The Dryden Red and Black
February 18, 2025
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
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.
Help Wanted
Girls Soccer Strength Training
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
PreSchool and Kindergarten Round Up
Free COVID Test Kits
Dryden Athletic Boosters
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.
We need your help!
Yearbook
Joke of the Week
by Claire Wright
I made song about a tortilla once, now it's more like a wrap.
Who's Hungry?
Substitute Teachers Needed!
Class of 2025
Project Graduation
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!
Athletics
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
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
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
Upcoming Events
Monday, February 17
- No School
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
- 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
Friday, February 21
Saturday, February 22
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Varsity Bowling Regionals (750 S Center Rd, Flint, MI 48506, USA)
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.
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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