What’s Up, Edmond?! We hope everyone had a fun Halloween! It has been such a fun October, but we are pumped to head into our favorite seasons! This week, we’re getting a little more personal! Dylan is sharing more about his life, giving you a glimpse into the person behind What’s Up Edmond and the journey that brought him right here.

And if you're in the mood for a little Halloween-season nostalgia, our event highlight takes us back to a classic tale of mystery and mischief: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Edmond History Museum!

Whether you love a good local story or are looking for something fun to add to your calendar, we've got a little something for you this week.

Thanks for being part of the What’s Up Edmond community!

- Dylan & Becca

Which popular food was once used as currency by the ancient Aztecs?

A. Corn
B. Cacao beans
C. Vanilla beans
D. Chili peppers

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Disclaimer - I am not a writer. I am an Accountant by Trade. I promise you I won’t bore you with the Accounting Equation, (A= L +OE for the real ones), or talk about P&L statements, but a few puns never hurt anybody. 

Whenever I tell people “I’m from Edmond” I usually get hit with a few different responses. People outside Oklahoma will respond with “Where is that from OKC? The Thunder won the championship recently, right?” Oklahomans might say “Oh, nice my parents live there. They golf a lot. Great schools though.” 

I moved to Edmond when I was 6 years old, coming halfway across the country from a large 1+ acre rented property in rural North Carolina, following my dad’s career in construction.  My mom is a piano teacher, so by default my entire family was musical (in some way) growing up. My parents built a house in 1998 in Asheforde Oaks and still live there today. I vividly remember riding my Razor Scooter all over the neighborhood, and walking through all the newly built homes, thinking this was a neat place to call home. I couldn’t believe we had neighbors so close, and so many kids that I could hang out with after school - it was a social kids dream. Every day after school without fail, we were trying to get a sport going outside, usually whatever was in season. Football, basketball, and roller hockey were the defaults we rotated through. We were even lucky enough to have a neighborhood pool after a few years and those summers were some of the best.  That first summer the pool opened, I remember spending long afternoons there, and emptying all my quarters on grape crush from the vending machine.  

My early years were at John Ross Elementary School learning about the Oklahoma Land Run, Native Tribes, and the infamous “Oklahoma!” song. I can still sing the chorus without fail! At the newly constructed Cheyenne Middle School, I tried multiple activities, including band (trumpet), cross country/track, and basketball. I was decent at the first two, but lacked size, strength, and coordination at sports “with a ball” (as my wife likes to say). I played all three all the way through 8^th grade, but barely sniffed the court in basketball. My eighth grade year a boy from Central Middle School dunked in a game, and I knew my basketball career was basically over. My height at the time was a mere 5’3”.  

I arrived at Edmond North High School in the fall of 2006, and was excited to see everything they had to offer.  I quickly immersed myself in marching band, cross country/track, and choir. My schedule increasingly became difficult as every weekend was filled with running practice, a meet, contest, or rehearsal of some kind. I remember coming home one night in the late fall of 2006 after my final marching band contest and talking with my parents about my crazy schedule. I wasn't sure I wanted to keep it up all four years of high school. I also want to enjoy just hanging out with my friends on the weekend. Early on I made friends in each circle, and that truly made the difference in myself staying committed to each activity for four full years.

When I arrived at North, I knew Becca from band, knew she played volleyball, and we had an English class together. However, the text that changed everything came during the fall of our sophomore year. “Hey, I think my parents are interested in a house on your street!”. We started running in the same circles from then on. I could just “jog up the street” to hang out, and eventually asked her to junior prom the next year, and the rest, they say, is history.  

My senior year of high school was one of my favorite years growing up. I wanted to experience everything that being a senior entails while also trying to excel in every activity I was involved with. I remember watching the movie “The Guardian,” and thinking of Ashton Kutcher’s character, in a relentless will to set training and endurance records. “Record Day” they called it. My attempt at record day would look a little different. I had never tried to all-state in all three activities before - two of them musically inclined no less. Schedule-wise it was always a nightmare, and in previous years it didn’t mean that much to me. This day was set up to be a day of extreme coordination, and a little bit of luck.  

Record Day- 10/31/2009

8:00 a.m. - Enid Oklahoma - First round of vocal auditions for All-state Choir. My parents and I got a hotel and stayed the night before so I would have the first audition of the day, and then book it straight back to Edmond. I finished the audition very nervous, but passed the first round and was ready for 2^nd round auditions a few weeks later. 

