The Dryden Red and Black

Congratulations to Prom King Michael Stickler and Queen Keira Miller!

Michael and Keira were crowned at the Dryden High School Junior/Senior Prom

on May 10 at Solitude Links Golf Club.

Senior flowers are now on sale for the Class of 2025's final walk-through! Celebrate their journey with a beautiful flower. Order yours today either on MySchoolBucks or during lunch!

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.

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by Claire Wright

Senior Justin Rampe has attended Dryden Schools for six years. His favorite Dryden aspect is how small the school and the community are. In his free time, Justin enjoys hiking and camping. After graduation, Justin wants to get a four year degree for Cybersecurity with the goal of being a Computer Repair Technician or a Cybersecurity Analyst. Justin is an Eagle Scout and part of the Governor's Honor Guard.

by Claire Wright

Tyler Radatz is a sophomore at Dryden High School who has been going to Dryden for only one year. Outside of school, Tyler enjoys taking care of his pets, and he also likes to listen to music. His favorite thing about Dryden is the students that are in Dryden. After high school, Tyler wants to go to college but he is not sure where yet, but his dream career is to become a chiropractor.

by Claire Wright

Nicklas Abromaitis is a junior who has been going to Dryden from his pre-school year. Along with being at Dryden for a long time, Nick is involved in cross country, basketball, golf, and he is in student council. Nick’s favorite thing about Dryden is the staff and his friends. Outside of school he likes to golf, run, and hang out with friends. After high school, he is going to attend college to earn a business degree, and hopefully one day own his own business.

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.

What kind of car does an egg drive?

A yolkswagen.

by Claire Wright

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

Answer: The horse's name was Friday!

Congratulations, Mrs. Brenda Smith!

You were the first with the right answer!

This week's riddle: What is white, but smells like blue paint?

Submit your answer below for a shoutout next week!

On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Dryden Boys Varsity Baseball team played Mayville. In the first game, Dryden struggled to find their offensive and defensive rhythm, falling to Mayville with a final score of 10 points for Mayville and 1 point with Dryden. The Cardinals showed more fight in the second game, but ultimately came up short with only 3 points against Mayville's 5.

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Dryden Boys Varsity Baseball team went against North Huron. In the first game, the Cardinals came out strong, earning a 9-point victory against North Huron's 4. The second game was a back-and-forth battle, Dryden edging out North Huron's 10 points to secure the sweep with 11 points.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the Dryden Junior Varsity Baseball team faced Genesee. In the first game, Dryden's 2 points couldn’t get going against Genesee’s 9, resulting in a loss. However, Dryden bounced back in the second game, powering their way to an 11-point win against Genesee’s 4 to split the series.

Dryden athletes had a strong showing at the Akron-Fairgrove Invitational on May 9th, putting up several personal records and making notable appearances in top finishes. Claire Wright, a freshman, had a breakout meet with PRs in both the 1600m and 3200m, placing 3rd in the 1600m and 2nd in the 3200m—finishing just 0.2 seconds off the school record in the two-mile. Cara Prusakiewicz also ran a strong 3200m, placing 3rd and adding valuable points to the team total. Caila Fitchett stood out with a 2nd place finish in the 300m hurdles, clocking a PR of 49.67. Brenden Peter delivered a solid performance in the boys’ 300m hurdles, finishing 4th. Dryden’s girls 4x800 relay (Fitchett, Wright, Keira Miller, and Prusakiewicz) took 4th with a PR, and the boys 4x400 also recorded a team-best time. In the field, Keira Miller reached 12'5" in the long jump, wrapping up a day full of strong performances and continued momentum.

Dryden’s junior high track team competed at the Dryden Quad on May 7th against Caseville, Deckerville, and Mayville, with several standout performances.

Josiah Matson took 1st in the 100m Dash (13.33), 200m Dash (28.14PR), and 800m Run (2:43.21). Kieran Schultz also grabbed 1st in the 70m Dash (9.70), 55m Hurdles (9.43), and Long Jump (16’10.5’’).

In girls’ events, Ella Gustner earned 1st in the 1600m (6:06.34PR) and 3200m (13:41.71), and 2nd in the 800m (2:48.75PR). Eliniah Fitchett placed 4th in the 400m (1:29.36), 6th in the 800m (3:50.37), and 11th in Long Jump (8’10’’). Molly Wilkey finished 7th in the 55m Hurdles (12.18PR), 5th in the 200m Hurdles (39.38PR), and 3rd in Long Jump (11’7.5’’).

In sprints, Melody Hooker was 21st in the 70m (12.73), 19th in the 100m (17.89), and 15th in the 200m (42.08). Willow DuBuis placed 25th in the 70m (13.33PR), 16th in the 200m (42.29), and 9th in Long Jump (9’8’’PR). Lillian Martin was 26th in the 70m (14.73), 24th in the 100m (20.26), and 6th in Shot Put (20’6’’). Elayna Handley took 25th in the 100m (21.68PR).

Great effort by all athletes!

• 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM – Varsity Golf at Sandusky (Woodland Hills), Departure time 12:30 PM

• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Varsity Baseball vs BCAS

• 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Varsity Girls Soccer at Armada, Bus departs at TBD

• 7:10 AM - 7:25 AM - Weekly Encouragement Meeting (Library)

• 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM – Color Me Green, Room 153

• 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM – Varsity Track at Deckerville (League Meet), Bus departs at 12:15 PM

• 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM – Junior High Baseball vs Faith Baptist (Single Game)

• All Day – Seniors Last Day!!!

• All Day – Wear it Wednesday (HS) - Athletic Wear/Favorite Team Day

• 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM – Varsity Golf at Dryden Jamboree (Castle Creek), Departure time 1:00 PM

• 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM – PLC Meeting #7, Library

• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM – Junior High Track at League Meet at Dryden

• 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Junior High Boys Baseball at Burton Bendle, Bus departs at 3:45 PM

• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Varsity Baseball at Peck, Bus departs at 2:30 PM

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Varsity Girls Soccer at Imlay City vs Almont

• 7:25 AM - 10:35 AM – 1/2 Day - Dryden High School Only

• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Varsity Golf at Vassar Invite, Departure time 7:30 AM

• 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM – Varsity Track Regionals at Dryden

• 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM – Varsity Girls Soccer at Imlay City vs Marysville

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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