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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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Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia/ Photo Editor

Senior Carly Ellermeyer is ecstatic to be the first-ever Multimedia/ Photo Editor for Rampage, now in its third year online. She is an aspiring communications major with a newfound passion for filming and editing. This is Carly’s fourth year on the Rampage staff and her third year as an editor. Outside of her role for Rampage, Carly can be found performing on stage.

All content by Carly Ellermeyer

In the Halls: Winter Edition

Carly Ellermeyer, Amelia Kolbik, and Sydney Wright
December 12, 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.

[Photo] In Praise of Zero Periods

Hamza Brelvi, Staff Reporter 
December 7, 2024
Coffe Break - 26

[Photo] Rampage Around Town: Randolph Athletic Club

Scarlett Cantada, Guest Media Producer
December 4, 2024
American flags hang in high school hallways to honor veterans.

[Photo] An Appreciation: Veterans Day 2024

Gabriel McGurk, Staff Reporter 
November 27, 2024

In the Halls: Thanksgiving Edition

Carly Ellermeyer, Emma Kirshbaum, and Jaclyn Mars
November 25, 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

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia/Photo Editor
November 18, 2024
“Circus Maximus" flashes across the large screen at the beginning of the Travis Scott concert, "One Night Only in Utopia," held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, on October 9.

Concert Review: Travis Scott Stages Spectacular One-Off Show, “One Night Only in Utopia,” for New Jersey Fans

Carly Ellermeyer, Mulitmedia/Photo Editor
November 7, 2024

Highlight Reel: Homecoming Night, Randolph Vs. Roxbury

Carly Ellermeyer
October 30, 2024
“Mouse Looking at Teapot-Carousel.”

How Involved Is Too Involved?  

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia/Photo Editor
October 30, 2024
From left: Seniors Autumn Liebhauser, Hannah Bermudez, Kayla Pentz, Kayla Brand and Anais Thauvin enjoy a recent open lunch outing to Jersey Mike's.

[Photo] WYA Seniors? (During Open Lunch)  

Jaclyn Mars and Emma Kirshbaum 
October 24, 2024
David Anderson, teacher of English

[Photo] New Teacher Spotlight

Jiah Shah, Arts Editor
October 20, 2024

[Video] Spirit Week Video: High School Musical Edition

Carly Ellermeyer, Dane Fordahl, Alex Paduski, Ryan Ariemma, Scarlett Cantada, Rebecca Dasti, and James Lobefaro
October 14, 2024
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[Photo] Highlight Reel: Randolph Boys Soccer Beats Mount Olive 2-1 on Thursday, Sept. 26

Amelia Kolbik
October 6, 2024
Mural Carly Ellermeyere

[Photo] New Mural by AP Art Students Now on Display in Leonard H. Vogel Gallery

Peyton Walsh, Arts Editor
October 1, 2024
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[Photo] Personal Essay: What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting the College Application Process

Riley Bordetsky, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2024
Senior Varsity Cheerleaders (from left) Gigi Ciottariello, Laila Winbush, Scarlett Cantada, Sarah Reyes and Ella Peretz-Gonzalez.

Randolph Celebrates Senior Cheerleaders at Football Season Opener

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia/Photo Editor
September 13, 2024
The Reyes family (from left): Barbera, Sarah, Jeff

The Peretz-Gonzales family walks down the field (from left): Joel, Ella, Gallia, Mila

The Cantada family (from left): Abrielle, Scarlett, Erik, Cole.

Senior Varsity Cheerleaders (from left) Gigi Ciottariello, Laila Winbush, Scarlett Cantada, Sarah Reyes and Ella Peretz-Gonzalez.

[Video] Week 1: Rams vs. Morristown Highlight Reel

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia / Photo Editor
September 9, 2024

[Video] Rams Football Preseason 2024

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia/Photo Editor
August 30, 2024

Meet the Candidates: Opposed Candidates for RHS Student Council Exec. Board and Sophomore Class

Carly Ellermeyer
March 22, 2024

Highlight Reel: Randolph Boys Ice Hockey 2023 -2024 Season

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor
March 13, 2024
Sophomore Vincent Crisafulli shoots a goal against Morristown on Jan. 24. As of press time, Crisafulli has earned 25 points so far this season, with 11 goals and 14 assists.

