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RHS Senior Zain Iqbal dons a turkey costume prior to the award ceremony at the Speech & Debate Fall Classic, which the high school hosted for over 800 debaters from NJ and PA on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
RHS Hosts 36th Annual Speech & Debate Fall Classic
December 12, 2024
Students decorated the 180s breezeway at RHS for the high school's upcoming Winter Week, from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23. 
RHS 180s Breezeway Transformed into Winter Wonderland in Anticipation of “Winter Week”
December 10, 2024
Seniors assemble bagged lunches for residents of homeless shelters in Newark as part of a Project KIND service-learning project on Nov. 21 and 22. Clockwise, from left: Livia Fontes, Lucy Girardi, Isabella Carreira, Nick Hart, Ava Olsen.
RHS Seniors Spread Kindness with Bagged Lunches for Newark’s Homeless 
December 5, 2024
Members of Green Club work together to pick up trash across Morristown on Saturday, October 19.
RHS Student Volunteers Pitch In at Morristown’s Annual Fall Cleanup Event
November 10, 2024
RHS Alumnus and FOX Meteorologist Pauses On-Air Report to Save Woman From Hurricane Helene Floodwaters
RHS Alumnus and FOX Meteorologist Pauses On-Air Report to Save Woman From Hurricane Helene Floodwaters
November 5, 2024
Members of the 2023-2024 Randolph Girls Indoor Track team are pictured after winning the Freshman/Sophomore championship on Jan. 15, 2024. This season's team members are optimistic about seeing similar success in the weeks to come.
Girls Winter Track Sees Strong Start to Season with New and Returning Talent
December 23, 2024
Members of the Girls Ice Hockey team celebrate after their 7-6 win against Princeton on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Girls Ice Hockey Triumphs Over Princeton in 7-6 Nail-Biter on Senior Night
December 22, 2024
Maeve Barry (left) forces her opponent toward the end of the strip with a sequenced attack.
Fencing Season Opens with Wins @ Mendham: Boys Clinch It 20-7, Girls 14-13
December 22, 2024
Randolph Wrestling team members warm up before a match.
Wrestling Season Preview: Despite Opening Losses, Rams Remain Optimistic About Season Ahead
December 22, 2024
The 2024-2025 Randolph Boys Fencing Team.
Rams Fencing Season Preview: Team Aims to Build on Prior Record-Breaking Success 
December 18, 2024
RHS Stages Spectacular Winter “Mega” Concert 
RHS Stages Spectacular Winter “Mega” Concert 
December 21, 2024
RHS Choir students work with Dr. Wilson, director of the Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz, at the annual Choralpalooza music festival on Monday, Nov. 25, at Ridge High School.
RHS Choir Attends Annual Choralpalooza Music Festival at Ridge High School 
December 10, 2024
The RHS Orchestras perform for local seniors at the Randolph Community Center on Friday, Nov. 15.
RHS Orchestras Wow Senior Citizens During Recent Off-Campus Performance
December 9, 2024
RHS performs a sensory-friendly rendition of the fall play, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," in the auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
RHS Presents Sensory-Friendly Performance of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” for RISE Students 
December 4, 2024
From left: Freshmen Aaryan Raghavan, Isabella Bello and Sophia Van Antwerp sing “Love on the Brain” by Rihanna at POPtoberfest on Oct. 18.
RHS Choir Wows Audience at Annual POPtoberfest Concert 
November 18, 2024
RHS Senior Zain Iqbal dons a turkey costume prior to the award ceremony at the Speech & Debate Fall Classic, which the high school hosted for over 800 debaters from NJ and PA on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
RHS Hosts 36th Annual Speech & Debate Fall Classic
December 12, 2024
Students decorated the 180s breezeway at RHS for the high school's upcoming Winter Week, from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23. 
RHS 180s Breezeway Transformed into Winter Wonderland in Anticipation of “Winter Week”
December 10, 2024
Seniors assemble bagged lunches for residents of homeless shelters in Newark as part of a Project KIND service-learning project on Nov. 21 and 22. Clockwise, from left: Livia Fontes, Lucy Girardi, Isabella Carreira, Nick Hart, Ava Olsen.
RHS Seniors Spread Kindness with Bagged Lunches for Newark’s Homeless 
December 5, 2024
Thirty-one students are inducted into the RHS chapter of NHS in a ceremony held in the high school auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Randolph Inducts 31 New Members into National Honor Society
November 18, 2024
Members of Green Club work together to pick up trash across Morristown on Saturday, October 19.
RHS Student Volunteers Pitch In at Morristown’s Annual Fall Cleanup Event
November 10, 2024
RHS senior Philip Zamloot spends a recent Zero Period catching up on schoolwork in the Media Center, a popular place for students to spend this 50-minute block of free time, offered during the school day.
In Praise of Zero Periods
December 7, 2024
Personal Essay: A Farewell to Football
Personal Essay: A Farewell to Football
November 27, 2024
American flags hang in high school hallways to honor veterans.
An Appreciation: Veterans Day 2024
November 27, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter performs at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 29 to celebrate her new album, "Short n’ Sweet."
Concert Review: Sabrina Carpenter Lights Up Madison Square Garden with Short n’ Sweet Tour
November 18, 2024
Concert Review: Gracie Abrams' ‘Secret of Us’ Tour Stages Amazing Show at Radio City Music Hall
Concert Review: Gracie Abrams’ ‘Secret of Us’ Tour Stages Amazing Show at Radio City Music Hall
November 9, 2024
RHS Art Students Take Trip to NYC to Tour MoMA
RHS Art Students Take Trip to NYC to Tour MoMA
January 2, 2025
Boys Basketball Game Video: Randolph Squeaks Past Roxbury in Season Opener
Boys Basketball Game Video: Randolph Squeaks Past Roxbury in Season Opener
December 17, 2024
In the Halls: Winter Edition
In the Halls: Winter Edition
December 12, 2024
Rampage Around Town: Randolph Athletic Club
Rampage Around Town: Randolph Athletic Club
December 4, 2024
In the Halls: Thanksgiving Edition
In the Halls: Thanksgiving Edition
November 25, 2024
  • Girls Fencing wins @ Mendham 14-13 in season opener on Monday, Dec. 16
  • Boys Fencing wins @ Mendham 20-7 in season opener on Monday, Dec. 16
  • Girls Basketball beats South Brunswick in Ridge Holiday Classic 47-40 on Thursday, Dec. 28, bringing season record to 3-2
  • Boys Basketball loses @ West Morris in JP Flynn Tournament on Monday, Dec. 30, bringing season record to 2-5
  • Boys Swimming loses to Morris Hills, 87-81 on Thursday, Dec. 19, bringing season record to 1-2
  • Girls Swimming beats Morris Hills 116-54 on Thursday, Dec. 19, bringing season record to 3-0
  • Girls Ice Hockey beats Princeton 7-6 on Wednesday, Dec. 18, bringing season record to 2-1
  • Boys Ice Hockey loses to Northern Highlands in Ice Vault Classic 5-0 on Wednesday, Dec. 29, bringing season record to 4-3

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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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