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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
Let the games begin at EMHS
Let the games begin at EMHS
March 14, 2025
Attendees view a Mustang at the Swine Week car show.
Revving up for a cause: Swine Week car show
March 13, 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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
Car smashing was one of the many things offered at 25k in a Day.
25k in a Day turned to $37.4k in a day
March 10, 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
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 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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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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Ruff Draft sweeps with sweepstakes

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 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
group of students cheering at an assembly

[Photo] Fashion fun during Swine Week

Anna Vitiello, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
This year's new assembly, Squeal of Fortune, caught students' attention with crazy dares and fun events.

[Photo] Squealing with fun at the new game show assembly

Noelia Ocampo Resendiz, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
EMHS students celebrate Swine Week by decorating the hallways from floor to ceiling.

[Photo] Going back in Swine with decorations

Grian Foley, Contributing Writer
March 14, 2024
Swine Stock 2024 rocked the lower commons while benefiting Swine Week's beneficiary, Peaceful Family.

[Photo] Memorial’s battle of the bands rocked the stage

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Students dominated the teachers in Tuesday's Student vs. Teacher assembly.

[Photo] Teachers versus students: the ultimate showdown

Tayah Darks, Contributing Writer
March 13, 2024
The hypnotized participants on stage being led by hypnotist Michael Mayo.

[Photo] The hypnotist show is extremely underrated

Lathan Pearce, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
Creating a different environment in school helps raise money for Peaceful Family.

[Photo] Colorful class competition

Ian Humphreys, Managing Editor
March 12, 2024
Everyone knows the beloved Swine Week, but what happens behind the scenes to make it happen?

[Photo] Behind the Swine scenes

Esther Wood, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2024
EMHS's beauty of a musical: "Beauty and the Beast"

EMHS’s beauty of a musical: “Beauty and the Beast”

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2024
The EPSF is celebrating their 40th anniversary all year.

A foundation funding the future

Macey Thaxton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2024
EMHS celebrates 25k in a day, raising money for Peaceful Family before Swine Week even begins.

25k in a day (Gallery)

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

[Photo] Counting on Custred

Jordan Graham, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
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