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The 2025-2026 Girls Soccer team celebrates after a preseason scrimmage win against Mendham. This year's official season kicks off at Morristown on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
Randolph Girls Soccer Eyes Strong 2025 Season Despite Graduating Key Players
September 4, 2025
Senior Ram Steven Nostrame (12) fights off a Teaneck Highwayman for extra yardage in Randolph Football's season opener on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Randolph Football Starts Fast but Falls Hard in Season Opener, 47-12, to Teaneck
September 2, 2025
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
June 13, 2025
Boys Volleyball lines up for the National Anthem prior to the Group 2 state final on Wednesday, June 11.
Randolph Boys Volleyball Falls to St. Joseph in Group 2 State Championship After Record-Breaking Season
June 12, 2025
The college commitment board in English and Journalism Teacher Janice Finnell's classroom features the schools some of her Class of 2025 seniors will be attending in the fall.
Rams on the Rise: RHS Celebrates Class of 2025 College Commits 
June 12, 2025
Joey Sommer celebrates Senior Night with his family at Bauer Field on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Randolph Football Falls to Mount Olive on Senior Night
September 17, 2025
Ram Manny Samaniego (#8) runs down the field after fending off a Morristown defender during the second quarter in Morristown, N.J., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Randolph Football Determined to Turn Season Around After Starting 0-2 
September 11, 2025
Junior Julian Hernandez fights for the ball down the wing in a tight, season-opener game against Mount Olive, which ended in a 2-1 win for Randolph, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
Boys Soccer Stays on Winning Track (2-1) Despite Loss to Pingry
September 11, 2025
Randolph Girls Tennis, shown here during a match against Montville on Thursday, Sept 4, currently has a 3-3 early-season record. The team faces Mountain Lakes next, on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Randolph Girls Tennis Finds Its Groove Six Matches into Fall 2025 Season
September 10, 2025
The 2025-2026 varsity Girls Soccer team celebrates Randolph's season-opener win over Morristown on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Girls Soccer Defeats Morristown 3-1 in Season Opener 
September 9, 2025
From left: Senior Navya Agrawal and juniors Adena Saltus and Lily Colasante perform their trio, “Vienna,” at the 17th annual Dance Showcase, held on June 4 and June 5, 2025.
Randolph High School Dancers Shine at 17th Annual Dance Showcase 
June 9, 2025
RHS junior Sarah Hall stands next to her award-winning piece, “Sister,” with her United State Congress certificate in hand.  
Junior Sarah Hall Becomes Second Student in RHS History to Place in Prestigious Congressional District 11 Art Competition
June 5, 2025
RHS Wind Ensemble Gives 21st By-Invitation-Only Performance at New Jersey State Gala
RHS Wind Ensemble Gives 21st By-Invitation-Only Performance at New Jersey State Gala
May 2, 2025
Senior Gerald Creighton plays his primary instrument, the trombone, which he learned in the fifth grade. The trombone was the first of 12 instruments he has mastered, including the saxophone, euphonium, tuba, trumpet, French horn, viola, violin, piano, guitar, bass and his voice.
Featured Student: Music Man
April 19, 2025
Cast members perform in “Mean Girls: High School Version” in the RHS auditorium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 3-5, 2025.
Review: RHS Drama Club Stages Stunning Production of “Mean Girls: High School Version”
April 11, 2025
Defense witnesses for the RHS Mock Trial team pose together after defeating the opposing plaintiff team at the Morris County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. From left: RHS graduate Ryan Schorr (’25), junior Amelia Longa and junior Grace Kellett.
Club Spotlight: Mock Trial, Where Debate Meets Law 
September 15, 2025
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
June 13, 2025
The college commitment board in English and Journalism Teacher Janice Finnell's classroom features the schools some of her Class of 2025 seniors will be attending in the fall.
Rams on the Rise: RHS Celebrates Class of 2025 College Commits 
June 12, 2025
Summer Plans, Unpacked
Summer Plans, Unpacked
June 10, 2025
Photo Album: Senior Prom 2025
Photo Album: Senior Prom 2025
June 2, 2025
Week 1 of NFL Season Is in the Books. What Happened? 
Week 1 of NFL Season Is in the Books. What Happened? 
September 11, 2025
Thomas Amato runs the 5k at the Roxbury XC Invitational, placing third with a time of 15:48, on September 7, 2024.
Personal Reflection: One Mile at a Time–How Running Shaped Who I Am Today
June 6, 2025
The author and her brother, Jake, dine al fresco on a recent family trip to Capri, Italy.
Personal Essay: Batter Down–A Close Call that Opened My Eyes
June 4, 2025
Personal Essay: A Heart Transplant Changed My Mother’s Life—and Mine, in Ways I Never Expected
Personal Essay: A Heart Transplant Changed My Mother’s Life—and Mine, in Ways I Never Expected
May 31, 2025
The continued presence of the RHS Security Guards helps ensure a secure environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors throughout the school day. From left: William Zimmerman, Biren Patel, Dan Stewart, Peter Nienstadt and Leon Pollison.
Editorial: Everyday Heroes–A Salute to Our High School Security Team
May 22, 2025
Gallery: Unified Basketball--Breaking Barriers, Building Friendships
Gallery: Unified Basketball–Breaking Barriers, Building Friendships
June 9, 2025
Gallery: Final Bow--A Senior Dancer’s Last High School Performance
Gallery: Final Bow–A Senior Dancer’s Last High School Performance
May 30, 2025
Rampage Hits the Hallways: What Are RHS Teachers' Favorite Songs?
Rampage Hits the Hallways: What Are RHS Teachers’ Favorite Songs?
May 5, 2025
Behind the Scenes: 'Mean Girls' Tech Week
Behind the Scenes: ‘Mean Girls’ Tech Week
April 2, 2025
RHS Key Club Hosts Ice Bucket Challenge
RHS Key Club Hosts Ice Bucket Challenge
March 28, 2025
  • Girls Tennis loses to Sparta 4-1 on Friday, Sept. 12, bringing season record to 3-5
  • Football loses to Mount Olive 43-7 on Friday, Sept. 12, bringing season record to 0-3
  • Girls Volleyball wins @ Morris Knolls 2-1 on Friday, Sept. 12, bringing season record to 3-0
  • Boys Soccer beats Somerville 6-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing season record to 3-2
  • Field Hockey wins @ Mendham 1-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing season record to 1-3
  • Girls Soccer beats Columbia 7-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing season record to 4-0

