The Dryden Red and Black

Congratulations to the April students of the month!

This month's theme is Fairness: equitable and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination.

7th Grade

Jax Morley

Gavin Prusakiewicz

8th Grade

Trenton Myers

Gunnar Zink

9th Grade

Lorenzo Giganti

Dane Pelkowski

10th Grade

Sonny Coscione

Isabella Weier

11th Grade

Lily Finnigan

Ian Weier

12th Grade

Jessica Voss

On this edition of the Edge, we take a look into the happenings here at Ed Tech as Agriculture students prep for the FFA competition, culinary hosts a buffet, Special Ed finishes their first basketball season, and more.

Producer: Daniel Guthery (Lapeer)

Director: Alex Stepke (Lapeer)

Anchors: Grace Belisle (Imlay City) & Daniel Guthery (Lapeer)

Reporters: Rafe Buchanan (Lapeer), Trent Savage (Lapeer), Nathen Duffano (CFI), and Jackson Spencer (Dryden).

On this edition of the Edge, we take a look into how students at EdTech are helping with The Wizard of Oz performance at Imlay City, how classes are using skills to raise money, give an update on the greenhouse, talk about the seriousness of senioritis, and much more.

Producer: Daniel Guthery (Lapeer)

Director: Alex Stepke (Lapeer)

Anchors: Grace Belisle (Imlay City) & Daniel Guthery (Lapeer)

Reporters: Colin Jones (Dryden), Christina Weeks (Almont), Kyle Swartz (North Branch), Bethany Urbanek (Almont), Nathen Duffano (CFI), and Rafe Buchanan (Lapeer).

by Claire Wright

Did you know that when members of a choir sing, their heart rates become synchronized along with the melody and rhythm?

Join us for the 11th Annual Dryden Community Schools Fine Arts Festival on April 29, 2023. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. See Art from our K-12 students, Band concerts, and the Drama Club performance for the low price of $5 per person! Profits are shared between the Art, Music, and Drama Departments.

College Decision Day is a national celebration of all high school seniors and transfer students, especially those from low-income, underrepresented, and first-generation college-going backgrounds who have committed to pursuing higher education—whether at a community college, a four-year college or university, or a professional training program, or by joining the military.

The #proudcardinal Class of 2023 will celebrate College Decision Day on May 1. We need your help to send them off with what they need for success! Gifts will be presented to those celebrating College Decision Day on May 1. Will you help? Please consider purchasing from our Amazon Wish List.

by Logan Korth

Try our newest trivia contest. It's all about The Red and Black!

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 Purpose.

by Logan Korth

On April 14th, our Varsity Track team went to Brown City. Our team got 13th place with 18 points. Michael Stickler got a season record in 100M and 200M, Sean Finnigan got a season record in 800M, and Aiden Fitchett accomplished a season record for 1600M, giving him 1st place! Good job, Dryden boys!

by Logan Korth

Dryden boys and girls ran at the Peck Quad on April 12. Both the boys and girls teams finished 1st in the 3200M. Claire Wright made 15.51, and Levi Fitchett got an amazing 12.51! Girls 4x100 relay took 1st place (Claire Wright, MaKayla Mater, Maddie Gammon, Bella Blatt).

At the Dryden Quad on April 19, the girls took 3rd place and the boys finished 4th.

Great job, Junior High Track team!

by Audrey Napolitano

On Monday, April 17th, the Dryden/ Imlay City Varsity Girls Soccer Team played at Richmond High School. Dryden/ Imlay City fell to Richmond, 6-2. Jessica Peters scored both of Dryden/ Imlay City’s goals.

On Wednesday, April 19th, the Dryden/ Imlay City Varsity Girls Soccer team played at Almont High School. In a miraculous game, Dryden/ Imlay City and Almont tied the game, 3-3. Jessica Peters garnished each goal for Dryden/Imlay City.

On Thursday, April 20th, the Dryden/Imlay City Varsity Girls Soccer Team played at Byron High School. Dryden/ Imlay City lost the game to Byron, 5-2. Jessica Peters and Kierstyn Stankevich each scored one goal. Caila Fitchett had ten saves as goalkeeper.

Great job girls!

The next Varsity Dryden/ Imlay City Girls Soccer game will be played at North Branch High School on Monday, April 24 at 4:30 pm.

by Claire Wright

On April 14, Capac came to Dryden. The first game was a 15-0 loss for our Cardinals. Rilynn Lindsay pitched 3 innings, struck out 6, and gave up 7 hits, 8 walks, and 15 runs. Also, defensive nods to Lola Abromaitis, Karlie Harris, and Mikayla Fleming.

The second game was a 16-0 loss. Offensively, Madison Maday had 2 hits, Lola Abromaitis had 1 hit, and Arianna LaValla had 1 hit. Lola Abromaitis took the loss with 2 innings pitched, she struck out 2 and gave up 3 hits, 4 walks, and 10 runs. Mallory Barker saw 5 batters, she also gave up 1 hit, 3 walks, and 4 runs. Rilynn Lindsay saw 2 batters and she also gave up 1 walk and 2 runs. Contributing defensive moves were Rilynn Lindsay, Mallory Barker, Lola Abromaitis, and Mikayla Fleming.

