OFSAA Volleyball Results
The Eagles Girls Volleyball team are OFSAA Silver medalists after falling in three sets to the General Amherst Bulldogs.
Skill, grit and determination carried the #3 ranked Eagles to the final match of the tournament, where they were unable to take a set from the defending champion Bulldogs.
Dryden High School is very proud of your efforts. Thanks to the entire team and coaching staff for representing DHS and Dryden with style!
March 11th is Bottled Water Free Day at DHS
A group of students at Dryden High School are helping to promote Canada’s first "Bottled Water Free" day.
On March 11, 2010, students are asked to support the cause by not bringing single use water bottles to school, or purchasing them in the school.
Only ten years ago the concept of bottled water was a novelty. Now, bottled water is seen as a necessity—water fountains have disappeared and bottled water has infiltrated our schools, workplaces and communities.
Students in Mr Darling’s SVN 3M Environmental Science class are instituting a “Block A Challenge”. The Block A Challenge will consist of a count of students who are doing their part to help the environment by using re-fillable drink containers. This will take place on Thursday, March 11.
The purpose of bottled water free day is to spread environmental consciousness about the waste problem that single use water bottles create.
For more information on this campaign, please click here to visit Bottled Water Free Day.
Morning Announcements – March 11, 2010
| Mar. – Apr. | Grade 12 graduating students…graduation is only a few months away. Orders for your cap and gown can now be made at the office. $20.00 will reserve a cap and gown … a requirement for walking across the stage. If you are choosing not to attend the graduation ceremonies, please fill out a form indicating a cap and gown will not be required. |
| Mar. 11 | All wrestlers are reminded to be in the big gym for their pictures 11:30. |
| Mar. 11 – 22 | Once again the Canadian Cancer Society is doing a Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign. If you would like to purchase a bunch – they are $7.00 per bunch or 2 bunches for $12.00. There are 10 daffodils per bunch. The order forms are here in the main office. Orders must be in by March 22. |
| Mar. 9 – 25 | Voices of the Future Forum, two – one day workshops being hosted in the small gym at DHS for Aboriginal Students will be held on March 25 & 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided! There will be draws for ipod nanos and numerous gift certificates for shops and restaurants in Dryden. Sign up is here in the main office. |
| Mar. 8 - 12 | Rainy River Community College, located in International Falls, will be here on Friday, Mar. 12th at 1:00 in the library. They are also advertising a Tech Day held on their campus on Mar. 30th from 10:00 – 1:00. If you want to find out more information about their Green Sustainable Tech, Industrial Tech, Energy Technician and Practical Nursing programs, please visit and sign up in the Guidance Office. |
| Mar. 8 – 22 | There is a sign up meeting for the Eagles Club Track Team on Mon., Mar. 22nd in Room 109 at 3:15. If you are interested, come to the meeting to find out more information. |
| Mar. – April
Thursdays & Fridays only |
Remember: The Grade 12 Cosmetology class is offering Thursday and Friday lunch hour salon services for March and April. Request your stylist on sign-up sheets at room 124A or in the main office. |
Morning Announcements – March 10, 2010
| Mar. 10 | Thank you to all the staff & students who came out yesterday to support the Haiti/Chile earthquake Saucy Skills Competition fundraiser in the gym. The total amount raised will be calculated & announced soon. |
| Mar. 10 | A reminder that there is no drama rehearsal for the Music Man tonight. However, we will pick a little talk a little over lunch. All food orders are due today. |
| Mar. 9 – 25 | Voices of the Future Forum, two – one day workshops being hosted in the small gym at DHS for Aboriginal Students will be held on March 25 & 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided! There will be draws for ipod nanos and numerous gift certificates for shops and restaurants in Dryden. Sign up is here in the main office. |
| Mar. 8 - 12 | Rainy River Community College, located in International Falls, will be here on Friday, Mar. 12th at 1:00 in the library. They are also advertising a Tech Day held on their campus on Mar. 30th from 10:00 – 1:00. If you want to find out more information about their Green Sustainable Tech, Industrial Tech, Energy Technician and Practical Nursing programs, please visit and sign up in the Guidance Office. |
| Mar. 8 – 22 | There is a sign up meeting for the Eagles Club Track Team on Mon., Mar. 22nd in Room 109 at 3:15. If you are interested, come to the meeting to find out more information. |
| Mar. – April
Thursdays & Fridays only |
Remember: The Grade 12 Cosmetology class is offering Thursday and Friday lunch hour salon services for March and April. Request your stylist on sign-up sheets at room 124A or in the main office. |
Oshki’a’ya’aag – (Young People) Voices of the Future Forum
Do you want to make a difference in the future of aboriginal education?
