The Dryden Red and Black

Since our inaugural issue in the spring of 2018, Miya Wolff has served as an Editor of The Red and Black. She took the sole responsibility as Head Editor this school year and has led the staff in producing quality content about events at Dryden Junior/Senior High School.

This is Miya's final issue, as the Class of 2021 finishes classes this week. Ava DeVlaminck will succeed Miya as Editor. We are extremely grateful to Miya for her leadership, and we know she will succeed as she moves on to The University of Michigan Ann Arbor in the fall. Thank you, Miya, and good luck!

This year's prom was a night to remember, as Dryden High School's juniors and seniors were invited to Forest Hall for an enchanted evening of dinner and dancing. Along with the catered dinner and delicious desserts were outdoor games like cornhole and spikeball. The photo booth was another popular attraction, where everyone stopped to capture the night with their friends. Much of the night was spent on the dancefloor, where the DJ kept the crowd alive and entertained. Seniors circled the floor for the playing of their senior song, a heartwarming moment for the class of 2021 enjoying their final dance together.

Halfway through the night, the results of the voting for Prom King and Queen were announced. Congratulations to Jack Kaplan and Erin Boettcher!

At the end of the night, all guests were given a gift box to take home, which included some items decorated to remember Prom 2021. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the night a success, we could not have had such a wonderful night without you!

Congratulations to Kyle Hickmott,

who has completed his 13th year and earned a

Dryden High School Early College Academy diploma!

by Miya Wolff

Last week, the Varsity Softball team had 3 double-headers, starting with Almont on Monday. Unfortunately, the Cardinals came home with 2 losses, scores 19-4 and 17-1. On Wednesday Dryden took on Brown City at home. The ladies played hard but ended up losing the first game 17-10 and then the second 6-0. The team finished out the week by heading to Kingston, where their luck, unfortunately, stayed the same, as they lost both games with the scores being 8-2 and 10-0.

This week, the Lady Cardinals are seeking redemption with another full week of double-headers. First, the girls will be playing Caseville at home on Monday. Then on Wednesday, the team will be traveling to Lutheran Northwest, followed by Mayville at home on Thursday. Good luck this week, ladies!

by Miya Wolff

The Varsity Baseball team started off their week by playing Bay City All Saints at home on Monday. The boys lost their first game 22-1 and the second 9-2. In the second game, Dylan Ledford pitched 3 2/3 innings, striking out 7 and Marty Barker pitched 1 1/3 innings, striking out 2.

On Thursday, the Cardinals went up to Kingston, where they faced another set of losses, this time with the scores of 7-1 and 19-5. Stats from the first game include Josh Schornak with 3 hits, and Marty Barker and Reed Hall with 1 hit each. Dylan Ledford pitched 5 1/3 innings, striking out 9 batters. The Cardinals' single run was scored by Hall. In the second game, Charlie Fliedner had 2 hits, and Reed Hall, Joe Breeding, and Dylan Ledford had 1 hit each.

This week the team is scheduled to play Caseville at home on Monday, followed by Mayville at home on Thursday. Good luck this week, Cardinals!

by Lily Finnigan

This past Tuesday, Dryden had their second home meet. Boys placed 4th and Girls placed 3rd. Congrats to Nate Schenkel for placing second in the 100 and 200 and first in high jump. Aiden Fitchett placed third in both the 100 and 800 and first in long jump. The boys' 4x400 team placed second as well. Erin Boettcher placed first in both the 100 and the 200. Olivia Stickler placed second in the 100 and 400. Ella Kage placed second in the 1 mile and first in the 2 mile. Ava DeVlamnick placed second in discus and the girls' 4x400 placed first.

On Friday, the team went to an invitational at Akron-Fairgrove. Congrats to Aiden Fitchett for placing second in the 800. The boys' 4x800 team placed second, and the boys' 4x400 team placed third. Erin Boettcher placed third in the 100, 200, and in long jump. Ella Kage placed first in the 1 mile and the 2 mile. Olivia Stickler placed first in the 400 and the girls' 4x400 team placed first as well. Good luck this week at Leagues and Regionals!

by Ava DeVlaminck

This past week, the Dryden Junior High Track has been very busy! On Monday, May 10, they had a meet at Kingston and did great! Congratulations to Caila Fitchett for getting 1st place in the 100 and 200-meter dash! Jade Insley received 3rd place in the 800-meter run, and Miguel Luciano got 1st in the 100-meter dash. Congratulations to Sebastian Rager for getting 2nd in Shot Put!