On April 11, the Dryden Cardinals were at Marlette. The first game was a 10-0 loss. Addie Tresnak had a double; Rilynn Lindsay took the loss, 5 innings pitched, struck out 6, and gave up 6 hits, 7 walks, and 10 runs. Also, the defensive nods went to Rilynn Lindsay, Lola Abromaitis, Mikayla Fleming, Madison Maday, Brianna Snavely, and Addie Tresnak.

Dryden lost the second game 18-3. Madison Maday had 1 hit, 1 SAC, and 2 RBIs. Rilynn Lindsay had 1 hit, struck out 2, and gave up 6 hits, 7 walks, and 11 runs. Lola Abromaitis pitched 2 innings. She struck out 2 and gave up 2 hits, 5 walks, and 7 runs. Defensively, Mallory Barker, Addie Tresnak, Mikayla Fleming, Madison Maday, Rilynn Lindsay, and Lola Abromaitis supported the Cardinals.

The girls were at home and were against Deckerville on April 20. In the first game, Dryden lost 14-7. The losing pitcher was Rilynn Lindsay. She pitched 5 innings, struck out 10, and gave up 6 hits and 6 walks. Offensively, Madison Maday had a solo home run. Defensively, Brianna Sanvely, Lola Abromaitis, Mikayla Fleming, and Rilynn Lindsay made great plays.

In the second game, Dryden lost 15-5. Addie Tresnak pitched for 4 innings, struck out 5, and gave up 14 hits, 3 walks, and 14 runs. Rilynn Lindsay pitched one inning. She struck out 2, and gave up 2 walks and 1 run. Offensively, Lola Abromaitis and Brianna Snavely each had one hit, Rilynn Lindsay had 2 hits, and Addie Tresnak had 1 hit and 2 RBI. Defensively, Brianna Snavely, Lola Abromaitis, Mallory Barker, and Addie Tresnak supported their team. The team record is 0-6.

by Lily Finnigan

On Thursday, April 20, the Varsity Baseball team played their first NCTL game of the season at home against Deckerville. The boys won both games with scores of 3-0 and 8-4. This makes their overall record 4-4 and their NCTL record 2-0.

Game 1 Stats (3-0 win):

Hits: Dylan Ledford, Rowan Handley, and Joey Delmotte each had 1 hit.

Runs Scored: Jayden Stankevich, Handley, and Delmotte (1 each).

RBI: Ledford (1).

Stolen Bases: Marty Barker (2), Ledford/Ian Tresnak (1 each).

Pitching: Dylan Ledford got the start and pitched a gem and got the win, throwing a 6-inning complete game no-hit shutout, walking 2, and striking out 11 Deckerville batters.

Game 2 Stats (8-4 win):

Hits: Mason Stofcheck/Marty Barker/Ian Tresnak/Rowan Handley/Josh Harris (1 hit each).

Runs Scored: Barker (3), Dylan Ledford (2), Tresnak/Owen Gall/Joey Delmotte (1 each).

RBI: Stofcheck (2), Tresnak/Stankevich (1 each).

Stolen Bases: Barker/Ledford (2), Tresnak/Handley/Harris (1 each).

Pitching: Marty Barker got the start and the win, pitching a 5-inning complete game on his birthday! He gave up 1 earned run on 9 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4 Eagles batters.

You can watch the varsity boys baseball team play Marlette at home this Monday the 24th.

Students entering grades 5-12 in the fall are invited to the Dryden Skills Camp with Steve Cramer of Cramer Basketball on June 16, 2023.

Coach 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.

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, April 24

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

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

4:00 PM-7:00 PM - JH Track @ Mayville - bus departs @ 2:15 pm

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

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

Tuesday, April 25

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, April 26

Wear it Wednesday - Twin day

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

4:00 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Softball @ Capac - bus departs @ 3:00 pm, game@ 4:00 pm

4:00 PM-7:00 PM - JH Track @ Peck - bus departs @ 2:00 pm

4:00 PM-6:30 PM - Varsity Golf @ North Huron Quad - leaving @ 2:00 pm - Bird Creek RV Resort, 159 Grindstone Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467, USA

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

5:00 PM-6:30 PM - JH Baseball @ Hamady - BUS DEPARTS @ 3:30 PM

Thursday, April 27

2:30 PM - Drama Club Dress Rehearsal - MPR

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, April 28

2:30 PM - Drama Club Dress Rehearsal - MPR

Varsity Golf @ Frankenmuth - Time TBD - The Fortress Golf Course, 950 Flint St, Frankenmuth,

3:00 PM-6:00 PM - Varsity Track @ Vassar - bus departs @ 1:00 pm

4:00 PM-6:30 PM - JH Track @ Armada Relays - bus departs @ 2:30

Saturday, April 29

11:00 AM - Fine Arts Festival doors open

12:00 PM - Early Band Performance

12:30 PM - High School Band Performance

1:15 PM - Drama Club Performance

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 the longest word in the dictionary?

Answer: Smiles (because there's a "mile" between each S!

The first correct answer was submitted by no one!

This week's riddle: Throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then eat the outside and throw away the inside. What is it?

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

What do you call a funny mountain?

Hill-arious!

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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