What are TEA CUPs?
TEA CUPs are the people in our school that have been Caught Upholding Principles by demonstrating the monthly trait, developing this trait in others, or creating a culture where this trait is the norm.
TEA CUPs are nominated. Prizes are awarded to the student honorees selected by the Ridge Administration and staff honorees selected at random.
TEA CUP Voting Forms
To nominate a student, click this link:
To nominate a staff member, click this link:
Previous TEA CUP Honorees
Citizenship & Community
We describe citizenship as being involved and engaged in making the world a better place. We also describe community as a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
MaryJane McNally
Staff TEA CUP
Max Rodriguez
Class of 2022
TEA CUP
Joshua Sprinkle
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Samantha Babcock
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Nick Alvin
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
This month, our TEA Cup prizes have been provided by Bella's Burgers. Thank you for honoring the amazing people at Ridge High School!
Responsibility & Commitment
We describe responsibility as being accountable, dependable, and reliable. We also describe commitment as dedication to a cause or activity.
Mike Amendola
Staff TEA CUP
Grace O'Leary
Class of 2022
TEA CUP
Moncher Lee
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Lawrence Ma
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Aadi Tiwari
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Responsibility & Commitment TEA CUPs
Staff: Colleen Bodine, Jen Collins, Allison Greer, Martha Harvey, Tim Howard, Chiara Kupiec, Danielle Lehmann, Dawn Piper, Danielle Presuto, Janine Quimby, Nicole Simms, Kristin Thorpe, Will Rope
Class of 2022: Ankita Bhat, Sofia Holmqvist, Jyhir (JJ) Jordan, Vidula Karthikeyan, Samantha Liu, and Adam Sokira
Class of 2023: Sarah Babcock, Liam Clark, Zoe Jones, and Minaal Kauser
Class of 2024: Inya Dhurairaj, Sean "Rooke" Donahoe, Alex Hegelson, Justin Liu, Grace McNey, Samantha Rafanello, Hartej Sahni, Monica Schwed, Natalie Small, Angelina Yang, and Bilge Yasar
Class of 2025: Luke Hairston
This month, our TEA Cup prizes have been provided by Fresh Press Juice. Thank you for honoring the amazing people at Ridge High School!
Forgiveness & Humility
We describe forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness, and humility as being authentic without being arrogant or prideful, understanding that everyone has something to teach you.
Danielle Presuto
Staff TEA CUP
Emily Pradham
Class of 2022
TEA CUP
Micah Drew-Smith
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Maya Yglesias
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Danny Clark
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Forgiveness & Humility TEA CUPs
Staff: Celia Beekman, Julia Beyer, Mark Galesi, Lauren Heuer, Enzo Minicozzi, and Glen Pernia
Class of 2024: Pranav Mahesh
This month, our TEA Cup prizes have been provided by Brush's Deli. Thank you for honoring the amazing people at Ridge High School!
Kindness & Compassion
We describe kindness as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate, and compassion as sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
Phil Pernice
Staff TEA CUP
Esch Sage
Class of 2022
TEA CUP
David Elian
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Will Surett
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Samee Sheikh
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Kindness & Compassion TEA CUPs
Staff: Monica Acevedo, Michael Amendola, Julia Beyer, Jane Conklin, Margi Conklin, Jenn D'Armiento, Kathleen Dusebout, Heather Eckel, Cassie Ehlbeck, Steve Hendershot, Lauren Heuer, Kara Higgins, Ryan Kramer, Chiara Kupiec, Christie Papanikolaw, Jeff Sutherland, Georgiana Paril, John Terry, Maureen Rodgers, Scott Thompson, Michael Tong, Suzanne Ward
Class of 2022: Morgan Beatty, Carly Chiu, Caeli Goldmann, Gabby Hairston, Kailey McCabe, Joey Riccardi, Humza Shah, and Elsa Virtanen
Class of 2023: Josie Dennis, Truman Diehl, Ana Sofia Machorro, Minaal Kauser, and Jocelyn Tan
Class of 2024: Aline Benitez Morales, Caroline Donnelly, Allie Girgis, Sumedha Maddali, and Kazi (Tomou) Takahashi
Class of 2025: Jacob Bartlett, Sophia Cinelli, and Sophie Logan
This month, our TEA Cup prizes have been provided by Health and Wellness Chef, Guddia Singh. Thank you for honoring the amazing people at Ridge High School!
Integrity & Decision-Making
We define integrity as a person's level of honesty, moral commitment, and willingness to do what's right.