[Photo] Mid-Season Update: Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Continues Undefeated Run

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
Boys Ice Hockey celebrates the team's victory against Morristown Beard on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, with the Rams remaining undefeated at 12-0-1.

[Photo] Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Powers Through Morristown Beard, 4-2, to Remain Undefeated

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2024
Senior goalie John Krynicki (pictured here at a prior game) collected his third shutout of the season as the Rams beat the West Essex Knights, 8-0, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at SportsCare Arena in Randolph.

[Photo] No. 1 Ranked Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Plows Through West Essex, 8-0: Natural Hat Trick from Andrew George 

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2024

Highlight Reel: Randolph Upends Middletown South, 9-2, at Ice Vault Classic

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor
January 4, 2024
Team photo of sophomore Daniel Sharkey, one of the top scorers in Randolph's 10-0 mercy game against Morristown on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.

[Photo] Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Mercies Madison: Sharkey and Zangara Lead Way with 4-Point Games

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2023
Junior Jacob Campbell charges towards the net on a solo offensive play that ended with a goal on the way to Randolph beating Morris Knolls, 9-4, on Monday, December 11, 2023.

[Photo] Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Rolls Over Morris Knolls, 9-4

Lindsey Kudriavetz and Samantha Einfeldt
December 13, 2023
Junior Jacob Campbell charges toward the Morristown goal on the way to a Rams victory, 6-2, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Mennen Arena.

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Pummels Morristown in Season Opener with Hat Trick from Crisafulli

Lindsey Kudriavetz and Carly Ellermeyer
December 8, 2023

Boys Varsity Soccer Senior Video

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor
November 28, 2023
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[Photo] Randolph Football Beats West Morris, 14-13, on Friday, Oct. 13

Aedan Perez, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2023
The Rams celebrate their 25-8 win against the Livingston Lancers on Friday, Oct. 7, 2023.

[Photo] Randolph Football Overpowers Livingston, 25-8, on Friday, Oct. 6

Aedan Perez, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2023

Week 6 Highlight Reel: Randolph Beats Livingston, 25-8

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor
October 8, 2023
The Rams are 3-3 for the season going into tonight's game @ Livingston, on Friday, Oct. 3, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. Pictured: Rams junior Jack Smith hands off the ball to senior Jesse Wilfong at the Sept. 29 game against Morristown, which Randolph won, 14-0.

[Photo] Randolph Football: Midseason Update

Ian Pietrucha, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2023

[Video] Week 6 Hype Video: Randolph Vs. Livingston

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor
October 5, 2023
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[Photo] Randolph Football Shuts Down Morristown, 14-0, on Senior Night

Aedan Perez, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023
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[Photo] Lacrosse Star Defender Edward Wysmierski Commits to Stevens Tech

Colin O’Meara, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2023
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Week 4 Hype Video: Randolph Vs. Chatham

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor
September 22, 2023

Week 3 Highlight Reel: Rams Beat East Orange, 42-35

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor
September 17, 2023
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[Photo] Rams Football Defeats East Orange Jaguars, 42-35

Ian Pietrucha, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2023

Week 3 Hype Video: Randolph Vs. East Orange

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor
September 15, 2023
Senior quarterback Josh Anderson, shown during pre-season practice on Aug. 16.

[Photo] Randolph Football Sees 1-2 Record at Start of Season

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023

[Video] Highlight Reel: Week 0 2023–Randolph Defeats Shabazz, 42-40

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor
September 5, 2023

[Video] Rampage Roundup: Environmental Field Trip

Carly Ellermeyer and Emily Gibb
May 18, 2023

[Video] Highlight Reel: Environmental Week

May 11, 2023

Rampage Media: What Color Crayon Are You?

Carly Ellermeyer and Emily Gibb
April 27, 2023

Rampage Roundup

Emily Gibb and Carly Ellermeyer
February 21, 2023

News Report: Holiday Edition

Emily Gibb and Carly Ellermeyer
December 19, 2022
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