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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
Edmond Memorial's east gym during the glow-in-the-dark volleyball event.
Glow-in-the-dark volleyball: Lighting up school spirit
November 20, 2024
Student Council members Paige Medley, Scout Killackey and Sophia Scott announce the 2025 Swine Week theme.
2024 Fall Sports assembly
November 19, 2024
The Lady Bulldogs support their school by showing the "Bulldog."
The softball team’s home run of the season
November 7, 2024
The kind of pollution that we don’t talk about
The kind of pollution that we don’t talk about
October 15, 2024
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
Memorial's varsity cheer team shows Edmond pride in Stroud at OSSAA Cheerleading State Regionals.
Varsity cheer flies high at state competition
October 7, 2024
The Oklahoma versus Tennessee game took place on OU's field this year.
Oklahoma comes up short in its SEC debut
September 25, 2024
An EMHS Bulldogs faces off against a ENHS Husky.
Bulldogs bring home the win
September 20, 2024
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
Freshmen were welcomed with open arms onto the EMHS campus.
Hear it from the experienced: Tips for freshmen
August 30, 2024
Members of the EMHS book club sell coffee during lunch.
Book it to book club
December 6, 2024
Students meeting up to learn and practice Shakespeare.
Students exploring Shakespeare
November 7, 2024
The Teacher of the Year is in excitement and takes a picture with the head principal and some of his students.
David Koehn hits all the right notes
November 5, 2024
EMHS teacher Heath Steele teaching one of his AP World History classes.
Heath Steele steals the show
October 14, 2024
Students gather in the lower commons to participate in Adventurer's Guild club.
Adventurer’s Guild: Where fantasy meets reality
October 2, 2024
Paul Boren and the StellarXplorers
Paul Boren and the StellarXplorers
November 19, 2024
Cooper Bortmess is involved in numerous things both in and out of school.
Cooper Bortmess captures every moment
November 5, 2024
The Teacher of the Year is in excitement and takes a picture with the head principal and some of his students.
David Koehn hits all the right notes
November 5, 2024
Jessica Aisenberg has put in the work and received the reward.
Jessica Aisenberg: An example of scholarly excellence
October 24, 2024
EMHS teacher Heath Steele teaching one of his AP World History classes.
Heath Steele steals the show
October 14, 2024
Many teenagers turn to caffeine for a quick energy boost without knowing the impact.
The truth about caffeine
November 22, 2024
"The Night the Zombies Came" gave the Pixies a new sound.
The Pixies returned on “The Night the Zombies Came”
November 5, 2024
Chappell Roan is known for her engaging performances.
The midwest princess’ poor PR
October 15, 2024
Students Logan Marshall, Anna Vitiello and Esther Wood show off their best fall fashion looks.
Four easy ways to “pumpkin spice” up a fall wardrobe
September 23, 2024
Showbiz cinemas exterior in Edmond, Oklahoma
Six summer scenes in Oklahoma
May 22, 2024
Students dance with friends at EMHS Fall Ball.
Fall Ball brings the excitement to EMHS
November 22, 2024
Students hanging out with friends during Scary Movie Night.
Scary Movie Night is terrifyingly underrated
November 5, 2024
"The Night the Zombies Came" gave the Pixies a new sound.
The Pixies returned on “The Night the Zombies Came”
November 5, 2024
All of the main Outer Banks characters in season four.
Adventure time in “Outer Banks”
October 23, 2024
Many different romances took the stage for "She Loves Me."
“She Loves Me” was loved by many
October 16, 2024
Paul Boren and the StellarXplorers
Paul Boren and the StellarXplorers
November 19, 2024
Revealing the beauty of space through astrophotography
Revealing the beauty of space through astrophotography
October 30, 2024
The kind of pollution that we don’t talk about
The kind of pollution that we don’t talk about
October 15, 2024
A bulldog swerves past a wolf towards the endzone.
Memorial vs. Santa Fe: Freshman football
October 9, 2024
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
October 2, 2024
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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Ryder Richardson

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer

My name is Ryder Richardson and I am a Senior at Memorial. I am a 4th year on staff for the Ruff Draft. I mostly write about video games and movies since it’s what I am most passionate about writing. I have a cat and dog named Egg and Peritas respectively. I am looking forward to my last year at Edmond Memorial.

