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Attention #proudcardinal Class of 2026 Parents:
If you're looking for a great way to honor your 2026 graduate, consider purchasing a Recognition Ad in this year's yearbook. A 1/4 page ad costs $80. There are several formats from which to choose. Here are some examples from last year's yearbook. A limited number of ads are available and are sold on a "first come - first served" basis. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Palmerini at bpalmerini@drydenschools.org.

Last week's riddle:

You see a boat filled with people. It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat. Why? Everyone on the boat was married.

No one submitted the correct answer.

This week's riddle:

I turn once, what is out will not get in. I turn again, what is in will not get out. What am I?

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On Monday, January 12, 2026, Dryden played against Armada. Dryden came out strong in the first quarter, building a 19–12 lead. Armada answered in the second quarter, outscoring Dryden 16–9 to take a narrow halftime advantage. The third quarter remained competitive, with Armada edging Dryden 14–13. In the fourth quarter, Armada closed the game with 17 points while Dryden added 14. Armada (4-5) held on for a 59–55 victory over Dryden (4-6). “We played hard. Some careless fouls and poor foul shooting hurt us,” said Dryden coach John DelCampo following the game. Dryden finished 14-for-26 from the foul line, while Armada went 11-for-14. For Dryden, Gianni Coscione led the way with 16 points; Hayden Blair followed with 14; Brady Schneider added 12; Luke Taylor scored 8; Jax Morley finished with 3; and Tyler Roberts contributed 2.

On Friday, January 16, 2026, Dryden traveled to Deckerville for a league matchup and delivered a strong defensive performance. The first quarter was tight, with Dryden holding a slim 13–12 advantage. Dryden took control in the second quarter, outscoring Deckerville 20–7 to build a comfortable halftime lead. The third quarter saw Dryden extend that lead even further, limiting Deckerville to just three points while scoring 19. In the fourth quarter, Deckerville finished strong with 16 points, but Dryden maintained control by adding eight of their own. Dryden (5-6; 2-0) defeated Deckerville (5-5; 1-1) by a final score of 60–38. “When we play good defense like we did tonight, we are tough to beat,” said Dryden Coach John DelCampo. “It carries over to our offense.” For Dryden, Gianni Coscione led all scorers with 26 points; Jax Morley added 12; Luke Taylor contributed 10; Tyler Roberts finished with 7; and Brady Schneider chipped in 5.

Dryden Bowling traveled to Bluewater Lanes to take on Harbor Beach in a tough road matchup on January 13. The boys dropped both Baker games and fell behind 10–0 early, but battled back during 5-on-5 play. Ian Tresnak led the scoring effort with a 194 and 163, while Logan Romain added games of 172 and 171 and Dylan Lasher contributed a 152. Despite finishing just 18 pins short in match play, the boys showed resilience by rolling a season-high team series of 830 (team average 166) with contributions across the lineup. Dryden ultimately fell 17–13, moving the boys’ record to 4–2 on the season. The girls bowled short-handed with four competitors and were led by strong performances from Chloe DeLoy, who rolled games of 153 and 167. Kaeleigh Gourieux earned a point with a 118, and Lily Lasher added a 96. The girls fell 27–3 and now sit at 4–2 on the season.

On January 15, Dryden bowling hosted CPS North Huron in a hard-fought matchup. The boys dropped the first Baker game but bounced back to win the second Baker with a 159, trailing just 6–4 heading into 5-on-5 play. Dylan Lasher led the way in match play with an outstanding 244, highlighted by a stretch of eight consecutive strikes, while Brenden Peter added strong support with a 177. Dryden won the first 5-on-5 game by 42 pins to take a 10–9 lead going into the final game. In the second game, Lasher rolled a 192, Peter followed with a 174, and Ian Tresnak contributed a 162 as the boys won by 29 pins. The performance secured a hard-fought 19–11 victory and moved Dryden’s record to 5–2 on the season.

The team took on the Lakers at Paul Abromaitis’ world-famous Hideaway Lanes on Friday and came away with strong wins on both the boys and girls sides. The boys faced a short-handed Lakers team with four bowlers and jumped out early, rolling baker games of 170 and 158 to take a 10–0 lead they never gave up. Caleb Wilson led the way with games of 178 and 147, while Ian Tresnak added games of 152 and 147 and Brenden Peter chipped in a 159. The boys cruised to a 26–4 victory and improved their record to 6–2 on the season. On the girls side, a short-handed Dryden squad of four bowlers competed against a Lakers team with three. The girls won both Baker games to take a 10–0 lead as well, highlighted by Chloe DeLoy’s games of 145 and 128. Penelope Spencer contributed a 97 to earn a point, and Lilyana Lasher picked up a point with a 72. The girls secured a 25–5 win and moved to 4–2 on the season.

