The Dryden Red and Black

Congratulations to #proudcardinal senior Rilynn Lindsay, who signed her letter of intent to ride for the Adrian College Equestrian Team next year!

Congratulations to #proudcardinal Junior High Spelling Bee Champion Levi Fitchett and Runner-Up Rheilyn Holburt! Levi will represent Dryden Junior High at the Lapeer County Spelling Bee.

Hello to the Dryden Community!

I am incredibly excited and honored to share that your very own Dryden Bands are performing the national anthem for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Saturday, April 8th for Opening Weekend! The junior high and high school bands will be combined to play on the field before the start of the game versus the Boston Red Sox. We have plenty of tickets at the generous price of only $26 and we would be so happy to see as many of our Cardinal Community as possible supporting our students! We must sell at least 100 tickets to make this happen so feel free to share this link to your friends and family. Follow the link below to purchase your tickets and come cheer us on in this special event!

Go Cardinals and Go Tigers!

Your favorite (and only) band director,

Mr. Klee

Support the Dryden Bands with every order!! The deadline is Sunday, February 26. The items look amazing and you would look even more amazing supporting our #proudcardinal program!

by Audrey Napolitano

Mrs. Torok is the K-12 Art teacher at Dryden Elementary School and Dryden Junior/Senior High School. She has attended Mott Community College, the University of Michigan Flint, and Eastern University.

She enjoys arts of all kinds, spending time with her animals, and going on long walks with her animals. Mrs. Torok's favorite color is blue, and her favorite animal is an orange Siberian tiger, but she loves all animals. She has 19 pets, most of which were strays or rescues. She loves working in all mediums of art and learning new things. She started to create art to make others happy, and she continues to be inspired by art, based on the joy it brings to others.

Mrs. Torok chose Dryden because right when she walked through the door, it felt like home, and she knew it was where she was meant to be. Her favorite thing about Dryden is how friendly and kind everyone is. She said that the students at Dryden are the best! Her words of motivation for students are to be kind to others whenever possible and to share your smile with everyone. She stated, “Always do your best and treat people how you want to be treated”.

compiled by Audrey Napolitano

We sent out a Google Form with three questions for all of the students in Dryden Junior/ Senior High School about their favorite thing about Mrs. Torok, their favorite memory with Mrs. Torok, and the most valuable lesson they learned from Mrs. Torok.

• Liam Napolitano said that his favorite thing about Mrs. Torok is how kind and considerate she is. His favorite memory with Mrs. Torok was when she made a painting of his cat, Rocko. He said that he learned to love art in all of its forms from all kinds of methods from painting to paper mache.

• An anonymous student said that their favorite thing about Mrs. Torok is how she is very creative and sweet and is always helpful and understanding to everyone. They said the most valuable thing that Mrs. Torok taught them is that if you don’t like something, then you can always change it.

• An anonymous student stated that their favorite thing about Mrs. Torok is “Mrs. Torok is a great person who helps and is kind to many people. There are many things that I like about Mrs. Torok, so many that I don't even know where to start. To start off, Mrs. Torok is a very kind person. She helps people with anything that they may need and that to me is a great quality that someone can have. Students aren't the only people she is kind to, though, she is kind to all of her coworkers and even animals. Another thing that I like about Mrs. Torok is the way she teaches. Mrs. Torok is a great teacher and is one of my favorites by far. Mrs. Torok has taught me many things throughout my years at Dryden. The way she teaches makes it easy to understand and easy to keep track of where you are in the class. Next, I like that Mrs. Torok never excludes anyone. Mrs. Torok includes everyone in everything, making her a better person, which adds to why she is one of my favorite teachers. In conclusion, Mrs. Torok is a great person in general and is kind to everyone. There are many qualities that I like about Mrs. Torok, making it hard for me to pick a favorite”. They stated that their favorite memories with Mrs. Torok are “[...] whenever she brings her animals to school. Mrs. Torok's pets are very adorable and well-behaved. Being the kind person Mrs. Torok is, she lets everyone pet and give attention to her pets. One of the many times she has done this may be one of my favorite memories that I have with her”. They stated that the most important thing that Mrs. Torok has taught them “[...] that I hold dear to me, is the ability to treat others with the kindness and respect that they deserve. This is truly the most valuable thing that I have learned from Mrs. Torok, and it is something that I will never forget”.

• An anonymous student said that their favorite thing about Mrs. Torok is how fun she is. Their favorite memory with Mrs. Torok was when she let them use her paints to do handprints. The most valuable thing that Mrs. Torok taught them was to not have phones out or take videos in class.

