Ridge Activities Clubs and Sports

Ridge High School
Ridge Activities and Clubs
A Cappella Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Academic League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alliance for Young Social Entrepreneurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Animal Protectors Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Animation Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autism Awareness Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Baking Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bible Study Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brain Bee & Chemistry Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Cancer Support Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chess Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clothing for a Cause Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Club Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Color Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conversation Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crossing Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Dance Collective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Dance Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEVS Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Devil’s Advocate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Devil’s Quill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drama Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Economics Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ending Hunger Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ridge Ethics Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FED Challenge Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fellowship of Christian Athletes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Ridge Forensics Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Future Doctors of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Future Nurses Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
GSA Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
G.I.F.T. Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
GLOW Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Green Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Guitar Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Habitat for Humanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
RHS Jazz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Junior Friends of Matheny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Key Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Latin Club (Junior Classical League) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ridge Marching Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Ridge Math League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Ridge Mock Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Model Congress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Ridge Model UN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Ridge Activities and Clubs – continued
Operation Smile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outdoors Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Percussion Ensembles (Indoor & Concert) . . . . . . . . .
Physics Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Ping Pong Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poetry Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Project Adventure Leaders (PAPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Empowerment for Political Participation (REPP) . . .
Ridge Girls Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge International Dance Ensemble (RIDE). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Peer Organization (RPO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Political Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAT Review Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Science League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Steps Big Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Stock Exchange Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Technology and Computers Club (TACC) . . . . . . . . . .
Toastmasters International Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ultimate Frisbee Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNICEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USA Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wake-Up Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
World Languages Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yearbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Honor Societies
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National Art Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Honor Society for Dance Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National English Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ridge Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tri-M National Music Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ridge Sports Teams
Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boys Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Girls Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cheerleading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Field Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boys Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Girls Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boys Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Girls Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ski Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boys Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Girls Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swim Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Track & Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boys Spring Track & Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Girls Spring Track & Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boys Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Girls Volleyball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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May 2015
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A Cappella Choir is a Ridge credited course
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Meets every Monday evening at Ridge from 7:00-8:30 pm
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Audition Only mixed choir
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Auditions in June for the following school year
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All voice parts: soprano, alto, tenor and bass
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All grades welcome by audition only
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Performances in December and June
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Holiday caroling in December
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Spring competitions
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During the winter sports season (December through February),
Ridge fields one Varsity and one Junior Varsity Academic League team
to compete in the Somerset County Academic League Tournament
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The tournament consists of nine matches held at the participating
Somerset County schools
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Two schools compete against one another per match
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Each match consists of 30 questions read by a teacher moderator
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The categories cover all academic subjects customarily taught in high
school, as well as questions on sports, geography, pop culture, music,
fine arts, word games, mythology, current events, and more
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Matches are held on Thursdays. Students travel by bus directly after
school to each match. Students usually return to Ridge between
5:30 and 6:00 pm
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Only four students may participate on a team during any one round.
At the half way point of a match, students may substitute with one
another. Therefore, a maximum of 16 students, 8 per team, may
participate at any given match.
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All students are welcome! Interested students should attend an
informational meeting to be held in November of the next school year
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Contact club advisor Mr. Gebhardt at [email protected]
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A dynamic club promoting leadership, social involvement,
and innovation across a variety of topics!
All grades welcome!
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Students meet every other Thursday
morning (about two times per month)
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Students conduct fundraisers
(eg. bake sales)
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Students conduct donation drives
(eg. animal food, toys and cleaning
supplies) to donate to animal shelters
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Students volunteer at animal shelters
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The club educates high school
students on the abuses animals
commonly face
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Funds raised are used to
sponsor animals*
*We currently support/have ”adopted”
Rita the kit fox who lives at Wildlife
Sanctuary in Colorado and adopted
Aurora an American red fox from
the same sanctuary last year.
For information, contact advisor
Debra Calie at [email protected]
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Art Club meets every Monday after school
in Room 621 and our advisor is Mr. Hamant
You do NOT need to be in an art class to join!
No prior experience needed!
Chalk, Figure Drawing, Stencil Drawing,
Visual Storytelling and more
Check out our website at
http://ridgehighartclub.weebly.com
For information, contact advisor
Karen Stephenson at [email protected]
The Ridge Baking Club is a club dedicated to providing delicious desserts
to charities and the students of Ridge High School. Each month we bake for
a local food drive, and have at least one event (bake sale, holiday sale, etc.)
for Ridge students! We meet once a month (the second Tuesday of every
month) before school, where we discuss ideas for upcoming events, and
distribute work between all members of the club!
Mission Statement
As one of the two Christian clubs at
Ridge, we meet weekly to study the
Bible and other resources in order to
explore God’s Word and further
understand Christianity.
What do we do?
Bible Study provides students an
alcove in which they can freely delve
into God’s Word. We discuss the Bible,
contradicting theology, and current
issues in a search to define our faiths.
Sample Topics
 Did God create the world in seven
literal days or theoretical days?
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What will happen in the
Second Coming?
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What is prayer?
How and when should we pray?
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What are differing beliefs
among denominations?
Do any of these matter?
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What scientific evidence is there
for Intelligent Design?
Ridge Book Club aims to foster an interest
in reading within the student body in order
to produce interesting, well-spoken students
ready to succeed in the real world.
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Ridge Book Club meets twice every month
(every other Thursday morning) in order to
read and discuss short stories in a relaxed
environment. Unlike graded discussions,
our discussions facilitate critical thinking
in a stress-free setting.
Meeting Dates: The first and third
Thursdays of every month
Meeting Time: 7:10 to 7:30 am
Meeting Location: Room 726
Club Advisor: Mr. Napier
Previously Discussed Stories: The
Interlopers, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Most
Dangerous Game, The Lottery, A Good Man
is Hard to Find, Leiningen versus the Ants,
and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
For information, contact advisor
Margaret Mitchell at [email protected]
Ridge Cancer Support Club Mission
To ensure that all people are empowered by knowledge, strengthened
by action, and sustained by the cancer support community
About Us
 Promote the work of the Cancer Support Community of Central NJ in Bedminster
(http://www.cancersupportcnj.org/) through fundraisers and yearly events
hosted by the Community
 Plan events for National Cancer Days throughout the school year
 Participate in events hosted by national cancer organizations and institutions
such as the American Cancer Society and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
High School Volunteers
 Can volunteer for both the Ridge High School club and
the Cancer Support Community in Bedminster
 Attend weekly morning meetings
 Create cancer-themed crafts, such as
bracelets, ribbons, butterflies, and
t-shirt designs
At RHS Chess Club, our mission
is to encourage Ridge students
to rediscover a game of strategy
and form meaningful connections
along the way!
Clothing for a Cause is a group that contributes
to various clothing charities. We donate to a
variety of local organizations throughout the
year. The group meets twice a month to
brainstorm and execute the charities that need
