• 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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While the detectives, Mindy Piper and Abe Lemons, were persistent, the interrogations did not go as planned.

Spring One-Act play 2025

Taylor Brakenhoff, Photographer
May 6, 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

Taylor Brakenhoff, Photographer
May 1, 2025
Murder mystery fans Sophia Ashby, Athena Baskett, Casady Earnest, Addison Grounds and Dustin Price marvel at the Murder Mansion.

Madam Doyle, played by Kennedy Morgan, welcomes the fans into her Murder Mansion.

Suddenly, Madam Doyle, played by Evie Hill, starts coughing from being poisoned.

The detectives presented their argument, but were shocked by the famous guests' confessions.

The detectives call the famous guests to explain who they believe is guilty of killing Madam Doyle.

It is revealed that each guest took part in the murder, and the detectives are forced off a balcony to keep their secret safe.

While some are considered odd, all 11 famous murder mystery detectives were welcomed.

EMHS Track hosted a meet and celebrated their seniors on April 25.

Sophomore Cade Copeland looks ahead and focuses on the 4x800m relay she has to run.

Senior Olivia Harris passes a pioneer in a relay.

Sophomore Kate Kinney dives into the sand pit.

Junior Victoria Juneau soars over the pole vaulting bar.

Senior Jake Pham, along with Memorial's B team, races ahead in the 4x800m relay, finishing in second at 7:53.28.

Junior Brady Brown leaps over the hurdles.

Senior Chidi Ibe runs to the sand pit in the long jump.

The boys went to their places and prepared for the 100m dash.

Sophomore Bekah Raglow prepares herself for the 4x100m relay.

The tennis team celebrated their seniors on April 21.

Tennis Senior Night 2025

Taylor Brakenhoff, Photographer
April 24, 2025
Cooper Bortmess smiles with his family, celebrating his time on the tennis team.

Luke Bishop stands with his family and recognizes his plans to continue playing tennis in college.

Connor Shellem stands with his family and celebrates his time with EMHS tennis.

Owen Clark hugs his family, proud of his accomplishments.

Jack Colby grins with his family and recognizes his achievements.

Lauren Krise poses with her father and coaches, Leslie Futrell, Brack Wilbur and Robert Gregg.

Katelin Johnson smiles with her family and a gift from coach Leslie Futrell.

Twins Addison and Chaise Trendle smile with their family.

Rhett Winchester and CC Nichols won the titles of Mr. and Miss All-Sport.

[Photo] 2025 Spring Sports assembly

Esther Wood, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2025
The announced Swine Week total was $357,547.

[Photo] The swine-al assembly of 2025

Esther Wood, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2025
Attendees view a Mustang at the Swine Week car show.

[Photo] Revving up for a cause: Swine Week car show

Emma Eischeid, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
SW Game Show - 2@0.33x

[Photo] Let the games begin at EMHS

Noelia Ocampo Resendiz, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
EMHS students swag surfed at the end of the assembly.

[Photo] Techno shined bright

Anna Vitiello, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
Trey Kennedy came Tuesday night to raise funds for Swine Week.

[Photo] Trey Kennedy brought the comedy

Paisley Edgin, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
Towards the end of the performance, the teachers showed their final pose.

[Photo] EMHS students triumph over the teachers

Jordan Moore, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
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