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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
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
Members of the Girls Volleyball team celebrate both Senior Night and career milestones on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. From left: Senior Jazmine Holder, junior Klara Hindson, senior Regan Galloway and senior Kayla Nowlin.
Randolph Girls Volleyball Closes Senior Night with Win Against West Morris Central; Opens New Week by Beating Chatham 
October 1, 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 Roxbury 2-0 in MCT Quarterfinal on Saturday, Oct. 11, bringing season record to 13-1
  • Boys Soccer beats Hunterdon Central 1-0 on Saturday, Oct. 11, bringing season record to 11-4
  • Field Hockey loses @ Montville 5-0 on Monday, Oct. 13, bringing season record to 1-12
  • Girls Soccer wins @ Hunterdon Central 2-1 on Saturday, Oct. 11, bringing season record to 12-1

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Sydney Wright

Sydney Wright, Executive Editor

Senior Sydney Wright is so excited to be working as a executive editor in her third year on staff for Rampage. She also completed Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism 2 class last year. Sydney is a member of the Girls Swim team for Randolph and swims on a club team as well.

All content by Sydney Wright
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

Sydney Wright,  Executive Editor 
October 9, 2025
The senior members of Randolph Football Cheer—(from left) Katie Ellermeyer, Samantha Schachter and Rachel Sukoneck—strike a pose on Senior Night, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

One Last Cheer: Randolph Cheer Celebrates Senior Night at Football Game Against Mount Olive

Sydney Wright, Executive Editor
September 18, 2025
Randolph Girls Tennis, shown here during a match against Montville on Thursday, Sept 4, currently has a 3-3 early-season record. The team faces Mountain Lakes next, on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Randolph Girls Tennis Finds Its Groove Six Matches into Fall 2025 Season

Sydney Wright, Executive Editor
September 10, 2025

Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
June 13, 2025
The team proudly celebrates its state sectional championship win on Friday, June 6, 2025.    

Randolph Softball: Back-to-Back State Sectional Champions!

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor 
June 7, 2025
Boys Golfer Achal Agnihotri hits the ball to start off his North Group 3 match in the NJ State Sectional Tournament on Monday, May 5, 2025 

RHS Golfer Achal Agnihotri Makes History at Morris County and State Tournaments

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor 
May 16, 2025
Randolph Softball seniors gather with their parents on Senior Night on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Softball Seniors Say Farewell on Senior Night; Team Beats Whippany Park 4-0

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
May 15, 2025
National Decision Day: A Milestone for Members of the RHS Class of 2025 

National Decision Day: A Milestone for Members of the RHS Class of 2025 

Amelia Kolbik and Sydney Wright
May 10, 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

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
April 25, 2025
The Rams celebrate a walk-off single by senior Rebecca Dasti leading up to Randolph's 2-1 win against Cranford in last season's NJSIAA Tournament, Quarterfinal Round, on May 28, 2024.

Softball Preview: Rams Gear Up for Another Successful Season 

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor  
March 18, 2025
Freshmen varsity swimmers Angelica Sandoval (left) and Taylor Holtzman show off their State Sectional Champions trophy.

[Photo] Fresh(men) Faces on the Varsity Field…and Mat, Track, Court, Diving Platform and Rink

Kendall Forde, Staff Reporter 
February 25, 2025
The team comes together and poses with their new trophy after the historic meet. 

Girls Swim Makes History as State Sectional Champion for First Time Since 2007

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor 
February 14, 2025
The Rams pose for a victory picture after their win against Morris Knolls on Monday, Feb. 10.

Girls Swim Qualifies for State Sectional Finals after Semis Win against Morris Knolls

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
Senior Andrew George slides the puck away from KJS on the way to a 10-3 win for Randolph on Sunday, Jan. 26.  

Boys Ice Hockey Dominates KJS 10-3 on Sunday, Jan. 26

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
The seniors on the Boys Ice Hockey team (pictured) are helping to lead the Rams to their current 8-3 record--including the most recent 6-2 win against Morristown on Saturday, Jan. 11--as Randolph enters the second half of the season.