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Amelia Kolbik

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor

Senior Amelia Kolbik is excited to be a Sports Editor and fourth-year staff member for Rampage. Not only does she write and edit for Rampage, but she also completed Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism 2 class. In school, Amelia is part of Key Club, Future Educators and Team Harmony. She also participates in Girls Soccer, Ice Hockey and Lacrosse for Randolph.  

All content by Amelia Kolbik
Sending Seniors Off in Style

Sending Seniors Off in Style

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor 
May 28, 2025
National Decision Day: A Milestone for Members of the RHS Class of 2025 

National Decision Day: A Milestone for Members of the RHS Class of 2025 

Amelia Kolbik and Sydney Wright
May 10, 2025
Senior co-captain Kevin Tinio runs through a tunnel of players on Senior Night, Wednesday, April 23.

Heart, Hustle and Chemistry: Boys Volleyball Stays Undefeated at 15-0; Honors Senior Co-Captain Tinio 

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor
April 28, 2025
Boys Volleyball huddles in preparation for the team's home opener against Wayne Valley on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The Rams are currently undefeated at 7-0.

Randolph Boys Volleyball Proves Itself a Top Contender, Earning Seven Straight Wins to Start Season

Aedan Perez and Amelia Kolbik
April 9, 2025
Varsity Girls Lacrosse player Avery Liston takes the ball to the cage during a recent scrimmage against Morris Hills on Monday, March 17.

Girls Lacrosse Season Preview: Rams Gear Up for 2025 with Mix of Veteran Leaders and Fresh Faces

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor 
March 21, 2025
Randolph Boys Volleyball beats Teaneck 3-0 in a recent scrimmage on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Boys Volleyball Season Preview: Newcomers Energize Team for 2024-2025

Amelia Kolbik , Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Boys Ice Hockey Ram Shane Melly caries the puck down the ice before taking a shot on net on the way to a semis win for Randolph against Livingston on Monday, March 3, 2025.

Boys Ice Hockey Takes on Ridgewood Tonight at State Sectional Finals After Knocking Out Livingston in Semis

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor 
March 6, 2025
The 2024-2025 Girls Ice Hockey team comes together for one last photo after playing Kent Place in the first round of states.

Girls Ice Hockey Wrap-Up: Team Shows Resilience Throughout 2024-2025 Season

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Freshman Charna Torres sets up a shot toward the Madison goal, on the way to a 1-1 tie on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Battling to the Buzzer: Girls Ice Hockey Fights to Hard-Earned Tie Against Madison

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Rams Charna Torres and Amelia Kolbik get ready for the puck drop on the way to a 10-2 victory over Newark East Side at Aspen Arena on Sunday, Jan 29.

Randolph Girls Ice Hockey Secures Win Against Newark East Side 

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor 
February 2, 2025
The Randolph Girls Ice Hockey Team gets better each year since it was founded in 2016.

