Every month, one member from the coffee shop team is selected as employee of the month. This month, Gabe Delpoligo was selected for his work ethic and good cooperation with classmates and peers.

“Gabe came in as a student, very shy and not as confident. As we dove into the coffee shop, we saw his confidence grow, and he stepped up, which is something that we look for. He wants to do better, he wants to challenge himself, and he’s someone who we have noticed really steps up and gets the job done,” Meekings said.

Q: Tell us about yourself.

A: “My name is Gabe Delpoligo, I am in 10th grade and 15 years old.”

Q: What qualities do you have that you think made you the coffee shop employee of the month? 

A: “I am good at cooking. I cook a lot myself at home, and I am very hardworking.”

Q: What is your favorite part of a coffee shop?

A: “Being able to work hard as a team and doing what I’m supposed to do. Also, making sure everything is done correctly.”

Q: What are some of your hobbies outside of school?

A: “I like to play basketball, ride my bike outside, and sometimes I will go out to parks and water parks.”

Q: What are some of your hopes and dreams for the future?

A: “ My goals for the future are to get good grades, to graduate high school, and to do more good things for people.”