donations. Our contributions are throughout the
school year. We try to keep the clothing drives
seasonal. Throughout the year we have done a
clothing drive for The Red Cross and Boys and
Girls Club of America, a coat drive for Jersey
Cares, and prom dresses for Cinderella’s closet.
Also this year we helped out in Rachel Creedon’s
all-size fashion show.
Our mission is to help the less fortunate in the
local areas get clothing items they need. We
want to make things easier on the families and
make a significant difference in their lives.
Helping families with these clothing donations
is an essential gift for them. Putting a smile
on their faces makes our club know we
accomplished our goal.
For information, contact advisor
Chrysanthi Rosato at [email protected]
Best Percussion at the Yamaha Cup - 2014
First Place and Best Visual, Best M usic, Best Color Guard, Best Overall Effect and
Best Percussion at the Hunterdon Central Regional HS M arching Band Festival and
at the Somerville HS M ar ching Band Competition - 2014
The Color Guard is the visual accompaniment or
theatrical representation of the Marching Band’s
musical show. Through synchronized spinning of
flags, rifles, and sabres, the color guard interprets
the music that the marching band is playing.
Guard members are trained to spin, flip, toss,
dance, and march with these props, starting
during the summer at Marching Band Camp.
Color Guard requires a combination of physical
ability andThe
strength,
quick Marching
reflexes, memorization
2014 Ridge
Band
skills, and stamina. Any students with dance and/or
theater experience or those who love to perform,
should come and check out the color guard! You will
get to perform at football games and competitions
at venues like Rutgers and MetLife Stadium!
And you will be proud of the Varsity letter that
all Color Guard members receive.
Join t he award winning
Ridge M arching Band
Information session for interested students and their parents
Started in 2014, the Conversation Club aims to
help students in the ESL program (English as a
Second Language). At morning meetings, students
get together to talk about various cultures, play
games such as Apples to Apples, and more!
The purpose of the club is to interact with students in a
safe environment. Friendships are formed and confidence
is gained through practicing conversational English. While
many may think that this is not a need that exists at Ridge
High School, it is and we are always looking for new
students to add to the club!
For any questions, please contact
Regan Asay at [email protected]
Although sometimes our club name causes confusion,
Crossing Guards actually derives its name from the
fact that we, like a crossing guard stopping traffic, try
to stop human trafficking.
Crossing Guards aims to generate awareness in order
to reduce human trafficking. We have paired with
other organizations in order to achieve this goal, and
hold frequent fundraisers and awareness activities in
order to provide aid to people who have been victims
of human trafficking and to aid efforts in stopping
human trafficking.
Our largest fundraiser of the year is usually our
pre-order bake sale, where we advertise for a week a
festive holiday box of mixed homemade baked goods
and candy and allow students to buy one in advance
along with purchasing premade boxes on the spot. All
funds go to organizations like Love 146, campaigns
like Not For Sale, and more. Crossing Guards also
takes part in the International Justice Mission loose
change fundraiser, where club members have a yellow
plastic cup specifically designated for collecting
change that people would otherwise not use. There
are also many awareness activities like the petition
against brands that depend on labor trafficking.
Ridge Dance Collective (RDC) is a student-run
dance club. Students create two modern-dance
based pieces and present their choreography at
two Ridge Dance Showcases per year. Students
with three years of dance experience (any style)
and in grades 7-12 are invited to participate.
RDC can become a six-year opportunity for
students who begin in 7th grade. RDC helps
students smooth their transition from William
Annin Middle School to Ridge High School.
RDC allows students to find their voice through
dance and to fit dance into their schedules if they
can’t take dance during the school day at Ridge.
Students develop comaraderie through the big
sister/little sister program and develop
important life skills, such as problem solving,
critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
RDC is a great way to meet new friends and
have fun while choreographing and dancing.
Registration for RDC takes place at the end of
May/early June. Registration is on a first come,
first serve basis. RDC only allows 40 members.
RDC meets on Fridays from 2:45-4:00 pm.
Advisor: Mrs. Rachel Miranda
[email protected]
Ridge Dance Team (RDT) is a great way to
incorporate dance into the high school experience.
This audition-only team performs at three dance
competitions throughout New Jersey and two
Ridge Dance Showcases per year. The team
performs jazz and hip hop dances, created by guest
choreographers, that are fun and upbeat! It provides
great performance opportunities for students who
love to dance.
RDT is not just a team; it's a tight-knit family of
dancers who bond every Tuesday after school at
rehearsal. The team has an inclusive and supportive
atmosphere that encourages dancers to be their
best, while having fun. RDT is a great way to meet a
new group of friends and perform exciting jazz and
hip hop dances.
Auditions are held at the end of May/early June
for the following season. An audition notice will be
placed in the District Friday Folder. RDT meets on
Tuesdays from 2:45-4:00 pm and occasionally on
Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm. Dancers participate in
fundraisers to raise money for competitions and
costumes.
A club promoting school spirit and student
body involvement in ALL school activities,
allowing members to have a say in themed
events, apparel sold, and much more!
The Devil’s Advocate is the Ridge High School
newspaper that publishes articles on:
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School news
Entertainment
Sports
Opinions
Features
Non-school news
The Devil’s Advocate publishes four issues per year, allowing students to
improve their writing skills and utilize a public platform to display their
articles. The newspaper covers a plethora of school activities including pep
rallies, the school play, and music concerts.
Check us out at www.ridgedevilsadvocate.com
The Devil’s Quill is the official
Literary Magazine of Ridge High
School. Filled with reviews,
nonfiction pieces, fictional texts,
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for all students. The staff is made
up of talented teachers and
students who care deeply about
writing and making this literary
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Ridge Drama Club produces top-quality
theatrical performances in the forms of a
straight play in the fall and a musical in the
winter. All Ridge students are welcome to
audition for performances or assist in one of
the many technical and management areas.
Performances are held in the beautiful
Ridge PAC!
Ridge Drama Club is part of the “International
Thespian Society” (ITS), which is an international
organization that supports theatre in education.
All students can earn membership to ITS by
participating in the drama club productions.
We also provide trips to Teen Arts, Broadway
shows, and we offer workshops by professionals
in the business, as well as peer coaching.
Past years’ performances include: Bye Bye Birdie,
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, The Robber
Bridegroom, Telling Wilde Tales, Legally Blonde,
My Sister Eileen, The Secret Garden, The Dining
Room and Rent–school edition.
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The Ridge Economics Club is open to all students
who have an interest in economics
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This is a student-run club that meets every
two weeks at 7:00 am in room 724
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Students play Jeopardy, watch videos,
discuss current topics, review for
economics exams, and play
market risk-taking games
For information, contact advisor
Lauren Tan at [email protected]
Rationale
Ethics Award
The primary purpose of the Ridge High School Ethics Club is to promote ethical
conduct among RHS students by providing the opportunity to enhance the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for ethical behavior.
Ethics Club members are eligible to receive an annual ethics award. At the end of
each school year, teachers will complete an evaluation of their ethical behavior.
Students who demonstrate ethical behavior in the form of academic integrity,
class conduct, and work effort earn a certificate recognizing their achievement.
Activities
Students who join the Ethics Club participate weekly in activities designed to raise
their ethical consciousness and foster ethical decision making. Such activities
include, but are not limited to:
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Discussion and analysis of readings related to ethics; this is our most popular
activity. Every Friday morning between 50 and 100 students attend the weekly
discussions. Discussion topics are selected by advisors and club leaders. Often
times student members submit topics for discussion.
Recent topics include:
 The Supreme Court’s decision to hear oral arguments in a 1st amendment
case regarding the rights of free exercise of religion for prisoners in a
maximum security prison
 The increasingly common practice of fielding national sports teams with
athletes from other countries through expedited citizenship practices
 The classic ethical exercise: The Trolley Problem “The trolley problem is a
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thought experiment in ethics. The general form of the problem is this: There
is a runaway trolley barreling down the railway tracks. Ahead, on the tracks,
there are five people tied up and unable to move. The trolley is headed
straight for them. You are standing some distance off in the train yard, next
to a lever. If you pull this lever, the trolley will switch to a different set of
tracks. However, you notice that there is one person on the side track. You
have two options: (1) Do nothing, and the trolley kills the five people on the
main track. (2) Pull the lever, diverting the trolley onto the side track where
it will kill one person. Which is the correct choice?” (Wikipedia)
Direct instruction by the advisors on the topic of academic integrity
Discussion, analysis, and role-playing of case studies that present common
ethical dilemmas faced by high school students
Design and implementation of outreach activities to encourage ethical
thinking and decision making among middle and elementary school students
in the district
Ethics Bowl
Although common among colleges and universities, there are few high schools
that participate in academic competition on the subject of ethics. However,
opportunities for high school students to participate in Ethics Bowls do exist and
the Ridge High School Ethics Club will seek out opportunities to field an Ethics
Bowl team and to participate in one or more Ethics Bowls.
Advisors
Janine Quimby, [email protected]
Jennifer Raphaels, [email protected]
Meeting Information
Friday mornings at 7:00 am in Lecture Hall A
High School Fed Challenge is a competition
designed to bring real-world economics into
the classroom. Teams are formed to play the
role of monetary policymakers by analyzing
current economic conditions and
recommending a course for monetary policy.
The New York Fed invites high school teams in
the Federal Reserve’s Second District to enter
this competition.
Goals of High School Fed Challenge
 Increase understanding of macroeconomics
and the Federal Reserve's role in setting
U.S. monetary policy and ensuring
financial stability
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Promote interest in economics as a subject
for study and the basis for a career
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Foster a greater understanding among
students, teachers, and the New York Fed
All students are welcome to join Ridge Fed
Challenge Club, but the number of students
who compete is limited. The club sends a
competition team of five to the yearly High
School Fed Challenge competition at the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This
competition begins in March and continues
into April.
In the fall, the Ridge Fed Challenge Club
meets once a week. In the winter/spring, the
club meets with greater frequency, especially
the competition group.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
 FCA is a student-run club that meets
is open to both athletes and non-athletes
every Thursday morning at 7:00 am
(as well as members of RHS staff)!
in room 515
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The club kicks off the school year by
hosting See You at the Pole at the
flagpole in front of Ridge High School
on the global day of student prayer
(September 23, 2015)
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Each week, student leaders prepare a
study that includes any combination
of bible passages, video clips, short
stories, etc.
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Study is done in small groups, with a
large group prayer closing the meeting
