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Girls cross country 5K record has been broken three times this season.
Girls cross country is breaking records
November 17, 2023
OSU and OU took each other on for potentially the last time.
The final battle of Oklahoma
November 16, 2023
The EMHS volleyball team represents the school with a second place finish at state.
Volleyball takes the ball to state
November 1, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder look to improve from last season
The OKC Thunder strive to strike back
October 25, 2023
Softball made Edmond Memorial High School proud, representing them at state.
Softball soars to state
October 18, 2023
All of the students hard work goes into performances at contests and football games.
The Bulldog band dove “Into the Depths”
November 16, 2023
EMHSs STUCO surprises Peaceful Family as Swine Week 24 recipient
Meeting the Swine Week recipient: Peaceful Family
November 9, 2023
A3 Project Edmond founder Jaley Hunt is working to put art supplies into elementary classrooms.
A3 Project Edmond: a heart for art
November 2, 2023
The EMHS volleyball team represents the school with a second place finish at state.
Volleyball takes the ball to state
November 1, 2023
The library is welcoming students in to each lunch and enjoy coffee.
An invitation to the library
October 24, 2023
EMHS students had very mixed reviews about this years Fall Ball.
Was Fall Ball a hit or a miss?
November 27, 2023
Girls cross country 5K record has been broken three times this season.
Girls cross country is breaking records
November 17, 2023
EMHSs Yearbook staff placed in more than 3/4 of the awards at state this year!
Yearbook state 2023: one for the books
November 16, 2023
EPS announces new safety policy for the security of the community.
Edmond Public Schools updates sporting event policy
September 27, 2023
Script writers strike across the nation.
Writers strike in Hollywood and New York City
May 15, 2023
Mary Johnson has been awarded Teacher of the Year!
Mary Johnson: Paving the way for students’ futures
October 26, 2023
David Pehrson greets EMHS students every morning with a smile
David Pehrson: the voice of Memorial
October 18, 2023
Coach Murray wins OSSAAs Volleyball Coach of the Year!
Murray is making her mark
October 16, 2023
Addi Tanksley becomes the new sophomore drum major for the EMHS Band.
Setting the tempo for success
October 13, 2023
Honor and respect are two of the many social skills embedded in the Military.
EMHS’s first Guardian of the galaxy
September 26, 2023
EMHSs Yearbook staff placed in more than 3/4 of the awards at state this year!
Yearbook state 2023: one for the books
November 16, 2023
The library is welcoming students in to each lunch and enjoy coffee.
An invitation to the library
October 24, 2023
Little Women sweeps the audience off their feet
“Little Women” put on a big show
October 18, 2023
Students came together to cheer the Bulldogs to victory
Homecoming was a hit
October 13, 2023
Flexible seating is changing the way students are learning.
Is classroom flexibility changing student learning?
September 28, 2023
Christmas is fueling capitalism because of the overconsumption of products during the season.
Merry capitalism: a Christmas story
November 16, 2023
Teachers have been put down for over a decade, it is time to support them.
It is time to support teachers
October 23, 2023
This weeks HOCO dress up days were nothing short of hilarity and variety.
Putting the spirit in spirit week
October 6, 2023
The Oklahoma State fair is back in town and more disappointing than ever.
State fair was fairly pricey
September 28, 2023
Karl Lagerfeld was the inspiration behind this years Met Gala theme.
Most memorable Met Gala fits
May 15, 2023
Students enjoy a chilly night of friends and a great movie.
Scary movie night: A spooky tradition
November 1, 2023
The Five Nights at Freddys movie was an excellent thriller but failed to please every audience.
Five fantastic nights at Freddy’s
November 1, 2023
Little Women sweeps the audience off their feet
“Little Women” put on a big show
October 18, 2023
Pumpkin spice season is back along with the seasonal coffees.
Fall is here and so are the seasonal coffees
September 27, 2023
Donatos is a new pizza restaurant that has opened up minutes away from Edmond Memorial High School.
Decent Donatos’ delectable toppings
September 27, 2023
Best of the Dog Pound 23-24 (Gallery)
Best of the Dog Pound ’23-’24 (Gallery)
November 9, 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)
October 18, 2023
Little Women sweeps the audience off their feet
Little Women (Gallery)
October 18, 2023
Football Hype 2023 Season (Video)
Football Hype 2023 Season (Video)
October 15, 2023
Softball Hype 2023 Season (Video)
Softball Hype 2023 Season (Video)
October 15, 2023
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Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Hi there! My name is Macey Thaxton, I’m a senior this year and I’m proud to be one of the Co-Editors-in-Chief for the Ruff Draft! This is my fourth year writing for the newspaper and I’ve loved every moment of it. Outside of school, I’m an 11th-year Girl Scout and a barista at a local coffee shop. I also enjoy reading, writing and traveling in my free time. I’m so excited to write for the Ruff Draft one last time!