Dan Smith
Staff TEA CUP
Emma Healy
Class of 2022
TEA CUP
Aaron Duran
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Tyler Eccles
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Maya Shadid
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Integrity & Decision-Making TEA CUPs
Staff: Colleen Bodine, Nicole Simms, and Dave Yastremski
Class of 2022: Brett Astrin
Class of 2023: David Elian and Minaal Kauser
Class of 2024: Ivan Konovalov, Samuel Li, Camille Xu, Janice Zhang, and Alex Zheng
Class of 2025: Anthony Paulsen
This month, our TEA Cup prizes have been provided by Pricilla's Pantry. Thank you for honoring the amazing people at Ridge High School!
Selflessness & Gratitude
We define selflessness as being concerned more with the needs of others and giving to others without looking for personal gain. We also define gratitude as giving honest and genuine thanks and appreciation to others.
Nicole Cataldi
Staff TEA CUP
Sofia Holmqvist
Class of 2022
TEA CUP
Katie Pescatore
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Tate Harrison
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Hamza Kidwai
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Selflessness & Gratitude TEA CUPs
Staff: Celia Beekman, Kim Clark, Jennifer Collins, Patricia Craig, Jenn D'Armiento, Dallas Harvey, Lauren Heuer, Laura Rieder, Maureen Rodgers, Liz Seiffert, Michaela Stoudemayer, Lauren Tan, Jackie Treanor
Class of 2022: Aidan Clark, Jacque Henderson, Zoe Jones, Thomas Morrissey, Angela Papoutsoglou, Max Rodriguez
Class of 2023: Kaela Cortese, Petra Deffenbaugh, Kaylee Green, Minaal Kauser
Class of 2024: Samantha Byrne, Jade Lee, Jennifer Ni, Natalie Ramirez
Class of 2025: Zach Colodney, Anna Rios
This month, our TEA Cup prizes have been provided by Coco Luxe. Thank you for honoring the amazing people at Ridge High School!
Honesty & Trustworthiness
We define honesty as being free from deception and living a life that is consistent with a person's values. We also define trustworthiness as behavior that is ethical and inspires trust because they do the right thing.
Julia Koch
Staff TEA CUP
Tessa Garner
Class of 2022
TEA CUP
Emma Perez Martorell
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Tighe Kurtzman
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Samantha Oei
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Honesty & Trustworthiness TEA CUPs
Staff: Michael Amendola, John Brum, Marguerite Cahill, Heidi Fox, Rachel Golum, Julie Harding, Emily Lipnick, Rachel Miranda, Rebecca Muraview, Christie Papanikolaw, Laura Phillips, Janine Quimby, Ann Sobine, Dan Smith, Jason Stewart
Class of 2022: Jessica Baker, Bryan Liu, Angela Papoutsoglou, Nathan Schwed, Kenneth Sinofsky, Mady Weber, Hannah Zhang
Class of 2023: Sohana Damani, Sherice Kong, Avery Schneider
Class of 2024: Morgan Breheny, Eva Cahill, Adrian Grob, Jimena Orozco Suarez, Angelina Yang
Class of 2025: Yash Agarwal, Luke Hairston, James Kapitanyan, Katherine McCue, Anthony Paulsen, Samee Sheikh
This month, our TEA Cup prizes have been provided by Alstede Farms and Community in Crisis. Thank you for honoring the amazing people at Ridge High School!
Respect
We define respect as treating others as if they were important, valuing people for their humanity, even though they might be different than you.
Jeff Stellitano
Staff TEA CUP
Davis Hood
Class of 2022
TEA CUP
Macy Clark
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
William (Liam) Murphy
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Aidan Cairns
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Respect TEA CUPs
Staff: Carol Beadle, Julia Beyer, Jen Collins, Jennifer Cook, Christina Donahue, Barb Dwyer, Cassie Ehlbeck, Andrew Hogan, Judy Pavlik, Dave Yastremski
Class of 2022: Sungwon Chung, Chris Dong, Zach Harrison, Chris Kosakowski, Olivia Lee, Nikayla Karda-Marok, Max Rodriguez, Anthony Stoto
Class of 2023: David Barrera, Jack Berisha, Patrick McCaffrey, Bobby Riley, Libby Schmidt, Emily Xing
Class of 2024: Connor Keiling, Brian Kropp
Class of 2025: Jacob Bartlett, Hanna Chee, Hamza Kidwai, Tristin Orthmann, Emerson Rever, Peyton Rever, Samee Sheikh
This month, our TEA Cup prizes have been provided by Chimney Rock and Pricilla's Pantry. Thank you to both restaurants for honoring the amazing people at Ridge High School!