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Members of the club look forward to
continued growth next year, so join us!
The award-winning Ridge Forensics team competes in
regional, state, and national-level tournaments providing
students enriching experiences and academic success!
Students participate in competitive events including
dramatic readings, public speaking, and debate.
Ridge students have excelled at Yale, Harvard, Princeton,
University of Pennsylvania, and the George Mason
National Invitationals. The Ridge Forensics team has
been named the New Jersey State Champion Team for
fourteen consecutive years!
Future Business Leaders of America’s (FBLA)
mission is to bring business and education
together in a positive working relationship.
Some of the goals of FBLA include developing
competent business leadership, strengthening
the confidence of students in themselves and
their work, creating interest and understanding
of American enterprise, and developing
character.
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Future Doctors of America at Ridge: For students
who are considering going into/are interested in
any medical field or scientific field
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Mission: To teach high school students about the
variety of medical fields that exist and help to
guide them onto a possible career path
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What A Typical Meeting Looks Like: We meet every
other week and at each meeting we discuss a new
field. In the beginning of the year we took a survey to
determine the area(s) of interest of each member.
Since then, a list of medical fields to discuss has been
compiled and each week a new one is crossed off the
list. We give members an opportunity to provide a
PowerPoint on a specific field in order to help them
gain knowledge, but the officers are willing to present
it if the members are uncomfortable in doing so.
Officers discuss the MCAT, medical school, and how
to apply into medical fields. Also, we will be showing
video clips from live procedures performed in addition
to bringing in actual doctors to give members more of
a hands-on experience
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This club is dedicated to helping members find
possible career paths and spark their interests in fields
that are evolving in modern society
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Examples Of Fields We Discuss: Pediatrics,
psychology, neurology, pharmacy, toxicology, etc.
The purpose of the Future Nurses Club
is to educate students on the vast field
of nursing. The participants learn about
specific fields through presentations and
first-hand experience from local nurses.
The club meets every other Tuesday
at 7:00 am in the Nurses’ Office. We
alternate between bringing in speakers
and providing presentations on
specific fields.
There is no homework! Just come in
and hear about the great profession
of nursing!
Gay Straight Alliance/Gender Sexuality Alliance
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The GSA meets weekly and is open to all Ridge Students
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Our mission is to provide a safe, judgement-free zone for
students in the LGBTQ+ community, or those wishing to
support LGBTQ+ students
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We provide a forum for discussion about LGBTQ+ issues, and
host events to educate the Ridge Community
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All proceeds from any events go to various LGBTQ+ charities
G.I.F.T. – Growth • Independence • Friends • Together
Get Involved in YOUR Community
Make New Friends
Work and Learn Together
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Special Needs Students and Peer Mentor Buddies will
build social and leadership skills as they pair up to explore
recreational and social opportunities in the community
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Leadership teams of mentors and buddies will work
together to plan exciting activities in the community
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Each buddy pair selects their own activities
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Schedules are flexible and activities may run after school
or during the school day
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The club meets Monday-Thursday from 2:30-3:30 pm
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Contact: [email protected] to volunteer and learn more
Want to be compassionate to all of your peers? Want to be compassionate to all of your peers? Want to make Ridge a more accepting place? Want to be compassionate to all of your peers?
Want to make Ridge a more accepting place? GLOW is dedicated to empowering students to become more accepting of their community members through an up­to­date, open­minded understanding of societal issues. GLOW tells us to embrace our Want to make Ridge a more accepting place?
differences. GLOW emphasizes dropping preconceived notions about people and adopting diversity. GLOW is dedicated to empowering students to become more accepting of their community members Above all, GLOW tells us to be brave and accept unfamiliar faces Want to be compassionate to all of your peers? with an open mind. through an up­to­date, open­minded understanding of societal issues. GLOW tells us to embrace our Want to make Ridge a more accepting place? GLOW is dedicated
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differences. GLOW emphasizes dropping preconceived notions about people and adopting diversity. community members through
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Regular meetings addressing human rights topics, GLOW is dedicated to empowering students to become more accepting of their community members with an open mind. open minded understanding of
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tells us
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to embrace
dropping
differences. GLOW emphasizes dropping preconceived notions about people and adopting diversity. 2. Organizing school­wide events that encourage preconceived
notions
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with an open mind. 1. Regular meetings addressing human rights topics, As a member, you can help come up with bigger and better ideas for the future! faces with an open
like race issues and gender equality! mind.
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other Thursday morning addressing human
rights topics, likeAs a member, you can help come up with bigger and better ideas 2. Organizing school­wide events that encourage for the future! race issues and gender equality!
communal understanding!  Organizing schoolwide events that
encourage communal understanding!
As a member, you can help come up with bigger and better ideas for the future!  As a member, you can help come up
with bigger and better ideas
for the future!
Let’s make Ridge GLOW! Let’s make Ridge GLOW! The Green Team meets on
Tuesdays after school in
room 410
 The objective of this club is
to collect, sort, and take out
recycling from various
classrooms around school
 The time spent working at this
club counts as community service hours if they are required
 Meetings usually take anywhere from 5-20 minutes
 For more information contact:
Andrew Kleinert at [email protected] or
Advisor Mrs. Sarah John at [email protected]
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The Guitar Club meets after
school from 2:45-3:30 pm.
All levels from beginners to
experts are welcome
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Come enjoy playing and
experiencing music, participating
in the discussion, and comaraderie
that is the Guitar Club
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We’re here to encourage
guitar players of all levels,
novice to expert, to teach,
learn, and enjoy playing with
others
Habitat for Humanity is an organization dedicated to
helping those less fortunate than many of us here in
Basking Ridge. We primarily focus on the funding and
creation of low-cost housing for those living in poverty.
As early as sophomore year, YOU can be out making a
difference and actually building a house alongside
professionals and often the intended homeowners.
YOU can make a difference in the lives of dozens of
people. Don’t want to work outdoors? Indoor jobs are
available including working in the Habitat Restore,
moving and selling cheap
furniture and other odd jobs.
If hands-on work isn’t something you enjoy, Habitat for
Humanity is still the club for you! We hold a multitude of
fundraisers throughout the year. They are a great way to
earn community service hours by working during free
periods or even after/before school. These hours can be
used to fulfill your sophomore community service
requirement if the hours are accrued during the end of
freshman year and/or throughout sophomore year and
they may be counted toward the hours required to be a
part of National Honor Society. Many students fulfill
these requirements solely through Habitat!
There is something for EVERYONE in Habitat for
Humanity, whether it’s helping out on a worksite or
organizing fundraisers to benefit the club as a whole.
Some of our previous fundraisers/activities/opportunities
include:
 Habitat Builds
 The Habitat Restore
 Pie a Teacher
 Benefit Concert
 Charter Day Habitat Booth
 Buy a Brick
 Ping Pong Tournament
 Valentines Day Guessing Jar
 Halloween Candy
Delivery Service
 Available Leadership Positions
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The mission of the RHS Jazz Band is to provide students
with the opportunity to perform a wide range of styles in
a traditional big band setting
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The band is an auditioned group that rehearses
Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm
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Membership is open to
students who play a jazz
instrument and are enrolled
in a curricular musical
ensemble
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The band performs at least
two concerts per year and
runs from November to April
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The Matheny Medical and Educational Center is a
facility that strives to enhance the quality of life for
children and adults with complex physical and
developmental disabilities. The board of this group,
known as the Friends of Matheny, works closely with
students from Ridge and Bernards High Schools who
together are the Junior Friends of Matheny
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The Junior Friends volunteer at the facility as well as
raise money and collect items Matheny needs (toys,
movies, DVDs, games, etc.).
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We meet one Thursday of each
month and volunteer at the
school about two times a month
The Junior Friends decorating for
Matheny’s Super Bowl Party.
The Junior Friends volunteering at
the annual Miles for Matheny 5K.
Key Club, a subsidiary of Kiwanis International,
is a student-led organization that provides its
members with opportunities to provide service,
build character, and develop leadership.
Vision
We are caring and competent servant leaders
transforming communities worldwide.
Core Values
The core values of Key Club International are
leadership, character building, caring, and
inclusiveness.
Motto
Caring–Our Way of Life
Objectives
 Develop initiative and leadership
 Provide experience in living and working together
 Serve the school and community
 Cooperate with the school principal
 Prepare for useful citizenship
 Accept and promote the following ideals:
 To give primacy to the human and spiritual,
rather than to the material values of life
 To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule
in all human relationships
 To promote the adoption and application of
higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship,
and social contacts
 To develop, by precept and example, a more
intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable
citizenship
 To provide a practical means to form enduring
friendships, to render unselfish service, and to
build better communities
 To cooperate in creating and maintaining that
sound public opinion and high idealism which
makes possible the increase of righteousness,
justice, patriotism, and good will
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The Ridge Latin Club is our local chapter of the
Junior Classical League, a national organization run
by Latin students and their teachers.
Monthly meetings are held at Ridge from 7:00-7:30 am,
usually on the last Wednesday of the month, during
which we celebrate fun and educational aspects of
ancient Roman culture.
Meetings this year have featured mythological
charades, a recreation of the Underworld for
Halloween, an ancient Roman murder mystery, a
Saturnalia song contest and concert, a school-wide
Latin scavenger hunt, among other exciting activities.
The Latin Club also puts on
the annual Ridge Chariot
Race, Siege Weapon Battle,
and Roman Banquet in June,
to which the entire
Bernards Township
community is invited.
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All events are planned and facilitated by Latin Club
officers who meet weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 am.
To be a Latin Club officer, students need only to attend
these meetings regularly and contribute their ideas for the
club. Students from this pool of officers may apply for the
