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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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Jack Novak

Jack Novak, Staff Reporter

Jack Novak is a sophomore staff reporter for Rampag who took Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism 1 class last year. Jack plays basketball and lacrosse for the high school and spends much of his free time playing basketball year-round with his Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team. At school, in addition to writing for Rampage, Jack is involved with the Bridges Club, Chess Club and Hebrew Culture Club. His hobbies include fishing, listening to music and watching his favorite show, “Impractical Jokers.”

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Senior Maria LaPietra clears the ball downfield in the Rams' 18-4 victory over Ramapo on Thursday, May 23.

Girls Lacrosse Defeats Ramapo, 18-4; Superb Seniors Lead the Way

Jack Novak, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2024
Boys Basketball Captain Ryan Kress Honored as Morris County Player of the Year

Boys Basketball Captain Ryan Kress Honored as Morris County Player of the Year

Tommy Martin and Jack Novak
March 14, 2024
RHS Paraprofessional Joanne Dates manages the Ram Shop.

Students Vote on Best Snacks at Ram Shop

Jack Novak, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2023
Sophomore defender Daniella Gizienski shuts down the Cardinals' approaching attack before beating Lawrence, 4-3, in the first round of NJSIAA, on Friday, Oct. 27.

[Photo] Field Hockey Record Soars to 12-5-1, Including Win Against Lawrence in NJSIAA

Joey Viespoli, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023
The Rams Field Hockey team defeated the previously undefeated Boonton Bombers, 1-0, on Thursday, Oct. 5, which was also Teacher Appreciation night.

Randolph Field Hockey Dethrones Undefeated Boonton, 1-0 

Jackson Stein and Jack Novak
October 10, 2023
Co-Captain Riley Novak prepares for a hit downfield before Mendham edges out the Rams, 1-0, on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Three days later, the Rams would bounce back, with a 5-2 victory over Morristown, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

Mendham Field Hockey Narrowly Defeats Rams, 1-0, on Friday, Sept. 15

Jack Novak, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2023
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