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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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Josh Dobis

Josh Dobis, Multimedia/Photo Editor

Josh Dobis is a senior at RHS who is in his third year on staff at Rampage, currently as the multimedia/photo editor. Outside of Rampage, Josh has been taking photos as a hobby for years. He is also an active member of the high school’s Video Club and Tech Crew for school musicals and plays.

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Matthew Skrapits comes down with the touchdown on the way to beating Orange 41-6 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. 

[Photo] Randolph Football Earns First Win of Season, Dominates Orange 41-6

Ian Pietrucha, Sports Editor 
October 23, 2025
NBA Season Preview - 1

[Photo] NBA preview: NBA Season Tips Off with Big Expectations, New Faces and Familiar Favorites

Jake Shuster, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2025
Eric Hochstul brings the pressure in the trenches on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

[Photo] Randolph Football Continues to Fight Hard but Loses to Roxbury, 23-6

Ian Pietrucha, Sports Editor
October 17, 2025
Liliana Johnson, Teacher of Spanish

[Photo] New Teacher Spotlight

Kaitlyn Brown and Ava Sousa
October 10, 2025
Junior Felipe Pesa (right) defends against Delbarton on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

[Photo] Boys Soccer Roundup (Oct. 1–9): Randolph Slips Past Delbarton; Blanks Pequannock; Draws With Mendham

Zachary McDaniel, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2025
RHS Football Coaches Ryan Gresik (left) and Paul Conboy hug during a tough game against Warren Hills on Oct. 3, 2025.

[Photo] Randolph Falls to Warren Hills 34-7; Remains Winless

Drew Milberg, News Editor
October 10, 2025
Girls Tennis won three of its four most recent matches and currently holds a 7-6 season record. Pictured: Senior player Donna Abrigo

[Photo] Randolph Girls Tennis Serves Up Three Straight Wins

Arianna Nunez, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2025
Sophomore Tyler Bachrach (#13) runs down the field, capturing the ball against Morris Knolls on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

[Photo] Randolph Football Still Searching for First Win After 13-7 Loss to Morris Knolls

Ian Pietrucha, Sports Editor
September 25, 2025
The senior Boys Soccer captains for 2025 (from left): Jake Rubin, Gavin Vichengrad and RJ Dougherty.

[Photo] New Captains, Same Goal: Leading Boys Soccer Into a Strong 2025 Season 

Amelia Kolbik, Executive Editor
September 22, 2025
Sophomore Dillon Hines (21) pushed away the Mount Olive defender to run down the field on the way to a 43-7 loss on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

[Photo] Randolph Football Falls to Mount Olive on Senior Night

Anthony Helmstetter, Staff Reporter
September 17, 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.

[Photo] Randolph Football Determined to Turn Season Around After Starting 0-2 

Jackson Magley, Staff Reporter 
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.

[Photo] Boys Soccer Stays on Winning Track (2-1) Despite Loss to Pingry

Drew Milberg and Jordan Jacobs
September 11, 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.

[Photo] Randolph Football Starts Fast but Falls Hard in Season Opener, 47-12, to Teaneck

Aedan Perez and Ian Pietrucha
September 2, 2025

Behind the Scenes: ‘Mean Girls’ Tech Week

Josh Dobis, Media Producer
April 2, 2025
Ryan Warner drives right fighting a Delbarton defender on the way to a 79-19 loss in the first round of the Morris County Tournament (MCT) on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

[Photo] Boys Basketball Battles but Still Suffers Back-to-Back Losses to Delbarton  

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
February 12, 2025
A tech crew member operates the spotlight for a recent RHS stage production.

Ready Sound? Ready Lights? Action! 

Josh Dobis, Staff Photographer
January 16, 2025

Boys Basketball Game Video: Randolph Squeaks Past Roxbury in Season Opener

Josh Dobis
December 17, 2024
Surrounded by Ramapo defenders, Joey Sommer goes up for the ball but is ultimately unable to come down with it on the way to a season-ending, 42-27 loss to Ramapo on Friday, Nov. 1.

[Photo] Football Wrap-Up: Season Ends with 42-27 Loss to Ramapo in Playoff Opener 

Aedan Perez, Staff Reporter 
November 20, 2024
I voted

[Photo] RHS Seniors Perform Civic Duty; Plan to Vote in 2024 Presidential Election 

Riley Bordetsky, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2024
Joey Sommer tries to pick up extra yards as he stiff arms a Mendham defender.

[Photo] Randolph’s Winning Streak Ends with 35-14 Loss to Mendham 

Aedan Perez , Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024
Melissa Cedano, teacher of Spanish

[Photo] New Teacher Spotlight

Jiah Shah, Arts Editor
October 20, 2024
Logan Hankin forces a fumble, and Matt Skrapits fights to recover it.

[Photo] Randolph Dominates Roxbury on Homecoming Night, 34-7 

Aedan Perez, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2024
Junior Mason Wilson comes up big time with an interception giving the Rams the ball at midfield.

[Photo] Sommer Scores Two T-Ds to Help Rams Shut Down Warren Hills 26-21

Aedan Perez and Joey Bosotina
October 10, 2024
Mason Wilson takes a moment to reflect after West Morris scores.

[Photo] Randolph Football Gets Drenched by West Morris Central 0-34 in Rain-Filled Game

Jackson Stein, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2024
Rams take the field ready but ultimately unable to dominate Morris Knolls on September 20.

[Photo] Valiant Effort Falls Short as Rams Suffer 36-18 Defeat to Morris Knolls  

Joey Bosotina, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Approximately 60 Universities Represented at RHS College Fair 

Approximately 60 Universities Represented at RHS College Fair 

Emma Kirshbaum and Josh Dobis
September 21, 2024
The Rams offensive line looks at the Mt. Olive defense before the snap of the ball.

[Photo] Rams Football Fights to the Finish But Faces Tough 49-14 Loss to Mount Olive

Joey Bosotina, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2024
Sommers catches a 50-yard pass from Magley and scores but gets called back.

[Photo] Rams Win Thrilling 23-22 Season Opener Against Morristown in Overtime

Aedan Perez, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2024
RHS dancers perform on the football field at the annual Pep Rally, held on Monday, Oct. 23.

[Photo] RHS Staff and Students Enjoy Spirited Annual Pep Rally

Kaitlyn DiCataldo, Media Producer
October 31, 2023
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