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RHS Percussionist Jonathan Ford Earns Spot in Prestigious 2025 NJ All-State Band 
RHS Percussionist Jonathan Ford Earns Spot in Prestigious 2025 NJ All-State Band 
October 19, 2025
From left: Juniors Ava Pinho and Mariana Orjuela wrap themselves in the Colombian flag during Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week, held at RHS from Monday, Oct. 6, through Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
RHS Celebrates Culture and Community During Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week
October 18, 2025
Daniel Burkert, Teacher of English
New Teacher Spotlight
October 10, 2025
Class of 2026 students cruise on New York Harbor during the annual senior trip, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
RHS Seniors Celebrate Tradition with Scenic New York Harbor Cruise
October 9, 2025
Seniors Amelia Kolbik (left) and Sydney Wright represent Rampage at the annual RHS Club Fair, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2025.
Annual RHS Club Fair Encourages Students to Get Involved
September 30, 2025
Girls Cross-Country shows off the team's winning plaque following the NJAC Championships on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Girls Cross-Country Wins NJAC Championships 
October 20, 2025
Dedicated senior co-captains Ava Shadwell (left) and Daniella Diaz have helped mold a tightly knit, motivated and hard-working Gymnastics team this 2025-2026 season.
Athlete Spotlight: Gymnastics Co-Captains Ava Shadwell and Daniella Diaz
October 18, 2025
Eric Hochstul brings the pressure in the trenches on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Randolph Football Continues to Fight Hard but Loses to Roxbury, 23-6
October 17, 2025
The 2025-2026 Boys Cross-Country captains. From left: Seniors Jacob Conti, Ryan Davidson, Kennan Byers and Dan Parez.  
With Strong Leadership from Captains, Boys Cross-Country Eyes Third Straight State Sectional Title 
October 16, 2025
Senior Jillian Liebhauser fights for the ball against Mount Olive on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
Randolph Field Hockey Shows Grit and Teamwork but Falls to Mount Olive, 3-2 
October 15, 2025
RHS Percussionist Jonathan Ford Earns Spot in Prestigious 2025 NJ All-State Band 
RHS Percussionist Jonathan Ford Earns Spot in Prestigious 2025 NJ All-State Band 
October 19, 2025
Concert Preview: RHS Choir to Perform at Annual POPtoberfest 
Concert Preview: RHS Choir to Perform at Annual POPtoberfest 
October 14, 2025
The Randolph High School Marching Rams perform on Bauer Field during the 51st annual Under the Stars band competition, held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
RHS Marching Rams Host 51st Annual Under the Stars Competition
October 11, 2025
RHS Band Honors Seniors; Performs “Watched” at Halftime
RHS Band Honors Seniors; Performs “Watched” at Halftime
September 25, 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
From left: Juniors Ava Pinho and Mariana Orjuela wrap themselves in the Colombian flag during Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week, held at RHS from Monday, Oct. 6, through Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
RHS Celebrates Culture and Community During Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week
October 18, 2025
Class of 2026 students cruise on New York Harbor during the annual senior trip, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
RHS Seniors Celebrate Tradition with Scenic New York Harbor Cruise
October 9, 2025
Seniors Amelia Kolbik (left) and Sydney Wright represent Rampage at the annual RHS Club Fair, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2025.
Annual RHS Club Fair Encourages Students to Get Involved
September 30, 2025
RHS became the first high school in New Jersey to install turf without rubber pellets, which is designed to better simulate real grass and stay cooler during early fall and spring weather.
RHS Sees Major Upgrades: New Turf, Patio, Virtual Trophy Case and Gym Renovations
September 30, 2025
Sophomore Sarah Samtackamy holds a crayfish from the Randolph Trails creek during the annual AP Environmental Science nature walk on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
AP Environmental Science Students Explore Local Streams to Highlight Environmental Awareness
September 18, 2025
NBA preview: NBA Season Tips Off with Big Expectations, New Faces and Familiar Favorites
NBA preview: NBA Season Tips Off with Big Expectations, New Faces and Familiar Favorites
October 20, 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
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 @ Ramapo 3-2 in NJSIAA Quarterfinal on Tuesday, Oct. 7, bringing season record to 9-9
  • Football beats Orange 41-6 on Friday, Oct. 17, bringing season record to 1-7
  • Girls Volleyball beats Morris Hills 3-0 to win MCT Final on Saturday, Oct. 18, bringing season record to 16-1
  • Boys Soccer wins @ Madison 3-0 in MTC Semifinal Round on Saturday, Oct. 18, bringing season record to 13-5
  • Field Hockey beats Wallkill Valley 4-0 on Monday, Oct. 20, bringing season record to 3-13
  • Girls Soccer beats West Morris 2-0 in MCT Semifinal, on Saturday, Oct. 18,, bringing season record to 15-1

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Brett Shuster

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Brett Shuster is the Editor-in-Chief of Rampage who also participates in the journalism program at RHS. This is her fourth year writing and editing for Rampage and TAPintoRandolph. Brett also co-runs the school-sanctioned Instagram account, @randolph.athletics. Brett not only writes about sports, but she also plays field hockey.