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EMHSs Yearbook staff placed in more than 3/4 of the awards at state this year!

Yearbook state 2023: one for the books

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2023
EMHSs STUCO surprises Peaceful Family as Swine Week 24 recipient

Meeting the Swine Week recipient: Peaceful Family

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2023
Little Women sweeps the audience off their feet

“Little Women” put on a big show

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2023
David Pehrson greets EMHS students every morning with a smile

[Photo] David Pehrson: the voice of Memorial

October 18, 2023
Coach Murray wins OSSAAs Volleyball Coach of the Year!

Murray is making her mark

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2023
Students came together to cheer the Bulldogs to victory

Homecoming was a hit

Jordan Moore and Macey Thaxton
October 13, 2023
EPS announces new safety policy for the security of the community.

Edmond Public Schools updates sporting event policy

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2023
Welcoming Memorials newest counselor, Jessica Cook.

A fresh counselor for the freshmen

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2023
EMHS prom night wasnt quite what students hoped for.

EMHS prom falls below students’ expectations

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023
Candidates run in the most recent Edmond election.

Edmond elects new council members

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
This year, students raised over $360,000 for Hope House OKC.

[Photo] Swine Week 2023 gave it’s all to HopeHouse OKC

March 10, 2023
The 2023 Dare Assembly involved many different students spilling their guts for Swine Week.

Daring to “spill your guts” at this year’s dare assembly

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Swine Week 2023 lunch dares are as crazy as ever.

[Photo] Swine Week’s crazy cafeteria lunch dares

March 10, 2023
Swine Week decorations wouldnt be the same without the signature pig.

[Photo] This year’s Swine Week decorations are out of this ‘boarld’

March 10, 2023
This years techno assembly had an amazing turnout.

[Photo] The Techno assembly was technically amazing

March 9, 2023
The teachers versus student basketball game is always a competitive and fun part of Swine Week.

[Photo] Students take on the teachers, for the kids!

March 8, 2023
During the hypnotism, some of the students grew so tired that they fell onto the floor.

[Photo] 2023 Swine Week hypnotism show

March 7, 2023
Which Super Bowl commercial was your favorite?

Top five Super Bowl LVII commercials

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
The 2023 Grammys brought out new controversies.

2023 Grammys wrapped

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
With recent virtual days, students wonder if snow days are no more.

Are snow days a thing of the past?

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
EMHS Womens Basketball takes victory over Yukon.

Women’s basketball dominates the start of the season

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Enchanted sequel finally hits the big screen.

“Disenchanted”: not as enchanting as before

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Taylor Swifts Midnights takes the world by storm.

Marvelous “Midnights” amazes fans

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Why do big networks continue to profit from these tragedies?

Dahmer: why does Hollywood glorify serial killers?

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
New Freshman Principal, Carrie Higdon

Former freshman principal returns to Memorial

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Memorial and North go head-to-head.

Bulldogs’ football losing streak is over

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
Biology teacher Maddie Hendricks

Meet Memorial’s newest biology teacher

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
August 24, 2022
Brandi Wheeler has been named Edmond Memorials new head principal for the 2022-2023 school year.

Memorial’s new head principal

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Women around the world are still fighting for their freedoms.

More than 18 cents behind

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
April 7, 2022
Dont Look Up becomes the third most watched Netflix film.

“Don’t Look Up”: a deadly reminder

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
January 25, 2022
Dune: a sandy turn out

Dune: a sandy turn out

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
The Advisory Committee discusses city priorities.

Shifting into a more connected city

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
The EnviroDogs tackled their first big project at Mitch park.

EnviroDogs: mother nature’s workers

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
The vivid colors of Organic Squeeze

A tropical, Organic Squeeze

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021

Enrollment extraordinaire: Cheryl Byford

Macey Thaxton, Staff Writer
August 24, 2021
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