• AP exams 5/9: morning- US history
  • AP exams 5/8: morning- statistics/afternoon- world history: modern
  • AP exams 5/7: morning- English literature & composition/afternoon- comparative government & politics/computer science A
  • AP exams 5/6: morning- Chemistry & Human Geography/afternoon- US Government & Politics
  • AP exams 5/5: morning- Biology/afternoon- European History
  • Act II auditions 5/5
  • AP testing setup 4/29-5/5
  • Adventurer's Guild Meeting 4/10
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The Hubble Telescope floats in low-Earth orbit.
The Hubble Telescope celebrates its 35th year in space
April 29, 2025
The United States Department of Education was established during Jimmy Carter's presidency, but is being weakened under the Trump administration.
The dismantling of the Department of Education
April 28, 2025
Rhett Winchester and CC Nichols won the titles of Mr. and Miss All-Sport.
2025 Spring Sports assembly
April 23, 2025
The announced Swine Week total was $357,547.
The swine-al assembly of 2025
March 14, 2025
The total lunar eclipse of March 13, glowing red from the light coming from the sunsets and sunrises of Earth.
The blood moon of March 13
March 14, 2025
Bryan Chavez stands guard, prepared to block Edmond North from scoring.
Edmond Memorial vs. Edmond North varsity soccer
May 2, 2025
Lydia Viets races against a Husky player for the ball.
Edmond Memorial vs. Edmond North varsity girls soccer
May 2, 2025
Eli Jacobson observes the opposing team, Oklahoma Christian School, before the game begins.
Junior varsity boys soccer
March 5, 2025
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
Towards the end of the performance, the teachers showed their final pose.
EMHS students triumph over the teachers
March 12, 2025
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
While the detectives, Mindy Piper and Abe Lemons, were persistent, the interrogations did not go as planned.
Spring One-Act play 2025
May 6, 2025
The valiant valedictorians of the class of 2025
The valiant valedictorians of the class of 2025
April 30, 2025
The tennis team celebrated their seniors on April 21.
Tennis Senior Night 2025
April 24, 2025
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
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
Looking out on Lake Hefner from one of the many trails.
The best local lakes/ponds for family activities
April 22, 2025
Cafe Wren offers a comforting and welcoming environment to its customers.
All about Cafe Wren
March 10, 2025
"Dog Man" adapted Dav Pilkey's comics into film.
“Dog Man” bites off more than it can chew
March 6, 2025
Edmond Public Schools' updated bell schedule has added on 10 minutes to each school day.
10 more minutes in Edmond Public Schools
March 5, 2025
Since the introduction of screens in schools, students spend numerous hours on computers.
The technicalities of tech
January 24, 2025
Although there were some drawbacks, the 2025 junior-senior prom was picturesque.
A picturesque prom “Under the Sea”
May 1, 2025
"A Minecraft Movie" did not live up to expectations.
“A Minecraft Movie” missed the mark
April 15, 2025
EMHS students swag surfed at the end of the assembly.
Techno shined bright
March 13, 2025
Trey Kennedy came Tuesday night to raise funds for Swine Week.
Trey Kennedy brought the comedy
March 12, 2025
Taranis started off the night with a passionate performance.
Swine Stock rocked n’ rolled for the kids
March 11, 2025
While the detectives, Mindy Piper and Abe Lemons, were persistent, the interrogations did not go as planned.
Spring One-Act play 2025
May 6, 2025
Bryan Chavez stands guard, prepared to block Edmond North from scoring.
Edmond Memorial vs. Edmond North varsity soccer
May 2, 2025
Lydia Viets races against a Husky player for the ball.
Edmond Memorial vs. Edmond North varsity girls soccer
May 2, 2025
Although there were some drawbacks, the 2025 junior-senior prom was picturesque.
A picturesque prom “Under the Sea”
May 1, 2025
Memorial's A team, Cameron Stuckless, Karson Pillow, Zach Lewis and Harry Ormiston, ran 7:41.04 in the 4x800m relay, beating the state record.
Track Senior Night 2025
May 1, 2025
The total lunar eclipse of March 13, glowing red from the light coming from the sunsets and sunrises of Earth.
The blood moon of March 13
March 14, 2025
My journey as a game developer
My journey as a game developer
March 6, 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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Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor

My name is Ian Humphreys and I am the managing editor this year! I took the intro class my sophomore year and was on staff last year. Outside of journalism, I am on the EMHS drumline and also marched DCI drumline this past summer. I love to skateboard and play frisbee golf as well.

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Benson Boone album cover. Man rollerblading down the street with flames coming off of the rollerblades

Benson Boone launches into the music scene with “Fireworks and Rollerblades”

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
May 2, 2024
large group of students posing at a performing arts clinic

Spotlights and Skylines

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
April 12, 2024
Creating a different environment in school helps raise money for Peaceful Family.

Colorful class competition

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
March 12, 2024
Act II is about combining music, performance and entertainment.

They sing, but they “Act II”

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
March 5, 2024
Injuries, fumbles, and offensive miscues created an entertaining Super Bowl.

2024 Super Bowl highlights

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
February 20, 2024
From unexpected to disturbing news, 2023 lived up to expectations set by past years

Top five moments of 2023

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
February 2, 2024
Critics may have had low opinions, but this movie many people obsessing over President Snow and his past life.

The odds were in favor of the “Hunger Games” prequel

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
All of the students hard work goes into performances at contests and football games.

The Bulldog band dove “Into the Depths”

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
November 16, 2023
The EMHS volleyball team represents the school with a second place finish at state.

Volleyball takes the ball to state

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
November 1, 2023
The number one student section in the state brings constant energy to the games.

Friday football festivities

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
October 16, 2023
Honor and respect are two of the many social skills embedded in the Military.

EMHS’s first Guardian of the galaxy

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
September 26, 2023
Manisha Vij

Six teachers added to EMHS’s english and history departments

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
September 13, 2023
Many common choices have good food but a horrible vibe.

Worst places to eat before prom

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
Modern film technology added to an amazing experience.

“John Wick: Chapter Four” was wickedly good

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
April 3, 2023
The work ethic and mentality of the basketball team improve their performance.

Bulldog basketball playoff bound

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Costumes, choreography and lighting only added to an amazing experience at this year's Follies.

Following the 2023 Follies

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
A multi-colored theme proved to add depth to the show.

The “Kaleidoscope” joke

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Amazing goals were scored unusually frequently.

A close up on the 2022 World Cup

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
Movement, expression and color are all a huge part of indoor percussion.

Percussion tour around the country

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
The Big Bad Bulldog Band worked hard all season and it really paid off.

This year was the band’s “Dawn of Hope”

Adeline Gruen and Ian Humphreys
November 18, 2022
Kushner's debut album gained him a ton of support.

David Kushner is walking footprints to success

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
A variety of colors and props help bring out the how theme.

Band takes second at Mustang

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Memorial boasts many more semifinalist students.

Memorial’s National Merit Semifinalists

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
The Dogpound has unmatched energy.

Dogpound #1

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Valdes join EMHS

Valdes join EMHS

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
August 30, 2022
Butler has thoroughly impacted students at Memorial time and time again for over 20 years.

Sharee Butler’s impact on Memorial

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
May 3, 2022
Landon Peck and Claire Confer were named this year's Mr. and Miss EMHS.

Edmond Memorial’s 2022 Mr. and Miss EMHS

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
Drumline is getting ready for their halftime performance.

It’s winterline time

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
U.S. Women's Soccer Team is fighting for equal pay.

Equal play leads to equal pay

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
March 8, 2022
Bridget poses with her gold medal for Children's Stories.

TSA member takes gold

Ian Humphreys, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022
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