leadership positions of consul, aedile, scriba, and historian.
In addition to the in-school activities sponsored by the
Latin Club, as a chapter of the Junior Classical League,
we also participate in the annual Princeton University
Certamen Latin Quiz Bowl tournament in March, and in
the New Jersey Junior Classical League State Convention
in April. At the most recent state convention, Ridge Latin
students placed first, second, and third in the state in at
least 20 different Latin related competitions!
All Ridge students, regardless of the language they
study at Ridge, may, and are strongly encouraged to
join the Latin Club.
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Join Ridge Marching Band
10. Start freshman year already knowing 80+ kids at Ridge.
The friends you make in marching band will last a lifetime!
9. You look good in the colors green, black, and white and
would be proud to belong to a winning team!
8. There is no “bench” in marching band. Everyone performs
at every football game and at every competition!
7. You get a varsity letter!
6. You can apply for Option II, get a study hall and get out of gym!
5. You get to make music – the reason you started an instrument in
4th grade – playing at venues like MetLife Stadium!
4. Marching Band is considered
“moderate exercise”!
3. You get to say that you survived
Band Camp!
2. You have always wanted a
Marching Band tan!
1. Marching Band is tons of fun!!
The Ridge Marching Band
bands in the area. Some
The Cadets Award of Excellence in Cre
NJ States Competition - 2013 and 2014
Best Color Guard - NJ States Competiti
Best Percussion at the Yamaha Cup - 20
First Place and Best Visual, Best M usi
Best Percussion at the Hunterdon Cen
at the Somerville HS M ar ching Band Co
The Ridge Math League’s ultimate goal is to expose high
school students to a level of mathematics far above what
they would normally receive in their classes. By preparing our
members for various prestigious math competitions, we hope
to both enhance their critical thinking skills and teach them
creative problem-solving strategies. By helping our students
gain a genuine love for mathematical studies, we strive to
help them succeed both in the competitive world of high
school and in their future pursuits in all fields of knowledge
that utilize the analytical, divergent thinking skills that
math teaches best.
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The 2014 PUMaC team at Princeton University.
The Ridge Math League was established in 2014 as the first
“Math Club” at Ridge High School. Meetings usually take
place every Thursday morning at 7:00 am
The League’s main function is to encourage high school
students to think critically and analytically by exposing
them to advanced competition math
At Ridge Math League, students interact in a
conversational environment, learning about various
high- level math topics and preparing for upcoming
math competitions
Over the course of this year, we've helped prepare our
members for the monthly New Jersey Math League
Contests (NJML), as well as the de facto “official” math
contest of the US: the American Mathematics Competition
(AMC) and the subsequent contests that high scoring
AMC’ers may continue on to
Our officers are well equipped to help fellow students
develop their mathematical prowess–several of us have
qualified to the prestigious AIME (American Invitational
Mathematics Competition) and rank top 30 in the state for
the NJML
We also organize trips to major on-site competitions–
recently, we traveled to the famed Princeton University
Mathematics Competition (PUMaC), where we had a great
day of intellectual stimulation and fun
It is the goal of each and every one of Ridge Math League’s
members to further his/her own mathematical studies both
inside the classroom and outside in the world
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Ridge Mock Trial is an educational team aimed at promoting
awareness of the legal system by teaching students how to
prepare a case and compete at various levels
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Through exceptional dedication and a rigorous schedule, we
compete in New Jersey’s most prestigious court/legal
competitions held at the Somerset County Courthouse
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For more information visit: http://ridgemocktrialteam.webs.com/
For information, contact advisor
Fiorella Bologno at [email protected]
Ridge Model UN or MUN is an academic competition in which students
learn about diplomacy, international relations and the United Nations.
Students learn to research, gain public speaking, debate and writing skills.
Students in our club travel to conferences where they act as delegates for
the United Nations. They are placed in committees and assigned countries
to represent or sometimes organizations or political
figures. They have this assignment in advance so they
can research the topics and formulate positions that
will be debated with fellow delegates at the conference.
One conference attended by Ridge MUN was held
at Columbia University in New York City. Students
stayed overnight in a hotel in Times Square and
commuted daily to Columbia for the duration of the
three-day event. All the conferences are so much fun
and students have the opportunity to meet people
from all over the United States as well as the world.
When our club is not preparing for conferences, we hold
informal discussions to review national and world current
events. We meet every other Wednesday after school.
Anyone can join, no experience necessary!
The Operation Smile organization provides pro bono
surgeries all over the globe to allow those with cleft
palate and other facial deformities to smile once again.
The Operation Smile Club here at Ridge High School
promotes awareness for cleft palate and other facial
deformities, runs fundraisers, and informs students of
the service opportunities involved with Operation
Smile, such as global mission trips. Additionally, this
club extends Operation Smile’s mission of furthering
student education and inspiring leadership through
helping others in the community and globally.
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We meet biweekly to discuss information and
plan for fundraisers and awareness events.
Meetings are held before school and bagels
are always provided :)
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Various awareness events and fundraisers
Operation Smile runs include bake sales,
bracelet and candy sales, and coed kickball
tournaments. Come join Operation Smile to
help children all over the world smile and have
fun while doing it!
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For more information about Operation Smile
and their mission please visit
http://www.operationsmile.org/
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For any question about the club at Ridge
please contact our Executive Board at
[email protected] or our advisor
Ms. Milde at [email protected]
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We hope to see you at the Ridge Operation
Smile Club next year! :)
In Outdoors Club, our mission is to
give people an outlet to become
experienced in hiking, rock climbing,
fishing, etc. Our most popular
activities are rock climbing, slack
lining and hiking and we plan to go
rafting and outdoor rock climbing in
the spring, along with camping and
fishing (maybe even spear fishing?).
We have a great time and would love
to have new, dedicated members.
Ridge Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Ridge Concert Percussion Ensemble
The Indoor Percussion Ensemble rehearses
in the winter and spring. A compelling show
is designed, arranged, and taught by the
percussion staff, with parts tailored for
individuals. Instrumentation comprises all
percussion equipment, including battery
(drumline) instruments used in marching
band. Ridge competes in the standstill
division (no marching) in competitions that
occur in gymnasiums throughout the winter.
Past shows include Soaring (a show invoking
the emotions of flying), Reality (featuring
music from Inception) and
Dystopia (comprising
intense and creepy
music in the style of
a horror movie).
The Concert Percussion Ensemble rehearses
in the spring and performs at the spring
band concert. This ensemble plays published
percussion ensemble literature ranging from
the serious and challenging to the fun and
ridiculous. Instrumentation includes all
percussion instruments found in concert
band and orchestra.
Making Physics Fun And Interesting
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Advisor: Mr. Lee
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When: Friday mornings at 7:10 am
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Come and learn about the physics behind
everything from football to hover boards
and whatever else interests you
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Listen to your friends and peers give
presentations on the topics of their choice
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Meet new people and make new friends
with people who share your interests
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Everyone who attends is welcome to help
themselves to the free bagels with cream
cheese and butter from O’Bagel offered
at the meetings
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Take a break from the long lecturing and
arduous note-taking with light-hearted
and fun physics presentations
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What better way to end the week than to
sit back, relax and enjoy physics with free
bagels and your buddies
For information, contact advisor
Chad Griffiths at [email protected]
For information, contact advisor
Brian Hartt at [email protected]
The Project Adventure Peer Leader Program (PAPL) at
Ridge High School consists of carefully selected students who
work alongside the physical education teachers with the
freshman during their first marking period Project Adventure
physical education classes.
Peer Leaders meet one evening per week to prepare lessons
and activities, discuss how to best support the freshman, and
assist each other in the process of being positive role-models
and leaders. They work in small groups during these
meetings to learn the Adventure activities, as well as the use
of the ropes course and leadership skills. Additionally, Peer
Leaders are involved in an ongoing training process that
prepares them to run small groups of students using
Adventure techniques and skills.
This proven, dynamic and effective approach provides a safe
environment for the freshmen and offers direction for a
successful high school career. The training process not only
teaches the Peer Leaders about Adventure Activities but also
about group dynamics and leadership.
Peer Leaders are selected each year through an extensive
application process that consists of the completion of a
formal application and essay, feedback from teachers and
community members, interviews, and group activities. Once
a student has been a Peer Leader for one year they are able
to apply to be a part of the Advisory Board, which is a small
group of student advisors that oversee the program and
training of all Peer Leaders.
Project Adventure runs during the first marking period and
Peer Leader meetings are every Monday evening from
7:00-8:00 pm. There are less frequent ongoing meetings
throughout the year, in addition to fundraising and training.
Please see Ms. Hoffman or Mrs. Lime for more information
about the program if interested.
Ridge Empowerment for Political
Participation (REPP) is a non-partisan
student organization. The group’s main
goal is to promote political awareness
and participation among the Ridge High
School student body and throughout the
community. We encourage students to
form their own views and embrace active
democracy.
In the past, REPP members have hosted
guest lecturers, participated in a voter
outreach for the school budget, hosted
several debates, and hosted meet the
candidate nights for the school board and
township committee.
If you are interested in politics come and
check us out. We generally meet before
school once per month.
The mission of Ridge Girls Lead is for young
girls around the world to have the opportunity
to get the same educational and political rights
afforded to American girls. We promote justice
and equality for young girls in our area in order
to equalize the gender roles of our society and
around the world. We donate all proceeds from
fundraisers to the UN foundation, GirlUp.
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The Ridge International Dance Ensemble (RIDE) is
a unique student-run dance ensemble that provides
both beginners and trained dancers the perfect
opportunity to learn new styles of dance representing
various countries around the globe.
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In April 2015, the RIDE held its very first production,
“A Night of the Arts,” in collaboration with the
Ridge A Cappella Group. Styles featured at our show
included belly dancing, ballet, Irish dancing, Kathak,
Bollywood, and Indian Classical; we hope to keep
expanding!
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Dances are taught during approximately 4-week
blocks of teaching time per choreographer. Every
couple of weeks, choreographers take turns teaching
their piece, with the goal that these pieces are ready
for the stage in April. This an excellent way to learn
new dance styles and allow peers to get better
acquainted while making countless friends!

