The Dryden Red and Black

Welcome back, #proudcardinal Pep Band!

Under the direction of Mr. Sudduth,

the Pep Band made their presence heard

at week's Varsity Football game!

Link Crew is a 7th grade mentoring group of 8th & 9th grade volunteers. Their goal is to make sure the 7th graders feel welcome, assimilate into, and are part of the Dryden High School family. They run monthly events for the 7th graders and try to help them navigate high school teachers, classes, and events.

This tailgate involved food, games, and face paint/tattoos to get excited for the game. It was also designed to encourage the younger kids to participate in after-school events and feel like they were going there with friends. It provided a safe way for them to "try out" coming to a sports event, in case they had not before. Hopefully, it will make them want to come back again.

Link Leaders:

Madilyn Thorman, Kaeleigh Gourieux, Ivy Brown, Logan Romain, Jayden Stankevich, Mckinley Gammon, Penelope Spencer, Levi Fitchett

#proudcardinal Varsity Cheerleaders hosted their Mini Cheer Clinic in the Elementary Gym. They taught 47 girls, Kindergarten through eighth grade, some of their chants and the fight song dance. The mini cheerleaders were also invited to cheer with the Varsity team for the first half of the football game next Friday night!

Thank you to Dave, Tammy, and Olivia Reynolds

for helping to get our bleachers and grounds ready

for the home football game on Thursday!

Thank you to Marcus and Ronni Leija of MML Seasonal Services

for sprucing up our entryway at the high school

and adding the beautiful mums!!

The Dryden Athletic Boosters need volunteers to work concessions at home volleyball matches, cross country meets, and football games.

Note: Dryden High School seniors have the opportunity to take Senior Seminar, a class offered for the eighth year in a row in conjunction with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN).

MCAN's mission is to increase college readiness, participation, and completion in Michigan, particularly among low-income students, first-generation college-going students, and students of color. Further, the goal of the College Planning Course is to increase college completion by lowering barriers that prevent students from getting to and through college, including Social Capital, Academic Preparation, College Knowledge, and Affordability. College is defined as the attainment of education beyond high school, including postsecondary certificates and academic degrees.

Weekly guest speaker topics may range from specific educational opportunities to post-secondary life skills as well as the knowledge necessary to be productive members of a community, among others.

by Hope Wilcox

Kim Randolph visited Dryden High School to discuss the journey to and through college. She is an Assistant Director of Admissions for Northern Michigan University specializing in the enrollment process for new students. NMU is a 4-year university located in Marquette, Michigan. They offer many opportunities to support your academic career with over 180 available majors.

Kim is someone I would consider quite personable. Seeing as though she was our first speaker, it was no surprise the class was nervous. To make things just a little worse for all of us, she was there to talk about a senior's biggest fear. College. Even with all the tension in the room, she managed to make everyone feel comfortable. While discussing things like the process of picking a major that's right for you, she reassured us that it is perfectly okay to not know what career you want to pursue. The class listened intently as she talked about what you might do with your major, NMU’s campus life, etc. She shared with us her own personal experience at NMU, including details regarding switching her major and anxiety about moving to a new place so far away.

The one thing that stood out to me was her tips to help students determine their major. She recommends going through a list of degree programs and crossing out the ones you would 100% not want to do. Then highlight all of the ones that you have the most interest in. Being that it was so simple, it sounded like silly to me. But, as someone who is currently undecided, indecisive, and finds interest in just about everything, this small tip genuinely helped. I didn’t feel so lost anymore; it gave me a sense of direction and control.

Interested in earning some extra money? People of all ages are needed to officiate sporting events. High school students can work in middle school games, and seniors can work in sub-varsity contests. Register at https://www.mhsaa.com/

Support your #proudcardinal Varsity Football Team at this year's Fall Festival! Tackle the Cardinal Kickoff Race on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Choose between the 5K or 4-mile challenge for grownups and the 5K or 1-mile for the youngsters 12 or under.

Stay updated on our progress with funds from the bond passed in May 2023 by using this checklist! We appreciate your continued support of our students, our schools, and our community.

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 Audrey Napolitano

On Saturday, September 23rd, the Dryden Varsity Cross Country team competed at the 40th Annual Linden Classic Invite. The results are as follows:

Girls

*4th: Cara Prusakiewicz- 22.43

*5th: Audrey Napolitano- 22.55

*15th: Lily Finnigan- 25.15

*18th: Caila Fitchett- 25.46

24th: Ivy Brown- 27.27

28th: Lillian Eason- 28. 36

30th: Ava DeVlaminck- 30.15

32nd: Penelope Spencer- 31.30

Team Overall Placement: 3rd place

Boys

*1st: Aiden Fitchett- 17.51

*6th: Noah Hall- 19.07

*10th: Logan Romain- 19.43

*15th: Connor Wolff- 20.45

*16th: Sean Finnigan- 21.03

24th: Brenden Peter- 22.36

32nd: Matthew Hickmott- 23.46

33rd: Tyler Roberts- 23.58

34th: Dylan Lasher- 24.01

41st: Matthew Livingston- 26.51

48th: Tyler Biggs- 29.55

52nd: Michael Hickmott- 38.27

Team Overall Placement: 1st place

*=medalists

Great job runners! The Dryden Varsity Cross Country team will be competing at the Wagener Park Invite next Saturday, September 30th!

by Lily Finnigan

On Tuesday, September 19th, the Dryden Varsity Volleyball team made the drive to Deckerville for a game at 7:30. After a loss three sets in a row, Dryden went home with an overall loss.

