The Dryden Red and Black

Cheer on your #proudcardinal Varsity Volleyball team in the District Quarter-Final game on 10/31 vs Austin Catholic at 4:00 in Dryden. All spectators, regardless of age, will need to purchase a ticket for $7 through GoFan.

Semi-Finals will be held on Wednesday, 11/2 at 5:00p versus the winners of Cardinal Mooney & Merritt Academy. Finals will be played on Thursday, 11/3 @6:30p.

Congratulations to the October Students of the Month!

October's theme was Integrity - the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

7th Grade

Kai Grabowski

MaKayla Mater

8th Grade

Logan Korth

Penelope Spencer

9th Grade

Karley Anderson

Carson DeLoy

10th Grade

Sebastian Rager

Lily Wright

11th Grade

Nathan Baughman

Audrey Napolitano

12th Grade

Cherity Owens

Evan Shirling

Thank you to everyone who participated in Trunk or Treat!

by Logan Korth

The winner of last week’s Dryden Schools trivia was Miguel Luciano!

If you are interested in the answers, read below,

Q: What is the Dryden Community School’s Mascot?

A: Cardinal

Q: The first schoolhouse in Dryden Village was at the corner of which two streets?

A: Main Street and Atwell Street

Q: How many students graduated in the first Dryden High School class in 1881?

A: 3 Students

Fun Fact: No one got this one right, most people put 13 and 23, but it was three!

Q: What grades does the high school building have?

A: 7-12

Q: When was the “new” high school completed?

A:1909

Q: When was the white frame school built on N. Mill Street?

A:1865

Q: Which two staff members are related?

A: Mrs. Garcia and Mr. Anderson

Q: From 1881 to 1913, students from Dryden High School graduated in _____ grade.

A: 10th

Q: What room number is Mrs. Torok’s high school classroom?

A: Room 350

Q: What is the high school building’s address?

A: 3866 Rochester Road, Dryden, MI

Q: How much does lunch cost at the high school?

A: $3.10

Q: The class of 2023 will be the ______ graduating class of Dryden Junior/Senior High School.

A:142nd

by Logan Korth

Ready to try something new? See how many questions you can answer correctly!

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. Only $146 is needed to complete this project!

by Kaeleigh Gourieux

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.

by Lily Finnigan

On Saturday, the Varsity XC team ran at their Regional meet at Wagener Park. The Boys Team placed 6th overall with 127 points. The Girls got 5th overall with 140 points. Aiden Fitchett and Lily Finnigan both qualified for states which will be held at the Michigan International Speedway on November 5th. Good luck!

Boys

2. Aiden Fitchett 17:04.08 Q

19. Noah Hall 18:26.58 PR

29. Jackson Spencer 19:02.73 PR

37. William Sale 19:45.45

45. Connor Wolff 19:58.07

54. Logan Romain 20:34.83 PR

61. Matthew Hickmott 20:53.33 PR

Girls

19. Lily Finnigan 21:43.68 PR Q

20. Audrey Napolitano 21:44.1 PR

34. Cara Prusakiewicz 23:10.71 PR

51. Caila Fitchett 25:15.21 PR

57. Ava DeVlaminck 26:59.02

74. Chloe DeLoy 39:47.26 PR

by Kaitlynn Knuth

Tuesday, October 25 was the JV and Varsity volleyball teams' last home games, putting up a good fight against North Huron. JV won two sets out of three with a game score one 25-17 W, a game score two 22-25 L, and a game score three 15-12. Varsity won two sets out of five with a game score one 19 -25 L, a game score two 23-25 L, a game score three 25-16 W, a game score four 25-16 W, and a game score five 14-16 L.

Varsity stats

Points Served

Lola Abromiatis 18 Aces 2

Sophia Peter 18 Aces 1

Skylar Graham 18 Aces 0

Emma Raue 16 Aces 2

Addie Tresnak 10 Aces 1

Digs

Skylar Graham 9

Emma Raue 3

Addie Tresnak 3

Sophia Peter 2

Lola Abromaitis 2

Dakota Deel 2

Kills

Addie Tresnak 12

Rilynn Lindsay 10

Emma Raue 7

Lola Abromaitis 5

Sophia Peter 3

Skylar Graham 3

Blocks

Rilynn Lindsay 3

Emma Raue 8

Assists

Skylar Graham 34

Lola Abromaitis 1

On Thursday, October 27, the JV and Varsity had their last game of the season against Mayville. JV strongly defeated Mayville with a game score one 25-9 W, a game score two 25-17 W, and a game score three 15-13 W. Varsity won 3 sets out of four with game score one 25-9 W, game score two 19-25 L, game score three 25-20 W, and game score four 25-15 W. Good season ladies!