In the future, we hope to begin mixing styles (like an
Irish-Indian collaboration etc.) and we plan to bring
guest choreographers in Flamenco dancing as well
as other styles of dance

For students not interested in the dancing portion,
fundraising is a crucial part of this club and we cannot
function without a budget

If you are interested in joining, please contact us at
[email protected]
We would love to have you join!
Ridge Peer Organization (RPO) is a servicebased organization focused on improving the
school community and the community at large.
We do fundraisers, donate to multiple charities,
run awareness activities for various causes,
and are available for volunteering at school
events, etc.
For example, we organize a “Teens for Jeans”
fundraiser and collect used pairs of jeans to
donate to local homeless shelters for teens. We
volunteer at the College Fair at Ridge, help with
freshman orientation, run a Thank a Vet clothing
drive, sponsor a Halloween candy guess during
school lunches, tour new students, celebrate the
halfway mark on the school calendar for
freshman students, organize bake sales,
and participate in Autism Awareness and
Breast Cancer Awareness events.

The Ridge Political Review (RPR) is Ridge High School’s official
political journal, publishing current events articles. We mostly
publish online through: http://ridgepoliticalreview.com/

We strive to achieve a deep coverage of current events, focusing
on both mainstream issues as well as the lesser-known ones. For
example, we’ve written about anything from educating prisoners
to the Central African Republic

As one of Ridge’s political organizations, we also seek to
bolster political awareness and activism among the student
body. To that end, we work with other organizations like the
Ridge Empowerment for Political Participation

Recent sample headlines include:
 Gentrification: Rising Tide or Drowning Wave?
 Tunisia: A Prosperous Revolt?
 Venezuela: The “Land of Grace” Unraveled

Who Can Join? Anybody! RPR always
welcomes any students who enjoy writing
or are politically interested
For information, contact advisor
William Ortega at [email protected]
Purpose of the Club
To offer students an opportunity to
prepare for the SAT and ACT before
taking either test
Yearly Goals
We look to have had multiple meetings by
the end of the year, provide useful review
guides for both tests, and improve the
standardized scores of those who join
Anticipated Number of Meetings
We hope to meet once every other
week, at around 7:00 am, in our faculty
advisor’s classroom
Advisor
Mr. John-Paul Mahoney,
[email protected]
Science League is a club devoted to
teaching topics not covered in class,
enriching student knowledge of science,
and participating in statewide and national
competitions, including New Jersey
Science League, NJ Merck State Science
Day, and the Chemistry and Physics
International Olympiads. Students meet
before and after school to learn, and take
and review practice tests. NJ Science
League consists of four competitions
taking place at Ridge and other area high
schools after school.
New Jersey Science League Advisors:
Jeff Stellitano, Stephanie Wilpiszeski,
Margaret Mitchell, Rick Bard, and
Mike Gilmore
The following table summarizes the
accomplishments of Science League
in the past two years:
Science League Teams
2013 Final
NJ State Standings
2014 Final
NJ State Standings
Biology I
4th
3rd
Biology II
4th
8th
Chemistry I
5th
4th
Chemistry II
3rd
x
Physics I
1st
1st
Physics C
x
2nd
Empowering Girls through Education
SHARE at Ridge is a high school club started in 2012.
The club supports the nonprofit organization SHARE
(www.shareinafrica.org) by hosting bimonthly
meetings, fundraising events, and spreading
awareness on campus about promoting equal
education for girls in Tanzania.
To date, we have hosted numerous fundraising
activities. Some include bake sales, a successful
5K race, as well as making and selling homemade
jarred cookie mixes. We have also participated in
many events and activities to raise awareness.
These include the viewing of Girl Rising in August
and the Women’s Leadership Summit, both hosted
at Ridge, and presenting a Tanzania booth at the
YMCA International Fair!
For more information, visit our website or like
SHARE on Facebook!
Our Mission
Completing small actions to help out the community.
About Our Club
Small Steps Big Difference (SSBD) helps the community by
doing different projects each month throughout the school year.
Club Activities
 SSBD has helped the NYC Homeless by making 42 care
packages and distributing them on a cold Saturday in March.
 Club members have helped out the local senior center every
month by teaching the seniors how to use their technology.
 Other events were: Birthday Mail, Teens For Jeans, Walk For
Empowerment, Love Letters, and Patient Playbooks.
Club Meetings
SSBD meets about two times a month in the morning.
If you would like to get involved or have questions,
contact us at [email protected]
Our mission is to promote financial literacy
and apply this knowledge towards current
market events.
Members don’t invest their own money,
however small prizes are distributed to the
top 3 leaders in a competition.
We practice trading with the virtual
simulator MarketWatch.
Members and officers create presentations on
current events and other financial topics
throughout the year.
Student Government at Ridge High School
includes student leaders from each grade
level. Some activities we do include: school
spirit days, canned food drives, homecoming
dance, teddy bear drive, volleyball tournament,
Pennies for Patients, Ridge’s Got Talent, and
Mr. Ridge. We raise money for local charities,
Project Graduation, and school initiatives.

The mission of the Ridge Technology and
Computers Club (TACC) is to engage students in
a club that focuses on technology/engineering,
computers, and robotics.

This student-driven club allows members to
collaborate on individual or group projects
of their choice

Such projects may include robot kits and onor offsite robot competitions, computer repair/
building, balsa bridges/structures, computer
programming/electronic devices, and/or any
other custom designed project

Advisor: Mark Dotta
[email protected]
Photos from top to
bottom: a VEX robot,
an NXT robot and the
construction of a balsa
wood bridge.
Mission
The world needs leaders. Leaders captain teams,
run businesses, mentor others, and provide a
model of excellence and behavior. These leaders
must not only accomplish, they must
communicate. By regularly giving speeches,
gaining feedback, and guiding others to achieve
their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders
emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every
Toastmasters journey begins with a single
speech. During their journey, they learn to tell
their stories. They listen and answer. They plan
and lead. They give feedback—and accept it.
Objectives
Ridge High School’s
Toastmasters Club
seeks to promote
strong leadership and positive communication
skills in its members to aid them in their
scholastic, collegiate, and everyday experiences.
Through instructional-based games and activities
members learn to improve critical components of
face-to-face and presentational communication
in a no-stress environment that invites
constructive criticism for its members’ growth
and development. These learned public speaking
skills provide immediate benefits to members in
their high school classes, where they are
expected to communicate, argue, share ideas,
and work together in debates, group projects,
Socratic seminars, and research presentations.
Club Advisor
Mr. Raymond Schnell
[email protected]

Meetings occur on Astor field outside the PAC on days the
the Girls Lacrosse/ Field Hockey teams play away games

The objective of this club is to organize various games
of Ultimate Frisbee after school on nice days. We
also teach students who are interested in the
sport but may not know how to play

Meetings run anywhere from
45 minutes to 2 hours, however
the meetings are
noncommittal and low key

Contacts:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
UNICEF is mandated by the United
Nations General Assembly to advocate
for the protection of children’s rights, to
help meet their basic needs, and to
expand their opportunities to reach their
full potential. So, our goal as a club in
Ridge High School is to help with the
effort to provide to humanitarian aid as
much as we can, mainly through various
fundraisers. By setting varying degrees
of goals, we hope to help UNICEF in its
effort to improve living conditions in
poorer countries.
The USA Pride Club is dedicated to giving back to our troops. It is not a political club, it is solely
to support our service men and women. To show our thanks for the troops who risk their lives to
protect us, we host several events throughout the year. Some examples of things we have done:

Halloween Candy Collection Drive (161 pounds of candy were
collected from the school and donated to Operation Shoebox,
an organization that sends thousands of care packages
to the troops)

Greeting Card Making (Hundreds of cards were made by club
members to be included in care packages sent by Jacob’s Light)

Collected donations through multiple events for Wounded Warrior
Project, an organization that creates programs and events
for soldiers who come back from war mentally or physically
wounded. We are also official Student Ambassadors for WWP.
If you would like more information visit us online at:
www.usapride.weebly.com
Email us at:
[email protected]
Or request to be added to the Facebook group: USA Pride
The USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) is an academic
club where students passionate about and gifted in
biology take an extremely rigorous exam known as the
open exam, in February. Those who qualify in this exam
take the semifinalist exam in March. These qualifiers
then go on to national finals at Purdue University, in
West Lafayette, IN. Those who are successful in the
national finals go on to the international competition.
The host country changes every year and has included
Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, China,
and Switzerland in the past. Students are studying and
preparing for these competitions throughout the year.
Club Achievements
In 2014, William Wen and Srinivas Mandyam both
qualified for and completed the semifinal exams.
In 2015, William Wen, Srinivas Mandyam, and Alicia Jen
qualified for and completed the semifinal exams.
(results pending!)
Club Advisor
Mrs. Kellie Eck, [email protected]
The following description is from the USABO website,
www.usabo-trc.org: “As the premiere biology
competition for high school students in the United
States, the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) enriches the
life science education of nearly 10,000 talented students
annually. It provides the motivation, curricular resources,
and skills training to take them beyond their classroom
experience to the level of international competitiveness.
After two rounds of challenging exams, twenty Finalists
are invited to a residential training program where they
learn advanced biological concepts and exacting lab skills
at Purdue University, the Home of the USABO National
Finals. Ultimately, four students earn the right as Team
USA to represent the USA at the International Biology
Olympiad (IBO), a worldwide competition involving
student teams from over sixty countries.”
For information, contact advisor
Alison Greer at [email protected]
The World Language Club’s purpose is to expose
the students to a variety of cultural elements and
traditions from around the World. Students
experience first-hand the customs, the traditions
and the food of various countries.
The main activity takes place in March, when the
club celebrates World Language Month by
organizing activities that take place throughout
the school day. Examples of activities are a
simulation of the feast of “La Tomatina” the
tomato-throwing feast in Spain, the edible
monument contest, the salsa contest and the
pizza and Italian cookies contest.
For information, contact advisor
Chiara Kupiec at [email protected]
The annual yearbook publication is created by
the student staff. As a yearbook staff member,
students work after school and on select
Saturdays to design yearbook layouts, take
pictures, survey the student body, input various
Ridge High School information, and write about
clubs, sports and events throughout the year.
Want to join the yearbook? New staff members
are chosen each September through an
application process.
For information, contact advisors
Fran Benitz
[email protected]
Stephanie Wilpiszeski
[email protected]
May 2015
The National Art Honor Society provides
leadership roles for talented art students and
gives students the opportunity to improve their
community through art related activities and
volunteer work. NAHS members can exhibit their
artistic talents in a nationally recognized program
and are eligible for art scholarships from a number
of art schools.
Members will create and exhibit art throughout
the community and provide art instruction to the
Ridge Art club on a regular basis. This provides
students the opportunity to use and expand the
skills and knowledge they have developed in their
art classes at Ridge High School.
Currently the National Art Honor Society
is open to juniors and seniors enrolled in
advanced art classes.
Objectives

To recognize outstanding artistic merit,
leadership, and academic achievement in students
studying dance in public and private schools in
K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community
centers, performing arts organizations and
post-secondary education

To foster an appreciation for dance as a true art
form and one worthy of recognition and prestige
(NDEO, 2014)
Benefits for Students
Student induction into the NHSDA is awarded on
the basis of points earned for meritorious work in
dance. Other factors may include the following:
cooperative teamwork, motivation, outreach,
choreography, performance, teaching and
production. Inductees receive a Certificate of
Induction, added prestige in scholarship applications
and future resumes, wear NHSDA honor cords and
gold honor pins during graduation ceremonies, and
are eligible to apply for the NDEO Artistic Merit,
Leadership and Academic Achievement
Award (NDEO, 2014).
Who is Eligible?
Any Ridge High School dance student (grades 9-12)
who earns/demonstrates:
 Participation Points – Ridge dance student who
has earned 30 induction points (20 from Ridge
Dance Department, 10 from private dance studios
or dance related activity)
 Character – Ridge dance student who exhibits
collaborative teamwork, leadership, dedication,
motivation and/or community service
 GPA of 3.0 in Ridge dance classes (Dance I, Dance II
or Dance III) – if applicable
How Does it Work?
Mrs. Miranda will announce a NHSDA eligibility
meeting in the fall. Please attend this meeting to
receive information and paperwork regarding
eligibility.
For information, contact advisors
Kristin Thorpe, [email protected]
Brian Harrr, [email protected]
To be considered for National Honor Society (NHS):
 A student’s cumulative grade point average must be
at least 3.5000 un-weighted or 3.8350 weighted by
the middle of his/her junior year, or the beginning of
his/her senior year.