13-25 L

23-25 L

13-25 L

Points Served

Olivia Renyolds 11 Ace 1

Izzy Weier 11 Ace 1

Sophia Peter 8

Keira Miller 5

Ava DeVlaminck 5

Lily Finnigan 4

Digs

Sophia Peter 1

Olivia Reynolds 1

Kills

Lily Finnigan 7

Sophia Peter 6

Ava DeVlaminck 3

Izzy Weier 1

Blocks

Mikayla Fleming 2

Assists

Izzy Weier 20

Sophia Peter 1

Olivia Reynolds 1

Keira Miller 1

After a tough loss on Tuesday, Dryden worked together to take the win against North Huron at home. They played well as a team in this game, and it worked out in their favor.

25-21 W

25-17 W

20-25 L

25-23 W

Points Served

Izzy Weier 20 Aces 2

Sophia Peter 17

Ava DeVlaminck 15

Olivia Reynolds 13

Lily Finnigan 10 Aces 1

Keria Miller 8 Aces 2

Digs

Keira Miller 17

Sophia Peter 14

Olivia Reynolds 8

Izzy Weier 4

Jalynn Delmotte 2

Ava DeVlaminck 1

Kills

Lily Finnigan 11

Sophia Peter 8

Izzy Weier 3

Ava DeVlaminck 3

Kierstyn Stankevich 2

Olivia Reynolds 1

Blocks

Ava DeVlaminck 3

Assists

Izzy Weier 29

Sophia Peter 4

The team would like to thank the community for showing their support at last week's home game. This week, Dryden will go to Mayville on Tuesday the 26th, and will be at home to play Peck on Thursday the 28th at 7:30. We hope to see you there!

By Ava DeVlaminck

Last week, the Junior Varsity Volleyball team played against both Deckerville and North Huron. Although both resulted in a loss for Dryden, the team learned a lot and had fun.

Some highlights from the match against Deckerville include:

Assist

Mallory 1

Brianna 3

Aces

McKinley 1

Mallory 2

Brianna 4

Dig

Mckinley 1

Killls

McKinley 2

Mallory 4

Kaitlynn 1

Brianna 2

Blocks

McKinley 1

Some highlights from the game against North Huron include:

Kills

Mallory 3

Brianna 2

Angelina 1

Aces

McKinley 1

Kaitlynn 2

Brianna 2

Monica 1

Assist

McKinley 1

Brianna 5

Monica 2

Good luck next week girls!

by Audrey Napolitano

On Saturday, September 23rd, the Dryden Middle School Cross Country team competed at the 40th Annual Linden Classic Invite. The results are as follows:

Girls

*22nd: Claire Wright- 14.46

*23rd: Ella Gustner- 14.51

82nd: Eliniah Fitchett- 18.25

Boys

*5th: Levi Fitchett- 11.48

*18th: Jaycen Roberts- 12.47

89th: Josiah Matson- 16.13

101st: Gavin Prusakiewicz- 20.44

*=medalists

Congratulations to Levi Fitchett on a new Dryden Middle School Boys 3200m school record!

Great job runners! The Dryden Middle School Cross Country team will be competing at the Wagener Park Invite next Saturday, September 30th!

6:00 PM-8:00 PM - 7/8 Girls Volleyball @ CPS - bus departs @ 4:00 pm

6:00 PM-7:00 PM - Music Booster Meeting - Band Room

7:00 PM-8:45 PM - High School Basketball Open Gym

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

6:00 PM-8:30 PM - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Mayville - Bus departs @ 4:45 pm

Wear it Wednesday - Barbie

8:45 AM-9:45 AM - Senior Seminar Speaker - Lapeer County Sheriff Scott McKenna

6:00 PM-8:00 PM - 7/8 Girls Volleyball vs Kingston - games @ 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm

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

6:00 PM-8:30 PM - JV/Volleyball vs Peck - JV game @ 6:00 pm, Varsity game @ 7:30 pm

8:45 AM-9:45 AM - Senior Seminar Speaker - Drew Maynard, St. Clair County Community College

1:00 PM-2:30 PM - Pep Assembly - Gym

6:00 PM-8:00 PM - Varsity Football vs Capac (Homecoming)

9:30 AM-12:30 PM - Cross Country @ Wagener Park Cross Country Invitational

9:30 AM-11:30 AM - JH Cross Country @ Deckerville

7:00 PM-10:00 PM - Homecoming Dance - MPR

Last Week's Riddle: I’m not in Venus or Neptune, but you can find me in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus. What am I?

Answer: The Letter "r"

Winner: Angelina Urick

This Week's Riddle: What is used by others but belongs to you?

Think you know the answer? Submit it using the link below for a shout out in next week's issue!

What's the best smelling insect?

A deodor-ant.

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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.

Check out the 2023-2024 Dryden Community Schools District Calendar here!

Editor:

Ava DeVlaminck

Reporters:

Lily Finnigan

Audrey Napolitano

Penelope Spencer

Claire Wright

Faculty Advisor:

Ms. Sheryl Czerwinski

Email: SCzerwinski@drydenschools.org
Website: https://www.drydenschools.org/
Location: Dryden High School, Rochester Road, Dryden, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 796-2266
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