The Dryden Red and Black

Congratulations to the #proudcardinal November Students of the Month! These students were chosen because of their bravery. Bravery is not always about big, dramatic acts, but about consistently doing the right thing even when it may be difficult. Their willingness to take risks, face challenges head-on, and support others with confidence is a testament to their character and represents the values of Dryden High School.

by Claire Wright

Kaeleigh Gourieux is a junior at Dryden and has been a student there since halfway through kindergarten. She is involved in several activities at Dryden, including the Bowling team, Drama Club, DMA, and Student Council. She used to be part of Link Crew but aged out of it. Kaeleigh's favorite thing about Dryden is the friends she has made. Outside of school, she enjoys roller skating, gaming, and hanging out with friends. While she is unsure about her dream career, Kaeleigh plans to take a year off after high school to travel and figure out what she wants to do with her life before committing to college.

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.

by Isabella Weier

On November 22nd, Zack Ballinger came to speak with us. He is a motivational speaker who came to talk to us about his life and the book he published. He had a powerpoint that had a bunch of slides on it. I think the speaker was very good. His presentation never got boring. He had a lot of stuff happen in his life but now he is very successful.

He lived with his grandma when he was younger. He said some weeks they could barely afford to buy food like bread, milk, or eggs. His grandma always made sure there was food on the table for him. In college, he started to struggle hearing out of his ear. He explained it as ringing in his ear to start. One day he woke up and he could not hear at all. He went to the doctor and he had to get a implant so he could hear again. He also wrote a book called “The Hot Seat”. Throughout his life he got interviewed hundreds of times. The book is about how to handle job interviews and what you should do.

In conclusion, Zack was a great speaker. I found his story very interesting and motivating. He went through a lot in his life and where he is now shows that if you work hard then you will become successful. He is probably my favorite speaker so far. He was very motivational and I liked that about his speech. The book he wrote seems like it would be very interesting and help people learn how to ace your job interview. It made me want to go get his book to get some ideas. Interviews scare me because I feel like I am going to screw up. Maybe after reading his book I can get some pointers, so I won’t feel so scared about a job interview.

It's time to hit the slopes and trails with this special Michigan offer! Save big on lessons by signing up for a weekly program or academy at Snow Snake in Harrison. Snow Snake is the best place to learn for everyone who wants to learn to ski or snowboard. New this year - adults can sign up for the After School Adult Program and youth ages 6 – 12 can register for the Saturday Ski/Board Skills Academy. Returning programs include the After School Youth Program, the Snow Snake Race Academy, and Free Lesson Sunday. For more information about these programs or private lessons, please call or visit snowsnake.net.

Ski areas across the state team up with Michigan McDonald’s restaurants to offer an affordable introduction to the sports of skiing and snowboarding. This program is for people 7 years and older for skiing and 10 years and older for snowboarding. Choose to downhill ski, cross-country ski or snowboard The price is just $60 per beginner session. ONE SESSION PER CUSTOMER PER LESSON TYPE. (You may take one downhill ski session, one snowboard session and one cross-country session.) Includes Ski or snowboard rental, Beginner lesson, Lift ticket, or cross country pass. Get more information here: https://www.goskimichigan.com/programs/discover-michigan-skiing/

Kids in 4th and 5th Grade Ski all winter long with the Cold is Cool Passport! The Cold is Cool Passport App allows 4th and 5th graders to ski two or three times at each of the 29 participating ski areas! Whether you live in Michigan or are coming to visit, families with 4th and 5th grade students can download the Cold is Cool Ski & Ride Passport app, and get two-to three complimentary lift tickets or trail passes at each of the 29 participating ski areas (Over 60 lift tickets in total!). Proof of grade, photo of child for ID and $30 app development fee are required. Visit goskimichigan.org for details.

Dryden Athletic Booster Meetings for 2024:

December 18

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

by Claire Wright

Why does The Grinch enjoy gardening? He’s got a green thumb.

A huge #proudcardinal THANK YOU to

businesses and community organizations

for donating to Dryden High School's Class of 2025 Project Graduation!

If you'd like to donate, click below!

by Claire Wright

Last week's riddle:What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive?

Answer: A glove!

Congratulations, Linda Wallace!

You were the first with the right answer!

This week's riddle: What has one eye but cannot see?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

by Logan Romain

On December 6th, 2024, Dryden played against Almont. In the first quarter, Dryden started on the wrong foot with 6 points while Almont got ahead with 20. Then in quarter two, Dryden gathered 15 points compared to Almont's 8, showing Dryden's comeback. In quarter three, everything took a turn when Almont got 6 points and Dryden took the lead by gaining 11 points. In the end, in quarter four Dryden and Almont got both 13 points causing Almont to win by 2 points. Results were Dryden with 45 points and Almont with 47 points. Dryden's team record becomes 1-2.

On Dryden's side, Gianni Coscione accounted for 13 points; Sonny Coscione added 15 points; Hayden Blair reckoned 12 points; Brady Schneider aggregated 3 points; and Luke Taylor summed 2 points.

On Almont's side, Owen Rayl gathered 14 points; Sean O'Neil marked 14 points.