All content by Brett Shuster
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 

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 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

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2025
RHS seniors pose with the Senior Citizen Prom king and queen, Giuseppe Esposito and Ninetta Esposito, at the Randolph Recreational Center on May 6,  2025.

Randolph High School Seniors Host Third Annual Senior Citizen Prom

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief 
May 19, 2025
RHS dance students pause for a photo op in Times Square on the way to Ellen's Stardust Diner for a musical meal after enjoying a master class and matinee of the Broadway show, "Hell's Kitchen" on March 19, 2025.

Intermediate and Advanced Dance Students Head to Broadway for Master Class and ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Matinee

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2025
RHS cafeteria workers (from left) Erica Montes, Rona Tammera, Lucy Sandberg, Natalia Vega, Cheryl Bohn and Maria Ceballos take a well-earned break from prepping meals for hungry RHS students and staff.

[Photo] Hunger Heroes: RHS Cafeteria Workers Deserve Our Praise

Eitan Cohen and Luka Madjor 
March 19, 2025

Rampage Hits the Hallways: Weird Food Combos

Brett Shuster and Carly Ellermeyer
March 4, 2025
The RHS wind ensemble performs for RMS eighth graders at the high school’s VPA Showcase on Feb. 3, 2025. 

RMS Eighth Graders Amazed by Visual and Performing Arts Showcase at RHS 

Brett Shuster, Editor in Chief 
February 18, 2025
Pictured is an anonymous senior who was too lazy to write the caption for this image.

How to Stop Senioritis in Its Tracks 

Brett Shuster, Editor in Chief 
February 10, 2025
Guest Speaker Jelani Cobb Talks to Students About Being ‘a Rapper with a Pen’

Guest Speaker Jelani Cobb Talks to Students About Being ‘a Rapper with a Pen’

Brett Shuster and Carly Ellermeyer
February 8, 2025
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”

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2024
Student volunteer Lizzie LaDieu calls a potential donor during the call-a-thon fundraiser for the Henry’s Loving Team charity on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Student Volunteers Raise over $6,000 for Henry’s Loving Team Charity During Spirit Week

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2024
RHS volunteers strike a pose alongside Randolph residents who participated in the annual Tri County Senior Olympics on Wednesday, Sept. 18. 

Tri County Senior Olympics Bring Together RHS Volunteers and Local Seniors

Brett Shuster and Kayla Pentz
September 30, 2024
Randolph and Mendham field hockey players line up for the senior photo at Randolph's Senior Day game on Sept. 14.

Girls Field Hockey Dominates Mendham on Senior Day 

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief 
September 17, 2024
Senior Co-Captain Rebecca Dasti carries the ball up the field during a scrimmage against Morristown Beard on Aug. 27.

Field Hockey Preview, 2024: Rams See Return of Key Veteran Players for Fall Season

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
The members of the RHS Dance Program strike a pose before staging the 16th annual Dance Showcase at the high school auditorium on May 30 and 31.

RHS Dance Program Shines at 16th Annual Dance Showcase

Brett Shuster, Arts Editor
June 10, 2024
RMS students tour the broadcasting studio at the high school following the RHS Arts Program Showcase, held on Feb. 5, 2024.

RMS Eighth Graders Dazzled by Arts Program Showcase at RHS

Brett Shuster, Arts Editor
February 26, 2024
Members of Team Harmony and the advanced dance program at RHS receive the prestigious “Outstanding Human Rights School Community of the Year Award” on Friday, Dec. 8, at Kean University.

Team Harmony and Advanced Dance Students Honored at Kean University’s 16th Annual Human Rights Conference

Brett Shuster, Arts Editor
December 17, 2023
Class of 2022 dancer Grace Bua performs a lyrical solo at the 14th annual RHS Dance Showcase on Thursday, June 2, 2022 in the RHS auditorium.

The RHS Dance Department: The Hidden Gem of the High School’s Performing Arts Program

Brett Shuster, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2023
Girls Track and Field is gearing up for a successful spring season. Pictured is the winter team after their Morris County Relay win on Jan. 3, 2023.

Season Preview: Girls Track and Field Anticipates Another Successful Season

Brett Shuster, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2023
Rams Girls Basketball secured a State Sectional Championship title, beating Mendham, 53-43, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The team faces Teaneck next, at the NJSIAA Group 3 Semifinal, starting at 5:00 p.m. tonight, Thursday, March 2, at Ramapo High School.

Rams Girls Basketball Secures State Sectional Championship with Remarkable Comeback Against Mendham

Brett Shuster, Staff Reporter 
March 2, 2023
RHS dancers perform their traditional Spirit Week hip-hop routine at this year’s eighth grade orientation assembly, which was held in the high school auditorium on Monday, Feb. 7, 2023.

RHS Performing Arts Students Showcase Spectacular Talent at Eighth Grade Orientation Assembly

Brett Shuster, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2023
Girls Basketball Overpowers North Star Academy, 62-30

Girls Basketball Overpowers North Star Academy, 62-30

Brett Shuster, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023
Rams Girls Basketball gets a well-earned win against the River Dell Golden Hawks, 39-37, on Dec. 22, 2022.

Girls Basketball Defeats River Dell in Suspenseful Game

Brett Shuster, Staff Reporter
January 4, 2023
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