine spectacular: A kids’ carnival dream

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
EMHS Pom brings home the gold for the third year in a row.

Pom State (Gallery)

Cooper Bortmess, Photographer
December 10, 2023
All of the students hard work goes into performances at contests and football games.

[Photo] The Bulldog band dove “Into the Depths”

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
November 16, 2023
The Edmond Memorial softball team fought hard throughout the season and came in second place at state this year.

Best of softball ’23 (Gallery)

Cooper Bortmess and Jacie Scott
October 18, 2023
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[Photo] Football Hype 2023 Season (Video)

Bulldog Media
October 15, 2023
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[Photo] Softball Hype 2023 Season (Video)

Bulldog Media
October 15, 2023
Best of the Dog Pound '23-'24 (Gallery)

Best of the Dog Pound ’23-’24 (Gallery)

Cooper Bortmess, Photographer
November 9, 2023
The EMHS volleyball team represents the school with a second place finish at state.

[Photo] Volleyball takes the ball to state

November 1, 2023
Coach Murray wins OSSAA's Volleyball Coach of the Year!

[Photo] Murray is making her mark

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2023
The number one student section in the state brings constant energy to the games.

[Photo] Friday football festivities

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
October 16, 2023
Students came together to cheer the Bulldogs to victory

[Photo] Homecoming was a hit

Jordan Moore and Macey Thaxton
October 13, 2023
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