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Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs introduced two of their fluffy friends to RHS visitors at the fourth annual Wellness Fair, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Randolph High School Hosts Fourth Annual Wellness Fair 
April 27, 2025
Juniors Madyson and Allyson Galloza visit the University of Arizona table to learn more about what the school has to offer them and, of course, get some free swag.
Over 60 Representatives from Colleges and Universities Meet with RHS Underclassmen at Annual Spring College Fair 
March 25, 2025
"A Night at the Apollo" performers and BSU members strike a pose after the show on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
‘A Night at the Apollo’ Shows There’s Harmony in Diversity
March 15, 2025
Guest Speaker Jelani Cobb Talks to Students About Being ‘a Rapper with a Pen’
Guest Speaker Jelani Cobb Talks to Students About Being ‘a Rapper with a Pen’
February 8, 2025
RHS students and staff donated toys to hospitalized children and winter accessories to the homeless (pictured), following two successful drives at the high school during the month of December.
RHS Students and Staff Spread Holiday Cheer with Toy and Winter Accessory Donations  
January 9, 2025
The Boys Volleyball team gets ready to step onto the court to play Morristown on April 14, 2025.  
Randolph Boys Volleyball Builds Lasting Legacy in Just Five Seasons  
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Matthew Paladino prepares to deliver a pitch in his start against Don Bosco on April 4, 2025.  
Randolph Baseball Midseason Update
May 3, 2025
Senior co-captain Kevin Tinio runs through a tunnel of players on Senior Night, Wednesday, April 23.
Heart, Hustle and Chemistry: Boys Volleyball Stays Undefeated at 15-0; Honors Senior Co-Captain Tinio 
April 28, 2025
Senior co-captain Rebecca Dasti bunts the ball to quickly get to base for Randolph, on the way to an 11-2 win against Morris Hills on April 24, 2025.
Randolph Softball Dominates with Four-Game Winning Streak
April 25, 2025
Ram Nick Cirella plays defense against Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Boys Lacrosse Loses in OT After Well-Fought Battle Against Scotch Plains-Fanwood  
April 24, 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
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  
April 10, 2025
The cast of "Mean Girls: High School Version” rehearses a number for the RHS spring musical, which is being staged this weekend, from Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Preview: RHS Drama Club Makes Fetch Happen with Staging of ‘Mean Girls: High School Version’
April 2, 2025
Many admitted students turn to Class of 2029 Instagram pages like these to find their ideal roommates.
How to Find the Perfect College Roommate 
April 29, 2025
Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs introduced two of their fluffy friends to RHS visitors at the fourth annual Wellness Fair, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Randolph High School Hosts Fourth Annual Wellness Fair 
April 27, 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
April 8, 2025
RHS seniors (from left) Kevin Tinio, Jayden DeCarvalho, Zack Allen and Adam Sokolowski wear clothing that conveys many of this year's style trends for guys, including logos, sweats and neutral colors.
School Fashion: What RHS Guys Are Wearing This Year
April 7, 2025
Junior Katie Esposito sketches a portrait in Mr. Montone's painting class, her favorite.
Students Sound Off on Their Favorite Classes at RHS
March 27, 2025
Everything You Missed From the 2025 NFL Draft First-Round Picks
Everything You Missed From the 2025 NFL Draft First-Round Picks
May 8, 2025
Who’s the GOAT of Basketball—Michael Jordan or LeBron James? 
Who’s the GOAT of Basketball—Michael Jordan or LeBron James? 
May 2, 2025
Hayley Ross, "The Pulsing Mind."
Academic Burnout: A Growing Epidemic Among High School Students 
April 25, 2025
RHS cafeteria workers (from left) Erica Montes, Rona Tammera, Lucy Sandberg, Natalia Vega, Cheryl Bohn and Maria Ceballos take a well-earned break from prepping meals for hungry RHS students and staff.
Hunger Heroes: RHS Cafeteria Workers Deserve Our Praise
March 19, 2025
Kendrick Lamar performs with his backup dancers at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Gets Mixed Reviews from RHS Students and Staff
February 16, 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
Sneak Peek: 'Mean Girls'
Sneak Peek: ‘Mean Girls’
March 12, 2025
Rampage Hits the Hallways: Weird Food Combos
Rampage Hits the Hallways: Weird Food Combos
March 4, 2025
  • Baseball wins @ Mount Olive 6-0 on Wednesday, May 7, bringing season record to 7-11
  • Girls Lacrosse loses @ Bernards 11-4 on Monday, May 5, bringing season record to 4-10
  • Boys Lacrosse loses @ Jefferson 12-4 in Morris County Tournament, First Round, on Tuesday, May 6, bringing season record to 1-9
  • Girls Golf loses to Wallkill Valley 220-263 on Thursday, May 1, bringing season record to 0-5
  • Boys Golf loses to Montville on Tuesday, April 29, bringing season record to 5-4
  • Boys Volleyball wins @ Morristown 2-1 on Wednesday, May 7, bringing season record to 21-0
  • Boys Tennis beats West Morris 5-0 on Friday, May 2, bringing season record to 6-7
  • Softball loses @ Pope John 2-1, on Tuesday, May 6, bringing season record to 9-6

