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RHS Senior Zain Iqbal dons a turkey costume prior to the award ceremony at the Speech & Debate Fall Classic, which the high school hosted for over 800 debaters from NJ and PA on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
RHS Hosts 36th Annual Speech & Debate Fall Classic
December 12, 2024
Students decorated the 180s breezeway at RHS for the high school's upcoming Winter Week, from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23. 
RHS 180s Breezeway Transformed into Winter Wonderland in Anticipation of “Winter Week”
December 10, 2024
Seniors assemble bagged lunches for residents of homeless shelters in Newark as part of a Project KIND service-learning project on Nov. 21 and 22. Clockwise, from left: Livia Fontes, Lucy Girardi, Isabella Carreira, Nick Hart, Ava Olsen.
RHS Seniors Spread Kindness with Bagged Lunches for Newark’s Homeless 
December 5, 2024
Members of Green Club work together to pick up trash across Morristown on Saturday, October 19.
RHS Student Volunteers Pitch In at Morristown’s Annual Fall Cleanup Event
November 10, 2024
RHS Alumnus and FOX Meteorologist Pauses On-Air Report to Save Woman From Hurricane Helene Floodwaters
RHS Alumnus and FOX Meteorologist Pauses On-Air Report to Save Woman From Hurricane Helene Floodwaters
November 5, 2024
The 2024-2025 Randolph Boys Fencing Team.
Rams Fencing Season Preview: Team Aims to Build on Prior Record-Breaking Success 
December 18, 2024
From left: Junior Sydney Wright, freshman Angelica Sandoval, freshman Taylor Holzman, junior Alivia Wright, freshman Emily Dalton and senior Kisa Mulondo group together after the Girls Swimming season-opener win against Morristown.
Girls Swim Dominates Opening Meet Against Morristown  
December 18, 2024
The Rams line up for the Pledge of Allegiance before the tipoff in a thrilling season opener that ended with Randolph beating Roxbury 55-53 on Saturday, Dec. 14.  
Randolph Boys Basketball Defeats Roxbury in Thriller to Open Season
December 17, 2024
Varsity Girls XC poses for a pic at one of this year's meets. From left: Coach Jenna, Jaidyn Young, Sam Cerulo, Julianna Young, Anjali George, Liliana Colasante, Keili Semler, Lilah Willis and Coach Higgins.
Girls Cross Country Season Wrap Up: Team Finishes with Impressive 5-0 Record 
December 17, 2024
Senior Thomas Amato (front right), races at the Ocean Breeze indoor track last season. The Boys Winter Track and Field team hopes to build on last year's success this coming season, which starts today, Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Boys Winter Track and Field Season Preview:  Team Looks to Build on Last Year’s Success 
December 11, 2024
RHS Choir students work with Dr. Wilson, director of the Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz, at the annual Choralpalooza music festival on Monday, Nov. 25, at Ridge High School.
RHS Choir Attends Annual Choralpalooza Music Festival at Ridge High School 
December 10, 2024
The RHS Orchestras perform for local seniors at the Randolph Community Center on Friday, Nov. 15.
RHS Orchestras Wow Senior Citizens During Recent Off-Campus Performance
December 9, 2024
RHS performs a sensory-friendly rendition of the fall play, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," in the auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
RHS Presents Sensory-Friendly Performance of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” for RISE Students 
December 4, 2024
From left: Freshmen Aaryan Raghavan, Isabella Bello and Sophia Van Antwerp sing “Love on the Brain” by Rihanna at POPtoberfest on Oct. 18.
RHS Choir Wows Audience at Annual POPtoberfest Concert 
November 18, 2024
Stage crew members Anthony Vazzano and Matt Kohere created this mountainous backdrop, reminiscent of the iceberg that sank the Titanic, for the show.
Stage Crew Works Tirelessly to Bring “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”  to Life
November 14, 2024
