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The Dryden Red and Black

October 24, 2022

The DrydenRed and BlackOctober 24, 2022

The Edge The Edge

Check out the third edition of The Edge! In this edition, we highlight Ed-Tech students working with third graders from across the county in Project RED, the Mission 22 campaign and fundraiser at Ed Tech, architecture students in CAD working on designing rooms, and much more.


Producer: Christina Weeks (Almont)

Director: Jackson Spencer (Dryden)

Anchors: Daniel Guthery (Lapeer) & Grace Belisle (Imlay City)


Reporters: Jackson Spencer (Dryden,) Nathen Duffano (CFI,) and Kyle Swartz (North Branch)

Click to see The Edge!

Volunteers Needed Volunteers Needed

Dryden Athletic Boosters Fall 2022 Concession Help
Support the Athletic Boosters!

Staff Spotlight Staff Spotlight

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Mr. Klee

by Audrey Napolitano


This is Mr. Klee’s first year at Dryden. He teaches band at both Dryden Jr/Sr High School and Dryden Elementary School. He graduated from Honors College at the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. He just applied to earn his Masters in K-12 Education Administration at Michigan State University.


In his free time, Mr. Klee loves going to music festivals, concerts, working out, thrifting to find unique clothes, watching baseball, and spending time with the animals on his family farm, including horses, donkeys, chickens, rabbits, a duck, and his dog Fiona in his free time. One thing he wants people to know about him is that he was one of 125 seniors selected around the nation to be in the 2018 United States Army All-American Marching Band. His favorite animal is an anteater and his favorite dessert is raspberry cheesecake. He chose Dryden because he not only lives locally but has grown to love the tight-knit, small-town community. He stated that everyone has been so sweet and supportive which makes him feel truly at home as a Cardinal. His favorite thing about Dryden is the small school vibe and getting to know all of the students and staff because he’s only been to large schools. His words of motivation for students are "The way you do anything is the way you do everything!?” because you should do everything with passion, enthusiasm, and kindness. He stated, “It helps me remember that every second matters and every single thing you do in your life has meaning!”


Welcome to Dryden, Mr. Klee! Good luck with earning your Master's degree!

Students Say...

We sent out a Google Form with three questions for students at Dryden Junior/ Senior High about their favorite thing about Mr. Klee, their favorite memory from Mr. Klee’s class, and the most valuable lesson they learned in Mr.Klee’s class.

  • Mya Hill said that her favorite thing about Mr. Klee is that he talks to everyone and has a lot of school spirit. Her favorite memory in his class is hiding and scaring him.

  • Cheyenne Sabo said that her favorite thing about Mr. Klee is how nice he is. She says that every time she sees him, he is incredibly happy and nice. She stated that he is definitely her favorite teacher.

  • Austin Kapron said that his favorite thing about Mr. Klee is how cool he is.

  • Caila Fitchett states that Mr. Klee is an excellent teacher. Her favorite thing about Mr. Klee is how he is not only positive 24/7, but also kind and caring. She said that he is patient and understanding. She states “He came to Dryden this year and from the moment he started teaching me, I have improved immensely”. She said that her favorite memory from his class was the day of the homecoming assembly when he led the band through the halls to play the fight song, and they were all trying not to laugh. She said that the assembly was fun because he was pumping up the students. She said that the most important thing she learned from him was to be confident in what she plays and not be scared to have a good time.

  • Ryan Conn said that his favorite thing about Mr. Klee is his humor. He said that his favorite memory from Mr. Klee's class was when his Positivity Project class had an open discussion about forgiveness.

  • John Tisch stated that Mr. Klee is the absolute best teacher Dryden has seen in recent years. John said that Mr. Klee genuinely cares about the school, kids, and community. He said that Mr. Klee is very qualified for his job at Dryden. John’s favorite thing about Mr. Klee is how he brings up everyone’s spirit and is always happy and full of joy. He said that it is nice to see someone like that in the halls and that he makes everyone’s day better. He states that there are too many memories to count in Mr. Klee's class and that every day he is in Mr. Klee’s class, he makes memories. He said that the most important thing he learned from Mr. Klee is to be a better person, and encourages his students to better themselves.

