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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
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 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
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: 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
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
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 beats Orange 41-6 on Friday, Oct. 17, bringing season record to 1-7
  • Girls Volleyball beats Morris Hills 3-0 to win MCT Final on Saturday, Oct. 18, bringing season record to 16-1
  • Boys Soccer wins @ Madison 3-0 in MTC Semifinal Round on Saturday, Oct. 18, bringing season record to 13-5
  • Field Hockey loses @ Chatham 8-0 in MCT Second Round, on Friday, Oct. 17, bringing season record to 2-13
  • Girls Soccer beats West Morris 2-0 in MCT Semifinal, on Saturday, Oct. 18,, bringing season record to 15-1

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John Krynicki

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter

Senior John Krynicki is in his first year of the Journalism program at RHS. John is looking forward to writing sports articles this year, especially about Boys Ice Hockey, the team he plays for at RHS.

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Brian Cislo (left) and goalie John Krynicki confer during the North State Sectional Final where No. 2 seeded Northern Highlands defeated No. 1 seeded Randolph, 8-3, on Thursday, Feb. 29, at Mennen Arena in Morristown, ending the Rams season with a 22-1-1 record. 

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Perfect Season Ends: Dethroned by Northern Highlands, 8-3, in North State Sectional Final 

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024
The Rams celebrate after defeating the Ridgewood Maroons, 5-3, in the North State Sectional Semifinals on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at SportsCare Arena in Randolph. The Rams, now 22-0-1, advance to the finals against Northern Highlands today, Thursday, Feb. 29, at 4:30 p.m. at Mennen Arena in Morristown. 

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Rallies over Ridgewood, 5-3, in NJSIAA Semifinals

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2024
The calm after the storm: The No. 1 seeded Rams form the handshake line after beating Millburn, 10-0, in the first round of States at SportsCare Arena in Randolph, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 20.

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Demolishes Millburn, 10-0, in First Round of States

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2024
Randolph defensemen Ashton Feinberg and Jack Murphy keep guard as goalie John Krynicki covers a shot off a Rams rush on the way to a Randolph win over Ramapo, 3-0, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Credit: Chris Manderioli, TAPinto Randolph)

Undefeated Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Victorious Over Ramapo, 3-0, as Coach Rich McLaughlin Collects 500th Career Win

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
Boys Ice Hockey celebrates the team's victory against Morristown Beard on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, with the Rams remaining undefeated at 12-0-1.

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Powers Through Morristown Beard, 4-2, to Remain Undefeated

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2024
Senior goalie John Krynicki (pictured here at a prior game) collected his third shutout of the season as the Rams beat the West Essex Knights, 8-0, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at SportsCare Arena in Randolph.

No. 1 Ranked Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Plows Through West Essex, 8-0: Natural Hat Trick from Andrew George 

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2024
Rams celebrate Andrew George's hat trick on the way to a 3-1 victory over MoBeard on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Overpowers Morristown Beard Crimson, 3-1: Andrew George Collects Hat Trick 

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
January 4, 2024
Team photo of sophomore Daniel Sharkey, one of the top scorers in Randolph's 10-0 mercy game against Morristown on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Mercies Madison: Sharkey and Zangara Lead Way with 4-Point Games

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2023
Lacrosse Superstar Riley Novak Commits to Bryant University

Lacrosse Superstar Riley Novak Commits to Bryant University

John Krynicki, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
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