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Lindsey Kudriavetz

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief

Lindsey Kudriavetz is a senior and an editor-in-chief for Rampage. Lindsey has been writing articles since her freshman year and completed Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism I and II classes. Lindsey primarily writes sports articles, and she is also passionate about sports photography. Outside of writing, Lindsey is the executive producer for the Ram Report and editor-in-chief for the yearbook. She is also on the varsity softball team as a pitcher.

All content by Lindsey Kudriavetz

Inside Scoop: Speech and Debate

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2024
Sophomore Vincent Crisafulli shoots a goal against Morristown on Jan. 24. As of press time, Crisafulli has earned 25 points so far this season, with 11 goals and 14 assists.

Mid-Season Update: Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Continues Undefeated Run

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
English Teacher Stephanie Jennis has been named the RHS 2023-2024 Educator of the Year.

Opinion: In Praise of Stephanie Jennis, 2023-2024 Educator of the Year

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2024

Randolph High School Holiday Concert 2023

Lindsey Kudriavetz and Cameron Johnson
December 17, 2023
Junior Jacob Campbell charges towards the net on a solo offensive play that ended with a goal on the way to Randolph beating Morris Knolls, 9-4, on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Rolls Over Morris Knolls, 9-4

Lindsey Kudriavetz and Samantha Einfeldt
December 13, 2023
Junior Jacob Campbell charges toward the Morristown goal on the way to a Rams victory, 6-2, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Mennen Arena.

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Pummels Morristown in Season Opener with Hat Trick from Crisafulli

Lindsey Kudriavetz and Carly Ellermeyer
December 8, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Transition House Program at RHS

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2023
Sophomore RJ Dougherty assesses the field in a game against Roxbury this past fall. Boys Soccer ended the season with a 9-9 record.

[Photo] Post-Season Recap: Boys Soccer

Tommy Martin, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2023
Senior tenor drummer Ben Herring keeps the beat while hanging upside down, supported by fellow section members (from left) Dane Fordahl, Jonathan Ford and Bassel Daniel, during a lunchtime Drumline performance to celebrate Spirit Week, held in the Main Gym on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.

Randolph Drumline Returns to Celebrate Spirit Week

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
Lindsey Kudriavetz frames a focused shot of her subject in the foreground, duplicating the same image in the blurred background.

[Photo] RHS Photography Honors Students Exhibit Work in Leonard H. Vogel Gallery

Yuri Perelman, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2023
Last year's Pep Rally was held under sunny skies on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. RHS hopes for similar weather for this year's Pep Rally, which has been rescheduled for this coming Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

[Photo] 2023 Spirit Week Pep Rally Postponed for First Time in Many Years 

Yuri Perelman, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2023
RJ Dougherty dribbled the ball up the field at a prior game, before Randolph took down Mendham, 2-1, on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. .

Randolph Soccer Beats Mendham, 2-1, in Nail Biter

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2023
Junior Lindsey Bona brings the ball toward the goal on route to beating the Montville Mustangs, 3-1, on Senior Night, Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Bauer Field.

