The Student News Site of Spring-Ford High School

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The Student News Site of Spring-Ford High School

Rampage
The Student News Site of Spring-Ford High School

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Spring-Ford seniors Aditi Mangal, Tori Hilsmier, and Ana Mailey celebrate at Decision Day.

[Photo] Rams Ready

Madison Downes, Assistant Editor
June 5, 2023
Spring-Ford juniors Alex Dickerman (from left), Jocelyn Wright, and Brayden Rush won honors at the Keystone Student Media Awards Competition. All three writers are editors on Rampage.

[Photo] Rampage writers win state honors

Staff Report
March 1, 2023
Longtime history teacher Dan Miscavage moved into a new role as Athletic Director at Spring-Ford this fall.

[Photo] Miscavage hired as Rams’ new AD

Noah Cook, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
Spring-Ford students in grades 12 through ninth gather on the home side of Coach McNelly Stadium for the second annual outdoor Pep Rally.

[Photo] Great Outdoors

Ramona Shekhar, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
Dr. Kelly DiPietro-Edwards is pictured in her office at the Ninth-Grade Center.

[Photo] SF’s 9th-Grade Center hires new building principal

Laela Stackhouse, Staff Writer
December 15, 2022
Doug Reigner retired as House Principal at Spring-Ford High School in September. The longtime administrator joined the district in 2007. Students know him for his role in coordinating Spring-Ford’s robust offering of extra-curricular activities.

[Photo] Reigner retires, says farewell to Spring-Ford

Sam McVey, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2022
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[Photo] Keystone test participation dips

Sam McVey, Assistant News Editor
June 16, 2022
A memorial for teacher Dan Badway stands at the Technology and Engineering Education display in the 10-12 Center.

[Photo] SF honors Badway with memorial

Jocelyn Wright, Entertainment Editor
June 16, 2022
Computer Science teacher Jeramie Iannelli (center) takes a photo with students who nominated him for an Impact Award. .

[Photo] Grad Gratitude

Jackie Vickery, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2022
RCTV club members pose for a photo with advisor Cheryl Murgia (center).

[Photo] Saying goodbye, thanks to RCTV

Julia McGuigan, Staff Writer
June 16, 2022
Spring-Ford seniors editors (from left) Jamie Ford, Jeffrey Crosten, Ally McVey, Jackie Vickery, Maitri Patel, and Jade Weller are pictured in front of the Ram statue. Each editor has worked on the paper several years.

[Photo] Goodbye, Spring-Ford. I’ll miss you.

Maitri Patel, Managing Editor
June 16, 2022
Students experienced huge changes in routine, social interactions, their daily lives, and their learning during the pandemic.

[Photo] Students return, but need help

Kelly Czapor, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Nene Mokonchu won the state championship in the high jump at the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor State Championships this past winter.

[Photo] Athlete of the Issue: Nene Mokonchu

April 12, 2022
From left, Sammy Vickery, Amy Prophet, and Ally Frink walk down the art studio hallway in the 10-12 Center in March.

[Photo] Building Confidence

Devon Armor, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Officer David Egleston monitors surveillance video March 14. Upgraded surveillance systems, better lighting, security assessment measures, advanced radio communications district wide, and the Safe2Say system are among some of the measures used by the district to promote safety.

[Photo] Preparedness key to safety

Jamie Ford, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2022
Traffic drives out of the 10-12 Center parking lot towards Lewis Road in Royersford.

[Photo] Traffic Signals

Ally McVey, Managing Editor
April 8, 2022
Iz Maslin (from left), Shelagh Kratz, and Annie Rizzo sing in Spring-Ford Theater’s “Mamma Mia!” during rehearsals.

[Photo] Here We Go Again: ‘Mamma Mia!’

Jocelyn Wright, Entertainment Editor
April 8, 2022
Payton West eyes a touchdown pass in the Rams’ 42-10 victory over Owen J Roberts on Oct. 23 during Homecoming.

[Photo] Fans welcome Rams return

Anthony Goldsmith, Sports Editor
December 22, 2021
Spring-Ford juniors (from left) Vanesa Calvario, Chris deHaan, Lily Smith and Luca Carboy get ready for class Nov. 30. Students have been required to wear face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by order of Gov. Tom Wolf.

