$18 & Under: Mediterranean Delight, Halal Guys
Michael Carvajal, Staff Writer
December 20, 2018
From New York City to Rockville, Md., The Halal Guys have definitely lived up to their reputation. With great food at low prices, the small franchise makes an impact with both its food and its hospitality. The Halal Guys was started as a hot dog cart on the corner of West 53rd and 6th Avenue in New Yor...
Students Represent America, Present Project at International Conference in Chile
Elenna Mach, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2018
Teens strive to assert their voice on prevalent issues in today’s changing world. Juniors Carmela Suarez, Ashley Moreno-Canales and Scarlet Estrada showed that despite their age, they can make a difference in the world as they seized the opportunity to represent the U.S. in an international youth ...
Everything Went ‘Delightful, Delicious, D’Lovely’ at ‘Anything Goes’
Elenna Mach, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
The lights dim down and a spotlight hits the theatre stage as a man emerges, and with the flick of his wrist, ignites and conducts a cascade of harmonious instruments that reflect the atmosphere of the “SS American” on its way to London from New York in the musical “Anything Goes” at Arena St...
Best of Local Sushi Restaurants
Emily Nagy and Zoe Moser
November 30, 2018
Sushi continues to be increasingly popular in the modern wave of trendy food. Rockville students in particular, are fortunate enough to be in prime location to many top sushi restaurants. In this experiment, The Rampage set out to find the overall best sushi spot for RHS students, studying the proximity,...
$18 & Under: Slapfish Slaps Competition
Jack Welch, Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
Starting in Huntington Beach, Calif., Andrew Gruel saw that there was a gap between high-end seafood restaurants and low-end fast food restaurants, so he set out to provide his customers with “fish so fresh it’ll slap you,” and named his business accordingly. Not only is the fish served at Slapfish fres...
Marching Band Revamps for 2018 Season to Improve Routines, Scores
Elenna Mach, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2018
On the sidelines at football games and in the gym at pep rallies, cheers from the crowd fill the air, and a fundamental element to the growing energy at these school functions is the marching band. They provide entertainment and bring the community together while also breaking records at their compe...
‘The Election’ Gives a Modern Play on Politics
Erin Bode, News Managing Editor
November 28, 2018
Students performed Don Zolidis' political satire "The Election," Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17, captivating audiences with interactive participation and the timely subject of a school election directly after the 2018 Midterm Elections nationwide. In "The Election," students Mark Davenport played by junior Luke...
If These Halls Could Talk: Security Guard Kelly McDonnell
Iris Valentin, Features Managing Editor
November 28, 2018
After protecting two U.S. presidents as a member of the secret service, RHS’ newest security guard decided it was time to protect the country’s future: students. Security guard Kelly McDonnell joined RHS at the beginning of this school year after working at Paint Branch High School (PBHS) f...
Photo Gallery: Rampace 5k
Renzo Ferruzo and Jack Uhl
November 27, 2018
Community members, students, staff and a group of elementary school students gathered for the 11th annual Rampace 5k, the sole fundraiser for the Rampage, Nov. 17 on the track on a clear, cold morning. Joining the mix of runners, walkers and members of the cross country team were first time Rampace ru...
Q&A: Former County Executive Ike Leggett
Colleen Barrett, Print Copy Editor
November 26, 2018
The Rampage sat down with Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett to discuss his career in politics as county executive as he nears retirement, also touching on his past growing up in the South during the 1950s and 60s. This transcript has been edited for clarity and length. Rampage: What has been the most re...
‘Venom’ Movie Has No Teeth
Jack Uhl, Staff Writer
November 21, 2018
Marvel's “Venom” premiered Oct. 5, becoming the top earning movie in October, earning $200 million domestically and $540 million worldwide. Despite its box office success, “Venom” was a let down because it lacked clear direction. “Venom” presented an alien symbiotically bonding with Eddie ...
‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Weaves Players Through Wild West
Matthew DiFonzo, Sports Managing Editor
November 19, 2018
“Red Dead Redemption 2” is piquing interest worldwide--and locally--transporting gamers back in time to the late 19th Century in the wild west in an action-packed adventure game. Commonly referred as “Red Dead 2,” this open world, story-based action and adventure game can be considered a ...
Jack Horan, Game Story Editor
February 27, 2020
John F. Kennedy High School senior, Student Member of the Board (SMOB) Nate Tinbite proposed last November that MCPS partner with driver education programs to enable more...
Sensitive Student Info Compromised by Testing Company
June 12, 2019
MCPS Graduation Rate Drops for the Third Year in a Row
June 12, 2019