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Rampage
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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Emma Kirshbaum

Emma Kirshbaum, Campus Life Editor

Senior Emma Kirshbaum is a Campus Life editor for Rampage who has been writing articles for Rampage and TapInto Randolph since freshman year and is taking Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism 2 class this year. Outside of writing, Emma is a member of the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, the National Social Studies Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. She also enjoys going to the gym and staying active.

All content by Emma Kirshbaum
The college commitment board in English and Journalism Teacher Janice Finnell's classroom features the schools some of her Class of 2025 seniors will be attending in the fall.

Rams on the Rise: RHS Celebrates Class of 2025 College Commits 

Emma Kirshbaum and Jaclyn Mars
June 12, 2025

Rampage Hits the Hallways: What Are RHS Teachers’ Favorite Songs?

Carly Ellermeyer, Emma Kirshbaum, and Alexis Apirian
May 5, 2025
Hayley Ross, "The Pulsing Mind."

Academic Burnout: A Growing Epidemic Among High School Students 

Emma Kirshbaum and Jaclyn Mars
April 25, 2025
Thinking Outside the (Chocolate) Box 

Thinking Outside the (Chocolate) Box 

Jaclyn Mars and Emma Kirshbaum 
February 13, 2025

In the Halls: Thanksgiving Edition

Carly Ellermeyer, Emma Kirshbaum, and Jaclyn Mars
November 25, 2024
From left: Seniors Autumn Liebhauser, Hannah Bermudez, Kayla Pentz, Kayla Brand and Anais Thauvin enjoy a recent open lunch outing to Jersey Mike's.

WYA Seniors? (During Open Lunch)  

Jaclyn Mars and Emma Kirshbaum 
October 24, 2024
Noah Kahan plays guitar during his performance at the Soundside Music Festival, held at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn., the weekend of September 28-29.

[Photo] Concert Review: Soundside Festival Draws Fans of All Ages for Weekend of Live Music

By Emma Kirshbaum, Campus Life Editor 
October 21, 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
Junior Jordana "Jojo" DeNegri has committed to play D1 soccer at Yale University, one of the eight schools in the Ivy League.

Soccer Star Jordana “Jojo” DeNegri Commits D1 to Yale University

Emma Kirshbaum, News Editor
October 25, 2023
RHS seniors enjoy Commitment Day activities on May 1, 2023. Senior Mikey Campbell (center) has committed to the Penn State Class of 2027.

College Commitment Trends for RHS Class of 2023

Emma Kirshbaum and Jaclyn Mars
May 30, 2023
Randolph Girls Basketball takes the win against Mendham, 56-28, in a special game honoring Women in Sports on Feb. 7, 2023. The Rams, who are currently 23-2, face North Plainfield in the State quarterfinals on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.

Girls Basketball Advances to Quarterfinal Round of States After a Winning February

Emma Kirshbaum and Jaclyn Mars 
February 21, 2023
Rams Girls Basketball, shown in their winning game against Morristown Beard, 47-21, on Feb. 1, 2023, is currently 18-1.

Girls Basketball Dismantles Morristown Beard, Then Squeaks Past Madison at County Quarterfinals

Emma Kirshbaum, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2023
Converse platform sneakers are one of the top fashion trends at the high school.

[Photo] School Fashion: RHS Students Talk About Current Trends 

Alexis Apirian and Gretchen Tuttle
January 25, 2023
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