  • Lily Finnigan said that her favorite thing about Mr. Klee is how understanding he is. She said that her favorite memory of him was when he gave her a sticker.

  • Ava DeVlaminick said that her favorite thing about Mr. Klee is how relatable he is. Her favorite memory with him was when he chaperoned at the homecoming dance.

  • Audrey Napolitano said that she likes how chill and relatable Mr. Klee is. She said that her favorite memory of Mr. Klee was when he played Spanish Dance on his saxophone for some students.

  • An anonymous respondent said that their favorite thing about Mr. Klee is how chill he is. They said that you can talk to him like he’s one of your friends. Their favorite memory in his class was playing UNO with him and classmates. The most valuable thing they learned from him is that you can always be a good person, no matter who you are.


Thank you to all of the students who decided to share!!

Class Trip to New York City Class Trip to New York City

Support a Dryden Classroom! Support a Dryden Classroom!

You can support our Dryden Junior/Senior High School students by donating to Mrs. Yurk's DonorsChoose project, which aims to increase students' social and emotional well-being through interactive games and activities that get students up, moving, and working with others.
Click here to see Mrs. Yurk's DonorsChoose project!

Essay Contest Opportunities Essay Contest Opportunities

Help wanted! Help wanted!

Apply here to join our #proudcardinal family!

NHS Blood Drive NHS Blood Drive

Class of 2023 Information Class of 2023 Information

Seniors: Sign up for Virtual Financial Aid nights here!
Students and families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a Virtual College Financial Aid Night provided by the Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team.

Who's Hungry? Who's Hungry?

by Kaeleigh Gourieux

Band Concert

Presenting the 2022 Dryden Junior/Senior High School Bands Fall Festival Concert! We will be featuring the Beginning Band, Junior High School Band, and High School Concert Band with selections to excite your ears! Join us in the Dryden High School Gym on October 26 at 6:30 p.m.!

Substitute Teachers Needed! Substitute Teachers Needed!

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITIONS: APPLY HERE!

Need help for the holidays? Need help for the holidays?

Give where you live! Give where you live!

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Four County Community Foundation holds several funds that award grants directly to your local community. Grants support your schools, your museums, your food pantries, your local parks and trails and so much more. Consider donating to your Community Fund today!

Your donation will come right back to your local community.

Click here for the Dryden Community Fund!

Sports Sports

Varsity Cross Country

by Lily Finnigan


On Monday the 17th, the Varsity Cross Country team ran at the NCTL League Meet at Kingston High School. This meet was scored by the top three individuals on the boys' and girls' sides combined. Dryden was second in the League. Aiden Fitchett got All-League First Team. Jackson Spencer, Lily Finnigan, and Audrey Napolitano got Honorable Mention.


Boys-

2. Aiden Fitchett 18:52

9. Jackson Spencer 20:35

11. Noah Hall 20:55

17. William Sale 22:17

18. Connor Wolff 22:18

26. Matthew Hickmott 23:45

28. Tyler Biggs 23:59

33. Logan Romain 24:53

36. Sean Finnigan 27:36

40. Michael Hickmott 35:48


Girls-

7. Lily Finnigan 23:21

8. Audrey Napolitono 23:28

12. Cara Prusakiewicz 24:54

16. Caila Fitchett 27:12

20. Ava DeVlaminck 28:40

28. Chloe DeLoy 42:04


This past Saturday, the Cross team ran at the Dryden Cardinal Invitational. The Boys team came in 4th overall with a total of 124 points. The Girls came in 4th overall as well with 114 points.


