The Rampage

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Techie, Technology on Schedule?

Sarah Silverman ’24 June 4, 2021

Ramaz students have been bombarded with emails recently, not from a person, but rather a new automated scheduling system. This system, called “Techie,” is a software developed by Mr. Vovsha to help...

Saving the World One Bottle at a Time

Saving the World One Bottle at a Time

Andrew Spielfogel ’23 June 4, 2021

Every year, millions of plastic water bottles pollute Earth’s oceans, building up waste that disrupts ecosystems and natural habitats. The mission of the Ramaz Environmental Club is to create an awareness...

After School Athletics are Back!

After School Athletics are Back!

Rebecca Kalimi ’23 June 4, 2021

With the pandemic, it has been very difficult for students to partake in sports, especially those initiated by Ramaz. Ms. Cohen, the Head of Ramaz Athletics, has been very active in scheduling sports practices...

ALMA MATTERS: From Ramaz to Binghamton University: Interview with Hanna Sholes ‘18

ALMA MATTERS: From Ramaz to Binghamton University: Interview with Hanna Sholes ‘18

Charles Spielfogel ’21 June 4, 2021

Hanna Sholes graduated from Ramaz in 2018 and is currently a sophomore at Binghamton University. She is studying Politics, Philosophy and Law and is active in the Binghamton Jewish community. The Rampage...

HS Students Unite to Save Communities from Coronavirus

HS Students Unite to Save Communities from Coronavirus

Emily Vayner ’23 June 4, 2021

The current Covid-19 pandemic negatively impacted every person across the globe. From countless deaths and the loss of jobs to social barriers and education obstacles, the virus brought about chaos and...

These are the SFACts: March SFAC Meeting

These are the SFACts: March SFAC Meeting

Sydney Eisenstein ’22 June 4, 2021

Teachers and student representatives discussed current policies in Ramaz at the most recent SFAC meeting. This included a discussion about why music class is valuable and a tentative schedule for next...

Shira Challah

Shira Challah

Rebecca Kalimi ’23 June 4, 2021

This February, a woman in Teaneck, New Jersey named Shira Shatzkes collapsed from an aneurysm which resulted in a coma. This tragedy struck her community very hard, and everyone shifted into a state of...

Essentially Ramaz

Essentially Ramaz

Rachel Freilich ’22 and Julia Feit '22 June 4, 2021

After an extremely trying fifteen plus months, it is time to recognize our very own essential workers. With the constant redefining of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department...

Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned

Eric Kalimi ’22 June 4, 2021

This year, online school starts later, has longer breaks, and has a common lunch period between all four grades. There are also fewer classes a day, yet each period is longer. These changes in the schedule,...

RAMAZ ROUND TABLE: Should Ramaz institute a policy regarding gender pronouns on Zoom?

RAMAZ ROUND TABLE: Should Ramaz institute a policy regarding gender pronouns on Zoom?

Noam Woldenberg ’22 Ramaz should remain neutral regarding whether students should be required to include their preferred pronouns on Zoom. Listing pronouns on Zoom should not be required by the school,...

Black History Month

Black History Month

Charlotte Kleeger ’24 June 4, 2021

February is Black History Month. We as a country recognize, highlight and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans, as well as recognize their role in the history of the United States. This is important,...

Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month

Sydney Eisenstein ’22 June 4, 2021

As Black History Month comes to an end in February, Women’s History Month commences in March. During Black History Month, students learned about Black history by watching the movie “Just Mercy” and...

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