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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 Stages Spectacular Winter “Mega” Concert 
RHS Stages Spectacular Winter “Mega” Concert 
December 21, 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
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 loses to Chatham 57-36 on Thursday, Dec. 19, bringing season record to 1-1
  • Boys Basketball loses @ Chatham 81-43 on Thursday, Dec. 19, bringing season record to 1-2
  • Boys Swimming loses to Morris Hills, 87-81 on Thursday, Dec. 19, bringing season record to 1-2
  • Girls Swimming beats Morris Hills 116-54 on Thursday, Dec. 19, bringing season record to 3-0
  • Girls Ice Hockey beats Princeton 7-6 on Wednesday, Dec. 18, bringing season record to 2-1
  • Boys Ice Hockey loses to Morristown-Beard 5-4 on Wednesday, Dec. 18, bringing season record to 3-1

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Colin O’Meara, Editor-in-Chief

Colin O’Meara is a senior and an Editor-in-Chief of Rampage. Colin has also written articles for TAPinto Randolph and was enrolled in Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism I class last year. Outside of writing for Rampage and TAP, Colin is a member of the Team Harmony Club, Science National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society, and English Honor Society. He also participates in the boy’s soccer team and the boy’s track team for Randolph.

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Boys Winter Track members (from left) Kennan Byers, Thomas Amato and Preston Gumann celebrate stellar races following the NJSIAA Group 2 & 3 State Championships.

Boys Winter Track Wrap-Up: Distance Team Concludes Successful Season

Colin O'Meara, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024
Randolph Boys Ice Hockey won its sixth Mennen Cup final after narrowly defeating Chatham, 5-3, on Thursday, Feb. 15. Next up for the team is the first round of States, today, against Millburn.

Randolph Boys Hockey Wins Mennen Cup Final over Chatham, 5-3; Moves on to First Round of States

Colin O'Meara, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2024
Sophomore Vinny Crisafulli faces off against Chatham on the way to a 7-1 win, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, and ending the Rams' undefeated regular season with a 17-0-1 record.

Randolph Dominates Chatham, 7-1, in Last Game of Regular Season

Colin O’Meara, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024
Ryan Kress Makes RHS History as One of Only Four Boys Basketball Players to Score 1,000 Career Points

Ryan Kress Makes RHS History as One of Only Four Boys Basketball Players to Score 1,000 Career Points

Colin O’Meara, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2024
Randolph Lax Star Connor Cuonzo Commits to Scranton University

Randolph Lax Star Connor Cuonzo Commits to Scranton University

Colin O’Meara, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2023
Lacrosse Star Defender Edward Wysmierski Commits to Stevens Tech

Lacrosse Star Defender Edward Wysmierski Commits to Stevens Tech

Colin O’Meara, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2023
Senior Baseball Phenom Tommy Martin Commits to University of Maine

Senior Baseball Phenom Tommy Martin Commits to University of Maine

Colin O’Meara, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023
Randolph Police Officer Richard Biase and Sergeant Matt Rispoli speak to students in Angie Stierch's and Meghan Murphy's senior English classes about their work in criminal justice, in the RHS Media Center on May 1, 2023.

Police Inspire RHS Students to Reflect on Complexity of Social Justice Issues

Colin O’Meara and Angelina Karol
May 10, 2023
Boys Baseball is currently enjoying a 6-2 record, which started with a season opening win against Montville (pictured). The Rams play Pope John next, at home today.

Boys Baseball Rolls to 6-2 Season Record, Leads NJAC Division

Colin O’Meara, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2023

Season Preview: Varsity Boys Baseball Looks to Maintain Top Form from Last Season 

Colin O’Meara , Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2023
Junior Ryan Almero hopes to help the Boys Tennis team start strong this season, beginning with the season-opener match @ Roxbury High School on Tuesday, April 4.

Season Preview: Boys Tennis Aims for Strong Spring Season

Colin O’Meara, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Randolph senior Kiersten Tinio has committed to play softball as a member of the Misericordia University Class of 2027.

Softball Star Kiersten Tinio Commits to Misericordia University

Colin O’Meara, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
Boys Track and Field senior captain Dan Pinyan (rear) advances on another runner at an earlier meet, the Wayne Gardiner Relays. Pinyan and his teammates are hoping for a strong ending to their successful season at tonight's Eastern States Championships at The Armory in New York City.

Track and Field Hopes to End Season Strong at Eastern States Championships after Success at Sectionals

Colin O’Meara, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Cam Johnson debuts his Sports Update segment on Friday, Jan. 21, 2023.

Cam Johnson Debuts “Sports Update” on Ram Report

Colin O’Meara, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2023
Austin Zhu helps Randolph place second in shuttle hurdle relays at the Wayne Gardiner Holiday Relays, held at Drew University on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Boys Indoor Track and Field Keeps Improving After Strong Start to Season

Colin O’Meara, Assistant Sports Editor
January 10, 2023
Randolph students compete against local police officers in the winter Spirit Week volleyball match, held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022.

Randolph Students Challenge Local Police Officers to Volleyball Match

Colin O’Meara, Assistant Sports Editor
January 4, 2023
Track runners (from left) Jimmy Bartl, Connor Rodrigues, Colin O'Meara and Danny Burn, pictured at a meet from last fall, look forward to contributing again to the track team’s success this winter.

Season Preview: Indoor Track and Field Seeks to Repeat Success of Prior Years

Colin O’Meara, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2022
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