Boys-

1. Aiden Fitchett 17:46.04

15. Noah Hall 19:21.45

37. William Sale 20:34.22

44. Connor Wolff 21:16.32

45. Matthew Hickmott 21:18.61

47. Logan Romain 21:20.46 PR

57. Tyler Biggs 22:41.59

64. Sean FInnigan 23:18.87

82. Matthew Livingston 28:31.18

87. Michael Hickmott 32:46.02


Girls-

17. Audrey Napolitano 23:04.01

18. Lily Finnigan 23:14.73

21. Cara Prusakiewicz 23:48.03

41. Ava DeVlaminck 26:33.60

48. Caila Fitchett 27:33.05

Volleyball

by Kaitlynn Knuth


On Tuesday, October 18, JV and Varsity volleyball went against Kingston. JV did their best but sadly lost all three sets with game score one 17-25, game score two 18-25, and game score three 5-15. Varsity played four sets with game score one 25-22 W, game score two 11-25 L, game score three 13-25 L, and game score four 22-25 L.


Varsity stats


Points Served

Lola Abromaitis 19 Aces 2

Emma Raue 13 Aces 2

Skylar Graham 11 Aces 0

Addie Tresnak 10 Aces 2


Digs

Addie Tresnak 3

Olivia Stickler 3

Lola Abromaitis 1

Dakota Deel 1

Sophia Peter 1


Kills

Emma Raue 9

Addie Tresnak 9

Lola Abromaitis 7

Skylar Graham 3

Ava DeVlaminck 3

Sophia Peter 2

Dakota Deel 1

Lily Finnigan 1


Blocks

Emma Raue 3

Addie Tresnak 1

Sophia Peter 1

Lily Finnigan 1


Assists

Skylar Graham 27

Sophia Peter 1

Lola Abromaitis 1

Addie Tresnak 1



On Thursday, October 20, JV and Varsity went against Deckerville both having a loss. JV won a set out of three with game score one 25-23 W, game score two 21-25 L, and game score three 8-15 L. Varsity lost with game score one 21-25 L, game score two 18-25 L, and game score three 23-25 L.


Varsity stats


Points Served

Dakota Deel 15 Aces 1

Lola Abromaitis 7 Aces 2

Skylar Graham 6 Aces 0

Emma Raue 6 Aces 0

Addie Tresnak 5 Aces 1

Sophia Peter 4 Aces 0


Digs

Addie Tresnak 6

Sophia Peter 5

Skylar Graham 2

Lola Abromaitis 1

Dakota Deel 1


Kills

Addie Tresnak 11

Lola Abromaitis 6

Emma Raue 3

Skylar Graham 2

Lily Finnigan 2

Sophia Peter 1

Ava DeVlaminck 1

Dakota Deel 1


Blocks

Emma Raue 2

Addie Tresnak 1


Assists

Skylar Graham 20

Lola Abromaitis 1

Sophia Peter 1

Abbie Johnson 1

Junior High Cross Country

by Lily Finnigan


On Monday, the Jr. High Cross Country Team ran at Kingston for the NCTL League Meet. Levi Fitchett placed 4th overall with a time of 13:19. Claire Wright ran a time of 18:54 placing 18th. In 20th was Penelope Spencer with a time of 19:13.


This past Saturday, the Jr. High runners had their last meet of the season at the Dryden Cardinal Invitational. Levi Fitchett got 5th overall with a time of 12:18.25 PR. Claire Wright placed 3rd overall running a time of 14:15.54 PR. Penelope Spencer came in with a time of 18:02.79 PR ranking her in 26th.

Dryden Baseball Fundraiser at Hideaway Lanes Dryden Baseball Fundraiser at Hideaway Lanes

NFHS Network

Positivity Project Positivity Project

This year, students meet in small groups with their grade level peers in 1st hour Junior High Advisory (grades 7-8) or High School Seminar (grades 9-12). Besides being a "home base" for students with a trusted teacher, these courses provide information on the Positivity Project's character strengths.

This Week: Creativity This Week: Creativity

Click here: P2 For Families
Password: P2

Yearbook Yearbook

Sponsorships Available

You can be a part of Dryden Junior/Senior High School history! Becoming a Yearbook sponsor is easy and affordable. Your name will live on in our 2022-23 Yearbook for generations!
Click for Yearbook Sponsorship details!
Order your Yearbook here!

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Monday, October 24

6:00 PM-7:30 PM - Board Workshop - High School Library

7:00 PM-8:30 PM - Basketball Open Gym

7:00 PM-8:15 PM - Boys Basketball open gym for 6th, 7th, and 8th - Dryden Elementary

7:15 PM-8:15 PM - Weight Training - All Athletes


Tuesday, October 25

2:30 PM-4:00 PM - Homework Club - Room 133

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - JV/Varsity Volleyball vs North Huron - JV game @ 6:00 pm, Varsity game @ 7:30 pm

7:00 PM-8:15 PM - Boys Basketball open gym for 6th, 7th, and 8th - Dryden Elementary


Wednesday, October 26

WEAR IT WEDNESDAY - COSTUME DAY

6:30 PM-7:30 PM - Fall Band Concert - High School Gym

7:00 PM-8:30 PM - Basketball open gym - Dryden Elementary

7:15 PM-8:15 PM - Weight Training - All Athletes - Weight Room


Thursday, October 27

2:30 PM-4:00 PM - Homework Club - Room 133

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Mayvill - Bus departs @ 4:45 pm, JV game @ 6:00 pm, Varsity game @ 7:30 pm

7:00 PM-8:30 PM - Basketball Open Gym


Friday, October 28

8:45 AM-9:45 AM - Senior Seminar Speaker - Colin McGaw, Western Michigan University

5:00 PM-6:00 PM - Weight Training - All Athletes - Weight Room

6:00 PM-8:00 PM - Basketball Open Gym - Gym

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - Trunk or Treat/Boo Bash


Saturday, October 29

ALL DAY - Cross Country Regionals

Riddle of the Week Riddle of the Week

Every week a different riddle will be posted in the paper for you to solve. When you think you have the correct answer, submit it to us using the feedback doc at the bottom of that week's issue, along with your name. The first person to submit the correct answer will be given a shoutout in the following week's issue. The answer to the previous riddle and the shoutout can be found under each week's new riddle.

by Ava DeVlaminck


Last week's riddle:

Susan is a butcher. She is 5'5 and wears a size 6 shoe. What does she weigh?


Answer: Meat

First answered correctly by Bonnie Helzer


This week's riddle: A girl has as many brothers as sisters, but each brother has only half as many brothers as sisters. How many brothers and sisters are in the family?

Submit your guess here!

Random Student of the Week Random Student of the Week

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Brooke Dombrowski

by Penelope Spencer


Brooke Dombrowski is an 8th grader at Dryden. She has been going to Dryden ever since 2nd grade. She says that her favorite thing about Dryden is the people and how they are all super nice. In school, she plays JH volleyball. Her hobbies outside of school include playing video games, baking, crafting, and drawing. She says that she is super excited to pick more of her classes when she gets into high school. Brooke's dream job is to work in art or do some kind of health care job.

Dryden School Board Meeting Schedule Dryden School Board Meeting Schedule

November 14

December 12

January 9

February 13

March 13

April 10

May 8

June 12


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

Joke of the Week

by Ava DeVlaminck


Did you hear about the painter who was hospitalized?

The doctors say it was due to too many strokes.

Mark Your Calendars! Mark Your Calendars!

Check out the 2022-2023 Dryden Community Schools District Calendar here!

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The Team

Ava DeVlaminck - Editor

Lily Finnigan - Reporter

Kaeleigh Gourieux - Reporter

Kaitlynn Knuth - Reporter

Logan Korth - Reporter

Audrey Napolitano - Reporter

Penelope Spencer - Reporter

Email: SCzerwinski@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
Twitter: @DrydenSchools

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