The Dryden Red and Black

Our school is participating in the American Heart Challenge, One Week To Save A Life program, and it’s time for you to sign up your student. During this week students can register, complete Finn’s Mission (learn his story here), earn up to 6 hours of community service by completing Finn’s Mission and for our Seniors, they will earn cords that they can proudly wear on graduation day! Join us now, and let’s learn how to save a life this week.

Thank you for your support, together we are building a Nation of Lifesavers!

As a special thank you for our participation in Kids Heart Challenge, the American Heart Association is inviting Dryden High School families to celebrate with Detroit Pistons on Friday, April 11th at 7PM as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks!

• All students will receive a complimentary ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.
• All students will have the opportunity to take a free throw shot on-court post-game.
• 15 students will be chosen at random to participate as Anthem Buddies on court!

Twenty Dryden High School student-athletes, along with Coaches Sam Peyerk, Hunter Gall, Jill Grusnick, and Paul Abromaitis and Athletic Director Brian Tresnak, attended the Big Thumb Conference Leadership and Sportsmanship Summit at Mayville High School on March 19. Students engaged in breakout sessions and discussions focused on becoming positive leaders, handling internal and external conflicts, and creating a more welcoming environment at Dryden High

School for visiting teams and spectators.

Dryden Baseball starting pitcher Ian Tresnak appreciated the assembly of all Big Thumb Conference schools. “The presentation really shared what a true leader is,” Tresnak shared. “It was good to have the conference there together for that kind of message.”

Motivational speaker Rob Miller of Proactive Coaching shared valuable insights with the audience. Nick Abromaitis, Dryden multi- sport athlete, found encouragement in Miller’s words. “He was a really positive guy,” Abromaitis, a member of the Varsity Cross Country, Basketball, Bowling, Track, and Golf teams reported. “The way Mr. Miller viewed leadership and sportsmanship was inspirational,” he added.

Another lesson learned was how student-athlete behavior impacts teammates and opponents. “We talked about right and wrong in sports and how you have to give your all for yourself and your team

and how your actions matter,” noted eighth grader Jeffrey Taylor. His classmate, Willow DuBuis, agreed. “We got to learn how we can have better leadership and sportsmanship in our school,” DuBuis commented.

"We're incredibly proud of our student-athletes for attending the Big Thumb Conference Leadership and Sportsmanship Summit,” stated Athletic Director Brian Tresnak. “It was a great opportunity for our athletes and coaches to learn about becoming stronger leaders, handling challenges both on and off the field and court, and creating a positive environment for everyone involved in Dryden High School athletics. The breakout sessions were valuable, and our athletes left with tools to not only improve themselves but also positively impact our school culture. Rob Miller’s insightful presentation was a fantastic learning experience for all involved. We look forward to using these lessons to make Dryden High School athletics even more welcoming and supportive for visiting teams and spectators."

Proactive Coaching works with coaches, teams, and leaders of industry to help intentionally create character-based team cultures, provide a blueprint for team leadership, and develop confident, tough- minded, fearless competitors. They have provided in person presentations to over 1.5 million people across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. “I thought it was really fun, entertaining, and inspiring,” commented 8th grader Kieran Schultz. “It was really nice listening to the speaker,” he added.

“The conference was a very good learning experience,” reflected junior Mallory Barker, a member of Dryden’s Varsity Volleyball and Track teams. “It helped us recognize what we need to work on as a

school, sportsmanship-wise. It also helped me recognize what I needed to work on within myself to become a better leader in the sports I am a part of.”

“I learned how to be a better leader for my team and teammates,” junior Rowan Handley commented. A member of the Varsity Football, Basketball, and Baseball teams, Handley continued, “I learned how important it is for a team to have a good leader.”

Willow DuBuis is an 8th-grade student who has been at Dryden since GSRP. She is involved in basketball, volleyball, track, and drama club. Her favorite thing about Dryden is the small size, where everyone knows each other, making it a better place. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends. Willow’s dream career is to work in the medical field with animals, as she has always wanted to be a vet. She is looking forward to having more opportunities for sports and clubs in high school and the chance to participate in early college classes.

Open Gym will also be held on March 25 & 27

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!

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.

Dryden Athletic Booster Meetings for 2025:

April 16

May 21

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

by Claire Wright

Shout out to my fingers. I can count on all of them.

by Claire Wright

Last week's riddle: What has words but never speaks?

Answer: Books!

Congratulations, Meenah Mohler!

You were the first with the right answer!

This week's riddle: What runs all around a backyard, yet never moves?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

Coach Rick Furneaux

Trenton Carroll

Aiden Dunny

Aiden Furneaux

Owen Gall

Kai Grabowski

Rowan Handley

Luke Kage

TJ Mersino

Jax Morley

Trenton Myers

Santiago Perales

Jayden Stankevich

Ian Tresnak

Evan Weier

Donald Willson

Coach Derek Buffo

Nick Abromaitis

Andersen Blair

Hayden Blair

Jacob Buffo

Gianni Coscione

Sonny Coscione

Grayson Davis

Aiden Furneaux

Owen Gall

David Insley

Preston Kuligowski

Dain Raymond

Drew Raymond

Brady Schneider

Thamo Trieglaff

Coaches Matt Cherry & Sam Peyerk

Nick Abromaitis

Mallory Barker

Ivy Brown

Robert Bruland

Trenton Carroll

Jalynn Delmotte

Sean Finnigan

Caila Fitchett

Levi Fitchett

Mikayla Fleming

Mckinley Gammon

Amy Gucciardi

Noah Hall

Mya Hill

Rheilyn Holburt

Jason Kaiser

Logan Korth

Dylan Lasher

Lilyana Lasher

Matthew Livingston

MaKayla Mater

Keira Miller

Santiago Perales

Brenden Peter

Karley Phillips

Cara Prusakiewicz

Gavin Prusakiewicz

Jaycen Roberts

Tyler Roberts

Logan Romain

Jayden Stankevich

Thamo Trieglaff

Isabella Weier

Caleb Wilson

Claire Wright

Elaina Yatros

Olivia Zellers

• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Varsity Baseball vs St Thomas More Academy

• 7:10 AM-7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement Meeting (Library)

• 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Drama Club Rehearsal, MPR

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Volleyball Open Gym

• All Day - Wear it Wednesday - Vacation Location Day
• 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - CANCELED - Drama Club Rehearsal

• 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Drama Club Rehearsal
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Varsity Baseball at Bentley (Bus departs at 2:45 PM)
• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Volleyball Open Gym

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 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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