RHS Senior Zain Iqbal dons a turkey costume prior to the award ceremony at the Speech & Debate Fall Classic, which the high school hosted for over 800 debaters from NJ and PA on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
RHS Hosts 36th Annual Speech & Debate Fall Classic
December 12, 2024
Students decorated the 180s breezeway at RHS for the high school's upcoming Winter Week, from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23. 
RHS 180s Breezeway Transformed into Winter Wonderland in Anticipation of “Winter Week”
December 10, 2024
Seniors assemble bagged lunches for residents of homeless shelters in Newark as part of a Project KIND service-learning project on Nov. 21 and 22. Clockwise, from left: Livia Fontes, Lucy Girardi, Isabella Carreira, Nick Hart, Ava Olsen.
RHS Seniors Spread Kindness with Bagged Lunches for Newark’s Homeless 
December 5, 2024
Thirty-one students are inducted into the RHS chapter of NHS in a ceremony held in the high school auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Randolph Inducts 31 New Members into National Honor Society
November 18, 2024
Members of Green Club work together to pick up trash across Morristown on Saturday, October 19.
RHS Student Volunteers Pitch In at Morristown’s Annual Fall Cleanup Event
November 10, 2024
RHS senior Philip Zamloot spends a recent Zero Period catching up on schoolwork in the Media Center, a popular place for students to spend this 50-minute block of free time, offered during the school day.
In Praise of Zero Periods
December 7, 2024
Personal Essay: A Farewell to Football
Personal Essay: A Farewell to Football
November 27, 2024
American flags hang in high school hallways to honor veterans.
An Appreciation: Veterans Day 2024
November 27, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter performs at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 29 to celebrate her new album, "Short n’ Sweet."
Concert Review: Sabrina Carpenter Lights Up Madison Square Garden with Short n’ Sweet Tour
November 18, 2024
Concert Review: Gracie Abrams' ‘Secret of Us’ Tour Stages Amazing Show at Radio City Music Hall
Concert Review: Gracie Abrams’ ‘Secret of Us’ Tour Stages Amazing Show at Radio City Music Hall
November 9, 2024
Boys Basketball Game Video: Randolph Squeaks Past Roxbury in Season Opener
Boys Basketball Game Video: Randolph Squeaks Past Roxbury in Season Opener
December 17, 2024
In the Halls: Winter Edition
In the Halls: Winter Edition
December 12, 2024
Rampage Around Town: Randolph Athletic Club
Rampage Around Town: Randolph Athletic Club
December 4, 2024
In the Halls: Thanksgiving Edition
In the Halls: Thanksgiving Edition
November 25, 2024
Highlight Reel: Homecoming Night, Randolph Vs. Roxbury
Highlight Reel: Homecoming Night, Randolph Vs. Roxbury
October 30, 2024
  • Girls Fencing wins @ Mendham 14-13 in season opener on Monday, Dec.16
  • Boys Fencing wins @ Mendham 20-7 in season opener on Monday, Dec. 16
  • Rampage wishes everyone a happy holiday season
  • Girls Basketball wins @ Mendham 55-46 in season opener on Tuesday, Dec. 17
  • Boys Basketball loses to Mendham 56-37 on Tuesday, Dec. 17, bringing season record to 1-1
  • Boys Swimming loses @ Morristown 89-80 in season opener Dec. 10
  • Girls Swimming wins @ Morristown 112-58 in season opener Dec. 10
  • Girls Ice Hockey loses @ Kent Place 8-2 on Friday, Dec. 13, bringing season record to 1-1
  • Boys Ice Hockey wins @ Bernards 12-0 on Saturday, Dec. 14, bringing season record to 3-0

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Amelia Kolbik

Amelia Kolbik, Sports Editor

Junior Amelia Kolbik is excited to be a Sports Editor and third-year staff member for Rampage. Not only does she write and edit for Rampage, but she is also enrolled in 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.  

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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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