All content by Ryder Richardson
movie poster with characters from movies

Causing nuclear fallout across Prime Video

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
batter swinging at a baseball game

Memorial’s baseball team is striking the other’s out

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
Swine Stock 2024 rocked the lower commons while benefiting Swine Week's beneficiary, Peaceful Family.

Memorial’s battle of the bands rocked the stage

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Justin Merideth steps up and takes the role as the new head coach at Edmond Memorial.

Justin Merideth is back in the game

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
From Ice Spice, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Chris Pratt, the commercials are hilarious and entertaining for the Super Bowl.

The 2024 Super Bowl had some super ads

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
Despite "Argylle" receiving poor reviews, its still has charm with the comedy and thrilling adventure.

“Argylle” is the spy cat movie everyone needed

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
EMHS has been covered by snow and the doors still remaining shut even in the freezing temperatures.

Pokémon's hidden treasure is definitely hidden (Video)

Pokémon’s hidden treasure is definitely hidden (Video)

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
December 20, 2023
Sprite's Winter Spiced Cranberry thirsts the quiench while Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha brings the energy up.

Sprite vs. Starbucks: The battle to be on Santa’s good list

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
The Five Nights at Freddy's movie was an excellent thriller but failed to please every audience.

Five fantastic nights at Freddy’s

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Strikes have been causing chaos in multiple industries.

Striker’s Guilds have had enough

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
October 13, 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
Yung Gravy and bbno$ creating another album for the moms of the world.

“Baby Gravy 3” is every mom’s favorite album

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Six new elective teachers have come to Memorial to join the bulldog family.

The co(elective)

Ryder Richardson and Anna Vitiello
September 7, 2023
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" hit the 1UP box to become the highest grossing animated film in history.

Mario smashes the box (office)

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
April Fools' day is not used very often since it seems its been around for so long that its become boring.

April Fools’ pranks are dead

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Memorial's wrestling team took top 15 in this year's state tournament.

EMHS wrestling to state

Lathan Pearce and Ryder Richardson
March 10, 2023
Lights, music, and dancing till the night is what made up the Techno Rave.

Dancing all night at the Techno Rave

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
March 9, 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
Justin Roiland has resigned from Adult Swim and Squanch Games after drama broke out.

Bye bye, Justin Roiland

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
"CryptoZoo" has turned into a crypto disaster.

Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo scam

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Students all around EMHS were able to display their amazing artwork at the art show.

The EMHS Art Show’s exhilarating showcase

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s disappointing launch

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s disappointing launch

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
Chromebooks are stressing students out with the struggle of succeeding in school.

Chromebooks are chromebroke

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
The ending to the saga of the famous halloween serial killer, Michael Myers.

“Halloween Ends:” the end of Michael Myers’ story

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Memorial defeats Santa Fe, making the Bulldogs the City Champions

Football City Champs

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
The new "Pinocchio" movie is something that won't be remembered for a good thing.

“Pinocchio” never needed a remake

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
Baby Groot's adventures during the new Disney+ series.

Baby Groot’s new spin-off show

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
Spanish teacher Rachel Darks

Memorials new Spanish teacher, Rachel Darks

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
August 24, 2022
Skywalker Saga is one of the best LEGO games of its time.

The Skywalker Saga is revolutionary for the LEGO series

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
Sonic and Knuckles first ever fight.

Sonic brings fans together once again

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
April 26, 2022
With tutorial now gone, its less likely for clubs to meet anymore

Are clubs gone for good?

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
The upperclassmen v underclassmen assembly features a multitude of grotesque competitions

Epic battle of Upperclassmen vs. Underclassmen

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
Major changes needed to be made to make this movie an authentic movie to the game.

“Uncharted” needs to be taken off the charts

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
March 4, 2022
Maya being the first ever African-American on the U.S Quarter as of 2022

Maya Angelou: the new face of the quarter

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
Gameplay of Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach

“Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach” is dreadful

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
January 25, 2022
teaser image Netflix showed for it

League of Legends Arcane is an animation masterpiece

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
What the people at EMHS do during the Jolliest time of year, Christmas.

Christmas Traditions around the school

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Announcement of the Swine Week theme

2021 Swine Week theme

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
One of Colby Connel's custom shoes that he made and posted on instagram

What hobbies do Memorial teachers have?

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
He needs all the help he can if he wants to solve this case.

The Yakuza series returns

Ryder Richardson, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021
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