The Dryden Red and Black

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Hunter Niehaus,

who received the 2023 Top Outstanding Senior

in the Automotive Program at the Lapeer County EdTech Center!

We're so proud of you!

Online students, make plans to join us!

Seniors, wear your senior shirts!

by Claire Wright

Did you know that the water that we drink is 3 billion years old?

by Logan Korth

Try our new general knowledge trivia contest!

Four County Community Foundation holds several funds that award grants directly to your local community. Grants support your schools, your museums, your food pantries, your local parks and trails and so much more. Consider donating to your Community Fund today!

Your donation will come right back to your local community.

by Kaeleigh Gourieux

This year, students meet in small groups with their grade level peers in 1st hour Junior High Advisory (grades 7-8) or High School Seminar (grades 9-12). Besides being a "home base" for students with a trusted teacher, these courses provide information on the Positivity Project's character strengths.

This week's focus is the Other People Matter -- Outro Week.

By Ava DeVlaminck

This past week the Varsity Girl's Track team was hard at work! With four school records broken and more to come, the team is preparing for an awesome end to the season. On Friday, May 12th, there are many high achievements. For example, In the 200 meter dash, Delaney Wolle ran a personal best clocking in at 28.55 seconds. In the 400 meter dash, Olivia Stickler won, with a time of 1:01. 31. Up next is the 800 meter dash, in that Audrey Napolitano ran a personal best of 2:49.98. In the 3200 meter run, Cara Prusakiewicz ran 13:24, Audrey Napolitano ran 14:05, and Lily Finnigan clocked in at 14:08. In the 100 meter hurdles, Sophia Peter broke the school record with a time of 17:26! In the 4 by 100 meter dash, Caila Fitchett, Olivia Stickler, Sophia Peter, and Delaney Wolle broke the school record with a time of 52.26. In Shot put, Senior Adeline Tresnak threw the new school record measuring 33 feet and 1 inch! In discus, Ava DeVlaminck threw 80 feet and 11 inches to complete the day. Lastly, Adeline Tresnak jumped 4 foot, 8 inches in high jump on Friday's meet. Good luck at leagues and regionals girls!

by Claire Wright

The Dryden girls played at Carsonville - Port Sanilac on Monday, May 8. In the first game, the girls lost in the bottom of the 6th by a score of 18-17. The losing pitcher with 2 innings pitched was Rilynn Lindsay. She had 3 strikeouts and gave up 0 hits, 8 walks, and 10 runs. Addie Tresnak had pitched 4 innings. She had 8 strikeouts, gave up 4 hits, 10 walks, and 8 runs. Rilynn Lindsay hit for the cycle plus a single and had 5 RBIs. Addie Tresnak, Mallory Barker, Brianna Snavely, and Arianna LaValla each had a single. Also, Jade Insley had a single, a SAC, and 2 RBIs. Lola Abromaitis had a SAC and a single. Brianna Snavely, Lola Abromaitis, Mecredes West, and Addie Tresnak were on the defensive.

In the second game, the Dryden girls got their first win of the season with 15-5 in the bottom of the 4th. Lola Abromaitis was the winning pitcher with 4 innings pitched. She also had 1 strikeout and gave up 4 hits, 5 walks, and 5 runs. Lola Abromaitis had 2 singles, 2 RBIs, and a SAC. Rilynn Lindsay had a triple and 1 RBI. Jade Insley had a SAC and an RBI. Addie Tresnak and Mallory Barker each had a single and 2 RBIs. Brianna Snavely had a single. Defensive plays were created by Lola Abromaitis, Mallory Barker, Rilynn Lindsay, Addie Tresnak, Brianna Snavely, Lola Abromaitis, Mallory Barker, and Rilynn Lindsay.

On Thursday, May 11, Dryden faced North Huron. Dryden lost 11-0 in the first game. Addie Tresnak pitched 4 innings and gave up 7 hits and 11 runs. She had 4 strikeouts and didn't walk a batter. Defensive plays were made by Jade Insley, Rilynn Lindsay, Addie Tresnak, Lola Abromaitis, Brianna Snavely, and Madison Maday.

North Huron also won the second game by a score of 11-1. Lola Abromaitis pitched 5 innings and gave up 10 hits, 6 walks, and 11 runs. Addie Tresnak and Mercedes West each had a single. Adding to the defensive side of the game were Addie Tresnak, Mercedes West, Mallory Barker, Karlie Harris, Madison Maday, and Lola Abromaitis.

by Logan Korth

On May 8, the Dryden Junior High Girls Track Team finished 3rd at the Brown City 5 Team Meet. The Boys team finished 5th.

Claire Wright finished 1st in the 3200 1st place with a PR of 15:18.04 even though she lost a shoe and finished the last 2 laps with only one shoe! The girls 4x100 team of Claire Wright, Makayla Mater, Maddie Gammon, and Bella Blatt and the girls 4x400 team of Makayla Mater, Abby Tonkoshkur, Maddie Gammon, and Claire Wright finished 1st as well.

Levi Fitchett accomplished two 1st place finishes in the 3200 and the long jump (13 ft 6 in - PR). Josh Adams had a PR shot put throw of 26 feet and a 70-meter dash finish of 11.99. Finishing out the highlights was Tyler Roberts with a 3rd place time of 38.75 in the 200m hurdles.