Your voice is needed to help shape a learning environment that will support your academic success!
The KPDSB is providing an opportunity for aboriginal students to come together to share experiences, challenges and provide direction to ensure aboriginal students realize academic success.
The Voices of the Future Forum consists of two one day workshops being hosted in the small gym at Dryden High School for Aboriginal Students. The forum will take place Thursday, March 25 and Friday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be Provided. Draws for IPOD Nanos and numerous Gift Certificates for Shops and Restaurants in Dryden.
Students can sign up in the DHS Main Office
Morning Announcements – March 9, 2010
| Mar. 8 - 12 | Rainy River Community College, located in International Falls, will be here on Friday, Mar. 12th at 1:00 in the library. They are also advertising a Tech Day held on their campus on Mar. 30th from 10:00 – 1:00. If you want to find out more information about their Green Sustainable Tech, Industrial Tech, Energy Technician and Practical Nursing programs, please visit and sign up in the Guidance Office. |
| Mar. 8 – 22 | There is a sign up meeting for the Eagles Club Track Team on Mon., Mar. 22nd in Room 109 at 3:15. If you are interested, come to the meeting to find out more information. |
| Mar. – April
Thursdays & Fridays only |
Remember: The Grade 12 Cosmetology class is offering Thursday and Friday lunch hour salon services for March and April. Request your stylist on sign-up sheets at room 124A or in the main office. |
DHS Student picks up OSSTF Provincial Achievement Award
Michelle Arseneault has been named as the winner of the Creative Video Category in the 2010 OSSTF Provincial Student Achievement Awards (also known as the Marion Drysdale Awards).
The theme of this years contest was "Suppress Exccess", which asked students to consider the concept of excess in their lives and in our society.
Michelle created a video piece entitled "Making a Difference by Way of Waste Reduction" which considered both the ecological and the aesthetic impact of overconsumption.
Michelle said "The focus of the video is how our actions to reduce waste add up. An example of how actions add up is provided in my video with regard to the use of plastic shopping bags. This idea can be applied to any material products that humans consume. This section of my video demonstrates the importance of the Marion Drysdale Contest theme; becoming a conscious consumer, since one person can make a difference. In doing so we can also become more localized and develop a greater sense of community pride. The video can also be regarded as a short story of how environment awareness has become my passion, my past time, and my lifestyle."
An award ceremony will take place in Toronto near the beginning of the March break. The contest prize includes a free trip to Toronto for Michelle, her mother and sponsoring teacher Mrs. O'Grady. In addition, Michelle receives $300.00 of prize money and the provincial award title for the video category of the contest.
Congratulations Michelle!
Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge
The Historica-Dominion Institute invites Aboriginal youth (status, non-status, Métis and Inuit) to submit an original short story that explores a moment in Aboriginal history - this could be an event of personal, regional or national significance.
First place winners in both categories will receive a $2000 cash prize. Submission deadline is March 31st.
Anecdotal Reports Distributed
Students will be receiving anecdotal reports today from their teachers.
The anecdotal report is meant to provide an early indication of a students achievement in a class. Anecdotal reports do not indicate a precise grade, but rather a range or level.
Now is the time to make any changes that may be required as indicated on the anecdotal report.
Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Wednesday, March 8th. These interviews are a great opportunity to discuss the anecdotal report with the classroom teacher.
Morning Announcements – March 8, 2010
| Mar. 8 | Congratulations to the Wrestling Team for their performance at Ofsaa. All wrestlers represented Dryden High School well at the event. |
| Mar. 8 – 22 | There is a sign up meeting for the Eagles Club Track Team on Mon., Mar. 22nd in Room 109 at 3:15. If you are interested, come to the meeting to find out more information. |
| Mar. – April
Thurs. & Fri. only |
The Grade 12 Cosmetology class is offering Thursday and Friday lunch hour salon services for March and April. Request your stylist on sign-up sheets at room 124A or in the main office. |
Eagles Girls Volleyball OFSAA bound
The DHS Senior Girls Volleyball team arrives in Perth today to compete in the OFSAA championship. The team has been ranked #3 in the province, and will face some tough competition from the best teams from across Ontario.
