Student Life
On April 30th, 2024, the CHS Peer Health Educators in combination with Mr. Lee and the Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation hosted the 2024 High School Excellence in Leadership Conference to inspire current and future leaders from nine different school in Connecticut.
Twenty-two students at Cheshire High School live in New Haven, including me. To ensure that our school is as inclusive and understanding as everyone knows it can be, I want to shine a little light on the experience of being a New Haven student at CHS.
Around the middle of February, the Cheshire High School performed three shows of their pops concert and senior showcase at Nelson Hall in Elim Park.
On Sunday, February 25th, from 6-8 pm, Cheshire High School club members, athletes, faculty, and groups of friends participated in the annual Supermarket Challenge organized by the Peer Health Educators and their teacher, Mr. Dan Lee. The event was held at the Shoprite in Southington owned and operated by Mr. Don Drust, our CHS football coach, and his family.
February is over which means…it's March now! Whether it will come in like a lion or a lamb remains to be seen, but one thing this March is for certain. No matter what the weather does, it will always be theater season! And not just for big theaters, even your very own High School will be in the midst of theater season because the CHS Drama Club’s production of Mean Girls the Musical (High School Edition) will be going up in just a couple of short weeks!
Every year, UConn makes sure to recognize the most exceptional teachers in this program with the Professional Recognition Awards. Learn how you can nominate your favorite ECE teachers.
As the February break is only a few days long, many people choose to stay local rather than go away. However, you can still take advantage of the break by doing some local activities at home, in town, or around Connecticut to make it feel like a vacation.
With midterms quickly approaching, many students are feeling the stress of increased workloads to fit content, remembering all the topics learned at the beginning of the year, and the impact these exams have on semester grades. These five tips to relieve stress from the University of Colorado Boulder may help in alleviating the pressure accompanying midterms.
On December 6th, 2023, the Cheshire High School Band had their annual winter concert. Multiple musicians had the opportunity to solo all of whom answered some questions about their experience with this concert.
This year, the winter percussion program is available to Dodd Middle School and Cheshire High School students after many years of not having this program.
Whether it’s through donating time, food, or just positivity, there are various ways to get involved this holiday season and help those in need.
Cheshire High School's Patisserie class is an incredible opportunity for students to learn hands-on kitchen skills. This article outlines a typical day in patisserie class and some students' favorite aspects of their experience.
Do you want to see the amazing talents of all your friends? Potentially support your grade or sports team? Find out who is deemed to have the best talent in the school? Or even just hear the fabulous introductions made by the best MCs in all of Cheshire High? Then come see one of the best shows in town! Class Acts!
CHS Drama’s production of Deadline by Don Zolidis is not an event you’ll want to be late for! These interviews with cast members Arianna Lucatino and Sarah Silverman, and stage manager Sophia Harma will get you excited for the upcoming murder mystery comedy, directed by Ms. Chorney, about writers who need to meet the deadline for their novels…or else.
Fall has officially arrived, so now it’s time to embrace the cooling weather and fun activities that come with the season.
Are you looking for a new club to join? Or even just tired of being bored after school? Then join CHS Drama! Even if you are involved with sports or other clubs, there are still ways to be involved!
Hear about the amazing accomplishment of NHS and see the list of inductees.
Learn more about our school's annual Club Fair and the effort that many clubs put into presenting themselves at the event.
Attention iPhone users! Learn more about the newest iPhone update, and then install it to try out all its features!
The PSAT is coming up for underclassmen, however instead of the traditional paper and pencil test, a digital version will be officially introduced. In addition to this shift, the test will also involve extensive changes to the Reading, Grammar, and Math sections.
B1 Day is an annual CHS experience that encourages students to find strength in the comminuty of amazing people at the high school. A significant part of this day is the panel on which CHS students and community members have the opportunity to share their inspirational stories and how CHS has helped them through challenging times.
The CHS Boys Lacrosse team hosted the Best Buddies Club for a game and clinic. Countless smiles were created as the team shared their kindness and enthusiasm with their peers with special needs, creating an amazing experience for the players, students, parents, and fans involved.
Past Rampage editor-in-chief Abby Dziura is thriving in New York City at Fordham University and advocating for accessibility for people with disabilities on the Subway system.
Having school issued Chromebooks are an amazing resource, however there are definitely some downfalls to these devices. This advice can help you make the most of your Chromebook.
The Cheshire Education Foundation has been providing grants and funding to clubs sponsoring student interests for decades, and any student and teacher can reach out to them for potential funding of student opportunities.
Now that lockers are back, not everyone seems as excited as we all had anticipated...
For those looking to gain insight on future careers, CHS has amazing career exploration opportunities including an internship class.
Attention iPhone Users: A little exploring into shortcuts may make your school day easier!
If you’re an avid reader, it can be hard to keep track of the books you’ve read and the books you want to read. Goodreads is the perfect solution.
The Connecticut Best Buddies Friendship Walk occurred at the Yard Goats stadium in Hartford, marking the first in-person Friendship Walk since the COVID Pandemic. Schools and organizations were elated to be able to attend after the two years of virtual walk events.
