The Dryden Red and Black

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On May 1, Dryden High School seniors celebrated College Decision Day by stating their college, training program, or military choice. Congratulations!

Dryden Athletic Booster Meetings for 2025:

May 21

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

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.

Due to a schedule conflict with the league golf match, the Dryden High School Class of 2025 senior schedule of events has been changed. Events on May 21 (except the Senior Awards Ceremony) have been moved to May 19. The new schedule is below.

What vegetable is cool, but not that cool?

Radish.

by Claire Wright

Last week's riddle: I can be cracked, made, told, and played. I can bring laughter or silence. I often come with a twist, but never wear shoes. What am I?

Answer: A joke!

Congratulations, Willow DuBuis!

You were the first with the right answer!

This week's riddle: The cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed for five days and left on Friday. How?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Dryden Boys Varsity Baseball team faced off against Akron-Fairgrove in a home doubleheader. In the first game, Dryden came out strong with consistent offense and solid defense, taking 13 points over Akron-Fairgrove's 4. The Cardinals carried that momentum into the second game, dominating both at the plate and on the mound, shutting out Akron-Fairgrove’s 0 points with 19 to complete the sweep.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Dryden JV Baseball team went up against Marlette. In the first game, Marlette’s offense overpowered Dryden, ending in a 15-point loss for the Cardinals 0. In the second game, Dryden managed to put runs on the board but couldn’t keep pace, falling 14 to Marlette, then 3 points with Dryden as Marlette took the win.

On April 30, 2025, the Junior High track and field team competed at the Mayville Quad, facing off against Akron-Fairgrove, Deckerville, Mayville, and Peck. The team showed great determination and earned several top finishes and personal bests across a variety of events.

For the boys, Kieran Schultz delivered a dominant performance, taking 1st place in the 100m Dash (13.0 – PR), 1st in the 55m Hurdles (9.0 – PR), and 1st in Long Jump (16’10”). Josiah Matson also had an excellent meet, finishing 1st in the 200m Dash (28.6) and placing 2nd in the 800m Run (2:39.4 – PR).

On the girls' side, Melody Hooker finished 10th in the 70m Dash (12.3), 10th in the 100m Dash (17.9), and 9th in the 200m Dash (40.7). Willow DuBuis placed 14th in the 70m Dash (13.2 – SR), 14th in the 100m Dash (18.9), and 10th in the 200m Dash (44.9). Lillian Martin finished 16th in the 70m Dash (14.4), 15th in the 100m Dash (20.5), and earned 2nd place in the Shot Put (21’7.5” – PR).

In the mid-distance events, Eliniah Fitchett placed 3rd in the 400m Run (1:26 – PR), while Elayna Handley took 7th (1:59). Ella Gustner stood out in the distance events, winning both the 1600m Run (6:33.1) and the 3200m Run (13:32.3 – PR).

In the hurdles, Molly Wilkey placed 4th in the 55m Hurdles (12.1 – PR) and 3rd in the 200m Hurdles (40.9 – PR). Elayna Handley followed closely, finishing 5th in the 55m Hurdles (12.8).

In the field events, Molly Wilkey also secured 2nd place in Long Jump (11’0”), and Ellie Fitchett placed 6th with a jump of (7’2”).

• 7:45 AM - 10:00 AM - Testing (MPR)
• 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Varsity Golf at Marlette (Woodland Hills), Departure 12:30 PM
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Varsity Baseball vs Mayville
• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Junior High Track at Brown City, Bus departs 3:30 PM
• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer at Yale

• 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement Meeting (Library)
• 7:45 AM - 10:00 AM - Testing (MPR)
• 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Creative Writing Club (Room 226)
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Varsity Track at Mayville, Bus departs 2:15 PM

• All Day - Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Music Day
• 7:45 AM - 10:00 AM - Testing (MPR)
• 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Varsity Golf at Brown City (Holly Meadows), Departure 7:30 AM
• 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Staff Meeting (Library)
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Junior High Track at Dryden
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer at Cros-Lex, Bus departs TBD
• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Junior High Baseball at Genesee, Bus departs 3:45 PM

• 7:45 AM - 10:00 AM - Testing (MPR)
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Varsity Baseball at North Huron, Bus departs 1:45 PM
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Varsity Golf at Memphis (Belle River)

• 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Varsity Track at Akron-Fairgrove, Bus departs 2:00 PM
• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Junior High Baseball vs Bentley
• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer @ Byron

• Prom at Solitude Links Golf Course

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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