At the Dryden Quad on May 10, both girls and boys got 6th place.

The 4x100 relay girls hit a PR and got under a minute on their relay. They have been trying to do that all season long. Claire Wright, MaKayla Mater, Maddie Gammon, and Bella Blatt had a time of 57 seconds.

by Audrey Napolitano

Varsity Girls Soccer:

On Monday, May 8th, the Dryden/ Imlay City Girls Soccer team played at Algonac High School. Dryden/ Imlay City lost to Algonac, 8-4. Jessica Peters scored four goals. Kierstyn Stankevich and Caila Fitchett each had one assist.

On Wednesday, May 10th, the Dryden/ Imlay City Girls Soccer team played against Richmond High School. Dryden/ Imlay City lost to Richmond, 0-7.

Great job, girls!

The next Dryden/ Imlay City Girls Soccer Game is on Monday, May 15th, against Almont High School at Imlay City High School. Good luck!

Dryden Basketball will be hosting Steve Cramer Basketball Clinics on June 16th

. “We are thrilled to have

Steve back,” said Dryden varsity coach John DelCampo. “He has done clinics here in the past and the

players had a tremendous experience.”

Steve Cramer is a former overseas pro and college athlete. He has coached at the high school and junior

high level in the U.S. and in Germany. He trains thousands of athletes each year from throughout the

country. He is known for his intensity and detailed instruction. “The players in the past have really

benefited from the clinics,” said DelCampo

The clinics are for both boys and girls and are held at Dryden High School. There are two sessions -

Session 1 is for players entering grades 9 through 12. This clinic will focus on offensive skills. It is from 9

am to 12 pm. The cost is $25 for Dryden students and $30 for non-Dryden students.

Session 2 is for players entering grades 5 through 8. This clinic is an overall skills clinic. It runs from 1-

3pm. It is $15 for Dryden students and $20 for non-Dryden students.

“His intensity at his clinics is amazing. He really relates to the players,” said DelCampo.

Forms are available at Dryden High School and Dryden Elementary School. They can also be obtained by

emailing Coach DelCampo at coachdelcampo@aol.com.

There are a limited number of spots available. Everyone is encouraged to enroll as soon as possible.

Monday, May 15

7:30 AM-2:30 PM - Social Studies Dept Meeting - Room 121

4:00 PM-7:00 PM - JH Track @ Akron-Fairgrove Invitational - bus departs @ 1:45 pm

4:00 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Baseball vs BCAS - game @ 4:00 pm

4:00 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Softball vs BCAS - game @ 4:00 pm

4:30 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer vs Almont @ Imlay City

7:00 PM-8:30 PM - Open Gym - Basketball - HS Gym

7:00 PM-8:00 PM - School Board Meeting - Meeting Rescheduled from May 8th, 2023

Tuesday, May 16

2:30 PM-4:00 PM - Homework Club - Room 133

4:00 PM-5:30 PM - JH Baseball vs Lapeer

4:00 PM-7:00 PM - Varsity Track @ Akron - League Meet - bus departs @ 1:45 pm

Wednesday, May 17

Wear it Wednesday - 80's Day

7:25 AM-2:25 PM - Senior's Last Day

3:30 PM-7:00 PM - JH Track @ CPS - NCTL Meet - bus departs @ 1:15 pm

4:00 PM-6:30 PM - Varsity Golf @ North Huron Quad - leaving @ 2:00 pm - Bird Creek RV Resort

4:30 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer vs North Branch @ Imlay City

5:00 PM-6:30 PM - JH Baseball @ Bentley - bus departs @ 3:30 pm

7:00 PM-8:00 PM - Athletic Boosters Meeting - High School Library

7:00 PM-8:30 PM - Open Gym - Basketball - HS Gym

Thursday, May 18

2:30 PM-3:30 PM - Color Me Green - Room 153 (Mrs. Decker's room)

4:00 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Baseball @ Peck - bus departs @ 2:15 pm, game @ 4:00 pm

4:00 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Softball @ Peck - bus departs @ 2:15 pm, game @ 4:00 pm

Friday, May 19

9:00 AM-1:00 PM - Varsity Golf @ Vassar Invite - Vassar Golf Club

1:00 PM-2:00 PM - Senior Luncheon by Project Graduation - High School Cafeteria

5:00 PM-6:30 PM - JH Baseball @ Bendle - bus departs @ 3:30 pm

Saturday, May 20

11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Varsity Track - Regionals @ Dryden

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 the shoutout can be found under each week's new riddle.

by Ava DeVlaminck

Last week's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water?

Answer: Sponge!

The first correct answer was submitted by Nobody!

This week's riddle: I add 5 to 9 and get 2. The answer is correct, so what am I?

May 15

June 12

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

by Ava DeVlaminck

How do you measure the mass of an influencer's following?

By Instagrams!

Check out the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Dryden Community Schools District Calendars here!

Ava DeVlaminck - Editor

Lily Finnigan - Reporter

Kaeleigh Gourieux - Reporter

Logan Korth - Reporter

Audrey Napolitano - Reporter

Penelope Spencer - Reporter

Claire Wright - Reporter

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