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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
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
The 2025-2026 Boys Cross-Country captains. From left: Seniors Jacob Conti, Ryan Davidson, Kennan Byers and Dan Parez.  
With Strong Leadership from Captains, Boys Cross-Country Eyes Third Straight State Sectional Title 
October 16, 2025
Senior Jillian Liebhauser fights for the ball against Mount Olive on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
Randolph Field Hockey Shows Grit and Teamwork but Falls to Mount Olive, 3-2 
October 15, 2025
Junior Felipe Pesa (right) defends against Delbarton on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025
Boys Soccer Roundup (Oct. 1–9): Randolph Slips Past Delbarton; Blanks Pequannock; Draws With Mendham
October 10, 2025
RHS Football Coaches Ryan Gresik (left) and Paul Conboy hug during a tough game against Warren Hills on Oct. 3, 2025.
Randolph Falls to Warren Hills 34-7; Remains Winless
October 10, 2025
Freshman varsity Girls Volleyball player Karoline Hindson (No. 10) goes for a spike at the net during a recent game. Hindson has helped lead the undefeated team to a 10-0 record this season.
Featured Athlete: Karoline Hindson
October 4, 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: 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
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
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
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 @ Ramapo 3-2 in NJSIAA Quarterfinal on Tuesday, Oct. 7, bringing season record to 9-9
  • Football loses @ Roxbury 23-6 on Friday, Oct. 10, bringing season record to 0-7
  • Girls Volleyball beats West Morris 3-2 in MCT Semifinal on Tuesday, Oct. 14, bringing season record to 14-1
  • Boys Soccer beats Morris Hills 4-2 on Tuesday, Oct. 14, bringing season record to 12-4
  • Field Hockey beats Whippany Park 4-1 on Wednesday, Oct. 15, bringing season record to 2-12
  • Girls Soccer beats Montville 3-2 in MTC Quarterfinal on Tuesday, Oct. 14, bringing season record to 13-1

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Jiah Shah

Jiah Shah, Senior Editor

Junior Jiah Shah is a senior editor for Rampage. She completed Journalism 1 and Journalism 2 with Mrs. Finnell. Jiah is an avid participant in Speech & Debate. In her free time, she enjoys FaceTiming her friends and going out. Her other hobbies include playing with her dog, going to concerts and reading. 

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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

Rachel Kellett and Jiah Shah
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

Jiah Shah, Senior Editor
September 18, 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

Peyton Walsh and Jiah Shah
June 5, 2025
Social Studies Teacher Jacob Torsiello takes the Ice Bucket Challenge, with an assist from colleague Erik Novack, to help raise money for child cancer research in the high school auditorium on Friday, May 2, 2025.

RHS Students Rally for Ice Bucket Challenge

Jiah Shah and Grace Theerman 
May 13, 2025
Band Director Nicholas Fantazzi conducts the RHS Wind Ensemble during the NJSMA Region 1 High School Concert Band Festival, held at TCNJ on Tuesday, March 20, 2025.

RHS Bands Secure Gold and Silver Ratings at NJSMA Concert Band Festival  

Jiah Shah, Arts Editor
April 10, 2025
National qualifiers Tanishka Shahoo (left) and Carolyn He display their awards at the NJSDA District Tournament, held at Delbarton on March 21-22, 2025.

RHS Speech & Debate Wraps Up Spectacular 2024-2025 Season with Twice as Many Wins as Prior Year

Jiah Shah, Arts Editor
April 8, 2025
The flute/piccolo section of the NJAB consists of student musicians from a handful of area high schools including Randolph (from left): Sophie Visser (Randolph HS), Hope Sirinides (Kinnelon HS), Natalia Gerena-Roman (Hopatcong HS), Alayna Shaughnessy (Madison HS) and Matthew Collins (Morristown HS).

North Jersey Area Band Inducts Seven Student Musicians from RHS

Jiah Shah, Arts Editor 
February 5, 2025
RHS performs a sensory-friendly rendition of the fall play, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," in the auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

[Photo] RHS Presents Sensory-Friendly Performance of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” for RISE Students 

Peyton Walsh and Jiah Shah 
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.

[Photo] RHS Choir Wows Audience at Annual POPtoberfest Concert 

Haley Talati, Staff Reporter 
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

Jiah Shah, Arts Editor
November 9, 2024
David Anderson, teacher of English

New Teacher Spotlight

Jiah Shah, Arts Editor
October 20, 2024
Color Guard and Marching Band stun RHS fans with new halftime show on Friday, Sept. 6, at Bauer Field.

Marching Band Honors Seniors; Performs “Metropolitan” with Color Guard at Halftime

Jiah Shah, Arts Editor
September 15, 2024
Left: Stephen Barrow, RHS Class of 1978. Right: Stephen Barrow, Teacher of Social Studies, RHS.

When RHS Alumni Return to Campus…As Teachers

Yuri Perelman and Jiah Shah
June 4, 2024
Members of Speech & Debate show off their awards at Districts the weekend of March 23-25.

Speech & Debate Ends Season with Astounding 31 Wins

Jiah Shah, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2024
The Speech & Debate team celebrates the team's trophy wins at the Freehold Township tournament, held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

Speech & Debate Makes Impressive Comeback at Freehold Tourney

Jiah Shah, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2024
Head Coach Katherine Burke Wins 2023 - 2024 Outstanding Speech & Debate Educator Award

Head Coach Katherine Burke Wins 2023 – 2024 Outstanding Speech & Debate Educator Award

Jiah Shah, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Seniors Rocco and Daniel Nole.

Seeing Double

Rachel Kellett and Jiah Shah
January 17, 2024
The RHS Speech & Debate team attended the Phillipsburg tournament on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, winning four trophies to begin the season on a good note:

RHS Speech & Debate Takes Home 23 Trophies to Date in 2023-2024 Season

Jiah Shah, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2024
RHS hosted its annual ADoorAble Doors trick-or-treating event for young children and those with disabilities at the high school on Saturday, Oct. 21.

RHS Hosts Annual ADoorAble Doors Trick-or-Treating Event

Jiah Shah, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
It's balloon animals for all at the 16th Annual Country Fair, held at Veterans Park on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Randolph Township and Rotary Club Host 16th Annual Country Fair at Veterans Park

Jiah Shah, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2023
Randolph Girls Varsity Volleyball celebrates their “W” at Montville High School, winning two of three sets, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.

Girls Volleyball Establishes Dominance Over Montville with 2-1 Win

Jiah Shah, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2023
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