[Photo] Mandate Debate

Ally McVey, Managing Editor
December 22, 2021
Stephen Voight (left) and John Kolesa work on a project in the Media Center’s Maker Space on Nov. 30. Students are experiencing a more traditional school year after a year-and-a-half of remote/hybrid learning.

[Photo] Walking toward normalcy

Jade Weller, Opinion Editor
December 16, 2021
Annie Rizzo starred as Mrs. Peacock and Griffin Lee played Professor Plum in Spring-Ford’s production of “Clue On Stage.”

[Photo] Mystery & Comedy

Amanda Huxta, Staff Writer
July 22, 2021
Spring-Ford junior Emma Friend completes work in English class. Students can expect a more usual school year next fall.

[Photo] Spring-Ford students rally, look forward to a bright future

Jade Weller, Opinion Editor
July 22, 2021
Psychology teacher Susan Miscavage instructs her virtual and in-person students during class on April 13.

[Photo] COVID-19 One Year Later: Teaching and Learning

Jackie Vickery, Managing Editor
April 29, 2021
Spring-Ford seniors Lucy Olsen (center) and teammate Hailey Hudak (right) are cheered on by classmates as they leave school for today's PIAA 6A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Hershey's Giant Center.

[Photo] History in the making

Staff Report
March 26, 2021
Spring-Ford play director Alex Cifelli (foreground, left) directs actors during preparation for the performance of “Guys and Dolls,” set to take place later this spring.

[Photo] Stage set for ‘Guys and Dolls”

Ally McVey, Staff Writer
February 28, 2021
The Spring-Ford senior acceptance board is pictured.

[Photo] School during COVID: An incoming college freshman’s perspective

Bryn Borzillo, Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2021
11th-Grade House Principal David Krakower (left) speaks with 10-12 Building Principal Dr. Robert Colyer.

[Photo] Familiar faces assume new leadership roles at Spring-Ford

Bryn Borzillo, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021
Keely Curcio (right) and Samyan Nakkella work during a study hall Feb. 9 in the 10-12 Center.

[Photo] Year like no other

Jamie Ford, Managing Editor
February 26, 2021
Spring-Ford High School nurses (from left) Bridget Mullins, Jaclyn Gospodarek, and Jill Yeager maintain student health as frontline workers.

[Photo] Nurses lead as frontline workers at Spring-Ford

Jackie Vickery, Managing Editor
February 20, 2021
The Spring-Ford boys cross country team competes against Upper Perk in a match this past fall. The Rams won the meet and eventually the Pioneer Athletic Conference.

[Photo] CROSS COUNTRY: Undefeated Rams win PAC

Anthony Goldsmith, Staff Writer
January 26, 2021
Seniors Jess Wosak (left) and Elizabeth Power speak prior to class Jan. 5. Spring-Ford students are currently attending in-person classes under the hybrid learning model, with measures such as mask wearing and social distancing utilized to promote safety.

[Photo] Safety key in return to classes

Ally McVey, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
A sign is displayed at the 10-12 Center encouraging students to wear masks prior to entering the building.

[Photo] Different Mask Styles: What’s Right For You?

Jocelyn Wright, Staff Writer
December 23, 2020
Spring-Ford senior Audrey Williams picks up material during book distribution earlier this fall.

[Photo] Opinion: Hybrid or Virtual? It depends

Rida Hamid, Features Editor
December 9, 2020
A social-distancing sign is seen outside the cafeteria at Spring-Ford Area High School. Signs like these are just some of the safety measures implemented during the school's hybrid return.

[Photo] Editorial: Spring-Ford emphasizes safety in COVID-19 era

Jade Weller, Opinion Editor
November 23, 2020
Spring-Ford students Nadine Reid (left) and senior Noelle Reid pick up books on Sept. 16 in the high school auditorium. Students have had to adjust to remote learning this semester due to Covid-19 restrictions.

[Photo] It’s OK to be sad, but we must stay strong

Katie O’Callaghan , Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
Coach Jennie Anderson (right) addresses the field hockey team Wednesday, Sept. 23.

[Photo] Fall sports kicks off

Connor Lynch, Sports Editor
September 25, 2020
The Spring-Ford School Board voted Jan. 19 to move students in grades 7-12 from the current In-Person, Hybrid Model to an In-Person, 4-Day Model starting Feb. 4.

[Photo] Spring-Ford will start school year in Red Plan

Jamie Ford, Managing Editor
July 29, 2020
Spring-Ford field hockey coach Jennie Anderson, center, speaks with her team last fall.

