The Dryden Red and Black

Our #proudcardinal seniors are going to college! Please help Dryden High School's Class of 2021 celebrate!

On May 3, our College Signing Day Celebration will allow students to declare their intentions and proudly state their college choice. The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has graciously awarded us a grant to cover supplies for the celebration, but we'd like to raffle off some prizes as well.

Items from our Wish List list will be given away to seniors at College Signing Day to send them off with what they'll need in the fall!

Please consider purchasing an item for them. Thank you!

The Dryden/Imlay City Co-op team lost 4-1 to North Branch on April 21. Natalie Miller assisted on Mary Kaminski's goal, and Ashley Hickmott made 14 saves.

Dryden High School students on the co-op team are Skylar Graham, Ashley Hickmott, Joanna Livingston, Audrey Napolitano, Jenna Peters, Jessica Peters, and Alexis Schuhrke. The team is coached by Greg Johnson.

by Lily Finnigan

The following students are on the Track Team roster: Nathan Baughman, Erin Boettcher, Ava DeVlaminck, Lily Finnigan, Aiden Fitchett, Reed Hall, Izzy Hill, Hunter Hughes, Ella Kage, Audrey Napolitano, Nate Schenkel, Jackson Spencer, Olivia Stickler, and Delaney Wolle. Jon Schlorke is the Head Coach.

Varsity Track has had a busy week. On April 20, they participated in a quad at Mayville, receiving 2nd for both girls and boys. Congratulations to Nate Schenkel in High Jump, 100 meters, and two hundred meters for placing 1st and 2nd. Aiden Fitchett placed 2nd in both the 800-meter run as well as Long Jump. Reed Hall took 2nd in the 3200-meter run along with Delaney Wolle placing 2nd in Long Jump. Erin Boettcher and Ella Kage placed 1st and 2nd in all of their events. Boettcher in Long Jump, 100 meter, and 200 meter, and Kage in the 800 meter, 1600 meter, and 3200 meter.

Varsity Track also competed in an invite at Deckerville this past Friday, April 23, with the girls receiving 3rd and boys receiving 6th. Congratulations to the girls 4x100 relay (Erin Boettcher, Delaney Wolle, Ella Kage, and Olivia Stickler) for getting 1st. Boettcher also placed 2nd in the 100 meter, 200 meter, and Long Jump. In the 1600 meter run, Kage placed 1st and Ava DeVlaminck placed 2nd. Good luck to Varsity Track this week at Mayville Relays on Tuesday and a Kingston invite this Friday!

The Golf Team is coached by Derek Buffo and lists Jacob Burgess, Jack Kaplan, Scott Lake, Merrick Maris, and Jase Tank on the roster. Their first match is scheduled for April 28 at North Huron.

by Miya Wolff

Coached by Martin Barker, this year's Cardinal Baseball Team is comprised of these players: Marty Barker, Joe Breeding, Joe Delmotte, Charlie Fliedner, Reed Hall, Michael Hickmott, Dylan Ledford, Josh Schornak, Mason Stofcheck, and Connor Wolff.

On Thursday, April 27, the boys were finally able to kick off their season with a double-header against the Peck Pirates. The Cardinals played hard but fell short, losing the first game 6-5 and the second 22-1. Highlights for the first game were Marty Barker and Dylan Ledford with two hits each, and Josh Schornak, Reed Hall, and Charlie Fliedner with one hit each. Runs were scored by Schornak (2), Barker, Ledford, and Hall (1 each). Dylan Ledford had a good game, pitching four innings and striking out eight Peck batters.

With their post-quarantine rust brushed off, the boys hope to bring home some victories this week, starting with Memphis on Wednesday followed by Genesee on Thursday. Good luck, Cardinals!

by Miya Wolff

Lauren Abromaitis, Natalie Embree, Avery Grondin, Ashley Hickmott, Riley Knox, Rilynn Lindsey, Madison Maday, Addie Tresnak, Becca Weiss, and Miya Wolff are all on Dryden's roster and are coached by Cubby Grondin.

After a long delay and quarantine, the Lady Cardinals were excited to take the field and begin their season. On Tuesday, April 20 the girls traveled to Owen-Gage, where they came out victorious in both games, winning the first 15-4 and the second 11-1. On Thursday, the Cardinals traveled to Peck but unfortunately lost both games with scores of 9-4 and 6-5.