The Rise of Randolph Girls Ice Hockey   

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor
January 27, 2025
Members of the Girls Ice Hockey team celebrate after their 7-6 win against Princeton on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Girls Ice Hockey Triumphs Over Princeton in 7-6 Nail-Biter on Senior Night

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor 
December 22, 2024

In the Halls: Winter Edition

Carly Ellermeyer, Amelia Kolbik, and Sydney Wright
December 12, 2024
The Rams line up to shake hands with the Cougars following an intense overtime battle that ended with Randolph's 2-1 win, as shown on the scoreboard overhead.

Randolph Girls Ice Hockey Triumphs Over Chatham with Thrilling 2-1 Win 

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor 
December 10, 2024
Randolph Girls Ice Hockey huddles up before last season's game against Madison on Thursday, January 4, 2024. The Rams open the 2024-2025 season this coming Friday, December 5, when they'll face off against Madison again at Mennen Arena.

Girls Ice Hockey Season Preview: Blades Ready, Team Sees Promising Season Ahead

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor 
December 2, 2024
Boys Soccer Falls Short in Group 3 State Final Showdown 

Boys Soccer Falls Short in Group 3 State Final Showdown 

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024
Randolph Varsity Boys Soccer poses with the first-place trophy after winning the state sectional championship over Ramapo on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Randolph Varsity Boys Soccer Team Crowned State Sectional Champion

Amelia Kolbik
November 19, 2024
Randolph Boys Soccer fans celebrate the team's 2-1 win over Bergenfield on Tuesday, Nov. 12, letting the Rams advance to the state sectional finals against Ramapo on Friday, Nov. 15.

Boys Soccer Advances to State Sectional Final with 2-1 Win Over Bergenfield 

Amelia Kolbik , Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
Boys Soccer thanks the fans for watching after the game against Scotch Plains-Fanwood ends in a 0-0 tie on Wednesday, October 23.

[Photo] Randolph Boys Soccer Battles Scotch Plains-Fanwood to 0-0 Tie 

Drew Milberg, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024
Julian Hernandez fights for the ball against a Parsippany Hills player.

Boys Soccer Advances with Gritty 2-1 Victory in County Tournament Second Round 

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024

[Video] Highlight Reel: Randolph Boys Soccer Beats Mount Olive 2-1 on Thursday, Sept. 26

Amelia Kolbik
October 6, 2024
Randolph fell to the Green Wave 1-0 on Wednesday, Sept. 11, but is set to bounce back today, Sept. 16. Pictured at the match is Ram David Martinez.

Despite Setbacks, Boys Soccer Shows Determination After Two Tough Losses 

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor 
September 16, 2024
Rams strike a pose after a scrimmage against Seton Hall Prep on Aug. 26, 2024.

Boys Soccer Preview, 2024: Team Hopes to Improve on Last Year’s .500 Season

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
Junior Jaclyn Mars models the lovely lilac dress she plans to wear to junior prom, which is being held tomorrow night.

Junior Prom 2024 Fashion Trends

Sydney Wright and Amelia Kolbik
May 16, 2024
The senior Boys Volleyball players helped lead their team to a win against Dover, 2-0, on Senior Night, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. From left: Marko Aksentijevic, Hunter Kasper, Micheal Barrera and Ramon Fernandez

Randolph Boys Volleyball Dominates Dover on Senior Night

Amelia Kolbik and Sydney Wright
April 15, 2024
Last year's Boys Volleyball team (pictured) enjoyed an impressive 24-5 season record. For this year's team, winning the NJAC Championships for the third year in a row is a goal as well as making it to state finals for the first time. The season opener is on Monday, April 1, against Morristown.

Boys Volleyball Preview: Players Set to Spike Their Way to Success in Upcoming Season

Sydney Wright and Amelia Kolbik
March 27, 2024
Senior Joelle Yurchuk skates down the ice with the puck on the way to beating Cranford, 7-1, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Girls Ice Hockey's season opener.

Unstoppable on Ice: Randolph Girls Ice Hockey Dominates Rink in Season Opener, Beating Cranford, 7-1 

Amelia Kolbik, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023
Sophomore Drum Major Jane Doran (left) conducts the Marching Rams alongside Riley Brown at the NJMEA Marching Bands Festival, held in Wayne Valley on Oct. 21, 2023.

Sophomore Jane Doran Named Youngest Drum Major in RHS History

Amelia Kolbik, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2023
The Rams huddled up before beating Roxbury, 2-1, at DaSilva Field, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

Boys Soccer Adds Another Win to Record After Defeating Roxbury, 2-1

Amelia Kolbik, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2023
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