• Audrey Napolitano said that her favorite thing about Mrs. Torok is how caring and nice she is. Her favorite memory with Mrs. Torok was when she would be the substitute teacher for a class, and she would allow students to hold her sugar gliders and other animals. She said that Mrs. Torok is a very positive and encouraging person.

• An anonymous student said that their favorite thing about Mrs. Torok is how amazing, kind, and talkative she is. They said that she has taught them a lot about art. The most valuable lesson they learned from Mrs. Torok is that even if something doesn’t come out exactly how you wanted, don’t be afraid to restart, because if you quit, you won’t know how close you are to your finish line.

• An anonymous student stated that their favorite thing about Mrs. Torok is “[how] she is very encouraging and very helpful. I love her teaching style and her classes are very fun. I love that she basically lets you do whatever you want, and helps you with anything that you need”. The most valuable thing that they learned from Mrs. Torok is to just go with the flow, and if you try your hardest, you’ll succeed.

Thank you to Mrs. Torok and to all of the students who gave their feedback!

Dryden students have the opportunity to go on a trip to Costa Rica from June 17-25, 2024. The trip includes adventures like a hot springs visit, a canopy zip line tour, horseback riding, free time at the beach, and interaction with locals. The trip's price consists of eight overnight stays; breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily; and guided sightseeing tours with full-time services from a professional tour director. ​​Check out the link below!

by Claire Wright

Did you know that octopuses have three hearts?

Here is the ninth edition of the Edge!

On this edition of the Edge, we highlight the Operation Underground Railroad club, baby animals in Agriscience, the competitions around Ed-Tech, the open house, and students in MEP working on furnaces.

Producer: Daniel Guthery (Lapeer)

Director: Rafe Buchanan (Lapeer)

Anchors: Grace Belisle (Imlay City) & Jackson Spencer (Dryden)

Reporters: Alex Stepke (Lapeer), Bethany Urbanek (Almont), Kyra Riggen (CFI), Grace Belisle (Imlay City), Trent Savage (Lapeer), Nathen Duffano (CFI), and Colin Jones (Dryden)

Students in 6th - 8th grades build their tech skills to become powerful coders, game designers, and animators! All experience levels are welcome!

Mondays, 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Lapeer Education and Technology Center

February Sessions:
2/13, 2/27, 3/6 & 3/13

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 Logan Korth

The winner of the Tech Trivia Contest was Mikey Luciano with a score of 70/80. Laurie Hickmott won the Strange State Laws Trivia Contest with a score of 60/100.

Try our Animal Trivia Contest!

by Kaeleigh Gourieux

by Claire Wright

On February 23, the Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling teams faced Merritt Academy. The boys scored a 29 - 1 win and are 3 - 3 on the season. Matthew Hickmott bowled 152 and 151. Conner Wolff bowled 145. The girls scored a 28 - 2 win on a 3 - 1 season. Mikayla Fleming had games of 141 and 122, and Lily Finnigan had 132.

On February 6, the Boys and Girls met Memphis at Strikers Entertainment Center in Richmond. The boys scored an 18.5 - 11.5 win and a 4 - 3 record, also a 178 team Baker. Scores were Michael Hickmott, 241; Conner Wolff, 189; and Ian Weier, 162. The girls scored a 27- 3 loss, and a 3 - 2 record. Lily Finnigan bowled 159 and Mikayla Fleming had 144 and 139.

by Lily Finnigan

On the 6th, the Varsity Girls basketball team took home the win against Peck. The ending score came out to 48-17. Of those 48, 13 were scored by Jessica Peters. Both Lucia Rodriguez and Keira Miller added an additional 7 each. Lauren Abromaitis dropped 6. Both Ava DeVlaminck and Isabella Weier made 4. Olivia Stickler, Sophia Peter, and Delaney Wollle supplied 2 each, and Rilynn Lindsay contributed 1.

On Friday, February 10th, the girls made the long trip to North Huron to win 45-37. Jessica Peters scored 19 of those points. Another 9 were put up by Lucia Rodriguez. Rilynn Lindsay accumulated 8 in total. Keira Miller earned another 4. Three more were acquired by Ava DeVlaminck, and 2 by Lauren Abromaitis.

