What are TEA CUPs?
What are TEA CUPs?
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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
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TEA CUP Honorees
Citizenship & Community
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.
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.
Jaclyn Coyne
Jaclyn Coyne
Staff TEA CUP
Jordan Perla
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Natalie Ramirez
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Ami Singh
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Desmond Diehl
Class of 2026
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Citizenship & Community TEA CUPs
Staff: Tara Cascarelli, Greg Gallet, Christine Gordon, Janine Quimby, Jeff Sutherland, Linda Valera, Sandy Whelan
Class of 2023: Timmy Kolshorn, Tayler Mark, Darcy Rhatican
Class of 2024: Kyle DeCristofaro, Alyssa Kim
Class of 2025: Peyton River
Class of 2026: Reilly Anderson, Katie King, Em Somoygi, Ava Yiu
Responsibility & Commitment
Responsibility & Commitment
We describe responsibility as being accountable, dependable, and reliable. We also describe commitment as dedication to a cause or activity.
We describe responsibility as being accountable, dependable, and reliable. We also describe commitment as dedication to a cause or activity.
Dave Yastremski
Dave Yastremski
Staff TEA CUP
Meera Singh
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Nicholas George
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Brian Macchiarola
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Bredy Gu
Class of 2026
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Responsibility & Commitment TEA CUPs
Staff: Tom Blackwell, Kim Clark, Christina Gordon, Marie Wurtemberg
Class of 2023: Tatiana Petriw
Class of 2025: James Mathai, Oliver Juras
Class of 2026: Jillian Lipset, Oscar Chamberlain
Forgiveness & Humility
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.
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.
Jennifer D'Armiento
Jennifer D'Armiento
Staff TEA CUP
Gene Hodges
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Wilson Kochek
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
James Mathai
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Enzo Allain
Class of 2026
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Humility & Forgiveness TEA CUPs
Staff: Michael Amendola, Christine Gordon, Joseph Lipinski, Tom Misiak, Maureen Rodgers, Sandy Whelan
Class of 2023: Tyler Rooney
Class of 2024: Ryan Fiorot
Class of 2025: Aakaman Raviarsin, Caroline Flatley, Sean Connell
Kindness & Compassion
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.
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.
Marge Ceresa
Marge Ceresa
Staff TEA CUP
Julia Kobren
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Aly Okasha
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Lucas Kang
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Dylan Demcsak
Class of 2026
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Kindness & Compassion TEA CUPs
Staff: Tyler Brandt, Tara Cascarelli, Kimberly Clark, Malcolm Coates, Jennifer D'Armiento, Natasha Doski, Shawn Elwood, Kathy Forsell, Mark Galesi, Kim Gavin, Joshua Gebhardt, Rachel Golum, Christine Gordon, Madeline Greene, Sireen Hashem, Lauren Heuer, Andrew Hogan, Jill Kakalecik, Jennifer Kang, Daria Kuscenko, Laura Leibrock, Emily Lipnick. MaryJane McNally, Timothy Meyer, Judy Pavlik, Joe Petrill, Jeffrey Stellitano, Jacob Reichman, Liz Seiffert, Dan Smith, Amanda Statkavich, Greg Zande
Class of 2023: Abbey Conyers, Annabella Gao, Bridget Kolshorn, Caitlyn Costello, Catherine Ursino, Katie Keefe, Quinn Gallagher, Sania Moghe, Sarah O'Brien, Sohana Damani, Sophie McCain, Tristen Allen, Yasameen Fathi
Class of 2024: Allie Girgis, Amy Cao, Anya da Silva, Ayla Bressler, Caroline Bailey, Caroline Donnelly, Cole Hoke, Eva Cahill, Giancarlo Mezzo, Gianna Mayo, Hayley Matusz, Jake Patetta, Jake Zangara, Jason Li, Justin Liu, Nick Falcone, Pranav Joshi, Preston Shanosky, Rebecca Gonzalez, Samantha Byrne, Samantha Babcock, Sofia Pizzuto
Class of 2025: Aditi Shenoy, Amelie Gurvits, Aoife Timoney, Bella Berrios, Daniel Way, Gaby Arias, Hannah Levitz, Jack Donnelly, Jordyn Fackelman, Joseph Dachnowitz, Lesley Arias, Maddie Troso, Matt Fabbio, Mia Dutton, Miya Tomaru, Nick Gonzalez-Adler, Noor Nauman, Sam Ginn, Samee Sheikh
Class of 2026: Alexandra Banura, Alyah Rao, Angelo Alvin, Bredy Gu, Caroline Uhrig, Danni-Lee Gosnack, Elyssa Glaze, Ethan Gallagher, Faye Fletcher, Ieva Bendekaite, Jack Fedor, Kavita Jaiswal, Kirtana (Kirtu) Hariharan, Milie Gupta, Nandana Thannickal, Oliver Juras, Risa Martin, Shrey Sharma, Tyrone Brandt, Vivian West
Integrity & Decision-Making
Integrity & Decision-Making
We define integrity as a person's level of honesty, moral commitment, and willingness to do what's right.
We define integrity as a person's level of honesty, moral commitment, and willingness to do what's right.
