The Dryden Red and Black

State testing will commence on Wednesday, April 13. The following grades will be virtual on Wednesday: 12th, 7th, and 6th (students who attend classes at Dryden Junior/Senior High School). Grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 will be participating in the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and SAT, respectively. On Thursday, April 14, 11th grade students will be taking the ACT WorkKeys test.

Testers, remember to get plenty of sleep the night before your test and eat a good breakfast. Do your best!

Congratulations to Reed Hall, who earned his

Associate's Degree in General Studies from Macomb Community College!

A Dryden Early College student, Reed completed college courses while still in high school and has completed his degree as a 13th-year student. Reed plans to earn his Bachelor's Degree at Northern Michigan University and will begin coursework there in the fall. We're so proud of you!

Seniors, please complete the Google Form in your email to RSVP for College Signing Day.

We want to celebrate your next steps! Graduation caps and gowns will be distributed as well.

We need your help to send our #proudcardinal Class of 2022

off to college with what they need for success!

Gifts will be presented to those celebrating College Signing Day on May 2.

Will you help?

by Logan Korth

Fill out how many minutes you read for each day of this week and we will give a shout out to who read the most in a future Dryden Red and Black post. There may even be a prize!

Thursday, April 14 is the last day to get your Prom tickets!

by Lily Finnigan

The Varsity Girls Track team went to their first quad at Mayville this past Thursday. They placed 3rd overall with a total of 52 points. There were many 1st place overalls, including Olivia Stickler in the 400 with a time of 1:07.6, Lily Finnigan in the 3200 with a time of 15:34.7, Sophia Peter in the 300 hurdles with a time of 58.1, 4x200 relay (Delaney Wolle, Peter Sophia, Keira Miller, Olivia Stickler) with a time of 2:04.0, and 4x400 relay (Delaney Wolle, Keira Miller, Peter Sophia, Olivia Stickler) with a time of 4:52.7. Sophia Peter also got second in the 110 Hurdles with a time of 19.8. In 1600, Lily Finnigan finished 3rd with a time of 7:02.0 and in Discus, Ava DeVlaminck placed 3rd with a throw of 64' 11. The 4x100 relay (Olivia Stickler, Keira Miller, Kierstyn Stankevich, Delaney Wolle) also placed 3rd with a time of 1:01.2.

by Lily Finnigan

On Thursday, April 2, the Varsity Boys Track team went to their first meet. They ran at the Mayville quad and placed 3rd overall with an overall of 44 points. Aiden Fitchett placed 1st in both the 800 and 1600. His 800 time was 2:20.1 and his 1600 time was 5:20.0. Matthew Hickmott also got first in the 300 hurdles with a time of 59.3. The boys had a lot more 2nd place overalls, including Noah Hall in the 3200 with a time of 13:24.0, Matthew Hickmott in the 110 hurdles with a time of 21.1, and Jackson Spencer in the 300 hurdles with a time of 59.9. All three boys relays also placed second. This includes the 4x200 relay (Michael Stickler, Jackson Spencer, Nathan Baughman, Matthew Hickmott) with a time of 1:56.2, the 4x400 relay (Michael Stickler, Nathan Baughman, Jackson Spencer, Aiden Fitchett) with a time of 4:30.2, and the 4x800 relay (Noah Hall, Matthew Hickmott, Jackson Spencer, Aiden Fitchett) with a time of 10:34.0.

Overall, the Track teams did very well for their first meet. They had one of the smallest teams at the meet and had a lot of 1st and 2nd's overall. Their team this year is also mainly Freshmen and Sophomores with the exception of one Junior. This week, they will be running at the Deckerville Quad on Tuesday the 12th, and the Shake Off the Rust Invitational on Thursday the 14th.

Monday, April 11

6:00 AM-7:00 AM - Open Gym - Basketball

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

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

4:30 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer @ Algonac - bus departs @ 2:45

6:00 PM-7:00 PM - School Board Workshop - High School Library

6:00 PM-8:00 PM - Strengthening Families Meeting

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

Tuesday, April 12

Homework Club - HS Library - 2:30 PM-4:00 PM

2:30 PM-4:00 PM - Drama Club Rehearsal - MPR

4:00 PM-7:00 PM - Varsity Track @ Deckerville Quad - bus departs @ 1:45

4:30 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer vs Harbor Beach

Wednesday, April 13

WEAR IT WEDNESDAY - TIGERS DAY

6:00 AM-7:00 AM - Open Gym - Basketball - High School Gym

7:25 AM-12:30 PM - Testing - MPR and Gym

4:00 PM-5:30 PM - 7/8 Baseball vs Genesee

6:00 PM-8:00 PM - Volleyball Open Gym - High School Gym

Thursday, April 14

Homework Club - HS Library - 2:30 PM-4:00 PM

Varsity Track @ Shake off the Rust - Davison - bus departs @ 12:00 pm, meet @ 1:30 pm

7:00 AM-7:15 AM - NJHS Meeting - Room 331

7:25 AM-12:00 PM - Testing - MPR

2:30 PM-4:00 PM - Drama Club Rehearsal - MPR

4:30 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Soccer vs Richmond

Friday, April 15

NO SCHOOL - GOOD FRIDAY

4:00 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Baseball @ Capac - Bus departs @ 3:00

4:00 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Softball @ Capac - Bus departs @ 3:00

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 Penelope Spencer

This week's riddle:

People make me, save me, change me, raise me. What am I?

Last week's riddle:

What can you put in a bucket to make it weigh less?

Answer: A hole

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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All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.,

will be held in the Dryden High School Library,

and are open to the public.

by Audrey Napolitano

Where do math teachers go on vacation? Times Square.

Check out the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Dryden Community Schools District Calendars here!

Ava DeVlaminck - Editor

Nick Abromaitis - Reporter

Lily Finnigan - Reporter

Logan Korth - Reporter

Audrey Napolitano - Reporter

Penelope Spencer - Reporter

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