This week, the girls will play Kingston at home on the 13th and will face Deckerville on Thursday. The varsity game will start at approximately 7:30 p.m.

by Audrey Napolitano

On Tuesday, February 7th, the Dryden Boys Varsity Basketball team played at Peck High School in a league game. Dryden garnished a win against Peck, ending the game 56-45. "We really played well at the end of the third quarter and into the fourth. It is a huge win for us," said Coach John DelCampo. Jacob Burgess led the team, acquiring 19 points, succeeded by Dylan Ledford, who secured 17 points. Sonny Coscione accumulated nine points, Dorian Lewis earned eight points, and Noah Slagle supplied three points. "We got a little careless at the end," added DelCampo.

The Cardinals trekked to North Huron on Friday, February 10 to face the Warriors in a league game and came away with the win, 76-45. Coach John DelCampo reflected, “I could not be more proud of my team. We really kept our composure and played through some tough situations.” Jaylin Taylor led Dryden with 22 points. Jacob Burgess put up 17, and Noah Slagle added 15. Sonny Coscione (11), Dylan Ledford (6), and Hayden Blair (5) rounded out the scoring for Dryden.

Great job on the wins, boys! The next Dryden Varsity Boys Basketball game will be on February 14, at home against Kingston High School at 7:30 p.m.

by Kaitlynn Knuth

On Monday, February 6, the JV girls had an away game against Peck and beat them for the second time this season! Our Dryden girls tallied up to 32 points while Peck only tallied up to 24. Keep it up, girls!

Don't forget to mark your calendars and support our girls today against Kingston at home at 6:00 p.m. and this Thursday the 16th against Deckerville!

by Penelope Spencer

On February 7, the Junior Varsity Boys basketball team lost to Peck. The ending score was 33-26. The leading scorer was Owen Gall with ten points. Jacob Buffo tallied seven points.

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.

You can be a part of Dryden Junior/Senior High School history! Becoming a Yearbook sponsor is easy and affordable. Your name will live on in our 2022-23 Yearbook for generations!

Monday, February 13

3:30 PM-5:30 PM - Bowling vs Almont @ Hideaway Lanes -

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Kingston - JV game @ 6:00 pm, Varsity game @ 7:30 pm

Tuesday, February 14

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

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

Wednesday, February 15

Wear it Wednesday - Red/Hearts Day

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

3:30 PM-6:00 PM - Bowling vs Imlay City @ Hideaway Lanes - Bowling match @ 3:30 at Hideaway Lanes

6:00 PM-8:00 PM - 7th/8th Boys Basketball @ North Huron - Bus departs @ 3:45 pm, games @ 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm

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

Thursday, February 16

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

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

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Deckerville - JV game @ 6:00 pm, Varsity game @ 7:30 pm

Friday, February 17

ALL DAY - No School - Mid-Winter Break

8:00 AM-3:00 PM - District PLC for Teachers #4 - Dryden High School and Dryden Elementary School

5:30 PM-8:30 PM - JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Lapeer - Bus departs @ 4:30 pm, JV game @ 5:30 pm, Varsity game @ 7:00 pm

6:00 PM-9:00 PM - JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs Deckerville - JV game @ 6:00 pm, Varsity game @ 7:30 pm

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 at the end of a rainbow?

Answer: W

The first correct answer was submitted by Nobody!

This week's riddle: What can be touched but can't be seen?

by Penelope Spencer

Logan Korth is an 8th grader at Dryden High School. He has been going to Dryden for one year now. He is a part of Link Crew and The Red and Black newspaper. He says that his favorite thing about Dryden is how small it is and how you know all of the teachers. Outside of school, Logan likes to ride dirt bikes, read, and go fishing. He also has pet ducks! He is most excited about starting the early college program in high school. His dream job is to pursue mechanical engineering.

by Penelope Spencer

Rowan Handley is a Freshman at Dryden High School. He has been going to Dryden ever since kindergarten. He plays basketball and baseball. Rowan says that his favorite thing about Dryden is baseball. Outside of school, he loves to play more sports. He says that after he graduates he plans to go to college and figure things out.

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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 Ava DeVlaminck

What do you call two monkeys who share an Amazon Prime account? Prime mates.

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

Ava DeVlaminck - Editor

Lily Finnigan - Reporter

Kaeleigh Gourieux - Reporter

Kaitlynn Knuth - Reporter

Logan Korth - Reporter

Audrey Napolitano - Reporter

Penelope Spencer - Reporter

Claire Wright - Reporter

Email: SCzerwinski@drydenschools.org
Website: https://www.drydenschools.org/
Location: Dryden High School, Rochester Road, Dryden, MI, USA
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