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  • OU College Visit 11/11
  • Taste of Memorial 11/13
  • Football OSSAA Playoffs 11/14
  • Fall Ball 11/15
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MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hugging NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before receiving his championship ring.
Rings shine bright in Oklahoma City
October 27, 2025
Multiple Starbucks locations are set to close.
The last sips of Starbucks
October 21, 2025
Former State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced his intention to resign on Sept. 24.
Ryan Walters steps down as state superintendent
October 10, 2025
The Oklahoma Supreme Court paused the new Oklahoma standards for social studies made by Ryan Walters.
Oklahoma’s Supreme Court issues a temporary stay on contentious social studies standards
October 10, 2025
The student section exploded with excitement after the football team scored another touchdown.
A walk through the Dog Pound: Memorial versus North
September 19, 2025
The EMHS varsity volleyball team worked together to win the state championship.
Volleyball served at state
November 5, 2025
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hugging NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before receiving his championship ring.
Rings shine bright in Oklahoma City
October 27, 2025
Staff members and students wave goodbye and wish the girls luck at their tournament.
Volleyball state send-off 2025
October 24, 2025
EMHS won their homecoming game against Yukon on Oct. 10, with a score of 37-13.
Homecoming 2025 recap
October 16, 2025
The Bulldogs race across the field during the opening runout.
Friday Night Lights vs. Norman North
October 3, 2025
The Francis Tuttle students from the Electrician table are showing two boys how working wires work.
Francis Tuttle at Edmond Memorial for Career Day
November 5, 2025
Staff members and students wave goodbye and wish the girls luck at their tournament.
Volleyball state send-off 2025
October 24, 2025
EMHS won their homecoming game against Yukon on Oct. 10, with a score of 37-13.
Homecoming 2025 recap
October 16, 2025
Gage Massey and Scout Killackey pose with the Homecoming Prince and Princess after being awarded Homecoming King and Queen.
Memorial’s 2025 Homecoming court
October 15, 2025
Bulldog Mentors help new freshmen learn about EMHS and help them adjust to their new lives.
Puppy training for the newest Bulldogs
September 5, 2025
The varsity jazz band performed four pieces at the concert, one of which they only prepared the day of.
Taking note of jazz band
November 7, 2025
The EMHS varsity volleyball team worked together to win the state championship.
Volleyball served at state
November 5, 2025
Memorial's EnviroDogs work to create an environmentally-conscious school community.
EnviroDogs works to clean up the Earth
November 3, 2025
Chase Seo-Gravitt is one of the top powerlifters, placing 2nd at IPF Sub-Junior World Championship.
Chas(e)ing powerlifting dreams
October 31, 2025
All members of the pom squad wear pink ribbons in their hair for breast cancer awareness.
From peach to pink: the origin of the breast cancer awareness ribbon
October 31, 2025
Chase Seo-Gravitt is one of the top powerlifters, placing 2nd at IPF Sub-Junior World Championship.
Chas(e)ing powerlifting dreams
October 31, 2025
A dive into Edmond music: Sebby Ellison
A dive into Edmond music: Sebby Ellison
October 30, 2025
Sara Nichols continues her teaching career here at EMHS.
Sara Nichols: Debuting debaters one a time
October 10, 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
President Donald Trump has sued several major news publications within the past year.
“Tedious and burdensome:” The commander-in-chief is becoming the editor-in-chief
October 1, 2025
Schools are making the switch from paper to digital, and many people are divided on which one is better.
Is paperless the way to go?
September 24, 2025
Looking out on Lake Hefner from one of the many trails.
The best local lakes/ponds for family activities
April 22, 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
"Black Phone 2" debuts as a horror hit.
The “Black Phone” rings again
October 27, 2025
Each character joins their voices together in one of the only songs in the play, "Swim On."
Memorial’s fall play shoots for the stars
October 16, 2025
"The Life of a Showgirl" was released on Oct. 3, and immediately received backlash from fans and critics.
The disappointment of a showgirl
October 15, 2025
"Hollow Knight: Silksong" is a long-anticipated sequel to the original "Hollow Knight" game.
“Hollow Knight: Silksong” was worth the wait
September 24, 2025
Although there were some drawbacks, the 2025 junior-senior prom was picturesque.
A picturesque prom “Under the Sea”
May 1, 2025
The varsity jazz band performed four pieces at the concert, one of which they only prepared the day of.
Taking note of jazz band
November 7, 2025
All members of the pom squad wear pink ribbons in their hair for breast cancer awareness.
From peach to pink: the origin of the breast cancer awareness ribbon
October 31, 2025
Memorial's broadcasting classes prepare students for a future in the film industry.
A snapshot into the broadcasting world
October 30, 2025
Staff members and students wave goodbye and wish the girls luck at their tournament.
Volleyball state send-off 2025
October 24, 2025
EMHS won their homecoming game against Yukon on Oct. 10, with a score of 37-13.
Homecoming 2025 recap
October 16, 2025
Junior year can be stressful, but with the right resources it can become easier to manage.
Junior year do’s and don’ts
August 29, 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
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Each character joins their voices together in one of the only songs in the play, "Swim On."

Memorial’s fall play shoots for the stars

Emma Lynch, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2025
All members of the pom squad wear pink ribbons in their hair for breast cancer awareness.

From peach to pink: the origin of the breast cancer awareness ribbon

Taylor Brakenhoff, Head Photographer
October 31, 2025
The varsity jazz band performed four pieces at the concert, one of which they only prepared the day of.

Taking note of jazz band

Emma Lynch, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2025
The EMHS varsity volleyball team worked together to win the state championship.

[Photo] Volleyball served at state

Paisley Edgin, Co-Managing Editor
November 5, 2025
The EMHS varsity volleyball team worked together to win the state championship.

Staff members and students wave goodbye and wish the girls luck at their tournament.

Volleyball state send-off 2025

Taylor Brakenhoff and Sophia Banuelos
October 24, 2025
EMHS won their homecoming game against Yukon on Oct. 10, with a score of 37-13.

Homecoming 2025 recap

Taylor Brakenhoff, Head Photographer
October 16, 2025
Gage Massey and Scout Killackey pose with the Homecoming Prince and Princess after being awarded Homecoming King and Queen.

Memorial’s 2025 Homecoming court

Taylor Brakenhoff, Head Photographer
October 15, 2025
Memorial's football team runs out onto the field before the game against Yukon.

[Photo] The heart of homecoming

Wes Matlock, Staff Writer
October 15, 2025
The Bulldogs race across the field during the opening runout.

Friday Night Lights vs. Norman North

Taylor Brakenhoff and Sophia Banuelos
October 3, 2025
Issac Woodard catches the ball and scores a touchdown.

Colton McComb pushes a Norman North player away and races to the end zone scoring the touchdown.

Memorial's Dogpound showed out and raised spirits for the game.

EMHS pom waves to the crowd after their halftime performance.

EMHS cheer smiles at the crowd.

The flute quartet plays in the opening of the marching band's halftime performance.

Drumline member Henson Ross plays the quads to hype up the student section.

The Memorial Bulldogs faced the Norman North Timberwolves September 26.

Dawson Beaulieu decides who to pass the ball to next.

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