The Dryden Red and Black

If you're 16 years old or older you can now register to vote! The state of Michigan will send you your voter's registration card before your 18th birthday. Representatives from the League of Women Voters will be here Tuesday, April 22 during all lunches to help you register! Make sure to bring your Drivers License or state ID and the last four digits of your Social Security number to register on your phone OR you can fill out a brief paper application.

This month, we're celebrating students who embody a true love of learning—those who show curiosity, passion, and a drive to grow every single day. 🌟 Whether it's asking thoughtful questions, diving deep into new topics, or inspiring their classmates, these students remind us what education is all about.

7th grade: Ryan Peter, Samantha Montney

8th grade: William Shick, Clayton Thorman

9th grade: Juliet Hearold, Jaccob Miller

10th grade: Isabella Lomasney, Sophia Winkler

11th grade: Karley Andersen, Brenden Peter

12th grade: Aubrie Miller, David Insley

Our seniors are going to college! Please help Dryden High School's Class of 2025 celebrate.

On May 1, our College Decision Day Celebration allows students to declare their intentions

and proudly state their college, university, trade school, training program, or military choice.

Items from this list will be given away to seniors at College Decision Day

to send them off with what they'll need in the fall!

Dryden Athletic Booster Meetings for 2025:

May 21

All meetings will be at 7pm in the Dryden High School Library unless otherwise specified.

Stay updated on our progress with funds from the bond passed in May 2023 by using this checklist! We appreciate your continued support of our students, our schools, and our community.

How does a penguin build its house?
Igloos it together.

by Claire Wright

Cora Baker is a 7th-grade student at Dryden. She has been part of the Dryden community since preschool and is currently involved in volleyball and the junior high student council. One of her favorite things about Dryden is the small-town atmosphere. Outside of school, Cora enjoys hanging out with friends and getting some sleep. She dreams of becoming either a veterinarian or a sports commentator in the future. As she looks ahead to high school, Cora is most excited about having different teachers and exploring new subjects.

by Claire Wright

Mallory Barker is an 11th-grade student at Dryden and has been part of the school for the past three years. She’s actively involved in several activities, including Varsity volleyball, track, student council, and the National Honor Society. Mallory loves the size of Dryden, especially the close-knit environment that allows her to build strong relationships with her teachers. Outside of school, she enjoys playing club volleyball and spending time with her friends and family. Her dream career is to become an OB/GYN sonographer, and after high school, she plans to attend college and complete an ultrasound technician program. Mallory has been playing volleyball for nearly seven years and previously lived in Grand Blanc for 13 years before moving to Dryden. Her favorite food is pizza, and her favorite colors are light blue and pink.

by Claire Wright

Last week's riddle :The person who makes it sells it. The person who buys it never uses it. The person who uses it never knows they’re using it. What is it?

Answer: A coffin

Congratulations, Kayla Lapka!

You were the first with the right answer!

This week's riddle:

You can ask this question all day long and get completely different answers, yet all the answers will be correct. What is the question?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

Richmond defeated IC with a final score of 5–1, scoring three goals in the first half and two in the second. IC was held scoreless in the first half but managed one goal in the second, scored by Wren Dennis and assisted by Daniela DeLuca. Despite the loss, IC goalkeeper Kendal Donahue had a strong performance, recording 20 saves in the game.

On Monday, April 14, 2025, the Dryden Boys Varsity Baseball team played against Brown City. In the first game, Dryden scored 2 points and Brown City scored 9 points, taking the win. Dryden scored 2 points, and for the second game, Brown City scored 6 points, taking the win overall.

For the first game, Rowan Handley and Santiago Perales both had 1 run; Jayden Stankevich and Jax Morley both scored a run batted in; Rowan Handley gained 2 walks; Aiden Furneaux, Owen Gall, Santiago Perales, and Trenton Myers contributed one hit each. Aiden Furneaux struck out 6 batters, and Owen Gall struck out 1 batter.

During the second game, Aiden Furneaux and Santiago Perales grabbed 1 run each; Ian Tresnak, Aiden Furneaux, Owen Gall, Jayden Stankevich, and TJ Mersino each scored a run batted in; Ian Tresnak, Rowen Handley, Aiden Furneaux, Jayden Stankevich, and Santiago Perales all collected a walk.

• All Day - Varsity Golf at Harbor Beach (Verona Hills) (Times TBD)
• 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Drama Club Rehearsal (MPR)
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Junior High Track at Kingston (Bus departs at 2:15 PM)
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Varsity Baseball vs Capac
• 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer at Almont (Bus departs TBD)

• 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement Meeting (Library)
• 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM - League of Women Voters - Students can register to vote (Outside of cafeteria)
• 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Color Me Green (Room 153)
• 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Creative Writing Club (Room 226)
• 2:30 PM - Mandatory Drama Club Dress Rehearsal (MPR)
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Varsity Track at Mayville (Wildcat Relays) (Bus departs at 2:15 PM)

• All Day - Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Decades Day
• 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - PLC Meeting #6 (Library)
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Junior High Track at CPS (Bus departs at 2:00 PM)
• 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer at Algonac (Bus departs TBD)
• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Junior High Baseball vs Memphis (Dryden High School)

• All Day - Varsity Golf at Brown City (Holly Meadows) (Times TBD)
• 2:30 PM - Mandatory Drama Club Dress Rehearsal (MPR)
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Varsity Baseball at Kingston (Bus departs at 2:30 PM)

• 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Varsity Track at Vassar (Bus departs at 1:00 PM)
• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Junior High Baseball vs Marlette (3866 Rochester Rd, Dryden, MI 48428, USA)
• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Drama Club Play (Call time is 5 PM) (MPR)

• Fine Arts Festival
• Doors open at 11:00 a.m.
• Band performances begin at noon
• Drama Club play at 1:30 p.m.

May 12

June 9

All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., will be held in the Dryden High School Library, and are open to the public.

Check out the Dryden Community Schools District Calendars here!

Faculty Advisor:

Ms. Sheryl Czerwinski

Editors:

Caila Fitchett & Cara Prusakiewicz

Reporters:

Logan Romain & Claire Wright

Email: Cardinal@drydenschools.org
Website: https://www.drydenschools.org/
Location: Dryden High School, Rochester Road, Dryden, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 796-2266
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drydencommunityschools

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