10:30 a.m. - Marching Band Contest Preliminary Round - UCO. Made it back to Edmond to march and play in the preliminary contest later that morning. 

2:00 p.m. - Cross Country 6A Boys 5K Final at Mitch Park - after relentless training and bit of luck, I finally made my way onto the All-State Honorable Mention podium, finishing in 15^th place - 16:57.02, a PR for me on one of the hardest courses in the state with two massive uphill climbs. I will never forget running down that final 100 meters, and absolutely giving everything I had, and that finishing time is forever cemented in my brain. A few weeks later I confirmed it - I had all-stated Cross Country, Choir, and Band - all from coordinating a single day in late October.  

The rest of my time in Edmond I enjoyed everything the town had to offer. I lifeguarded at Pelican Bay with my friends - one of the best high school jobs around. Becca and I went back to prom our senior year. At graduation, I remember having a conversation about how Edmond is such a great place to live, I could see myself living here my entire life. Becca went off to OU, and got a degree in Journalism and PR. I tried running a few years at the NAIA level, but ultimately decided to pursue an Accounting/Finance degree and run for fun, graduating from SNU in 2014 with my undergrad. We got married in August 2014 and I found a career in Oil & Gas accounting, and Becca currently works for our Church as the Director of Communications. We have moved around Edmond but always find ourselves attached to the community and interested in supporting small businesses and events along the way.  

Twelve years and two kids later, our weekends look a lot different, but have similarities to our past. Our two boys are starting sports. Weekends are filled with taking them to ESC soccer fields, or I9 courts. I am finding time to jog a little when I can. Becca and I volunteer as vocalists for our church worship services. Our week night text thread consists of “What does Lincoln have for homework tonight?”, “Do the boys have hot lunch tomorrow?” and “What activity does each kid have tomorrow?”.  

When we found out the What’s Up Edmond Newsletter was available for sale in early 2026, we initially thought it was a cool way to support Edmond, write about events, news, and help people discover all of the niches in our community, and also…can we do this? We weren’t sure what this opportunity would turn into, but wanted to give it our all if we ended up deciding to pursue this new venture. What a neat opportunity to give our readers a look into who we are, and highlight the best in our community.  

I didn’t grow up in a country club, or even golf. A four person scramble for ‘fun’ is my speed. I’m not even a writer. However, I think understanding and reading about the people, events, history, and businesses in our Edmond community can highlight some of the best of what Edmond has to offer. 

From Fake Edmond to Real Edmond, Car Washes, Bucee’s, and All Things Edmond, there are real stories that are ready to be told, hard-working businesses and events that can be highlighted, and a community behind ready to support. We want to be a small part of that journey, and highlight you all along the way. Thank you for the support!

See you out there, Edmond!

Written by:
Dylan Crawford
Owner of What’s Up Edmond

We want to hear all about the people, businesses, history, and hidden gems here in Edmond and are looking for people willing to share their stories! Stories can be emailed to us directly at [email protected] and may be selected as a feature story in our newsletter! Don’t forget to include some photos that help tell your story!

What does Edmond have to do with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? More than you might think! The story's famous author, Washington Irving, actually traveled through what is now Oklahoma in 1832 as a surveyor, documenting the prairie, local Native tribes, and his adventures in Indian Territory.

On Saturday, November 7, from 1–4 p.m., you can step into Irving's famous tale during a free, family-friendly Storybook Walkthrough in downtown Edmond. Actors and musicians will bring the story to life at four historic locations near Stephenson Park, including the Edmond History Museum, American Legion Hut, and Victorian Rodkey House.

Expect old-fashioned classroom activities, Colonial dancing, live music, apple cider, crafts, and even a trip across the bridge where you might encounter a flying pumpkin! (Don't worry, this daytime event is designed to be fun for kids, not too scary.)

Start at the Edmond History Museum to pick up your storybook guide, then allow 1–2 hours to explore all the stops. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Park at Stephenson Park and enjoy a little history, a little storytelling, and a whole lot of Sleepy Hollow fun!

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B. Cacao beans

The ancient Aztecs valued cacao beans so highly that they used them as a form of currency. The beans were used to purchase everyday goods, including food and clothing. Chocolate was considered a luxury, and cacao was even used to make a special drink reserved for important ceremonies and members of the elite!