Carole Beadle
Carole Beadle
Staff TEA CUP
Sarah Unger
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Ivan Konovalov
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Gavin Duran
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Mia Skizman
Class of 2026
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Integrity & Decision-Making TEA CUPs
Staff: Michael Amendola, Tara Cascarelli, Jennifer Collins, Jennifer Curran, Kathleen D'Armiento, Heidi Fox, Mark Galesi, Chad Gillikin, Lauren Heuer, Tim Howard, Tara Leu, Margaret Mitchell, William Ortega, Jeffrey Stellitano, Jeffrey Sutherland, Michael Tong
Class of 2023: Julia Kobren, Sohana Damani, William Sherman
Class of 2024: Natalie Small, Samantha Byrne, Timothy Kramer
Class of 2025: Abhayan Sood, Aidan Cairns, Alex Gozalez Escobar, Alexandra (Lesley) Arias, Daniel White, Gabriele Beverini, Jack Donnelly, Jacob Cordani, Liam Thoma, Maahi Chaudhary, Maddie Troso, Madura Rajkumar, Maggie Luo, Massimo Piancazzo, Maya Shadid, Milan Borovicanin, Natalie Green, Srija Kasarla
Class of 2026: Desmond Diehl, Jacob Jeffery
Selflessness & Gratitude
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.
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.
Taylor Boehmer
Taylor Boehmer
Staff TEA CUP
Ana Sofia Macharro
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Jenny Ni
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Prudhvi Adari
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Sean Pernaselli
Class of 2026
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Selflessness & Gratitude TEA CUPs
Staff: Tyler Brandt, Natasha Doski, Barbara Dwyer, Mark Galesi, Nicole Gilmore, Rachel Gollum, Christine Gordon, Sarah Kaufman, Joseph Lipinski, Emily Lipnick, Madison Mitchell, Daniel Norris, Jesse Rice, Maureen Rodgers, Justin Satter, Stephanie Serafin, Amanda Statkevich, Sandy Whelan
Class of 2023: Aidan Weisgerber, Minaal Kauser
Class of 2024: Amy Cao, Connor Ingram, Geoffrey Pritchard, Hayden Nelson, Lauren Coffey, Natalie Ramirez, Renata Cicala, Sara D'Errico, Teresa Jones
Class of 2025: Mia Dutton
Class of 2026: Bredy Gu, Milie Gupta, Kinga Kiss, Grace Li, Emilia Somogyi, Miles Wiwi, Sienna Zamchoff
Honesty & Trustworthiness
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.
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.
Sarah Maupai
Sarah Maupai
Staff TEA CUP
Jeremy Richardson
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Leena Mathai
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Sona Martin
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Jake Valentin
Class of 2026
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Honesty & Trustworthiness TEA CUPs
Staff: Amanda Statkevich, Bonnie Brunskill, Christie Papanikalow, Christina Onorato, Dan Smith, Enzo Minnicozzi, Fiorella Bologno, Janine Quimby, Jesse Rice, Joseph Flynn, Julie Harding, Krista Horvath, Kristy Fiorilli, Lauren Baker, Lauren Tan, Mark Galesi, Matt Cahill, Sandy Whelan, Sarah Kaufman, Tara Cascerelli, Timothy Lynch, Travis Boop, Will Rope
Class of 2023: Alexandra Green, Ana Sofia Machorro, and Isabel Batista
Class of 2025: Amanda Stoto, Gabby White, Lyvia Brennan, Mia Dutton, and Oliver Juras
Class of 2026: Madeleine Donnelly, Srishti Jain, Risa Martin
Respect
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.
We define respect as treating others as if they were important, valuing people for their humanity, even though they might be different than you.
Colleen Bodine
Colleen Bodine
Staff TEA CUP
Max Ginn
Class of 2023
TEA CUP
Isabella Price
Class of 2024
TEA CUP
Sam Ginn
Class of 2025
TEA CUP
Logan Murphy
Class of 2026
TEA CUP
Additional Nominees for the Respect TEA CUPs
Staff: Bill Michaelis, Carol Beadle, Cassandra Ehlbeck, Celine Chambron, Daniel Norris, Daria Kuscenko, Jaclyn Coyne, Jacob Reichman, Jennifer Kang, Kim Clark, Kristy Fiorilli, Mark Galesi, Matt Lyons, Michael Amendola, Mike McTernan, Nicole Gilmore, Pete Samila, Samantha Widuta, Sandy Whelan, Sarah Kaufman, Steve Rabinovich, Tyler Brandt, Vivian Longo
Class of 2023: Jeremy Richardson, Sohana Domani, Thomas Watt, and TJ Reynold
Class of 2024: Elena Nicholson, Jennifer Ni, Leena Mathai, and Shriya Puranik
Class of 2025: Aarya Raval, Andrew Pasnik, Anthony Paulsen, Lina Randria, Maahi Chaundhary, Ryan Swan, Samee Sheikh, and Sierra Mark
Class of 2026: Amulya Kollapara, Deeksha Dilip, Ebaa Jeffory, Gavin Swanson, Grace Li, Heidi Stefandl, Ieva Berdekait, Jules O'Donnell, Kavita Jaiswal, Klaudia Kowaleus, Lucas Grob, MJ Chu, Prishna Verma, Ryan Zhao, Sean Perraselli, Shrey Sharma, and Srishti Jain
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