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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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Jane Doran

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter

Junior Jane Doran is enjoying her second year as a staff reporter for Rampage after completing Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism I class. Outside of writing articles, Jane swims for the RHS Girls Swim Team and coaches younger age groups for her club team. When she is not swimming, Jane is involved with the Marching Rams as a drum major and plays alto saxophone. Jane enjoys writing for the Visual and Performing Arts and Sports sections of Rampage. 

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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

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2025
The RHS Wind Ensemble assembles for its performance at the NJMEA Conference, held in Atlantic City on Monday, Feb. 20, 2025.

RHS Wind Ensemble Shines in By-Invitation-Only Performance at NJMEA State Conference 

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter 
March 7, 2025
From left: Kennan Byers, Thomas Amato and Preston Gumann hold up three fingers to show they placed at the NJSIAA Group Championship during last winter's indoor track season, on February 17, 2024.

Featured Athletes: Amato, Gumann and Byers Help Lead Boys Cross-Country to Victory  

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2024
RHS October Athlete of the Month Gavin Vichengrad dives for the ball against Delbarton on October 21.

Boys Soccer Goalie Gavin Vichengrad Named October Athlete of the Month

Jane Doran
October 26, 2024
The Marching Rams give an exhibition performance of "Metropolitan" for the crowd at Under the Stars on Saturday, Sept. 28. 

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Spirit as Marching Band Hosts 50th Annual Under the Stars 

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter 
October 6, 2024
RHS Jazz I competed well at the NJAJE Region II State Jazz Finals, held at Princeton High School on Saturday, April 27.

RHS Jazz I Performs Magnificently at NJAJE Region II State Finals

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2024
RHS Jazz I performs at Liberty Middle School in West Orange at the NJAJE Jazz Band Festival preliminaries on Monday, March 4.

RHS Jazz I Ensemble Wins Multiple Awards at NJAJE State Preliminary Jazz Band Festival

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2024
The Lady Rams dive in against Mount Olive to win the meet, 91-78, on Dec. 12, 2023, at CCM.

Mid-Season Swim Update: Lady Rams and Fighting Rams Off to Strong Start

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024
The Lady Rams celebrate their 107-63 victory over Montville on Dec. 19, 2022. They ended the 2022-2023 season at 7-4, after an NJSIAA quarterfinals loss and hope to extend their run even further this year.

Girls Swimming Preview: Lady Rams Fired Up for New Season

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2023
Members of the 2022-2023 Boys Swim celebrate after a win last season. This year's 2023-2024 team is poised to advance even further in the NJSIAA tourney than last year's, when they were eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Boys Swimming Preview: Fighting Rams Prepare for Exciting 2023-2024 Season

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2023
Randolph Hosts 49th Annual Under the Stars Marching Band Competition

Randolph Hosts 49th Annual Under the Stars Marching Band Competition

Jane Doran, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023
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