In addition to meeting the academic criteria, NHS
requires its members to participate and lead activities
both in school, and in the community, to demonstrate
excellence in four areas: scholarship, leadership,
service, and character.
If a student qualifies, he/she will receive a letter in the mail
during 11th or 12th grade. There are five forms to fill out that
are enclosed with the letter. These forms include:

Activity Fact Sheet

School Activity Form

Community Organization Form

Service Activity Form for 11th grade

Service Activity Form for
9th and 10th grade
Note that three of these five forms require advisor signatures:
 first form must describe participation in a Ridge High activity
 second form must describe a community-related activity
taking place outside of school (not initiated through
the school)
 third form must describe a community service activity
All three activities must represent a different type of interest.
For instance, only one of the three may be an athletic activity or
only one of the three may feature playing a musical instrument.
While employment should be listed on the Activity Fact Sheet,
jobs may not be used as one of the three documented activities.
Please understand that NHS membership is not guaranteed
to anyone. The final decision for admission is made by the
faculty selection committee, which will review all applications
and faculty evaluations.
Once inducted into NHS, members must do the following
by May of their senior year:
 aid in the production of three school functions
 tutor for a total of five hours
 volunteer for community service for 12 hours
If you have any questions regarding society membership, or
your application, please contact Mrs. Jacqueline McCarthy at
[email protected]
Click here for further information in the Ridge Student Handbook.
National Math Honors Society
Mission
To bring those interested in math together and
provide them with opportunities.
Information About the Club
 Mu Alpha Theta is a National High School Mathematics Honor Society
 Competitive selection process
 Meetings are every Monday morning
 Many math competitions throughout the year
 RCML
 Log 1
 MC prep
 Tentatively preparing for the Mu Alpha Theta National Convention
 Provides those outstanding in math with scholarships and awards
 Work on many different types of math problems during meetings
 Team activities with prizes
 We have donuts at about every meeting as well!
 Email: [email protected]
The mission of the Tri-M National Music
Honor Society is to provide recognition
for music students who demonstrate
outstanding scholarship, musicianship,
and service to the community.
Membership is by audition and service
projects are required.
May 2015
Please see the team website for information.
www.ridgebaseball.com
Please see the team website for information.
http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u
=RIDGEHOOPS&t=c&s=basketball&p=home
Our mission is to create role models in the
classroom, on the court and in everyday life
through hard work, trust and commitment.
See the team website for more information.
www.ridgegirlsbasketball.com
Game Squad Preseason
Preseason Schedule Varsity/JV/Freshmen:
August 17 thru August 21
*EXCLUDING WEEKENDS and HOLIDAYS*
Prepare to practice during the week of Aug 24-28
Cheerleading Philosophy
It is the goal of the Ridge Cheerleading program
not only to teach athletes the skills necessary to
be successful, but also how to be a good
teammate. Cheerleading is a true TEAM SPORT,
requiring everyone to work together to achieve
a common goal; such goals require a positive
attitude and good character. Everyone in this
program must be a leader and a role model and
must act accordingly to set a good example.
Participation in the RHS Cheer program requires
a commitment to go above and beyond and to
prove your excellence.
The Coaching Staff
Coach Scaturro • Coach Romano • Coach Villarino
For more information, click here for our website.
UCA In-House Camp Will Be Held:
August 18, 19 and 20
Camp starts at 9:00 am but ending times will vary
Save the Dates – camp and preseason are MANDATORY
Game Squad Commitments & Fundraising
 RHS Game Squad Practices
 Tuesdays from 3:00-5:30 pm
 Wednesdays from 2:45-4:00 pm
 Gran Fondo NJ Premier Cycling Event (Varsity Only)
 September 5
 RHS Cheerleading Car Wash on August 22
 Parent Volunteers Needed
 Home Varsity Games
 JV and Freshmen must sell programs, etc.
at least ONE varsity home game. They will
be excused at half-time.

The Ridge Cross Country team offers competition in 5k races.
A few times throughout the season there are shorter races
such as 2 miles.

Official practices begin mid-August and the season concludes
in early November for sub varsity and late November for
varsity athletes. All practices are held at Pleasant Valley Park.
A shuttle bus transports students from Ridge High School to
the park after school and students are picked up at the park
following practices or home meets.

The team begins unofficial practices throughout the summer following
graduations at Pleasant Valley Park. Students are strongly encouraged to
attend to build their aerobic base and meet teammates.

Both our boys and girls programs offer competition at freshmen, junior
varsity and varsity levels. Both programs have had dozens of conference title
in addition to county, conference and state championships. This past season
our Varsity Girls place 4th in the NJSIAA meet of Champions. Our JV team
placed 1st in the NJ State Championships.

More information can be found at www.njridgerunners.com
Please see the team website for information.
www.ridgehighfencing.com
The Ridge Field Hockey program is full of tradition and excellence.
Field hockey players demonstrate hard work, determination, commitment,
and pride both on and off the field.
There are three levels of the field hockey program at Ridge:
 Varsity (open to all grade levels)
 Junior Varsity (open to grades 9-11)
 Freshmen (only 9th graders)
The season starts with try-outs in mid-August and lasts through mid-October.
Practices and/or games are 6 days a week during the season.
If you are interested in becoming part of this FUN, competitive program
email the Head Coach, Kimberly Clark, [email protected]
Please see the team website for information.
goridgefootball.com
The Boys Golf teams are open to any student
in grades 9-12. The season runs from March to
June. An informational meeting is held at the
end of January.
Our boys’ varsity and junior varsity teams are
comprised of approximately eight players, with
six competing in each match. Home matches are
held at Basking Ridge Country Club. On weekdays
without matches, the teams practice at a course
or driving range.
If you love golf and want to play competitively
come tryout for the Ridge Golf Team.
If you have any questions contact Coach Zande at
[email protected]
The Ridge High Girls Golf team believes
that excellence is a habit. The 4-time state
championship team is in its eighth season
as a varsity sport. Although the Varsity
and JV teams are competitive, we are
proud of the fact that players with
experience welcome and support players
new to the sport.
Girls Golf competes in the spring starting on the first Friday in March until
Memorial Day Weekend. Practices and matches take place over spring break.
Our philosophy is simple: Try to improve a little each day, stay mentally
and emotionally strong, understand that mistakes will be made, be resilient
and be honorable.
RESPECT THE GAME • RESPECT THE COMPETITION • RESPECT THE COURSE
GOLF IS A GAME FOR LIFE
Please see the team website for information.
www.ridgegymnastics.com
Please see the team website for information.
ridgehockey.net
Ridge offers a boys lacrosse program at the Varsity, JV, and freshmen levels.
The program offers opportunities for the total beginner to the experienced
player. The emphasis on the program is to develop fundamental skills, learn
to work with teammates, and for each boy to have a positive playing
experience. The Boys Lacrosse program has found a good deal of success as
of late and is continually regarded as one of the top programs in New Jersey.
The primary goal of the Ridge Girls Lacrosse
program is to develop student-athletes of character
and integrity who will serve as positively impactful
members of the school community and greater
society. As members of the Ridge Girls Lacrosse
program we embrace the following values:

Promoting pride, unity, and confidence in Ridge
High School, the Ridge Athletic Department, and
the Ridge Girls Lacrosse family

Placing our primary focus on our academic
endeavors, and recognizing the importance
of intellectual growth

Practicing positive leadership through our
interactions within the Ridge High School
community as well as the broader
community, demonstrating compassion and
respect