The second meet they had was at Peck on Wednesday, May 12. Congrats to Christian Rager for getting 3rd in the 55-meter hurdles, and Jade Insley at the Long jump, and Mckinley Gammon in the 100-meter dash!

by Nick Abromaitis

What a great job the JH boys did Tuesday against Genesee!

Here are the scores of the games.

Game 1--Dryden:14 Genesee: 1

Owen Gall threw a no-hitter while striking out nine batters and going 3-for-3 at the plate.

Game 2--Dryden: 18 Genesee: 1

Sonny Coscione threw four strikeouts and batted 4-for-4.

Good job, boys! Good luck this week! Do your best, and work hard! Don't give up!

Monday, May 17

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

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

CANCELLED - JH Baseball @ Bentley

Girls Soccer vs North Branch - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Monthly School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (High School Library)

• Rescheduled from May 10, 2021

Tuesday, May 18

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

Varsity Track League Meet @ North Huron - 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM (Bus departs @ 1:00 pm)

CANCELLED - Varsity Baseball @ New Lothrop

Wednesday, May 19

WEAR IT WEDNESDAY - ATHLETIC WEAR DAY

Dryden High School PLC #8 - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM (Library)

7/8 Track @ North Huron - 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Bus departs @ 1:00 pm)

Golf @ Owengage (Sherwood on the Hill) - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Bus departs @ 2:20 pm)

Varsity Softball @ LNW - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Bus departs @ 2:15 pm)

CANCELLED JV Girls Soccer @ Marysville - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (Bus departs @ 3:15)

Varsity Girls Soccer @ Cros-Lex - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (Bus departs @ 3:00 pm)

Thursday, May 20

Varsity Track Regionals @ Beecher - 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Bus departs @ 10:15 am)

CANCELLED - JH Baseball @ Genesee

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

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

Friday, May 21

Last Day for Seniors!

Golf @ Vassar Scramble - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

CANCELLED - Varsity Baseball vs OLL

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

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: Whoever makes it, tells it not. Whoever takes it, knows it not. Whoever knows it, wants it not.

Last issue’s riddle: Each morning I appear to lie at your feet, All day I will follow no matter how fast you run, Yet I nearly perish in the midday sun.

Answer: Your Shadow

Last issue’s winner: Tyler Biggs

The Dryden Red and Black is looking for new members! If you like to write or think you have something we could add to the paper, then we would love to see you at our meetings. Even if writing isn't your strong suit, members for photography, reporting, and editing are all welcome! If you are interested in joining, hit the button below and fill out the form, or talk to one of the current members. We look forward to seeing you on the team!

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by Lily Finnigan

Today in our random student spotlight is Bryce Davis! Bryce is a seventh-grader who has been attending school at Dryden for the past seven years. At Dryden, Bryce plays basketball and baseball. Outside of school, he likes to jump on his trampoline and play basketball. Bryce is looking forward to playing Varsity sports once he gets into high school. After high school, he is planning on attending Kettering University. His dream job is to design cars for Ferrari. Bryce says the hardest thing about COVID is having to wear a mask all of the time. He would like us to know he is moving this year but he enjoyed his time at Dryden. Congratulations, Bryce!

by Lily Finnigan

Also in our random student spotlight today is Jana Dieckmann! Jana is a junior who is experiencing her first year at Dryden. Jana is a foreign exchange student from northern Germany. One of Jana’s hobbies is doing gymnastics, and she says her favorite thing about Dryden is how different it is from her school at home. Outside of school, Jana enjoys reading, doing puzzles, and traveling. After high school, Jana plans on attending college to do something with medicine or sports. Jana says the hardest thing about COVID was having to come to the United States and say goodbye to her family and friends. Congratulations, Jana!

Miya Wolff - Head Editor

Ava DeVlaminck - Editor

Nick Abromaitis - Reporter

Lily Finnigan - Reporter

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