The tournament opens tonight with an athletes banquet, and play begins tomorrow.
The Eagles play on Tuesday at 10:30 vs Don Bosco HS. The girls continue at 1:30 vs Perth, 4:30 vs De La Salle and 7:30 vs Beamsville. (times are EST)
Playoffs are on Wednesday, March 10th.
For more information, check the official website here.
Good luck girls. DHS is proud of your hard work and determination!
Eagles Hockey Results
The Eagles girls defeated Kenora 2-1 to sweep the NorWOSSA finals and earn themselves a trip to the OFSAA championship in Wingham on March 22nd.
The DHS Boys Hockey team fell to the Fort Frances Muskies in 2 straight games this weekend in the NorWOSSA finals.
On Friday night, the Eagles displayed a “never say die” attitude, battling back three times from deficits to send the game into overtime. Despite dominating the play in the Muskie end for most of the OT period, FF scored on a partial breakaway at the 15:23 mark of the first OT period. Zach Lake once again made some key saves in the game despite recording the loss. Goal scorers for the Eagles were Ryan Lobreau with two while Jared Stratford and Blair Dingwall added singles in the 5-4 OT loss.
“We had several golden opportunities late in the third to break the tie but sometimes the puck just doesn’t bounce your way and putting the finish on the game is tough.” said Coach Oltsher, “Our message to the boys before OT was to keep up the hard fore-check and to minimize their mistakes. It was unfortunate that FF capitalized on such a small error…but hey, that’s hockey.”
On Sunday, the Eagles just didn’t have the wheels to pull of the win. FF scored on the power-play twice in the game and added an empty net to win by a 3-0 margin.
“Their goalie played well, but we didn’t test him often enough. Our fore check wasn’t as good as it was on Friday and FF seemed to play a better defensive game this afternoon.” said Oltsher, “Despite this, our guys didn’t give up and they left it all on the ice. The coaching staff is very proud of our team and would like to congratulate them on a very successful season despite finishing in second place.”
Congratulations to both teams for your hard work and great seasons.
Good luck at OFSAA, girls!
Eagles vs. Fort Frances – Game 1
A heartbreaker in Fort Frances tonight as the Dryden Eagles Boys High School Hockey team lost to the Fort Frances Muskies 5-4 in overtime.
Game 2 of the NorWOSSA final is this Sunday in Dryden at 4:30 pm.
Canadian Navy Centennial Essay Contest
The Naval Officers' Association of Canada is inviting high school students to participate in a national Essay, Poem and Artwork Contest. Students are invited to choose a topic and express their creativity through an essay (750-1000 words), a poem (up to 80 lines) or original artwork (max. dim. 11"x17").
Deadline for entries is March 31, 2010.
Click here to view full contest details and learn how to enter.
DHS Students attend Sustainable Communities Conference
Envirothon group members from DHS were presenters at the Sustainable Communities in the North conference last week in Thunder Bay. Their presentation was a response to the effect of Peak Oil on Dryden, and possible solutions to the problem.
The students were excellent ambassadors for DHS, and set the bar with the production and presentation of the video shown above.
Michelle Arseneault, Jasmine Traini, Vaneesha Mashru and Reanne Dick say that they would like to share the video with all who are interested. They hope to present it to the Dryden Community Matters group, the City of Dryden Mayor and Council and the Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry.
Sarah Wintle, a DHS Graduate and Masters student at LU also presented her research relating to food sustainability in the north - a great example of a DHS alum working for positive change in the world!
Thanks for representing DHS. We are proud of your efforts to make the world a better place!