Holding ourselves responsible and accountable as
student-athletes recognizing our representation
of Ridge High School
The Ridge Girls Lacrosse program has a
strong foundation built on the values of
family, community, and selflessness. All
members of the program will strive to
uphold this tradition through hard work,
communication, and commitment.
The Ridge Ski Team is a venue for kids to learn
great character and learn life lessons, while
competing at a high level. No race experience is
necessary. Ski experience is very helpful.
In Mid-October the Ski Team Board will host an
information meeting in the RHS Cafeteria where we
can answer questions about schedules, equipment,
land training schedules, and after Thanksgiving,
training with the coaches. Once the snow arrives,
most of the practices will be on snow at one of the
local areas, Mt. Creek, Camelback, Blue Mountain,
Elk Mountain, or Mt. Peter in Warwick, NY. There will
usually be two per week until the holiday break,
when he will try to hold three or four practices, with
blackout dates from 12/24 thru 12/27. Freshmen are
sometimes allowed to miss some of these until they
are learn the ropes of ski racing.
The race season begins sometime in the first week
of the new year, usually around January 8. During
race season, the kids will be on snow three to four
times per week, again depending upon how
advanced they become.
The teams are comprised of:
6 Varsity Boys, 6 Varsity Girls, 6 JV Boys, 6 JV Girls, and
then the X team members ( those who are still learning).
They race after the JV teams are done on the same
course. The hours required are from 2:45 pm until as late
as 9:00 pm if they go to Camelback or Blue Mountain.
Normally they are home between 7:30 and 8:00 pm and
at Mountain Creek in Vernon, NJ. There will also be
practices on selected Saturdays or Sundays – this
depends upon weather, and race schedules. Flexibility
is a must for the members and their parents due to the
fact that all skiing is off premises.
The Boys Soccer program at Ridge is a fun and
competitive activity for students to continue their
growth as soccer players and as individuals. Students
are placed in Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen
teams according to skill and development level.
Along with our scheduled Skyland Conference
games, the varsity program competes in the
Somerset County Tournament each year, and, if they
qualify, the Group 4 State Tournament. Throughout
the season, the team participates in pasta dinners,
team building activities, and fundraisers. The
program runs from late August – early November.
For more information, contact
Head Coach Ken Cherry
[email protected]
Assistant Coach Enzo Minicozzi
[email protected]
Tryout and team info can be found
at www.reddevilssoccer.com
Overview
The girls soccer program consists of three levels: Freshmen/JV/Varsity. We play
competitively in an extremely rigorous conference, consisting of teams such as
Pingry, Bridgewater-Raritan, Watchung Hills, Montgomery and Hunterdon
Central. Commitment to the program requires players to be present from the first
date of tryouts through to the end of the season. JV & Freshmen teams conclude
their season at the end of October. Varsity season ends at conclusion of State
Tournament play (hopefully, third week of November).
Tryouts (Time TBD)

Thursday, August 13: First day of tryouts for
all seniors & juniors

Friday, August 14: Tryouts for all grade levels


Saturday, August 15: Tryouts for all grade levels
Sunday, August 16: Tryouts TBD

Monday, August 17: Tryouts for all grade levels
Players Need To Be

Medically cleared to try out- completed paperwork due ON TIME

Present at ALL tryout & preseason sessions
In soccer shape–more information will follow with regard to
fitness tests/expectations; updated information will be posted
on the reddevilssocer.com website or emailed to players


Please register to tryout on our google doc. This registration
can be found at www.reddevilssoccer.com
Captains’ Practices
These are practices held throughout the summer as a way for players to prepare
for the fall season, as well as get to know other players in the program. They are
organized and run by the Varsity team captains & upperclassmen, however all
players in the program are strongly encouraged to attend, when possible. More
information will be communicated from the captains. Please make sure your
daughter accurately signs up with current email so captains can be in touch.
In Season Information
Games & practices are scheduled 6 days a week, with Sundays usually off.
For more information on the schedule please visit www.skylandconferencenj.org
(Note: more games are still being added to the schedule). Weekday practices
usually run from 2:45 pm to 5-5:30 pm. It is expected that players in the program
can make this time commitment.
There are 2-3 games scheduled per week. Varsity home games are played on the
turf or at Varsity Field. JV games are played at Varsity Field or Pleasant Valley Park
and freshmen home games are played at Pleasant Valley Park.
Freshmen Team busing to Pleasant Valley Park
The freshmen team practices at Pleasant Valley Park. Girls will board a bus
at 2:30 pm every day that will take them to the practice fields. They should be
picked up from practice at Pleasant Valley Park.
Important Dates
July 26-29: Rutgers’ Overnight Camp
August 3-7: USA Team Camp (optional) at Pleasant Valley Park
Camp Registration can be found on our website.
Coaching Staff Contact Information
Head Coach: Katie Donahue [email protected]
Assistant Varsity Coach: Jessica Musumeci [email protected]
JV Coach: Brendan Amicone [email protected]
Freshmen Coach: Dina German [email protected]
Varsity Team
 The best players will play
 Playing time not equal
JV Team
 Gain skills necessary to play Varsity
 Playing time not equal
Freshman Team
 All will play but not equally
 Gain more knowledge of the game
and strategies used at the next levels
Schedule
 We play during Spring Break!
 First Official Day is the first Friday in March
Philosophy
 Hard work
 Dedication
 Family
Contact
Coach Cheryl Howarth
[email protected]
For more information, go to
www.ridgesoftball.com
When does the swimming season start and end?
How much swimming experience is needed to make the team?
We will hold an initial half hour team meeting after school around October 15. Expectations,
schedules, introductions of captains and coaches, physical forms, Varsity requirements, cuts,
and any other questions will be discussed at the meeting. In addition, the captains will discuss
their plans for captain’s practices. Twice a week the captains will hold practices in order to get
in shape and get to know the team. These workouts are encouraged for both current team
members and those who are trying out for the first team. It is not required to attend these
sessions but we strongly encourage you to do so.
We try to give any student who would like to join a spot on the team. However, with
limited pool space, this is not always possible. We need to keep the team to about
60 swimmers (men and women). Therefore, there should be a certain set of skills each
student has before joining the team. These include: ability to technically complete all
four strokes, flip turns, and diving off the blocks.
The official start of the season is on November 15. Although the captains may hold informal
workout sessions, coaches are not allowed to be involved with the swimmers before the date
of November 15 (NJSIAA rules). The first day of tryouts will be on November 15 and the
season usually extends out until mid-February with individual championships the first
weekend in March.
Where and when is practice? Home meets?
Practice is held at Somerset Hills YMCA from 2:45 to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. There
is a bus that leaves Ridge at 2:30 pm and takes the team to the pool. However, there is no bus
taking the kids back to the high school. All swimmers are responsible for getting picked up at
4:00 pm. If you have a car and drive to school, you may drive yourself to practice. Home
meets are also held at SHY and begin at 2:30 pm. Students have early dismissal at 1:40 pm
and the bus leaves at 1:50 pm. Again, if you are a senior and drive, you can drive yourself to
home meets. Coaches do not ride the bus, so no attendance is taken. You need to be quick
after school and on time for early dismissals to make sure you make the bus!
Is there a JV/Freshman team?
At the end of the year, swimmers are awarded Varsity letters or JV certificates. There is only
one team that swims and travels in meets. All the swimmers who are on the team practice
together and compete together. Boys and girls practice together and generally have meets
together. The coaching staff does try to have every swimmer swim at least once in every
meet based on the level of competition. We also create a ‘travel team’ because we have a
large team and we can only take one bus to away meets that has to accommodate the boys
and the girls teams. The travel team would be representative of a traditional ‘Varsity’ team,
and home meets will provide us with an opportunity to utilize more swimmers.
What equipment or uniforms are provided?
Since it would not be hygienic to keep a set of team bathing suits, each swimmer is required
to purchase a bathing suit (cost around $50). For practice, each swimmer is responsible for
bringing a suit, towel, cap, goggles, and fins. If you need to purchase these items please go to
www.metroswimshop.org. Each swimmer will be given a team racing cap for meets, and a
warm-up/track suit that needs to be returned at the end of the season.
What are the criteria for making the team? How do tryouts work?
It is a tough process deciding who will make the team. We try to avoid cuts but the last
four years our numbers have been large and we have been forced to make cuts,
particularly on the girl’s team. We will have time trials the first three days of practice. On
Day 1, we will have everyone swim a practice and coaches will observe your skills and if
you can keep up. On Day 2, we will swim a general practice for the first half and then will
have a timed 50 freestyle for the second half. On Day 3, we will have a general practice for
the first half and then we will have a timed 100 Individual Medley for the second half. On
Day 4, we will have a general practice, final observations will be made and final cuts will be
announced. Each individual will be personally notified about whether or not they made
the team.
Generally, girls have needed to go a 31.5 or faster in the 50 free and under a 1:20 in
the 100 IM. Boys generally need to go a 30.0 or faster in the 50 free and under a
1:17 in the 100 IM.
How do I join the team?
You need to attend our initial team meeting and information session in the middle of
October. Please listen for announcements at Ridge. After filling out a questionnaire with
the swim coaches, you will need to have a physical form filled out and returned to Mrs.
Schroeder in the athletic office. I will receive notification from the athletic trainers at
Ridge who has turned in their physical forms.
If you have turned in a physical form, and it has been approved, then you can be
considered to join the team and may try out. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRY
OUT OR GET IN THE WATER WITHOUT AN APPROVED PHYSICAL – NO
EXCEPTIONS. Even if you have completed a physical for another sport, you still need to
complete a separate physical for swimming. The coaching staff is not in charge of
physicals, you need to go through the athletic office.
ALL PHYSICALS ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 1
For additional questions, please contact Melanie Dupuis at [email protected]
Ridge Boys Tennis – Spring

Season runs from March thru May

Varsity and JV Levels
 Varsity – 3 singles and 2 doubles teams
 JV – 5 doubles teams

Matches and practices are held at
Pleasant Valley Park (Valley Road)

2011 State Champions – North II Group IV

Consistently in NJ Top 20

Head Coach – Chad Griffiths
[email protected]

JV Coach – Enzo Minicozzi
[email protected]

Tryouts begin the first Friday in March

The Boys Tennis Team competes in the NJSIAA
State Team, Singles and Doubles Tournaments

Information can be found on Mr. Griffiths’
Oncourse Website under “Boys Tennis”
Ridge Girls Tennis – Fall

Season runs from mid-August thru October

Varsity and JV Levels
 Varsity – 3 singles and 2 doubles teams
 JV – 5 doubles teams

Matches and practices are held at
Pleasant Valley Park (Valley Road)

2014 State Champions – North II Group IV

Consistently in NJ Top 20

Head Coach – Chad Griffiths
[email protected]