[Photo] High school athletes face uncertainty

Matt Dunne, Sports Editor
June 17, 2020
House Principal Dr. Robert Colyer greets a Spring-Ford senior and his family as they arrive for the student's personal ceremonial graduation walk on Wednesday, May 27. RCTV filmed the walks and will piece them together with student and faculty speeches for a graduation production set to air June 12. If Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, a more traditional ceremony will be held later this summer.

[Photo] A New Graduation In The Wake Of Coronavirus

Bryn Borzillo, News Editor
June 9, 2020
Spring-Ford students compete in the Vex Robotics League event held at Spring-Ford in February.

[Photo] Tech Talent

Ian Cowie, Assistant Features Editor
March 20, 2020
Spring-Ford music student rehearse during the school day with director Seth Jones (right).

[Photo] Grand Band

Jessica Wosak, News Editor
March 20, 2020
A school-issued, ninth-grade laptop is pictured.

[Photo] So far, so good with ninth-grade laptops

Fatima Zaidi, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
The downstairs of the fitness center is pictured.

[Photo] Perfect Fit

Katie O’Callaghan, Features Editor
March 20, 2020
The water-filling stations installed at Spring-Ford are good for the environment.

[Photo] Learning to recycle at Spring-Ford

Jackie Vickery, Staff Writer
March 19, 2020
Actors perform a tap dance routine at the beginning of Spring-Fords musical "42nd Street."

[Photo] Dazzling dance, music highlight “42nd Street”

Jackie Vickery, Staff Writer
March 28, 2020
Spring-Ford ninth-graders received laptops at the beginning of the school year. The rest of the 10-12 students will receive laptops next year.

[Photo] SF students log onto new laptop

Bryn Borzillo, News Editor
March 14, 2020
Spring-Ford Media Communications Manager Andrew Rothermel produces an RCTV segment on editing equipment.

[Photo] Rothermel producing for RCTV

Matt Dunne, Sports Editor
February 15, 2020
Junior Hailey Hudak speaks with senior teammate Alyssa Yuan during the first practice of girls basketball season Nov. 18.

[Photo] Winter teams thinking big

Matt Dunne, Connor Lynch, and John Zawislak
December 30, 2019
Students Ryan Garvey (from left), Carson Bogdan, Reece Henry, and Alexa McPike make their way to seventh period on Nov. 14 in the newly constructed hallway by the art studios. The hallway expansion is one of several building projects finishing at the school this year.

[Photo] A new path

Bryn Borzillo, News Editor
December 15, 2019
Junior Rafael Rodriguez prepares to order at the new deli station at the cafeteria. The station is one of several changes made by new operator Aramark.

[Photo] Different Flavor

By Ian Cowie, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
Students make their way to class through the newly constructed hallway at Spring-Ford.

[Photo] Verdict on hallway traffic still out

Jackie Vickery, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
From left, Griffin Lee, Zoe Yeager, Olivia Hungate, Nathaniel Warren, and Nick Hyden star in “Diary of Anne Frank.”

[Photo] ‘Diary’ a Powerful Play

Maitri Patel and Jade Weller
December 15, 2019
Students celebrate during the Pep Rally on the final day of Spirit Week. Flexibility with scheduling and use of the gym help make the week special for students.

[Photo] Spirit Week takes a team

By Brooke McGettigan, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
From left, seniors Sophia Books, Emma Grohe, and Anna Marchini dress up as Costco workers on Superhero/Rock Star/Celebrity Day during Spring-Ford’s Spirit Week.

[Photo] That’s the Spirit

By Aly Sadowniczak, Entertainment Editor
December 15, 2019
A lumberjack walks through the halls on Superhero/Rock Star/Celebrity Day during Spring-Ford's Spirit Week.

[Photo] It’s showtime!

Staff Report
October 11, 2019
Students dress up as Icees for Dress Alike Day on Tuesday.

[Photo] Like-Minded

Staff Report
October 8, 2019
Students walk down the hall during the annual Team USA Day event at the high school.

[Photo] Team USA

Staff Report
October 8, 2019
Librarian Barbara O’Brien (from left) and teacher Diana Ward, secretary receptionist Kathy Savage, and teacher Deborah Keyser will retire after the school year.

[Photo] Faculty Finals

By Katie O’Callaghan, Features Editor
June 20, 2019
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