The Dryden Red and Black

In this edition, we introduce you to some more new staff at Ed Tech, update you on Mission 22, tell you how an EdTech staff member is being honored, and more.

Producers: Cloee Wood (Lapeer)

Anchors: Ryan Conn (Dryden) & Cooper Lynch (Lapeer)
Reporters: Olivia Pachucki (Lapeer), Casey Proffer (Quest), Kylie Hollenbeck (North Branch), John Potter (Quest), Myranda Kinzer (Imlay City)

Social Media: Cooper Lynch (Lapeer) & Zoe Patrick (Imlay City)

Graphic Design: Gabe Steffler (Almont) & Ryan Conn (Dryden)

Give support for a high school esports class! Currently, this class is only available to junior high students. With enough support from high school students, this could change.

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 Liv Reynolds

On October 27, 2023, we had a speaker from Oakland University present to our class. Jessie Gutierrez-Arredondo is an alumnus of Oakland University and currently works there. She made valid points on why Oakland University was a good school to go to. She said that there are many different opportunities, sports, and clubs you can join, and how Oakland stands out from other schools. I enjoyed this presentation a lot because I am very interested in this school and have already toured some of it went to a Women's Basketball game, and am planning on going to another game.

Some opportunities she stated were all the different majors. You can choose from 130 undergraduate programs in the categories of arts and sciences, health sciences, music, theatre, dance, and many more. Scholarships and financial aid is a huge opportunity at this school. You can get up to $25,000 in housing grants, the Platinum Presidential Scholar award is $48,000 for four years if you qualify for this scholarship. There are lots of scholarships available for all different qualifications.

Oakland University is a Division One Horizon league for sports. Unfortunately, the founder of Oakland was a woman who didn’t believe in contact sports so she did not want there to be a football team for Oakland. Although, there is a football club team and many other club teams people can join for extracurricular activities. Oakland University basketball, volleyball, and track and field are very popular. Something I found interesting was if you wanted to start a different club or your own you could if approved.

Oakland University stands out from other schools because as a Freshman you can have your car on campus. You are not required to live on campus any year you are in Oakland you can commute. It is cheaper to commute, but if you don’t there is lots of funding available for housing.

Although, they are Horizon League they have made it further in some sports making them stand out even more. Oakland is in a very popular area, Rochester. It is very nice and Oakland is under construction adding more buildings and dorms to the campus.

After this presentation by Jessie, it convinced me to want to go to Oakland even more. It is close to home, I can see my family and friends a lot and it's where my father went. Learning all this information made me excited for the future. I hope it is at Oakland University!!

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

Ryan Peter is a 6th grader, but he is advanced and in 7th grade. He has been going to Dryden Schools since he was in preschool. He likes to play basketball, and outside of school, he likes to ride dirt bikes. His favorite thing about Dryden is that “ the teachers are nice”. His dream career is to be a pro motocross rider, and he is looking forward to meeting new teachers in high school.

by Claire Wright

Ian Weier is a senior at Dryden High School, he has been going to Dryden since preschool for 13 years. Ian is on the bowling team and he likes to hang out with friends, go open bowling, and play video games. His favorite thing about Dryden is “Everything!”. Ian enjoys watching sports, and he likes to follow all the Detroit teams and go to the games. After high school, he is going to take the summer off like normal and then after summer he will attend whatever college he commits to, and he will continue to work. Ian’s dream career is to be a pro bowler or something with sports or food.

by Lily Finnigan

On Wednesday, November 1, the Varsity Volleyball 2023 season came to an end. The team traveled to Parkway Christian to play Cardinal Mooney for the district game. It was a very close game and the girls played very well, but fell just short.

25-22 W

21-25 L

19-25 L

25-23 W

8-15 L

Points Served

Izzy Weier 16 Aces 4

Sophia Peter 14 Aces 1

Olivia Reynolds 13 Aces 1

Ava DeVlaminck 10 Aces 1

Lily Finnigan 9

Keira Miller 6

Mikayla Fleming 2

Digs

Keira Miller 28

Sophia Peter 19

Olivia Reynolds 14

Izzy Weier 6

Mikayla Fleming 5

Ava DeVlaminck 2

Lily Finnigan 1

Kierstyn Stankevich 1

Kills

Lily Finnigan 9

Sophia Peter 6

Ava DeVlaminck 5

Olivia Reynolds 2

Kierstyn Stankevich 2

Izzy Weier 1

Blocks

Ava DeVlaminck 5

Mikayla Fleming 2

Assists

Izzy Weier 38

Sophia Peter 3

Ava DeVlaminck 2

Keira Miller 1

by Audrey Napolitano

On Saturday, November 4, the Dryden Varsity Cross Country state qualifiers competed at the MHSAA Division 4 State Championship at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. The athletes drove to Adrian, MI on Friday, November 3 to preview the course and spend quality time with teammates. After an eventful, fun day, the athletes performed in the State Championship. The results are as follows:

Girls

66th: Cara Prusakiewicz- 21.00 (New School Record)

137th: Audrey Napolitano- 22.03

171st: Lily Finnigan- 22.52

Congratulations to Cara Prusakiewicz for breaking the Dryden Girls 5000m School Record!

Boys

*22nd: Aiden Fitchett- 16.43

118th: Noah Hall- 18.15

151st: Logan Romain- 18.40

188th: Connor Wolff- 19.23

217th: Sean Finnigan- 20.00

218th: Brenden Peter- 20.00

237th: Matthew Hickmott- 21.18

Team Overall Placement: 20th Place

*= All-State

Congratulations to Aiden Fitchett on earning All-State Honors!

Great job runners! Amazing performances throughout the cross-country season, athletes!

5:30 PM-7:00 PM - Drumline Rehearsal - High School Band Room

2:30 PM-5:00 PM - Weekly Encouragement Club - Movie Afternoon - Library

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

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

2:30 PM-3:30 PM - Link Crew Meeting - Room 153

6:00 PM-7:15 PM - Boys Basketball open gym grades 6-8 - Dryden Elementary

Wear it Wednesday - Animal Print

9:00 AM-9:30 AM - Josten's - Cap and Gown & Class Ring Informational Meeting - All Seniors should attend to receive cap and gown information. - Commons Area

Half Day

NO SCHOOL

Last Week's Riddle: What has one head, one foot, and four legs?

Answer: Bed

Winner: Nobody!!

This Week's Riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

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

When does a duck wake up?

At the quack of dawn!

November 13

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January 8

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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