The Dryden Red and Black

Congratulations and thank you to the #proudcardinal seniors who played and cheered

at their last Dryden football home game Friday night!

Brandon Woolner, Preston Kuligowski, Drew Raymond, David Insley, Jade Insley,

Sonny Coscione, Jacob Buffo, Owen Gall, and Dain Raymond

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 Lillian Wright

On Friday, October 4th, 2024, I and my fellow students were given the opportunity to talk to the senior admission counselor from the University of Michigan, Gaston Lopez. Lopez described how he moved here and ended up at the University of Michigan admission counselor for the Thumb region.

Lopez started by handing out a pamphlet that allowed us to see the average tuition at the University of Michigan. He also showed us a slideshow which helped the audience to see and visualize how it would feel if you went to the University of Michigan. Lopez went around the room and asked us what career we wanted to pursue along with what we wanted to go into. Almost all of the careers that the class said the University of Michigan had. Lopez also showed the dorms and the campus center around campus. This lets us show where we would be living along with how far away most of our classes are. He also mentioned the sports teams and clubs that Michigan offers to students that go to their school. However, you do have to pay to get into Michigan football, hockey, and basketball games to watch.

One thing that did surprise me was how big their campus was. Along with how many majors they offer on campus and how quickly students get a job offer. The University of Michigan is a very good college that provides a great education and opportunities for students to improve and pursue their education.

Dryden Athletic Booster Meetings for 2024:

October 23

November 20

December 18

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

by Claire Wright

Last week's riddle: What comes down but never goes up?

Answer: Rain or Your Age

Congratulations, Meenah Mohler and Ellie Fitchett! You were the first with the right answers!

This week's riddle: Forrest left home running. He ran a ways and then turned left, ran the same distance and turned left again, ran the same distance and turned left again. When he got home, there were two masked men. Who were they?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

by Caila Fitchett

The team claimed a hard-fought victory against Owendale-Gagetown on October 10, 2024! After losing the first two sets, 20-25 and 22-25, they powered back to win the next three, 25-14, 25-23, and 15-12. Keira Miller led with 26 points served, 2 aces, and 27 digs. Maddie Gammon served 24 points and 3 aces, while Izzy Weier had 28 assists, 7 kills, and 1 block. Mallory Barker also added 7 kills, and McKinley Gammon had 3 kills and a block. Brianna Snavley, Mikayla Fleming, Olivia Zellers, Kayla Lapka, and Keirstyn Stankevich all contributed key plays to secure the win as well.

by Logan Romain

On October 11, 2024, the Dryden Varsity Football team played against Oakland Christian. The final game at home, the result was Dryden with 36 points and Oakland Christian with 42 points.

On the offensive side, Gianni Coscione had with 14 rushes for 74 yards and was 14 of 18 passing for 235 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception plus a 2 point conversion pass; Sonny Coscione added 11 rushes for 38 yards, a 15-yard touchdown, 6 receptions for 59 yards, and two 2-point conversion receptions; David Insley caught 3 receptions for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns (30 and 50); Santiago Perales added 2 receptions for 45 yards and 1 touchdown (20); Brady Schneider with 1 rush for 8 yards and 1 reception for 8 yards; Drew Raymond collected 2 receptions for 19 yards; and Owen Gall had 1 rush for a 1-yard touchdown and a 2 point conversion pass.

On the defensive side, Sonny Coscione collected 4 solo tackles, 8 assists, and a forced fumble; Owen Gall accumulated 3 solo and 5 assists; David Insley racked up 5 solo and 6 assists; Cooper Vanthof with 3 solo and 4 assists; Gianni Coscione amassed 5 solo and 2 assists; Santiago Perales garnered 3 solo, 3 assists, and 1 interception; Brady Schneider piled on 2 solo and 2 assists; and Rowan Handley racked up 2 solo and 2 assists.

The Head Coach of the Dryden Varsity Football team, Hunter Gall, said on the game, “I'm disappointed in the result, but extremely proud of the way we fought. It's tough for the seniors to lose their last home game, but they all played well and put on a great show for those who came.”

• 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: 7th/8th Grade Volleyball vs Akron
• Games @ 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: School Board Meeting, Library

• 7:10 a.m. - 7:25 a.m.: Weekly Encouragement Meeting, Library
• 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.: JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Mayville
• Bus departs @ 4:45 p.m., JV game @ 6:00 p.m., Varsity game @ 7:30 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: School Board Training, Library

• Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Pink Day
• 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: PSAT Testing, MPR
• 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: PLC Meeting #2, Library
• 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Cross Country @ League Meet (Mayville)
• Bus departs @ 2:15 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: 7th/8th Grade Volleyball @ Caseville
• Bus departs @ 3:45 p.m., Games @ 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.: Basketball Open Gym (Grades 9-12), Gym

• Classes of 2025 & 2026 Field Trip to Mott Community College Regional College Fair & lunch at the Flint Farmers Market
• 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Color Me Green, Room 153
• 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.: JV/Varsity Volleyball vs North Huron
• JV game @ 6:00 p.m., Varsity game @ 7:30 p.m.

• 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Link Crew Movie Night, Gym
• 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Varsity Football @ Kingston
• Bus departs @ 5:00 p.m.

• 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: JH Cross Country @ Dryden Cardinal Classic
• 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Cross Country @ Dryden Cardinal Classic

October 14

November 11

December 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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