Four Dryden athletes competed at the SVSU Michigan Indoor Track Series (MITS) #1 indoor meet on January 10, and the team got off to a strong start with several personal records and solid early-season performances. MITS is a group of volunteers who have joined with the Michigan Track and Field Coaches Association (MITCA) to host an Indoor State Track and Field Championship Meet and promote the sport here in Michigan. Colleges and Universities around the State host meets that are use as "qualifying" events for the State Meet.

Sophomore Levi Fitchett had a standout meet, setting two personal records. He ran the 800 meters in 2:17.13, a new PR, and followed that with another PR in the 1600 meters, finishing in 4:58.76. Both races showed strong improvement and made it a great season opener for Fitchett.

Sophomore Claire Wright also posted personal records in her distance races. Wright ran a PR of 6:07.34 in the 1600 meters, then competed in the 3200 meters, continuing to build strength early in the indoor season.

Senior Cara Prusakiewicz made her indoor debut at SVSU and turned in solid performances. She ran a personal-best 2:43.13 in the 800 meters and followed with a PR of 5:43.02 in the 1600 meters, giving her a strong start to the year.

On the sprint side, senior Caila Fitchett represented Dryden in multiple events. She ran the 60 meters in 8.81 and the 200 meters in 28.84, gaining valuable race experience as she continues to prepare for upcoming meets.

Overall, the SVSU MITS #1 meet was a successful first competition for Dryden athletes, with multiple PRs and strong performances that set a positive tone for the rest of the indoor season.

Dryden athletes returned to action at SVSU MITS #2 on January 17 and continued their strong indoor season with multiple personal records and solid performances across sprints and distance events.

Senior Caila Fitchett competed in several events and had a strong meet. She ran the 60 meters in 8.83, then posted a season record in the 400 meters with a time of 1:09.76.

Claire Wright continued to improve in the distance races. She ran the 3200 meters in 13:28.30, setting a personal record, and showed strong endurance as the indoor season moves forward.

In addition to SVSU, senior Cara Prusakiewicz competed at the Midwest Performance Meet at Indiana Tech, where she delivered a huge performance in the two mile. Cara ran a 12:26, just one second off Dryden's two-mile record, marking one of the top distance performances of the season.

Overall, the SVSU MITS #2 meet was another successful competition for Dryden athletes, with PRs, season-best times, and continued improvement as the indoor season gains momentum.

The Junior High Boys Basketball team started their season on January 12 with a win over Peck, 34-32.

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• No School

• 4:30 PM–8:30 PM – JV/V Boys Basketball at Parkway Christian (JV at 4:30 PM, V at 5:45 PM; Bus departs 2:45 PM)

• 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement Club (Library)
• 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM -- Drama Club Meeting (Room 223)

• 2:30 PM–4:00 PM – Creative Writing Club (Room 226)

• 2:30 PM–3:15 PM – FCA Meetings – Girls (Library)

• 7:00 PM–8:00 PM – Monthly Athletic Boosters Meeting (Library)

• All Day: Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Snowcoming Dress Up Day: Battle of the Holidays

• 3:30 PM–7:30 PM – Varsity Bowling vs Deckerville (Hideaway Lanes)

• 6:00 PM–8:00 PM – JH Boys Basketball at Millington (Bus departs 4:30 PM)

• 6:00 PM–8:00 PM – JV/V Boys Basketball at Mayville (JV at 6:00 PM, V at 7:15 PM; Bus departs 4:30 PM)

• 6:30 PM–7:30 PM – Weight Room Training/Workouts

• 2:30 PM–3:30 PM – The Theater Kids Club (Band Room)

• 3:30 PM–7:30 PM – Varsity Bowling vs Sandusky (Hideaway Lanes)

• 6:30 PM–7:30 PM – Weight Room Training/Workouts

• 2:30 PM–3:15 PM – FCA Meetings – Boys (Library)

• 6:00 PM–8:00 PM – JV/V Boys Basketball vs North Huron (Snowcoming) (JV at 6:00 PM, V at 7:15 PM)

• 7:00 PM–10:00 PM – Snowcoming Dance (MPR)

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April 13

May 11

June 8

July 13

August 10

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

Faculty Advisors:

Ms. Sheryl Czerwinski & Mrs. Breanne Palmerini

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
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