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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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Cole Cabatic

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor

Senior Cole Cabatic is a Sports Editor who is in his third year as a staff member for Rampage. He is also a student in Journalism 2 at the high school. Outside of writing, Cole is also on the varsity football team as a right guard. 

All content by Cole Cabatic
Gallery: Unified Basketball--Breaking Barriers, Building Friendships

Gallery: Unified Basketball–Breaking Barriers, Building Friendships

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor
June 9, 2025
The Rams break the huddle and prepare to take the field against Roxbury on May 12, 2025.  

Randolph Baseball Wraps Up 2024-2025 Season with Grit and Growth 

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
June 5, 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

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor
May 31, 2025
Sophomore Matthew Paladino prepares to deliver a pitch in his start against Don Bosco on April 4, 2025.  

Randolph Baseball Midseason Update

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
May 3, 2025
Jack Smith stands firm in the paint, protecting it from the Mendham player in the first round of the NJSIAA Tournament on Feb. 26, 2025.  

Boys Basketball Wrap-Up: Team Ends Season with Many Successes Despite Falling to Mendham in State Tourney

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
March 16, 2025
Ryan Warner drives right fighting a Delbarton defender on the way to a 79-19 loss in the first round of the Morris County Tournament (MCT) on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Boys Basketball Battles but Still Suffers Back-to-Back Losses to Delbarton  

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
February 12, 2025
Andrea Gil (left) hits her opponent out of a long distance attack

Boys Fencing Triumphs Over Morris Knolls; Girls Fall in Close Match 

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
January 20, 2025
Maeve Barry (left) forces her opponent toward the end of the strip with a sequenced attack.

Fencing Season Opens with Wins @ Mendham: Boys Clinch It 20-7, Girls 14-13

Cole Cabatic, Sports Reporter
December 22, 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 

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
December 5, 2024
Personal Essay: A Farewell to Football

Personal Essay: A Farewell to Football

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
November 27, 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

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor  
November 10, 2024
The Rams meet with refs to review the rules of play before their final, pre-season scrimmage against Ridge.

Football Preview, 2024: Rams Set to Kick Off Comeback Season  

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
The 2024 Girls Tennis team is set to improve their record this season in a new division, with skilled returning players and strong team chemistry. Top, from left: Amy Myerson, Livia Fontes, Ava Olsen, Lucy Girardi, Riyana Chaudhary, Kisa Mulondo. Bottom, from left: Noelle Thompson, Ava Pinho, Sophie Visser.

Girls Tennis Preview, 2024: Team Looks to Flip Script from Disappointing 2023 Season 

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
Star athlete James Kleiven pitches against Montville in the Morris County semifinals on May 14, 2022.

Featured Athlete: James Kleiven, Baseball Pitcher and Outfielder

Cole Cabatic, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Randolph Baseball competed in the Autism Awareness Challenge, a state-wide baseball and softball fundraiser tournament, held the weekend of Friday, April 21, through Sunday, April 23, at New Brunswick Community Park.

Randolph Baseball Participates in Autism Awareness Challenge Fundraiser Tournament for Third Year Straight

Cole Cabatic, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2023
Jake Jenisch signs to play men’s basketball at Penn State Behrend on Feb. 3, 2023.

More Student Athletes Commit to Colleges on Second Signing Day

Cole Cabatic, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023
Members of the girls varsity volleyball team celebrate after winning their Dig Pink game against Morristown in three sets on Oct. 4, 2022.

Post-Season Wrap-Up: Girls Volleyball Team Bounces Back with 9-11 Season

Cole Cabatic, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2022
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