The team will enter their second week of games with an overall record of 1-1, ready to bring home some more wins. The girls will first take on Akron-Fairgrove on Monday, followed by Memphis on Wednesday. The Lady Cardinals will then finish the week by traveling to Genesee on Thursday. Great job ladies, and good luck this week!

Coach Brian Tresnak has the following players on the field: Nick Abromaitis, Sonny Coscione, Noah Daoud, Bryce Davis, Owen Gall, Rowan Handley, David Insley, Brenden Peter, Drew Raymond, and Ian Tresnak.

Their first game is Tuesday, May 4 at home against Genesee.

The Junior High Track team hosted Kingston, Genesee, and North Huron for a quad meet on Wednesday, April 28, for their first contest of the season.

In the 70 Meter Dash, Christian Rager came in 3rd, and Sebastian Rager finished 5th. Caila Fitchett earned 1st place and Noah Hall took 5th place in the 100 Meter Dash. Dryden had multiple entries in the 200 Meter: Fitchett finished 1st; Mikey Luciano, 2nd; Sean Finnigan, 4th; and Sebastian Rager, 6th. Christian Rager also came in 2nd in the 400 Meter.

Hall took 2nd in both the 800 and 1600 Meter Run. He was followed in the 800 by Jade Insley (4th), Luciano (6th), and Finnigan (7th). Fitchett crossed the finish line 4th in the 1600 Meter Run. Cloey Kreiner earned 2nd place in the 3200 Meter run.

The field events were highlighted by a 1st place finish for Sebastian Rager. In the long jump, Insley finished 6th, Finnigan 7th, and Luciano 8th.

Dryden is headed to Peck this afternoon for a quad meet. Good luck!

Sean Finnigan, Caila Fitchett, Noah Hall, Jade Insley, Cloey Kreiner, Mikey Luciano, Christian Rager, and Sebastian Rager are led by Coach Heather Knuth.

Monday, April 26

7/8 Track Quad @ Peck - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Bus departs @ 2:00 pm)

Varsity Softball vs Akron-Fairgrove - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Girls Soccer vs Cros-Lex - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Tuesday, April 27

Varsity Track @ Mayville Relays - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Bus departs @ 2:15 pm)

Wednesday, April 28

WEAR IT WEDNESDAY - DISNEY DAY

Color Me Green - 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Room 153)

Golf @ North Huron (Bird Creek) - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Varsity Baseball vs Memphis - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Varsity Softball vs Memphis - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Girls Soccer @ Armada - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (Bus departs @ 3:15 pm)

Thursday, April 29

Varsity Baseball @ Genesee - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Bus departs @ 2:30 pm)

Varsity Softball @ Genesee - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Bus departs @ 2:30 pm)

Friday, April 30

Varsity Track @ Kingston Invite - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Bus departs @ 2:00 pm)

Saturday, May 1

Boosters Golf Outing (Heather Hills Golf Club)

Let's celebrate our #proudcardinal alumni!

We're looking for Dryden graduates of any and all years to feature on our social media pages. Fill out the form here: https://goo.gl/forms/q9aZjWENFucIyxfx1

Every week a different riddle will be posted in the paper for you to solve. When you think you have the correct answer, submit it to us using the feedback doc at the bottom of that week's issue, along with your name. The first person to submit the correct answer will be given a shoutout in the following week's issue. The answer to the previous riddle and shoutout can be found under each week's new riddle.

Today’s riddle: Kings and queens may cling to power and the jester’s got his call, but as you may all discover, the common one outranks them all.

Last issue’s riddle: It’s red, blue, purple, and green, no one can reach it, not even the queen. What is it?

Answer: A rainbow!

Last issue’s winner: None

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by Lily Finnigan

Today in our random student spotlight is Abrielle Hurd! Abrielle is a Senior who has been at Dryden her entire life. Abby is in NHS and also enjoys playing Volleyball. Her favorite thing about Dryden is living in the country. Outside of school, Abby enjoys spending her time hanging out with friends and family. After high school, she plans on attending college to become a fashion or interior designer. Abby says the hardest thing about COVID is being stuck at home all of the time. Congratulations, and keep up the great work, Abby!

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Miya Wolff - Head Editor

Ava DeVlaminck - Editor

Nick Abromaitis - Reporter

Lily Finnigan - Reporter

Email: SCzerwinski@dryden.k12.mi.us
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Location: Dryden High School, Rochester Road, Dryden, MI, USA
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