On Friday, April 29th, Poem In Your Pocket took place in the RJM Library. Taking place throughout the school day, various English classes dropped by as students were invited to interact with poetry, with areas set up to read poetry, make crafts, and create poems.
With the school year coming to a close, now is the time to start thinking about summer reading. This year is different, however. Students now have a say in which books will be read by completing an interest form!
Rampage Editors got a chance to sit down with CHS icon Ramsey to speak a bit about his life.
This morning, Dr. Gadd has made a historic decision to open all CHS bathrooms at the same time.
As many at CHS are aware, Assistant Principal Dan Tartarelli has a book out, called Unpopular Poems.
The cafeteria has announced that they are rolling out a new smoothie for students' enjoyment; Vanilla-Spinach.
By now you’ve probably heard of Wordle. Created by Josh Wardle, this game has taken the world by storm. But what's its history?
As students, teachers, and staff return to school, Omicron continues to rage through the state.
After not being held last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, the CHS club fair became a massive success for school groups and activities.
During this past school year, the Cheshire High School Drama Club has overcome obstacles imposed by COVID guidelines in order to provide entertainment and a sense of human connection to the community.
As October 31st gets closer the question of what to dress up as for Halloween begins to trouble our minds. Luckily, this year in pop culture included a plethora of characters, memes, and iconic moments that serve as costume inspiration.
CPS Addresses Unfounded Claims of Racism and Anti-Semitism at Football Game
During the varsity football home game on Friday, Sept. 24, Westport students claimed to have heard anti-Semitic and racist chants from the CHS student section. Following the game, no evidence to support the accusations of anti-Semitic behavior has been found, officials say.
Find out if you can with the library's haiku poetry contest for National Poem In Your Pocket Day.
As Connecticut plans to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people ages sixteen and older, there becomes a large debate over whether or not teens should be getting the vaccine if given the opportunity. We polled several seniors at Cheshire High School to see what they have to say...
See how CHS is still trying to maintain safe normalcy during the pandemic!
As Fmr. President Trump makes history by becoming the only president to be impeached twice, what will his future in politics look like?
Hear about a few exciting classes at CHS you might not have known about!
As a part of his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, Biden plans to increase the national minimum wage (NMW) to $15 an hour by 2025.
After the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, what are the next steps for Donald Trump during his last few days as President?
Looking for an adventure this holiday season? Check out this list of three local destinations to safely explore!
Best Buddies has sponsored a fun, safe holiday experience for the Cheshire Community once more!
Tia Bee Stokes; how she deals with leukemia and still manages to make the world a brighter place.
With Halloween coming up, there is a lot of discussion about the safety of holding festive gatherings and trick or treating under CDC recommended guidelines.
During her lifetime, Ruth Bader Ginsburg shattered many glass ceilings and accomplished much in various fields, such as advancing gender equality. One student decided to go into her accomplishments and the aftermath of her death.
As a fully remote learner, a student goes into their experiences and what it's like to being fully online as a CHS student.
Editors of the Rampage share experiences they have gone through and things they have given up during these last few months with an attempt to feel unity within the student body during these times.
Three Cheshire High School teachers used their time at home to create a new website, Rams Cook! to share recipes. Mrs. Wellspeak, Mrs. Wildermann, and Mr. McKewon gathered recipes and how-to videos from different teachers and compiled them into one space.
On March 20th and March 21st, Cheshire High School will be hosting “Rock Your Socks!” days in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day.
This week is Read Across America week, a time dedicated to spreading love for literature all over the country. Here at Cheshire High School, the National English Honor Society celebrated the week by reading Dr. Seuss classics to the students at Highland Elementary School.
This Saturday, December 14th, 2019 was the seventh annual Winterfest, sponsored by the Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation. Every year, Winterfest celebrates the holidays and provides a fun and comfortable environment for children to get in the winter spirit.
The infamous story of John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s assassination is recounted time and time again. As the anniversary of his passing came on November 22, the Cheshire High H.I.S.T.O.R.Y. club dug up some old newspaper clippings from that fateful time.
This year was Cheshire High School's first inaugural "Halloween Door Decorating" contest. Teachers across the school decorated their doors in spooky fashion.
With Halloween right around the corner, the search begins for last-minute costumes. It’s hard to find the perfect idea; hopefully this list of DIY ideas can provide some last-minute inspiration for creative costumes.
You might have seen a new trend spreading throughout the country: VSCO girls. What can be done?
After nine years of teaching Spanish at Cheshire High School, Ms. Gina Corrado has been awarded the Teacher of the Year within the Cheshire Public School District for the 2019-2020 school year.
Recently, street wear brand Bstroy has come under fire for their "insensitive" school shooting clothing line. The brand, which was largely unknown, has had numerous comments, Tweets, and posts directed towards them in the past weeks.
Being a freshman can be a challenge, so here are a couple of tips and tricks that will ensure that you survive your first year of high school.
Anna Hurlbut's motivation towards soccer along with her great academics has opened her up to the opportunity to play Division 1 Soccer at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut.