The Dryden Red and Black

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May 13

June 17

What did the horse say after it tripped?

Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t giddy-up!

Last week's riddle:

I am taken from a mine and shut inside a wooden case, from which I am never released, yet I am used by almost everyone. What am I? Pencil lead!

Congratulations, Mr.B.! You were the first with the correct answer!

This week's riddle: What asks no questions but must be answered?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

On the boys side, Logan Korth placed 2nd in the 400m with a time of 54.70. Levi Fitchett won the 800m in 2:15.06, while Logan Romain finished 2nd in the 1600m with a time of 5:09.21 and captured a league title in the 3200m with an 11:18.38 finish. In the hurdles, Brenden Peter claimed 1st in the 110m hurdles with a 16.64, followed by Kieran Schultz in 2nd with an 18.01. The boys 4x400 relay team of Jayden Stankevich, Jaycen Roberts, Logan Korth, and Levi Fitchett also earned a 1st place finish. In field events, Caleb Wilson took 1st in discus with a personal record throw of 115’8”.

For the girls team, Claire Wright placed 3rd in the 800m (2:42.88), and 3200m (13:05.26) and Cara Prusakiewicz placed third in the 1600m (5:59.69). Molly Wilkey earned 3rd in the 100m hurdles with a personal record time of 20.93. Caila Fitchett won the 300m hurdles in 51.74 and was also part of the winning 4x400 relay team alongside Mallory Barker, Cara Prusakiewicz, and Claire Wright. The girls 4x800 relay team of Claire Wright, Lilyana Lasher, Ella Gustner, and Cara Prusakiewicz placed 2nd overall. In long jump, Mallory Barker earned a 2nd place finish with a jump of 12’5”.

Dryden Track had an outstanding performance at Regionals on Friday, with both the boys and girls teams earning Regional Championship titles and multiple athletes qualifying for the state finals.

For the girls team, the 4x800 relay team of Claire Wright, Lilyana Lasher, Ella Gustner, and Cara Prusakiewicz qualified for states, along with the 4x400 relay team of Mallory Barker, Cara Prusakiewicz, Claire Wright, and Caila Fitchett. Individually, Claire Wright qualified in the 800m, Cara Prusakiewicz qualified in the 3200m, and Caila Fitchett advanced in the 300m hurdles.

On the boys side, the 4x200 relay team of Jayden Stankevich, Kieran Schultz, Logan Korth, and Tyler Roberts earned a trip to states, while the 4x400 relay team of Jayden Stankevich, Jaycen Roberts, Logan Korth, and Levi Fitchett also qualified. Individually, Levi Fitchett advanced in the 1600m, Logan Romain qualified in the 3200m, Brenden Peter qualified in the 100m hurdles, and Tyler Roberts advanced in the 300m hurdles.

Congratulations to all of the athletes on an incredible regional performance, and best of luck at the state finals!

• 9:00 AM–3:00 PM — Varsity Golf BTC Championship at Ubly Heights (Dismissed/Leaving at 7:00 AM)
• 1:00 PM–2:00 PM — Senior Luncheon (MPR)
• 2:00 PM–2:10 PM — Senior Parade through High School (Hallways)
• 2:15 PM–2:30 PM — Senior Picture on Football Field
• 2:30 PM–2:45 PM — Senior Parade through Elementary School (Hallways)
• 5:00 PM–8:00 PM — JH Baseball at Memphis (Bus departs at 4:00 PM)
• 5:00 PM–8:00 PM — JH Softball at Memphis (Bus departs at 4:00 PM)

• 7:10 AM-7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement (Library)
  
• 2:30 PM–4:00 PM — Creative Writing Club (Room 226)
• 4:00 PM–8:00 PM — Varsity Baseball at Burton Bentley (Bus departs at 2:45 PM)
  
• 4:30 PM–8:30 PM — Varsity Track at Marlette Get on the Track (Bus departs at 2:45 PM)
  

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

• 2:30 PM–3:00 PM — FCA Meeting (Library)
• 6:30 PM–9:00 PM — Seniors Honor Night (Gym)
• 6:30 PM–7:30 PM — Weight Room Training/Workouts (Weight Room)

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

• All Day - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

• All Day - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

• 10:00 AM -- Memorial Day Parade (Seniors should wear their senior shirts and meet at the Elementary by 9:45 AM)

June 8

July 13

August 10

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

Faculty Advisors:

Ms. Sheryl Czerwinski & Mrs. Breanne Palmerini

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