Varsity stats

Points Served

Skylar Graham 30 Aces 5

Lola Abromaitis 12 Aces 1

Addie Tresnak 12 Aces 5

Sophia Peter 8 Aces 0

Dakota Deel 7 Aces 1

Emma Raue 6 Aces 0

Olivia Stickler 1 Aces 0

Digs

Olivia Stickler 3

Lola Abromaitis 3

Skylar Graham 2

Emma Raue 2

Sophia Peter 1

Addie Tresnak 1

Dakota Deel 1

Kills

Addie Tresnak 14

Lola Abromaitis 10

Emma Raue 8

Rilynn Lindsay 6

Ava DeVlaminck 2

Skylar Graham 2

Lily Finnigan 1

Dakota Deel 1

Blocks

Emma Raue 6

Lola Abromaitis 1

Dakota Deel 1

Assists

Skylar Graham 36

Lola Abromaitis 2

Addie Tresnak 1

Olivia Stickler 1

compiled by Kaitlynn Knuth

JV Coach Chris Shenckel:

"Couldn't be more happy or proud of my team this season! We had a couple of ups and downs this season but persevered over every obstacle and played fairly well against every team we played. We came out with a first-place finish in the Peck quad and took at least one set against every league game we played. This team has grown in so many ways not just on the court but off the court and as a team. It will be sad to watch these sophomores move up to varsity but I have big plans for the freshman next year and can't wait for next season!"'-

Varsity Coach Jill Grusnick:

"As the varsity coach of Dryden volleyball, I am so very proud of our program. Where we started and how far we have come, has been an amazing journey. Our coaches look forward to the seasons to come. This season we had a lot of high moments. We celebrate our wins and learned from our losses. We look ahead to the start of districts on Monday the 31st. This year Dryden is hosting! Come out and support your Cardinals!!"

Seniors . . .

Skylar Graham:

"Playing volleyball has been a part of my life for the past 6 years. During that time, I learned a lot. Playing with multiple teams and different coaches has taught me there is no place like home. The feelings that you have on the court are something that I can’t explain. I am grateful for the girls that I am playing with this year, and I wish the team luck next year. My advice for upcoming grades would be to just enjoy the time you have, even if it isn’t the best season, because you will never get this feeling again."

Rilynn Lindsay:

"Volleyball has always been one of my favorite sports to play and it has taught me so much. I didn’t play volleyball and this year it’s one of my biggest regrets. This year hasn’t been the easiest for me due to me having a year off. Although I have been doing well this year I can only imagine how much better I could be if I played last year. Volleyball has taught me to not be hard on myself for messing up, it’s also taught me how to really enjoy a sport. I’ve never liked basketball so I’ve never really enjoyed playing it but hopefully knowing how to truly enjoy and have fun with a sport I can maybe enjoy playing basketball. I’m so grateful for this sport, the opportunities it’s given me, and most importantly the people that it’s brought to me. I have gained so many close friends this year due to volleyball."

Lola Abromaitis:

"Volleyball has taught me things in life where if I didn't have them, my life would be so different. The first thing it taught me was leadership.

Leadership started when I was in sixth grade and was voted team captain. And not to brag, but I have held that title proud to make my girls proud. I started to learn what the true role of being captain was. Being there for your team when they need you, being an advocate, and being the face of the team at the coin toss. Of course, there is more to it than just what I listed, but those are what stick out most to me.

Teamwork was something I never had trouble working with. But this sport taught me how to more connect and build friendships to last forever. I think all of us seniors agree that we've been playing together forever, but this year is the closest we have ever been. I love each of my girls more than they know, they're my sisters. We fight, argue, laugh, and love like sisters. I truly am going to miss my girls when we go our own ways come May.

I truly cannot begin to thank volleyball for all it has done. I am so sad to see that it will be coming to an end and I won't be living the life I've always known. Thank you, Dryden, thank you, volleyball, thank you, girls. I love you all. #2 signing out."

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.

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!

Monday, October 31

4:00 PM - Volleyball District Game: Dryden vs. Austin Catholic - High school gym

Tuesday, November 1

2:30 PM-3:30 PM - Color Me Green - Room 153 (Mrs. Decker's room)

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

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

7:00 PM-8:45 PM - HS Boys Basketball Open Gym - High school gym

Wednesday, November 2

Wear it Wednesday - Day of the Dead Dia de Los Muertos Day

2:30 PM-4:00 PM - Staff Meeting - High School - Library

6:00 PM-7:00 PM - PTA Meeting - Dryden Elementary Media Center

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

Thursday, November 3

7:25 AM-12:00 PM - PSAT Testing - MPR

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

Friday, November 4

8:45 AM-9:45 AM - Senior Seminar Speaker - Kim Randolph, NMU

Saturday, November 5

Cross Country States at Michigan International Speedway

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:

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?

Answer:

There were no answers submitted this week!

This week's riddle: Two girls were born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time, in the same month and year and yet they're not twins.

How can this be?

by Penelope Spencer

Emma Raue is a senior at Dryden high school. She has been going to Dryden for 12 years. She says her favorite thing about Dryden is “how small it is“. In school, she plays volleyball. Outside of school, she loves to draw and play video games. When she graduates from high school, she is going to college to study graphic design. Her dream job is to be a graphic designer. She wants everyone to know that “I’m very friendly and I get along with all grades. I like to be very extroverted with everyone.” Happy early graduation, Emma!

by Penelope Spencer

Jase Tank is a junior at Dryden. He has been going to Dryden ever since kindergarten. He says his favorite thing about Dryden is how small the town and school are. In school, he goes to EdTech in auto body and collision repair. Outside of school, he likes to ride his quad, go to work, and sleep. After school, he plans to go to trade school for auto body technology. His dream job is to become a painter for Penske, Ford, or Chevy/GM.

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

by Ava DeVlaminck

What do you get from a pampered cow?

Spoiled milk.

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

Ava DeVlaminck - Editor

Lily Finnigan - Reporter

Kaeleigh Gourieux - Reporter

Kaitlynn Knuth - Reporter

Logan Korth - Reporter

Audrey Napolitano - Reporter

Penelope Spencer - Reporter

Claire Wright - Reporter

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Website: https://www.drydenschools.org/
Location: Dryden High School, Rochester Road, Dryden, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 796-2266
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