The Dryden Red and Black

Math teacher and Varsity Bowling Coach Mr. Shute loves the small town atmosphere, the students, and the bowling team at Dryden. In his spare time, he enjoys bowling, golfing, traveling, and video gaming. He's bowled 14 perfect 300 Games!

He attended the University of Michigan Flint (Bachelors) and Oakland University (Masters). An avid University of Michigan fan, his favorite color is blue and he attends at least one MIchigan Football road game a year.

Offering advice to students, Mr. Shute says ""Don't ever let someone tell you what your value is in life. Access yourself, because at the end of the day you as an individual know your ambitions and passions better than anyone. Some people might call you crazy, but as long as you have a logical route to meet your end goal, pursue it. Mistakes will be made along the way, you'll doubt yourself at times, but in the end you need to have the fortitude to believe in yourself."

We asked Dryden students to share their thoughts about Mr. Shute, and here are their responses.

What is your favorite thing about this staff member?

• Caila Fitchett: He's good at teaching, helps students with questions, and is attentive to any confusion regarding the materials. However, he really needs to make good on his promise and let me have his job.

• Lily Martin: His funny attitude, and how nice/ helpful he is.

• Kinsley Chelard: He is a great teacher.

• Ian Weier: He is the best teacher and coach there is around here and he knows what he is doing for everything.

What is your favorite memory with this staff member?

• Caila Fitchett: When he let us use our notes for a test. I would have definitely failed. :)

• Lily Martin: When we were sassing each other.

• Kinsley Chelard: He let us play charades in class.

• Ian Weier: This bowling season with winning the Eastern Michigan Bowling Conference and also having good boys and girls teams with them making 5th place and 2nd place in regionals.

What is the most valuable thing you have learned from this staff member?

• Caila Fitchett: Don't be dramatic about math.

• Lily Martin: Don't copy and paste.

• Kinsley Chelard: Positivity.

• Ian Weier: Make sure to pick up your spares.

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.

by Claire Wright

Rheilyn Holburt is in the 8th grade. She has been going to Dryden for 10 years, since the end of her preschool year. Rheilyn is in the Drama Club, and she enjoys doing cheer for Imlay City. Outside of school, she enjoys babysitting, practicing her lines for Drama, and going to Church. Rheilyn´s favorite thing about Dryden is that everyone is so close, and it feels like family to her. Her dream career is to be a lawyer. Finally, Rheilyn's favorite teachers are Mrs. Maday and Mrs. Brusso as they have helped her grow so much these past two years.

Our seniors are going to college! Please help Dryden High School's Class of 2024 celebrate.

On May 1, our College Decision Day Celebration allows students to declare their intentions

and proudly state their college, university, trade school, training program, or military choice.

Items from this list will be given away to seniors at College Decision Day

to send them off with what they'll need in the fall!

by Audrey Napolitano

On Wednesday, April 3rd, the Dryden/Imlay City Varsity Girls Soccer Team played at home against Croswell-Lexington High School. Imlay City defeated Croswell-Lexington, 4-0. Caila Fitchett acquired two goals. Kierstyn Stankevich contributed one goal.

On Thursday, April 4th, the Dryden/Imlay City Varsity Girls Soccer team played at LakeVille Otisville High School. Imlay City defeated LakeVille Otisville, 3-2. Kierstyn Stankevich obtained one assist.

On Saturday, April 6th, the Dryden/ Imlay City Varsity Girls Soccer Team played at L’Anse Creuse North High School. Imlay City lost to L’Anse Creuse North, 9-0.

Great job girls! The next Dryden/ Imlay City Varsity Girls Soccer game is at Armada High School on Monday, April 8th at 5pm. Good luck!

4:00 PM-8:00 PM - Varsity Baseball vs Genesee Christian - High School

5:00 PM-6:30 PM - Varsity Soccer at Armada - Bus departs IC at 3:45 - High School

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

7:15 AM-7:30 AM - Weekly Encouragement Club Meeting - Meeting time is 7:10-7:20AM

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

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

7:30 AM-12:30 PM - SAT Testing - MPR - High School

4:00 PM-8:00 PM - Varsity Softball at LHNW - Bus departs at 2:30

4:00 PM-8:00 PM - Varsity Track at Deckerville - Bus departs at 1:45 - High School

7:00 PM-8:30 PM -Basketball Open Gym (Grades 8-12) - Gym - High School

Wear it Wednesday - Disney Day!

2:30 PM-3:30 PM - Staff Meeting - High School - Library

4:30 PM-6:30 PM - Varsity Soccer at Yale - Bus departs IC at 3:15 - High School

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

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

7:15 AM-12:30 PM - Workkeys Testing - MPR - High School

7:30 AM-7:45 AM - NJHS Meeting - Room 331 - High School

4:00 PM-8:00 PM - Varsity Baseball @ Atherton - Bus departs at 2:30 - High School

4:00 PM-8:00 PM - Varsity Softball at Atherton - Bus departs at 2:30 - High School

7:00 PM-8:30 PM - Basketball Open Gym (Grades 8-12) - Gym - High School

3:00 PM-8:00 PM - Varsity Track at Davison Shake off the Rust Event - Bus departs at 1:30 - High School

Previous Riddle: What kind of band never plays music?

Answer: A rubber band!

Winner: Aiden Fitchett

Current Riddle: If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

I saw my math teacher with a piece of graph paper yesterday.

I think he must be plotting something.

April 8

May 13

June 10

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 and 2024-2025 Dryden Community Schools District Calendar here!

Editor:

Ava DeVlaminck

Reporters:

Lily Finnigan

Audrey Napolitano

Claire Wright

Faculty Advisor:

Ms. Sheryl Czerwinski

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

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