Tryouts are held in mid-August

The Girls Tennis Team competes in the NJSIAA
State Team, Singles and Doubles Tournaments

Information can be found on Mr. Griffiths’
Oncourse Website under “Girls Tennis”
The Winter Track & Field team begins practices
the first Monday after Thanksgiving. Competition
begins in mid-December and continues until late
February or early march depending on the athletes
ability and level of success. All meets are held at
indoor facilities such as Drew University, Lehigh
University, the Bennett Center in Toms River, FDU
in Teaneck and the 168th St. Armory in New York
City. Practices are held both outdoor and indoor
dependent upon the weather.
Typical Indoor Events
55 Meter Dash, 400 Meter Run, 55 Meter Hurdles,
800 Meter Run, 1600 Meter Run, 3200 Meter Run,
1600 Meter Relay, High Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put
Most athletes use the winter season as preparation
for the outdoor season in the spring. Both the boys
and girls teams have experienced great success
including state section championships for both
teams this past season. We have also had dozens of
individual champions in various events at
conference, county, state and national levels.
Head Coach Tim Mooney
[email protected]
There are several other relay events such as the
4x800 Meter Relay which our girls placed 8th in the
New Balance Indoor Nationals this past March.
More information can be found on our team website
www.njridgerunners.com
No experience needed! Our top-notch coaching staff
will help you work to become a talented athlete! All you
need to do is show up, work hard, and listen to your
coaches to improve your skills tremendously.
Running not your thing? No problem! You can jump
or throw! Throwers spend the majority of their time
improving their throwing technique or improving their
strength in the weight room. By joining the throwers
squad, you will see an immense improvement in your
balance, agility, endurance, and strength over the
course of the season.
Track and Field season is guaranteed to get in the best
shape of your life! You will also learn the importance of
being part of a team while completing in individual events.
Everyone needs to give their best performance for the
team to win; you have to do it for your team. With all of
the events combined, our team is very competitive in the
county, conference, and state section. We are always
looking for new kids to join the team and help us pursue
county, conference, and sectional titles. Whether you are
looking to improve your skills or pick up a new sport,
joining the Ridge High Track and Field team is the best
decision you can make.
Events
Running – 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 3200m,
100m hurdles, 400m hurdles, various relays
Jumping – Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump
Throwing – Javelin, Shot Put, Discus
For information go to the team website,
www.njridgerunners.com
Contact Head Coach Nicole Gilhuley
[email protected]
Beginning in March and lasting through early June
the Girls Spring Track & Field program offers
competition in 16 events as well as relays. Athletes
compete at freshmen, JV (novice) and Varsity levels
at dual or tri meets and at larger invitations. The
team has won championships ranging from Skyland
Conference divisions to State Section. Several large
meets are held at Ridge High School throughout
the season.
Events
100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash, 400 Meter Dash,
100 Meter Hurdles, 400 Meter Hurdles, 800 Meter Run,
1600 Meter Run, 3200 Meter Run, 1600 Meter Relay,
Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Long Jump, Triple Jump,
High Jump, Pole Vault
Our team website has more information as well as
updates on recent meets: www.njridgerunners.com
Go to our team website for more information and
updates on recent meets www.njridgerunners.com
Head Coach Tim Mooney
[email protected]
For more information, click here.
Come join the Ridge Girls Volleyball team,
one of the best volleyball programs in the State.
All Ridge volleyball teams pride themselves on
hard work, excellence, fun and great team spirit.
Freshmen, JV and Varsity teams need you!
For more information, go to
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=ridgevb
Please see the team website for information.
www.ridgewrestling.com
May 2015
A Cappella Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Retzko
[email protected]
Academic League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Gebhardt
[email protected]
Alliance for Young Social Entrepreneurs. . . Kristin Wingate
[email protected]
Animal Protectors Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Wilpiszeski / Patricia Coto
[email protected]
Animation Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Calie
[email protected]
Art Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Hamant
[email protected]
Autism Awareness Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Stephenson
[email protected]
Ridge Baking Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Hauser
[email protected]
Bible Study Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Erickson
[email protected]
Ridge Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Napier
[email protected]
Brain Bee & Chemistry Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margaret Mitchell
[email protected]
Ridge Cancer Support Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Jane McNally
[email protected]
Chess Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Reilly
[email protected]
Clothing for a Cause Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danielle Sisto
[email protected]
Club Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrysanthi Rosato
[email protected]
Ridge Color Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Zugale
[email protected]
Conversation Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Kaltenbach
[email protected]
Crossing Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Brush
[email protected]
Ridge Dance Collective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Miranda
[email protected]
Ridge Dance Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Miranda
[email protected]
DEVS Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly Clark
[email protected]
Devil’s Advocate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Beers
[email protected]
Devil’s Quill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin Thorpe / Brian Hartt
[email protected]
Drama Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Kern
[email protected]
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Economics Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Dwyer
[email protected]
Ending Hunger Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Tan
[email protected]
Ridge Ethics Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Raphaels / Janine Quimby
[email protected]
FED Challenge Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Dwyer
[email protected]
Fellowship of Christian Athletes. . . . . . . . . . Bill Tracy / Susan Kennedy
[email protected]
Ridge Forensics Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Yastremski
[email protected]
Future Business Leaders of America . . . . . . Fran Benitz / Dawn Piper
[email protected]
Future Doctors of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Smith
[email protected]
Future Nurses Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Miller / Roseann Troullos
[email protected]
GSA Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Kern
[email protected]
G.I.F.T. Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendy Schlosser
[email protected]
GLOW Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly Clark / Jennifer Raphaels
[email protected]
Green Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah John
[email protected]
Guitar Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Florance
[email protected]
Habitat for Humanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Villarino / Marguerite Cahill [email protected]
RHS Jazz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Zugale
[email protected]
Junior Friends of Matheny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Hauser
[email protected]
Key Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendy Schlosser
[email protected]
Latin Club (Junior Classical League). . . . . . . Joshua Gebhardt
[email protected]
Ridge Marching Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Zugale
[email protected]
Ridge Math League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Boop
[email protected]
Ridge Mock Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heidi Fox / Steve Kohut
[email protected]
Model Congress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiorella Bologno
[email protected]
Ridge Model UN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberlee Sweet
[email protected]
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Operation Smile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Milde
[email protected]
Outdoors Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Florance
[email protected]
Percussion Ensembles (Indoor/Concert) . . . Daniel Zugale / Joe Keefe
[email protected]
Physics Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Lee
[email protected]
Ridge Ping Pong Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad Griffiths
[email protected]
Poetry Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Hartt
[email protected]
Project Adventure Peer Leader Program. . . Kathy Lime / Megan Hoffman
[email protected]
Ridge Empowerment for
Political Participation (REPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Zande
[email protected]
Ridge Girls Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Raphaels
[email protected]
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Ridge International Dance Ensemble . . . . . TBD
Ridge Peer Organization (RPO) . . . . . . . . . . Linda Cuccaro / Jackie Treanor
[email protected]
Ridge Political Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janine Quimby
[email protected]
Ridge Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Ortega
[email protected]
SAT Review Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John-Paul Mahoney
[email protected]
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Science League
Biology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffrey Stellitano
[email protected]
Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Wilpiszeski
[email protected]
Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margaret Mitchell
[email protected]
Chemistry II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Bard
[email protected]
Physics I & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Gilmore
[email protected]
SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Lamberti
[email protected]
Small Steps Big Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kara Higgins / Cassandra Lombardo
[email protected]
Ridge Stock Exchange Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heidi Fox
[email protected]
Ridge Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Cuccaro / Jackie Treanor
[email protected]
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Ridge Technology and Computers Club. . . . Mark Dotta
[email protected]
Toastmasters International Club . . . . . . . . . Raymond Schnell
[email protected]
Ultimate Frisbee Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen Pernia
[email protected]
UNICEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heidi Fox
[email protected]
USA Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Kohut / Heidi Fox
[email protected]
USA Biology Olympiad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelli Eck
[email protected]
Wake-Up Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison Greer
[email protected]
World Languages Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiara Kupiec
[email protected]
Yearbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran Benitz / Stephanie Wilpiszeski
[email protected]
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National Art Honor Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Hamant / Wendell Jeffrey
[email protected]
National Honor Society for the
Dance Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Miranda
[email protected]
National English Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . Kristin Thorpe / Brian Hartt
[email protected]
National Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Gilmore / Jacqueline McCarthy [email protected]
Ridge Mu Alpha Theta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Meyer
[email protected]
Tri-M National Music Honor Society . . . . . . Daniel Zugale
[email protected]
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Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Blackwell
[email protected]
Boys Basketball . . . . . . . . . . Brian Feath
[email protected]
Girls Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . Eric Schroeder
[email protected]
Cheerleading . . . . . . . . . . . . Vivian Scaturro
[email protected]
Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Mooney
[email protected]
Boys Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . Jun Shen
[email protected]
Girls Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn Blekicki
[email protected]
Field Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly Clark
[email protected]
Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Tracy
[email protected]
Boys Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Zande
[email protected]
Girls Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Siobhan Devlin
[email protected]
Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren McManus
[email protected]
Ice Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Mullin
[email protected]
Boys Lacrosse. . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth Marsh
[email protected]
Girls Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Erickson
[email protected]
Ski Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Fico
[email protected]
Boys Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth Cherry
[email protected]
Girls Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Donahue
[email protected]
Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Howarth
[email protected]
Swimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melanie Dupuis
[email protected]
Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad Griffiths
[email protected]
Track & Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Mooney / Nicloe Gilhuley
[email protected]
[email protected]
Boys Volleyball. . . . . . . . . . . Mike Levy / Teresa Staats
[email protected]
[email protected]
Girls Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . Joanne Milot
[email protected]
Wrestling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Hendershot
[email protected]