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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 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
Stage crew members Anthony Vazzano and Matt Kohere created this mountainous backdrop, reminiscent of the iceberg that sank the Titanic, for the show.
Stage Crew Works Tirelessly to Bring “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”  to Life
November 14, 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 wins @ Mendham 55-46 in season opener on Tuesday, Dec. 17
  • Boys Basketball loses to Mendham 56-37 on Tuesday, Dec. 17, bringing season record to 1-1
  • Boys Swimming loses @ Morristown 89-80 in season opener Dec. 10
  • Girls Swimming wins @ Morristown 112-58 in season opener Dec. 10
  • Girls Ice Hockey loses @ Kent Place 8-2 on Friday, Dec. 13, bringing season record to 1-1
  • Boys Ice Hockey wins @ Bernards 12-0 on Saturday, Dec. 14, bringing season record to 3-0

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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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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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