Randolph Boys Ice Hockey Triumphs Over Morristown 6-2 

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor 
January 15, 2025
Randolph Girls Basketball poses to display their wins in the Ridge Holiday Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 28. 

Girls Basketball Follows Up Ridge Holiday Tournament Win with Week of Mixed Results

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor 
January 10, 2025
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  

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor 
December 18, 2024

In the Halls: Winter Edition

Carly Ellermeyer, Amelia Kolbik, and Sydney Wright
December 12, 2024
Junior Irene Pardo (left) and senior Morgan Heller warm up before a game last season.

Girls Basketball Season Preview: Rams Prepare for Promising 2024 Season

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
The Rams pose for a victory pic, making “Ws” with their fingers to show their win against Hanover Park on Thursday, Sept. 26. 

Girls Volleyball Wrap-Up: Hard-Fought Season Ends with 11-11 Record

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor 
November 21, 2024
Girls Cross Country comes together for a team pic after the first meet of the season on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Girls Cross Country Wrap-Up: Team Concludes Successful Season at NJSIAA Group Championship

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
November 20, 2024
The Girls Tennis team poses for a picture after playing the final match of the season on Tuesday, October 15. 

Girls Tennis Wrap-Up: Team Ends Season With Impressive 12-6 Record

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
From left: Senior gymnasts Alexa Capriglione, Sanaa Thakkar and Maggie Sullivan are all smiles on Senior Night on Tuesday, Oct 15.

Randolph Gymnastics Follows Up Tough Loss to Mount Olive on Senior Night with Impressive Win Against Montclair

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor 
October 19, 2024
Second doubles players Amy Myerson and Riyana Chaudhary communicated well on the court, contributing to Randolph’s 5-0 win against Pope John, on Friday, Sept. 6.

Girls Tennis Starts Season with Impressive 4-0 Winning Streak

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
Girls Volleyball co-captains (from left) Yolanda Sabillon, Caitlin Sciubba and Ashley Silvestri plan to regroup and strategize following a 2-0 loss against Montville, on Thursday, Sept. 5.

Girls Volleyball Loses Home Opener to Montville 2-0 Despite Strong Effort

Sydney Wright, Sports Editor
September 9, 2024
Junior Jaclyn Mars models the lovely lilac dress she plans to wear to junior prom, which is being held tomorrow night.

Junior Prom 2024 Fashion Trends

Sydney Wright and Amelia Kolbik
May 16, 2024
The senior Boys Volleyball players helped lead their team to a win against Dover, 2-0, on Senior Night, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. From left: Marko Aksentijevic, Hunter Kasper, Micheal Barrera and Ramon Fernandez

Randolph Boys Volleyball Dominates Dover on Senior Night

Amelia Kolbik and Sydney Wright
April 15, 2024
Last year's Boys Volleyball team (pictured) enjoyed an impressive 24-5 season record. For this year's team, winning the NJAC Championships for the third year in a row is a goal as well as making it to state finals for the first time. The season opener is on Monday, April 1, against Morristown.

Boys Volleyball Preview: Players Set to Spike Their Way to Success in Upcoming Season

Sydney Wright and Amelia Kolbik
March 27, 2024
Head Coach Krystal Hoffman (left) celebrates with sophomore Sydney Wright, who placed fourth in the 50 freestyle, which is the highest a Lady Ram has ever placed at the 2024 Morris County Championships, held on Jan. 17, 2024.

Randolph Girls Swim Team Places Higher Than Ever Before at County Championships

Sydney Wright, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Members of the varsity Girls Tennis team invited members of the JV team to train with them at recent practice. Pictured, from left: Head Coach Daniel DiNozzi, Katherine Soo Hoo (JV), Kisa Mulondo (JV), Riyana Chaudhar (JV), Cassie Saltz (V) Monica Hurley (JV), Noelle Thompson (V), Ava Olsen (V), Lucy Girardi (V), and Livia Fontes (JV).

Randolph Girls Tennis Remains Optimistic after Slow Start to Season

Sydney Wright, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2023
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