Morning Announcements – March 5, 2010
| Mar. 5 | To those students with outstanding immunization forms from the health unit – please remember to bring them in on Monday. |
| Mar. | The Grade 12 Cosmetology class is offering Thursday and Friday lunch hour salon services for March and April. Services are at a great price, including eyebrow, lip and leg waxing, manicures, scalp massages. Request your stylist on sign-up sheets at room 124A or in the main office. |
| Mar. 1 - 5 | The Dryden Figure Skating Club’s annual ice show takes place tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Dryden arena. Come out and see the show. |
| Mar. 1 - 5 | Hey Grade 12 Grads. Come & check out the limited edition Eagles Hoodie on display now at the Eagle’s Nest. Get your souvenir of all your great years spent at DHS. Also, please donate all your spare change to help one of our former students John Mudryk as he waits for a heart transplant. The donation jar is in the Eagles Nest. |
| Mar. 1 – 4 | Dryden Broomball needs time keepers and score keepers for their tournament on March 5, 6, & 7. If you are interested, please call Todd Stevenson at 937-5985. |
OFSAA Wrestling Update
Jennifer Hutchinson continues wrestling today. All other wrestlers were eliminated late yesterday.
We'll post more details as they come in.
Good luck Jenn!
Girls Hockey vs. Kenora – NorWOSSA Final
The Dryden Eagles will head to Kenora with a game in hand after defeating the Beaver Brae Broncos 3-2 tonight in Dryden.
Lauren Shoguchi started things off with a quick unassisted goal in the first 30 seconds of play. Clair Paquette followed in the first, assisted by Engstrom and Wesley. Kenora answered with a power play goal, and the Eagles went into the second up 2-1.
A lone Kenora power play goal in the second tied things up, and the score remained 2-2 going into the third.
Neither team was ready to pack it in, and the third period turned into a back and forth affair, with Dryden having multiple opportunities to score but not finishing until Alex Wesley found the net late in the period, assisted by Engstrom and Tardiff.
Bree Brown picked up the win in net.
Great game girls, keep working hard and finish it off in Kenora!
(game pics to follow)
Morning Announcements – March 3, 2010
| Mar. | The Grade 12 Cosmetology class is offering Thursday and Friday lunch hour salon services for March and April. Services are at a great price, including eebrow, lip and leg waxing, manicures, scalp massages. Request your stylist on sign-up sheets at room 124A or in the main office. |
| Mar. 3 | Registration for Dryden Minor Softball is tonight at the Moose Hall from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Mar. 3 | Congratulations to the Girls Hockey team who will now play Game 1 of the finals here tomorrow at 7:30 against Beaver Brae. Wear your Blue & Gold/ Eagleswear to school & come cheer on the team @ 7:30 tomorrow. |
| Mar. 3 | Reminder: SAVE meeting today at 3:30 in the school library. New members are welcome! |
| Mar. 1 - 5 | The Dryden Figure Skating Club’s annual ice show takes place this Friday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dryden arena. Come out and see the show. |
| Mar. 1 - 3 | In order to facilitate upgrading of the library computers, the library will be closed today and Thursday including between classes, lunch breaks, before and after school. |
| Mar. 3 | Come to the resource Room for a popcorn sale today at lunch. It’s 50 cents a bag. |
| Mar. 1 - 5 | Hey Grade 12 Grads. Come & check out the limited edition Eagles Hoodie on display now at the Eagle’s Nest. Get your souvenir of all your great years spent at DHS. Also, please donate all your spare change to help one of our former students John Mudryk as he waits for a heart transplant. The donation jar is in the Eagles Nest. |
| Mar. 1 – 4 | Dryden Broomball needs time keepers and score keepers for their tournament on March 5, 6, & 7. If you are interested, please call Todd Stevenson at 937-5985. |
Eagles Girls Topple Saints
Game Pics (gallery, slideshow)
A 5-2 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas will send the DHS Girls Hockey team to the NorWOSSA finals.
Tonights game was a must win for the girls, having fell to TA in game two after winning game 1. The boisterous home crowd was not disappointed by the performance of the Eagles girls.
Karly Tardiff started things off for the Eagles in the first, followed by Alex Wesley. TA answered with one goal in the first, making it 2-1 at the end of 20 minutes.
The Eagles opened things up in the second, with a three goal insurance policy from Alex Wesley, Morgan Church and Kyley Engstrom. The Eagles defence and goaltending held off a tenacious TA squad, ending two periods with a 5-1 lead for the girls.
Period three remained scoreless until a late goal from the Saints made it a 5-2 hockey game.
Great work girls! Good luck in the finals.
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