The Dryden Red and Black

Congratulations to #proudcardinal 8th grader Levi Fitchett, who won the Dryden Junior High Spelling Bee! Levi will represent Dryden in the Lapeer County Spelling Bee on March 19 at the Lapeer County Education and Technology Center. Good luck, Levi!

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Gabe Covey is a freshman who has been going to Dryden since 6th grade. Hs favorite thing about Dryden is P.E., and he is involved in Game Club. Gabe’s favorite thing to do outside of school is play video games. His dream career is to be a boxer, and he loves football and basketball.

Editor's Note: Senior Seminar students concluded their semester course by listing what they wish parents knew about graduating seniors and their final year of high school. We'll feature their ideas here.

by Audrey Napolitano

1. It is okay to have an honest conversation about family finances.

It is important to let your child know where your family stands financially. There’s nothing wrong with sitting down and having a conversation with your child about how much your family plans on contributing to their future expenses (education, living situations, etc). Being informed of family finances may help influence their decisions after high school.

2. Seniors want you to listen to how they feel

Having someone to listen to them psychologically means a great deal. Sit down with your senior every week for a certain period of time and discuss how they’re feeling. Listening to their plans helps seniors process a decision by conceptualizing their ideas and feelings out-loud.

3. Seniors deserve gratitude

Be proud of your senior for how far they’ve gotten. Make sure they are given gratitude for working so hard to reach this milestone, because it wasn’t easy.

4. Seniors want to make informed decisions

Make sure to do your own research and stay informed with your child’s decisions without dictating whether they’re right or wrong in your eyes. By doing your own research, you are also taking stress away from their already busy schedules. It’s always important to begin touring colleges, making sure the college is the right fit, and has the right major/s for your child helps to make informed decisions.

5. Seniors need support for whatever their long term goals are beyond high school

Whatever your student’s plans may consist of after high school, it is important to be their #1 supporter. This will help you to understand how to cater to their needs during their senior year. Whether they plan on pursuing an education beyond high school, or not, you must respect whatever their decision is. It’ll do more harm than good to challenge your child’s life decisions beyond high school. Whether you agree or disagree with their plans, it is important to be by their side as they make these life changing decisions.

6. You’re part of a team

This is your student’s decision to make. You must be there for moral support, but the decision is ultimately theirs, not yours. It is important not to push a student to go to a college that you went to, or wished you went to when they may not be interested in going there. There’s a fine line between your child going to you to help process options, and you telling them you want them to go to a certain school. You’re not living through your children, so it’s best to remember that they get to dictate their life goals whether you agree with them or not.

7. You must separate how you’re feeling from how your senior’s feeling

Many parents may become emotional at the thought of their children leaving and going off to college. It is important to keep in mind that you have these emotions, and they are separate feelings from what your child may be feeling. People process emotions differently, which is why it’s important to keep sight of how you’re feeling compared to your child.

8. Be patient

Students shouldn’t feel rushed when making such a monumental decision. This decision is meant to find a student at the right time, whether it’s in October or in April. You don’t want your student to be making hasty decisions that they’ll regret in the future. They need to make the decision that feels

right to them, when it feels right to them.

9. Be positive

Creating a positive atmosphere for your child is essential always, but especially while they’re making their college decision. Creating a positive environment helps an individual to feel more comfortable to not only communicate with you about how they’re feeling, but also allows them to better process information. A positive environment decreases stress levels, which in turn allows students to enjoy their senior years. You don’t want your child to remember their stressful senior year in the future, but rather their exciting and memorable senior year.

10. Inspire them to be who they want to be

It is important to not only support, but also inspire your child to be the individual they dream of being. By inspiring them, you’re giving them the opportunity they need to go achieve their dreams. Just remember, no dream nor goal is ever unattainable.

by Ava DeVlaminck

This past week, the Dryden Varsity Girls Basketball team played against both Memphis and Kingston. On the fifth, they played Memphis, winning 47-17. Some stats from the game include: Dakota Deel with 17 points, Keira Miller scoring 10, Isabella Weier adding, Sophia Peter putting up 4, both Kierstyn Stankevich and Monica Kucharski added 3, and Asako Hama and Olivia Reynolds both tallied on 2.

On the eighth, however, Dryden lost to Kingston 33-70. Kingston is a very tough team, so great job ladies for your best work! Some stats include: Dakota Deel with 16 points, Kierstyn Stankevich adding 6, Sophia Peter with 5, Olivia Reynolds tallying 4, and Delaney Wolle contributing 2.

Great job ladies and good luck this week!

by Audrey Napolitano

On Tuesday, February 6th, the Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball team played at home against Memphis. Dryden impressively won against Memphis, 63-15. Sonny Coscione secured 17 points. Jacob Burgess landed 14 points. Gianni Coscione acquired nine points. David Insley, Gabe Haick, and Josh Harris each obtained four points. Luke Taylor, Jaylin Taylor, and Hayden Blair each garnered three points. Santi Perales logged two points. “We played very well and Memphis is young and rebuilding” states Coach John DelCampo.

On Friday, February 9th, the Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball team played at Kingston High School. Dryden obtained a magnificent win against Kingston, 62-54. “It was a great high school basketball game. Dryden and Kingston have a great rivalry” states Coach John DelCampo. Jacob Burgess secured 22 points. Sonny Coscione logged 16 points. Gianni Coscione landed 11 points. Hayden Blair and Jaylin Taylor each acquired four points. Hunter Hughes bagged three points. Luke Taylor obtained two points. Coach John DelCampo states “(O)ur kids played hard and they played well. Kingston has a good team and they are tough to beat on their home floor. Our kids really kept their composure”.

Great performances, boys! The Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball team will be playing away at Lakeville tonight and at home against North Huron on Tuesday, February 13th, at 7:30pm. Good luck!

Dryden played at Kingston on February 8 and lost 23-51. Good luck this week!

by Claire Wright

The seventh grade boys basketball team played North Huron. At halftime, North Huron did not have enough eighth graders so the Dryden eighth graders played the second half of the game. They scored 17 points to make a final score of 21 - 26 with a loss to Dryden. Jax Morley scored 6 points, along with Evan Weier scoring 6 points, Kieran Schultz with four, Jakob Adams scored 3, and TJ Mersino added 2 points. The 7th graders lost to Mayville 42 - 6.

5:30 PM-8:30 PM - JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Lakeville - bus departs @ 4:15 pm

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs North Huron

7:00 PM-8:30 PM - School Board Meeting - Library - High School

7:15 AM-7:30 AM - Weekly Encouragement Club Meeting

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

3:30 PM-5:30 PM - Bowling vs North Branch @ Gerlach's

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs North Huron

Wear it Wednesday - Valentine's Day

2:30 PM-4:30 PM - Drama Club Auditions - MPR

6:00 PM-8:00 PM - 7th/8th grade Boys Basketball vs Deckerville

CANCELED 7th/8th grade Boys Basketball vs Owengage

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Deckerville - bus departs @ 4:15 pm

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

No School - Winter Recess

8:00 AM-3:00 PM - District PLC for Teachers #4

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Deckerville - bus departs @ 4:15 pm

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Editor:

Ava DeVlaminck

Reporters:

Lily Finnigan

Audrey Napolitano

Claire Wright

Faculty Advisor:

Ms. Sheryl Czerwinski

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