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The Dryden Red and Black

February 18, 2025

The DrydenRed and BlackFebruary 18, 2025

Junior High Spelling Bee Champion Crowned Junior High Spelling Bee Champion Crowned

Congratulations to the Dryden Junior High Spelling Bee Champion Ella Gustner!

Ella (center) will represent Dryden at the Lapeer County Spelling Bee on March 25.

The runner-up was Eliniah Fitchett (right), who will represent Dryden if Ella cannot.

Also pictured is Ms. Sheryl Czerwinski, Spelling Bee Coordinator.

Coscione Joins 1000 Point Club Coscione Joins 1000 Point Club

Cardinal Senior Sonny Coscione became the ninth Dryden player to reach 1000 points on Friday, February 14. Coscione, a 4 year varsity starter, made a driving layup with 1:20 left in the game to hit 1000. "I am very proud of Sonny. He is a great player and a great leader," said Dryden varsity coach John DelCampo. Coscione has been captain for three seasons.


Two 1000 point players from the past were in attendance for the game. Paul Grondin, the first Dryden player to reach 1000 in 1963, and Jack Kaplan, who achieved 1000 in 2020, were part of the festivities after the game. "He is a great kid. He works hard. He earned the 1000 point club entry," said Grondin.


Pictured left to right - David Insley, Brady Schneider, Rowan Handley, Owen Gall, Drew Raymond, Jack Kaplan (1000 points 2020), Luke Taylor, Sonny Coscione, Gianni Coscione, Paul Grondin (1000 points 1963), Nick Abromaitis, Santiago Perales, Hayden Blair, Tyler Roberts, Jax Morley, Dain Raymond.

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Girls Soccer Strength Training Girls Soccer Strength Training

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

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PreSchool and Kindergarten Round Up PreSchool and Kindergarten Round Up

Free COVID Test Kits Free COVID Test Kits

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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

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Joke of the Week Joke of the Week

by Claire Wright


I made song about a tortilla once, now it's more like a wrap.

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:The 22nd and 24th presidents of the United States of America had the same parents but were not brothers. How can this be possible?

Answer: They were the same person! (Grover Cleveland)


Congratulations, Phoenix Suit!

You were the first with the right answer!


This week's riddle: What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don’t want to use it?

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 Friday, February 14, 2025, the Dryden Boys Varsity Basketball team played against Kingston. Kingston took the lead in the first quarter with 14, leaving Dryden behind with 7. In the second quarter, Dryden tried to come back with 9 points but Kingston had 7. In quarter three, Kingston stayed in the lead and snagged 8 points with Dryden managing 2 points. In quarter four, Kingston made 17 points and Dryden grasped 14 points.


Also in quarter four, Sonny Coscione scored his 1000th point. placing him in the 1000-point club at Dryden High School.


In the end, Kingston (12-5) won with 46 points against Dryden (12-6) with 32 points. At the end of the game, Coach John DelCampo said, "We had our chances but did not execute when we needed it."


For Dryden, Sonny Coscione brought in 13 points; Brady Schneider contributed 6; Luke Taylor sank 7; David Insley copped 4; and Santi Perales added 2.

Varsity Bowling Varsity Bowling

by Cara Prusakiewicz

The Dryden girls bowling team faced off against USA at Rocket Bowl in Reese, putting up a strong fight and rallying late in both Baker games to take an early 10-0 lead. Brooke Dombrowski led the scoring in the first game with a 133, but the team struggled overall. Heading into the second game, they held a narrow 11-8 lead. Despite a standout 180 from Chloe DeLoy, the girls couldn't hold on, ultimately falling 18-12 and finishing in second place in their division.

Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball

by Claire Wright


On January 28, Dryden played against CPS and won 41-33. Keira Miller led with 19 points, followed by Kierstyn Stankevich with 11 and Isabella Weier with 5. Jalynn Delmotte, Ariela Perales , and Mya Hill scored 2 points each. Miller made 2 three-pointers, and Kierstyn Stankevich made 3 three-pointers.


On February 3, Dryden faced St. Charles, with Dryden losing 22-54. The individual performances included Keira Miller with 16 points, Jalynn Delmotte with 2, Isabella Weier with 2, and Ariela Perales with 2.


On February 14, Dryden lost to Kingston 71-32 at home. Keira Miller scored 19 points, and Monica Kucharski added 7. Kierstyn Stankevich and Isabella Weier sank 3 each.

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 17 Monday, February 17

  • No School

Tuesday, February 18 Tuesday, February 18

  • 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement Meeting
  • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Creative Writing Club (Room 226)
  • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Drama Club Rehearsal (MPR)
  • 4:30 PM - JV Boys Basketball at North Branch (bus departs 3:30 PM)
  • CANCELED - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - JH Boys Basketball at Peck (Games at 6:00 & 7:30 PM, Bus departs at 4:45 PM)
  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - V Girls Basketball vs Deckerville (Game at 6 PM)

Wednesday, February 19 Wednesday, February 19

  • All Day - Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Pajama Day
  • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Drama Club Rehearsal (MPR)
  • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - JH Boys Basketball at Deckerville (Games at 6:00 & 7:30 PM, Bus departs at 4:15 PM)
  • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - JV/V Boys Basketball vs Deckerville (JV game at 6 PM, V at 7:30 PM, Gym)

Thursday, February 20 Thursday, February 20

  • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Drama Club Rehearsal (MPR)
  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - V Girls Basketball vs Mayville (Game at 6 PM)
  • Friday, February 21 Friday, February 21

  • 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM - Varsity Bowling Regionals (750 S Center Rd, Flint, MI 48506, USA)
  • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - JV/V Boys Basketball vs Mayville (Gym)
  • Saturday, February 22 Saturday, February 22

    • 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Varsity Bowling Regionals (750 S Center Rd, Flint, MI 48506, USA)

    Dryden School Board Meeting Schedule Dryden School Board Meeting Schedule

    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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