[Photo] Rams Varsity Field Hockey Shuts Down Montville Mustangs on Senior Night

Kaitlyn DiCataldo, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2023
Senior quarterback Josh Anderson, shown during pre-season practice on Aug. 16.

Randolph Football Sees 1-2 Record at Start of Season

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023
Boys Volleyball finalized its place as a back-to-back NJAC championship team, after beating Vernon in two sets on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at RHS. The team starts a state playoff run tonight against Linden.

Boys Volleyball Wins Back-to-Back NJAC Championships

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Sports, News, and Photo Editor
May 25, 2023
Randolph Softball beat Morris Hills,13-3, ending the home game with a mercy ruling, on Thursday, April 20, which was also teacher appreciation night. Pictured are the eight seniors on the team with their honored teachers.

Randolph Softball Mercies Morris Hills, 13-3, on Teacher Appreciation Night

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Sports, News, and Photo Editor
April 25, 2023
Students gather around therapy dog Baby Girl at the second annual Wellness Fair, held at the high school on Friday, April 14, 2023.

High School Hosts Second Annual Wellness Fair

Mel Hutchinson, Lindsey Kudriavetz, and Charlie Wesolowski
April 24, 2023
Photo Essay: Behind the Scenes of the Ram Report

Photo Essay: Behind the Scenes of the Ram Report

Lindsey Kudriavetz
March 22, 2023
The Randolph student section celebrates after Zach Gallo scores at Monday night's game against Ramapo. It was not enough, however, as Ramapo won 3-2, putting an end to the Rams' impressive 14-4-4 season.

Boys Hockey Falls to Ramapo in State Quarterfinals, Ending Season for Rams

Lindsey Kudriavetz and Leo Hernandez
March 1, 2023
Ram Jack Rueff (6) and teammates celebrate a goal toward a 9-0 win against Roxbury in the first round of States on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.

Hat Trick from Sharkey Leads Randolph to Playoff Victory

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
Randolph Boys Ice Hockey has made it to the Mennen Cup finals after beating Morristown Beard, 5-2, on Feb. 10, 2023. Shown here, Ram Jack Barry skates up the ice in a prior game against Mo Beard.

[Photo] Boys Ice Hockey Moves on to Mennen Cup Final after Beating Morristown Beard

Jack Rueff, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2023
Girls Volleyball celebrates a point against Morristown on Dec. 22, 2022.

In Honor of National Women in Sports Day, Let’s Celebrate Our Own Female Athletes

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Sports, News, and Photo Editor
February 11, 2023
Members of the Girls Indoor Track team gather after taking the Morris County Relay Championships title on Jan. 3, 2023.

Girls Indoor Track Wins Morris County Relay Championships

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Sports, News, and Photo Editor
January 18, 2023
Connor Thomas prepares to save a shot at Mennen Sports Arena on Dec. 14, 2021

[Photo] Featured Athlete: Connor Thomas, Boys Ice Hockey Captain

Charlie Wesolowski, Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Rams Girls Basketball gets a well-earned win against the River Dell Golden Hawks, 39-37, on Dec. 22, 2022.

[Photo] Girls Basketball Defeats River Dell in Suspenseful Game

Brett Shuster, Staff Reporter
January 4, 2023
Score Report: Boys Basketball  

Score Report: Boys Basketball  

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Sports Editor, News Editor, Photo Editor
December 23, 2022
Members of the 2021-2022 varsity basketball team line up before a game against Mount Olive on Feb. 5, 2022. This year’s 2022-2023 team features a strong roster of both returning and new players.

Season Preview: Boys Basketball Hopes for Great Season Led by Jenisch, Kress and Albano

Lindsey Kudriavetz, Sports, News, and Photo Editor
December 15, 2022
The girls ice hockey team, pictured in a game from last season, will soon take to the ice again, in this season's opener scheduled for Dec. 11.

[Photo] Season Preview: Girls Ice Hockey Eager to Make Its Mark in Upcoming Season 

Jaclyn Mars, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2022
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