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The Dryden Red and Black

February 3, 2025

The Dryden Red andBlackFebruary 3, 2025

Students of the Month Students of the Month

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Congratulations to the Dryden High School Students of the Month!


7th grade: Gabriella Lomasney & Emma Johnson

8th grade: Victoria Smith & Jeffrey Taylor

9th grade: McKayla Mater & Liam Schultz

10th grade: Raghan DeLong & Trenton Myers

11th grade: Mallory Barker & Dylan Lasher

12th grade: Mikayla Fleming & Jade Insley


January's theme was optimism, and these students have truly exemplified the qualities of positive and forward-thinking individuals. Their ability to maintain a hopeful and constructive attitude, even in challenging situations, has positively impacted not only their peers but also the entire school community. Whether through their academic work, their interactions with others, or their involvement in extracurricular activities, they have consistently shown an uplifting and inspiring spirit.


Their resilience, dedication, and positive energy set a wonderful example for all of us. It is students like these who help to make our school a better place for everyone.

Cooking up Confidence Project Cooking up Confidence Project

Hi Dryden Family,


I want to make sure my students have exactly what they need to succeed, so I've created a project through DonorsChoose, the nonprofit classroom funding site for public school teachers. Early contributions are critical, and any amount helps. Thank you so much for taking a look and considering a donation. I am so excited to bring this project to life! Thank you for considering a gift to my class!


Mr. Daryl Anderson, Dryden High School Teacher

Click here to donate to Mr. Anderson's DonorsChoose project!

Help Wanted Help Wanted

Apply here!

Girls Soccer Strength Training Girls Soccer Strength Training

Junior High Spelling Bee Junior High Spelling Bee

Lapeer EdTech Open House Lapeer EdTech Open House

Bond Projects Update Bond Projects Update

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive American Red Cross Blood Drive

Schedule an appointment here!
Sponsor code: drydenhs

Dryden Basketball Fundraiser Dryden Basketball Fundraiser

Dryden Basketball Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Doors open 6:30 pm; Dueling Pianos 7:30-10:30

Hideaway Lanes, Almont, MI

Come join the fun and support Dryden boys and girls’ basketball teams. Tickets $20 (presale only)

To purchase tickets or for more information, email coachdelcampo@aol.com or text 586 918-3220

PreSchool and Kindergarten Round Up PreSchool and Kindergarten Round Up

Free COVID Test Kits Free COVID Test Kits

Click here to order your free COVID test kits!

Dryden Athletic Boosters Dryden Athletic Boosters

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Dryden Athletic Booster Meetings for 2025:


February 19

March 19

April 16

May 21


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

Like our Facebook page for up to date information!

We need your help! We need your help!

Click here to sign up as a Concessions Volunteer!

Yearbook Yearbook

Order your Yearbook here!
Click to Start Your Ad!

Joke of the Week Joke of the Week

by Claire Wright


Why did the egg have a day off? Because it was Fryday.

Who's Hungry? Who's Hungry?

Substitute Teachers Needed! Substitute Teachers Needed!

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITIONS: APPLY HERE!

Class of 2025 Class of 2025

Project Graduation Project Graduation

Click to donate to Project Graduation!
You will be required to create a free account on MySchoolBucks; donations can be made under “Dryden High School Project Graduation”

Riddle of the Week Riddle of the Week

by Claire Wright


Last week's riddle: What has 13 hearts, but no other organs?

Answer: A deck of cards!


Congratulations, Mrs. Maday!

You were the first with the right answer!


This week's riddle: What has legs but can’t walk?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

Submit your riddle answer here for a shoutout next week!

Athletics Athletics

Varsity Boys Basketball Varsity Boys Basketball

by Logan Romain


On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball team traveled to Armada. In the first quarter, Dryden took the lead with 15 points while Armada scored 12. The second quarter was filled with Dryden’s 21 points leaving Armada with 9 points. In the third quarter, Armada put up 11 points with Dryden adding 8. Armada tried making it back with 21 points but Dryden was right behind with 19 points. Finally, Dryden (10-5) won with 63 points against Armada (9-4) with 53 points. Coach John DelCampo reflected on the final game results: "It was a great win for us. We were on the road against a very good team, and we played extremely well. It was a great team. We had many players contribute both offensively and defensively."


For Dryden, David Insley led the scoring with 21 points; Sonny Coscione added 16; Gianni Coscione brought in 11; Brady Schneider and Luke Taylor each snagged 6; and Nick Abromaitis shot 3.


The January 31 game at Bay City All Saints was postponed due to poor road conditions. It has been rescheduled for Monday, February 10 at BCAS. The Junior Varsity game will begin at six, and varsity will follow at 7:30 p.m.

Varsity Bowling Varsity Bowling

by Cara Prusakiewicz


The Dryden varsity girls' bowling team put on a strong performance at Hideaway Lanes but fell to Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools, 22-8. The varsity boys battled hard in a close match but came up just short, losing 17-13.

Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball

by Claire Wright


On January 28th, Dryden played at Carsonville-Port Sanilac and lost 41-33. Keira Miller led the team with 19 points, followed by Kierstyn Stankevich with 11, Isabella Weier with 5, Jalynn Delmotte with 2, Ariela Perales with 2, and Mya Hill with 2. Miller made 2 three-pointers, while Stankevich made 3.


On January 16th, Dryden played at Deckerville and lost 60-33. Isabella Weier scored 13 points, Keira Miller had 8, McKinley Gammon and Kierstyn Stankevich each contributed 4, and Karley Phillips and Mya Hill each added 2.


On January 14th, Dryden played at Kingston and lost 69-33. Keira Miller scored 24 points, while Kierstyn Stankevich added 9.


The January 31 game at Bay City All Saints was postponed due to poor road conditions. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 25 at BCAS.

Junior High Boys Basketball Junior High Boys Basketball

Click here to see the Dryden Athletic schedule!
Click here to watch your Cardinals at home or on the road!

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Monday, February 3 Monday, February 3

  • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - V Girls Basketball at St. Charles (Game at 5:30 PM, Bus departs at 3:15 PM)
  • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - JH Boys Basketball vs Kingston (Games at 6:00 & 7:30 PM)

Tuesday, February 4 Tuesday, February 4

  • 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement Meeting
  • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Creative Writing Club – Room 226
  • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - JH Boys Basketball at Mayville (Games at 6:00 & 7:30 PM, Bus departs at 4:45 PM)
  • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - JV/V Boys Basketball vs Genesee Christian (JV game at 6 PM, V at 7:30 PM)
  • Varsity Bowling Boys Position Round (Times and location TBD)

Wednesday, February 5 Wednesday, February 5

  • All Day - Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Warm and Fuzzy Day
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Staff Meeting

Thursday, February 6 Thursday, February 6

  • 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM - NHS Meeting (Room 225 at 7:25 AM)
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Junior High Spelling Bee – MPR
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - JH Boys Basketball vs Chatfield (Games at 6:00 & 7:30 PM)
  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - V Girls Basketball at Peck (Game at 6 PM, Bus departs at 4:30 PM)
  • Varsity Bowling Girls Position Round (Time and location TBD)

Friday, February 7 Friday, February 7

  • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - JV/V Boys Basketball at Peck (JV game at 6 PM, V at 7:30 PM, Bus departs at 4:30 PM)

Saturday, February 8 Saturday, February 8

  • Varsity Bowling Conference Singles Tournament

Dryden School Board Meeting Schedule Dryden School Board Meeting Schedule

February 10

March 10

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.

Mark Your Calendars! Mark Your Calendars!

Check out the Dryden Community Schools District Calendars here!

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The Team

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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