The Dryden Red and Black

Due to a schedule conflict with the league golf match, the Dryden High School Class of 2025 senior schedule of events has been changed. Events on May 21 (except the Senior Awards Ceremony) have been moved to May 19. The new schedule is below.

Dryden High School Class of 2025

Valedictorian Matthew Livingston and Salutatorian Sean Finnigan

were recently honored at WNEM Channel 5 as the Best & Brightest!

by Claire Wright

Celia Bowman is an 8th grade student at Dryden and she has been going to Dryden since her preschool year. Her favorite thing about Dryden is the lunch ladies, and she is involved in Drama Club. Outside of school, she likes to to listen to music, along with painting, drawing, and playing with her cat. Looking into the future, Celia is exciting for online high school.

by Claire Wright

A Dryden 7th grader, Meenah Mohler is in her first year at Dryden. Even though this is her first year, she is involved in in student council, and her favorite thing about Dryden is the teachers. Outside of school, Meenah loves to go to youth group and camp, her dream career is caseworking. She has also been in foster care for four or five years, and her sister (Josclyn) is back in Tennessee.

by Claire Wright

Austin Kapron is a junior and he has been going to Dryden since his 7th grade year. He is a county sheriff explorer, and he likes to go out on patrol with the sheriff's department and respond to emergencies as well as conduct traffic stops. His dream career is to be a patrol deputy for the Lapeer County Sheriff's Department. After high school, Austin will go to the police academy. A fun fact about Austin is that his team won 1st place out of the state of Michigan for tactical building entree and search, along with 2nd place in domestic violence response and control.

Dryden Athletic Booster Meetings for 2025:

June 11

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.

What type of tree fits in your hand? A palm tree.

by Claire Wright

Last week's riddle: What is white, but smells like blue paint?

Answer: White paint!

Congratulations, Mrs. Voss!

You were the first with the right answer!

This week's riddle: Forward, I am heavy; backward, I am not. What am I?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

On Monday, May 12, 2025, the Dryden Boys Varsity Baseball team faced off against the Cougars. In Game 1, Dryden struggled to generate offense and wasn’t able to score, with the Cougars having 10 points. The Cardinals managed to put a run on the board in Game 2, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cougars, who secured the sweep with a 5 point victory against Dryden’s one point.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Dryden Boys Varsity Baseball team hosted Peck. For Game 1, the Cardinals delivered a strong defensive performance, shutting out Peck and earning a 2-point over nothing victory. But Game 2 was a tighter contest, with both teams battling hard. Despite their efforts, Dryden came up just short with 2 points, falling to Peck with 3 and splitting the series.

The Junior High track and field team had an impressive showing at the recent League Meet, with both the boys and girls putting up strong performances and several athletes achieving personal and season records.

On the boys’ side, the team finished 6th overall, led by standout Kieran Schultz. Schultz took 1st place in the 55m hurdles with a personal record of 9.01a, and also won the long jump with a leap of 17-03.50, another personal best. He also placed 2nd in the 70m sprint. Josiah Matson had a strong meet as well, earning 3rd place in the 100m (13.19a), 4th in the 400m (1:03.84a), and 5th in the 800m (2:44.73a).

The girls had a number of standout performances. Ella Gustner led the team with three top finishes: 1st in the 800m (2:55.02a), 1st in the 3200m (14:08.71a), and 2nd in the 1600m (6:13.54a). Molly Wilkey was a strong competitor in the hurdles and jumps, finishing 3rd in the 55m hurdles (11.38a), 4th in the 200m hurdles (36.91a), and 7th in the long jump (11-06.25). Melody Hooker set personal records in the 70m (11.93a) and 200m (37.37a), and Lily Martin earned a personal record in the shot put with a throw of 22-03.00. Martin also set a season record in the 70m (13.96a) and competed in the 100m (20.80a). Willow DuBuis ran a solid 400m (1:37.96a) and achieved a personal record in the long jump (9-09.25).

The girls 4x200 relay team, composed of Elayna Handley, Melody Hooker, Willow DuBuis, and Ellie Fitchett, placed 7th with a time of 2:41.77a. Fitchett also competed in the 3200m, finishing 3rd with a time of 15:38.60a. In the field events, Elayna Handley also threw a personal record in the shot put (19-03.00).

Dryden athletes showed great determination and teamwork throughout the meet, with many setting new personal and season records. Congratulations to all for a great performance!

• 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM – Senior Luncheon (MPR)
• 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM – Senior Parade through High School
• 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM – Senior Parade through Elementary School
• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Graduation Practice (Gym)
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Varsity Baseball vs Caseville
• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Varsity Girls Soccer at Imlay City vs Algonac

• 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM – Weekly Encouragement Meeting (Library)
• 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM – Creative Writing Club (Room 226)
• 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Varsity Track at Marlette (Bus departs at 2:30)
• 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM – JH Baseball vs Imlay City at Attica Park (No bus)

• All Day – Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Pattern Day

• 8:30 AM - May 22, 1:00 PM – Varsity Golf at BTC Conference (Verona Hills)
• 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Senior Awards Night (Gym)

• 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM – Graduation (Gym)

• All Day – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Holiday
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Varsity Baseball vs Brown City

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
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