• 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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Hello! I am Jordan Graham and a senior here at memorial. I am currently one of the Co-Editors and a fourth year journalist for Ruff Draft! Outside of school, I am an Eagle scout and have a love for drawing and all things art. I’m excited for my last year in Newspaper and look forward to this amazing year. 

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A final goodbye from the Bulldogs

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2024
Edmond Memorial bulldog LED sign next to a TV that reads "PROM 2024"

Prom was not promising

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2024
April 8th eclipse has left many viewers in awe for this lifetime experience in Oklahoma.

[Photo] A totally fascinating Oklahoma eclipse

Emma Eischeid, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
EMHS students celebrate Swine Week 2024 at the final assembly where the total was announced.

Piggy peace: Swine Week 2024

Macey Thaxton and Jordan Graham
March 15, 2024
The Swine Week carnival brought smiles to kids faces with a fun-filled day of games.

Swine spectacular: A kids’ carnival dream

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
Outfit of the day with Christine Custred!

Counting on Custred

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
“Trolls Band Together” was the perfect harmony of visuals, story, and most importantly, music.

“Trolls Band Together:” A beat for the box office

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2023
EMHS students had very mixed reviews about this year's Fall Ball.

[Photo] Was Fall Ball a hit or a miss?

November 27, 2023
Christmas is fueling capitalism because of the overconsumption of products during the season.

Merry capitalism: A Christmas story

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2023
A3 Project Edmond founder Jaley Hunt is working to put art supplies into elementary classrooms.

A3 Project Edmond: A heart for art

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2023
Students enjoy a chilly night of friends and a great movie.

[Photo] Scary movie night: A spooky tradition

November 1, 2023
This weeks HOCO dress up days were nothing short of hilarity and variety.

Putting the spirit in spirit week

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2023
Flexible seating is changing the way students are learning.

Is classroom flexibility changing student learning?

Jordan Graham and Jordan Moore
September 28, 2023
The Oklahoma State fair is back in town and more disappointing than ever.

State fair was fairly pricey

Jordan Graham and Ryder Richardson
September 28, 2023
New sophomore Vice Principal, Lance Mock, joins the bulldog family

Meeting Mr. Mock

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2023
Ruff draft swept the awards ceremony at state.

Ruff Draft sweeps state

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
"Shazam: Fury of the Gods" deserves more attention.

Shazam should’ve shaslammed the box office

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
April 3, 2023
This year's techno assembly had an amazing turnout.

The Techno assembly was technically amazing

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
Katharine Pillow and Brock Coleman are Mr. and Miss All Sport for the year of 2023.

Mr. and Miss sporting it up

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Edmond Memorial teacher Emily Busey has been awarded the "Oklahoma history teacher of the year."

Emily Busey declared as Oklahoma history teacher of the year

Jordan Graham and Ryder Richardson
February 16, 2023
The Ozone layer is healing but there's more to be done.

A step towards a brighter future

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
The perfect Christmas movie watch list for this season.

The Christmas movie countdown

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
The Fall Ball's venue leaves students in awe and in frustration.

Fall Ball: was it actually good?

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
"Cobra Kai" finishes off strong as the top trending show for the second week since its premiere.

Say goodbye to Cobra Kai

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
The EMHS Club Sign-ups looked a little different this year with it being an all-virtual experience.

Club sign-ups: a virtual disaster

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
Sophomore English teacher Adam Vogel

Memorial’s newest English teacher

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
August 24, 2022
Shelves are left empty after a large number of recalls.

The recall craze

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Bulldog dares leave students with bad haircuts

“It’s for the kids”

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
An image featured on the emhs.badparking page

Parking outside the lines

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
Knitting Committee practices the basics.

The rise of yarn: the ultimate hook

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
BSA scouting emblem

Scouting for opportunities

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
Discord's recent Groovy debacle shakes Discord users

Groovy isn’t grooving anymore

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021

A new member of the Bulldogs

Jordan Graham, Staff Writer
August 24, 2021
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