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The 2025-2026 Girls Soccer team celebrates after a preseason scrimmage win against Mendham. This year's official season kicks off at Morristown on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
Randolph Girls Soccer Eyes Strong 2025 Season Despite Graduating Key Players
September 4, 2025
Senior Ram Steven Nostrame (12) fights off a Teaneck Highwayman for extra yardage in Randolph Football's season opener on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Randolph Football Starts Fast but Falls Hard in Season Opener, 47-12, to Teaneck
September 2, 2025
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
June 13, 2025
Boys Volleyball lines up for the National Anthem prior to the Group 2 state final on Wednesday, June 11.
Randolph Boys Volleyball Falls to St. Joseph in Group 2 State Championship After Record-Breaking Season
June 12, 2025
The college commitment board in English and Journalism Teacher Janice Finnell's classroom features the schools some of her Class of 2025 seniors will be attending in the fall.
Rams on the Rise: RHS Celebrates Class of 2025 College Commits 
June 12, 2025
Ram Manny Samaniego (#8) runs down the field after fending off a Morristown defender during the second quarter in Morristown, N.J., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Randolph Football Determined to Turn Season Around After Starting 0-2 
September 11, 2025
Junior Julian Hernandez fights for the ball down the wing in a tight, season-opener game against Mount Olive, which ended in a 2-1 win for Randolph, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
Boys Soccer Stays on Winning Track (2-1) Despite Loss to Pingry
September 11, 2025
Randolph Girls Tennis, shown here during a match against Montville on Thursday, Sept 4, currently has a 3-3 early-season record. The team faces Mountain Lakes next, on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Randolph Girls Tennis Finds Its Groove Six Matches into Fall 2025 Season
September 10, 2025
The 2025-2026 varsity Girls Soccer team celebrates Randolph's season-opener win over Morristown on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Girls Soccer Defeats Morristown 3-1 in Season Opener 
September 9, 2025
With new key players and a new head coach, the 2025 Field Hockey team is optimistic about the coming season, which starts on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Pictured: The 2024 Field Hockey team.)
Randolph Field Hockey Embraces Change and Challenges Ahead of Season Opener
September 4, 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
RHS junior Sarah Hall stands next to her award-winning piece, “Sister,” with her United State Congress certificate in hand.  
Junior Sarah Hall Becomes Second Student in RHS History to Place in Prestigious Congressional District 11 Art Competition
June 5, 2025
RHS Wind Ensemble Gives 21st By-Invitation-Only Performance at New Jersey State Gala
RHS Wind Ensemble Gives 21st By-Invitation-Only Performance at New Jersey State Gala
May 2, 2025
Senior Gerald Creighton plays his primary instrument, the trombone, which he learned in the fifth grade. The trombone was the first of 12 instruments he has mastered, including the saxophone, euphonium, tuba, trumpet, French horn, viola, violin, piano, guitar, bass and his voice.
Featured Student: Music Man
April 19, 2025
Cast members perform in “Mean Girls: High School Version” in the RHS auditorium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 3-5, 2025.
Review: RHS Drama Club Stages Stunning Production of “Mean Girls: High School Version”
April 11, 2025
Defense witnesses for the RHS Mock Trial team pose together after defeating the opposing plaintiff team at the Morris County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. From left: RHS graduate Ryan Schorr (’25), junior Amelia Longa and junior Grace Kellett.
Club Spotlight: Mock Trial, Where Debate Meets Law 
September 15, 2025
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
June 13, 2025
The college commitment board in English and Journalism Teacher Janice Finnell's classroom features the schools some of her Class of 2025 seniors will be attending in the fall.
Rams on the Rise: RHS Celebrates Class of 2025 College Commits 
June 12, 2025
Summer Plans, Unpacked
Summer Plans, Unpacked
June 10, 2025
Photo Album: Senior Prom 2025
Photo Album: Senior Prom 2025
June 2, 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
The continued presence of the RHS Security Guards helps ensure a secure environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors throughout the school day. From left: William Zimmerman, Biren Patel, Dan Stewart, Peter Nienstadt and Leon Pollison.
Editorial: Everyday Heroes–A Salute to Our High School Security Team
May 22, 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 to Sparta 4-1 on Friday, Sept. 12, bringing season record to 3-5
  • Football loses to Mount Olive 43-7 on Friday, Sept. 12, bringing season record to 0-3
  • Girls Volleyball wins @ Morris Knolls 2-1 on Friday, Sept. 12, bringing season record to 3-0
  • Boys Soccer beats Somerville 6-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing season record to 3-2
  • Field Hockey wins @ Mendham 1-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing season record to 1-3
  • Girls Soccer beats Columbia 7-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing season record to 4-0

