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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
Matthew Skrapits comes down with the touchdown on the way to beating Orange 41-6 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. 
Randolph Football Earns First Win of Season, Dominates Orange 41-6
October 23, 2025
Randolph celebrates the Girls Volleyball team winning the Morris County Tournament for the first time in Randolph history on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Randoph Girls Volleyball Stays Hot: County Title and Dig Pink Wins Highlight Historic Run 
October 23, 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 Treble Choir performs "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" at the 16th annual POPtoberfest on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Concert Review: 16th Annual POPtoberfest Delights Audience with Talented Lineup of Student Musicians
October 22, 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: 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
Junior Rachel Kellett listens to “Opalite,” a song from Taylor Swift’s new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on her iPhone. 
Music Review: Swifties Outraged by Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
October 22, 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
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, to end season at 9-9
  • Football beats Orange 41-6 on Friday, Oct. 17, bringing season record to 1-7
  • Girls Volleyball beats Parsippany Hills 2-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 21, bringing season record to 17-1
  • 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 wins @ Blair 4-2 on Wednesday, Oct. 22, bringing season record to 16-1

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Isabel Kao

Isabel Kao, Staff Reporter

Isabel Kao is a senior entering her third year as a Rampage staff reporter. She’s the public relations manager for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) club, vice president of Speech & Debate and captain of the varsity swim team. Isabel has played violin since she was in second grade, and she is now first chair of the high school’s Arietta orchestra. Outside of school, Isabel likes to skateboard.

All content by Isabel Kao
Of the 19 members of the Speech and Debate Team who attended the State Championships (pictured), held at Hunterdon Central High School on March 17 and 18, nine of them made it to final rounds.

RHS Speech and Debate Excels at State Championships, with Nine Students Breaking Through to Final Rounds

Isabel Kao, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2023
The Randolph Speech and Debate Team strikes a pose in front of Widener Library at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., after winning rounds at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, held the weekend of Feb. 17 through 20, 2023. Top row, left to right: Carolyn He, Thomas Draghi, Diya Patel, Briana Lange, Conner Cafero, Sophia Bonadio, Fernando Hernandez, Akash Parammal, Ayush Gupta. Bottom row, left to right: Vanessa Guo, Isabel Kao, Amritha Senthilkumaran, Alexandra Crane, Tanishka Shahoo, Kayla De Brito, Ryan Schorr.

Speech & Debate Wins Rounds and Makes Memories at Harvard

Isabel Kao, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2023
Twelve RHS alumni panelists share their insights on college life with hundreds of current seniors in the high school auditorium on Jan. 6, 2023.

RHS Alumni Panelists Offer College Advice to Current Seniors

Isabel Kao, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2023
Seniors Ethan Terry and Conner Cafero help set up the awards ceremony for the Randolph Fall Classic speech and debate tournament on Nov. 19, 2022.

Speech and Debate Hosts Best Attended Tournament to Date on Campus

Isabel Kao, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2022
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