Coach John DelCampo had to say this once the game had finished, "It was a typical game with Almont. It's such a great rivalry. It was an intense, physical game." Sean O'Neal made the game-winning layup with 26 seconds after a Dryden turnover. Dryden had 3 shots on their last possession but failed to score.

by Logan Romain

On November 27th, 2024, the Dryden JV Boys Basketball team played their first game against Brown City. The final score was Brown City 48 to Dryden's 33 points, causing the Dryden JV Boys team to start the season with an 0-1 record.

Jax Morley scored 10 points, and Jason Kaiser added 3. Josh Adams shot 2 points; Kai Grabowski, 6 points; and Tyler Roberts, 12.

The team lost to Richmond, 60-25, on Tuesday, December 3 and finished the week with a defeat at Almont, 37-31.

Team Roster:

Josh Adams

Anderson Blair

Aiden Dunny

Kai Grabowski

Jason Kaiser

TJ Mersino

Jax Morley

Tyler Roberts

Phoenix Suit

Evan Weier

Coach: Sam Peyerk

by Caila Fitchett

On Monday, Mayville won against Dryden, with a final score of 17-2. Dryden had a tough time scoring, but still fought it out, securing 2 points. Both Willow Dubois and Ella Gustner made 1 point each from free throws. In the end, Dryden lost but still had a good game.

The Dryden Varsity Bowling teams launched their 2024-2025 season on December 3 with a successful outing against the Lakers at Longshot Lanes in Bad Axe. Both the boys' and girls' teams secured their first wins of the season in thrilling fashion.

The boys started strong, taking a commanding 10-0 lead after baker games of 141 and 95. Sean Finnigan led the charge in 5-on-5 play with scores of 151 and 176, supported by Dylan Lasher’s 133. Logan Romain and Lasher delivered clutch doubles in the 10th frame to seal a 38-pin victory in the first game, giving the team a 17-2 advantage. The boys’ second game win by 9 pins resulted in a final score of 26-4, starting their conference record at 1-0. Honorable mentions go to Bishop Wilson, Caleb Wilson, and Liam Schultz for their contributions in their first varsity matches.

On the girls’ side, the team’s baker games began with a 110-point performance, with Mikayla Fleming’s 6/7 in the 10th frame securing a 9-pin win. After dropping the second baker game 111-89, the girls entered 5-on-5 play down 6-4. Chloe DeLoy led the first game with a 127, and Amy Gucciardi bowled a personal best of 82, helping the team take a 10-9 lead. In the final game, Caila Fitchett shone with scores of 113 and 119 in her varsity debut, guiding the girls to a 29-pin win and a final score of 19-11. Honorable mentions go to Brooke Dombrowski and Kayleigh Gourieux for their timely marks throughout the match.

Congratulations to both teams on their exciting season openers!

Team Roster

BOYS

Sean Finnigan

Dylan Lasher

Logan Romain

Liam Schultz

Caleb Wilson

Bishop Wilson

GIRLS

Kayla Baughman

Chloe DeLoy

Brooke Dombrowski

Caila Fitchett

Mikayla Fleming

Kaeleigh Gourieux

Amy Gucciardi

Coach: Kevin Shute

Team Roster:

Myabella Blatt

Elayna Handley

Rheilyn Holburt

Jade Insley

Hailee Soule

Coach Kyrie Howell

by Claire Wright

On December 3, 2024, Lutheran Northwest defeated Dryden with a final score of 44-21. Keira Miller led with 11 points, followed by Isabella Weier with 7 points and Monica Kucharski with 3 points.

In a fast-paced game on Friday, December 6, Dryden outscored Almont, 46-45. Keira Miller scored 19 points, including a basket at the buzzer to seal the win for the Cardinals. Jalynn Delmotte added 12. Isabella Weier and Kierstyn Stankevich sank 9 and 6 points, respectively.

Team Roster:

Jalynn Delmotte

Mckinley Gammon

Mya Hill

Monica Kucharski

Keira Miller

Ariela Perales

Karely Phillips

Stankevich, Kierstyn

Weier, Isabella

Coach: Marcus Lejia

• 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Varsity Bowling vs Caro
• 3:35 PM - 5:00 PM Boys Basketball Open Gym (6th, 7th, and 8th grade) - Elementary
• 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM JH Girls Basketball at CPS
• Game at 6:00 PM. Bus departs at 4:00 PM.
• 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Meeting

• 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM Weekly Encouragement Meeting
• 7:25 AM - 10:50 AM CPR Certification, MPR
• 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM V Girls Basketball at Akron
• Game at 6:00 PM. Bus departs at 4:00 PM.
• 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Band Concert

• All Day: Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Holiday/Winter

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SRO Meeting,

  Room 121
• 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Varsity Bowling vs Cass City
• 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Boys Basketball Open Gym (6th, 7th, and 8th grade), Elementary School
• 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM JV/V Boys Basketball vs Akron
• JV game at 6:00 PM and Varsity at 7:30 PM. Gym.

• 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM JH Girls Basketball at Deckerville
• Game at 5:30 PM. Bus departs at 4:15 PM.

• 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM JV/V Boys Basketball vs Oakland Christian
• JV game at 6:00 PM and Varsity at 7:30 PM.

December 9

January 13

February 10

March 10

April 14

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 2024-2025 Dryden Community Schools District Calendar 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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