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Emma Kirshbaum

Emma Kirshbaum, Campus Life Editor

Senior Emma Kirshbaum is a Campus Life editor for Rampage who has been writing articles for Rampage and TapInto Randolph since freshman year and is taking Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism 2 class this year. Outside of writing, Emma is a member of the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, the National Social Studies Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. She also enjoys going to the gym and staying active.

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The college commitment board in English and Journalism Teacher Janice Finnell's classroom features the schools some of her Class of 2025 seniors will be attending in the fall.

Rams on the Rise: RHS Celebrates Class of 2025 College Commits 

Emma Kirshbaum and Jaclyn Mars
June 12, 2025

Rampage Hits the Hallways: What Are RHS Teachers’ Favorite Songs?

Carly Ellermeyer, Emma Kirshbaum, and Alexis Apirian
May 5, 2025
Hayley Ross, "The Pulsing Mind."

Academic Burnout: A Growing Epidemic Among High School Students 

Emma Kirshbaum and Jaclyn Mars
April 25, 2025
Thinking Outside the (Chocolate) Box 

Thinking Outside the (Chocolate) Box 

Jaclyn Mars and Emma Kirshbaum 
February 13, 2025

In the Halls: Thanksgiving Edition

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

WYA Seniors? (During Open Lunch)  

Jaclyn Mars and Emma Kirshbaum 
October 24, 2024
Noah Kahan plays guitar during his performance at the Soundside Music Festival, held at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn., the weekend of September 28-29.

[Photo] Concert Review: Soundside Festival Draws Fans of All Ages for Weekend of Live Music

By Emma Kirshbaum, Campus Life Editor 
October 21, 2024
Approximately 60 Universities Represented at RHS College Fair 

Approximately 60 Universities Represented at RHS College Fair 

Emma Kirshbaum and Josh Dobis
September 21, 2024
Junior Jordana "Jojo" DeNegri has committed to play D1 soccer at Yale University, one of the eight schools in the Ivy League.

Soccer Star Jordana “Jojo” DeNegri Commits D1 to Yale University

Emma Kirshbaum, News Editor
October 25, 2023
RHS seniors enjoy Commitment Day activities on May 1, 2023. Senior Mikey Campbell (center) has committed to the Penn State Class of 2027.

College Commitment Trends for RHS Class of 2023

Emma Kirshbaum and Jaclyn Mars
May 30, 2023
Randolph Girls Basketball takes the win against Mendham, 56-28, in a special game honoring Women in Sports on Feb. 7, 2023. The Rams, who are currently 23-2, face North Plainfield in the State quarterfinals on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.

Girls Basketball Advances to Quarterfinal Round of States After a Winning February

Emma Kirshbaum and Jaclyn Mars 
February 21, 2023
Rams Girls Basketball, shown in their winning game against Morristown Beard, 47-21, on Feb. 1, 2023, is currently 18-1.

Girls Basketball Dismantles Morristown Beard, Then Squeaks Past Madison at County Quarterfinals

Emma Kirshbaum, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2023
Converse platform sneakers are one of the top fashion trends at the high school.

[Photo] School Fashion: RHS Students Talk About Current Trends 

Alexis Apirian and Gretchen Tuttle
January 25, 2023
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