On March 14th, Maya Mithani (‘26), Pareena Gupta (‘27), and Anika Parkhi (‘24) attended the Rotary Speech Contest at the Ruby and Roses Restaurant. The students won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively.  What...

At the end of February at the Amador Donversity Rally, Zenil Koovejee (‘24) and the Bollywood Club took the stage, captivating the audience with a mesmerizing fusion of modern hip-hop and contemporary...

For the track and field’s spring season, Celine Lu is the new captain of the sprints team. She was chosen through a vote among the team. A Passion for Running “I’ve been leading the team since...

Amador’s rising star Maylen Montoya (‘25)  emerged as EBAL All-League Player of the Year. Her journey to league prominence is defined by grit, talent, and an unwavering dedication to her sport. Reflecting...

Devyn Caples (‘24) is a D1 student-athlete who recently qualified for the Olympic trials in the 400 IM event. Currently, he is a member of the Crow Canyon Sharks and plans to train with the team for...

Introduced to dog shows during COVID, Laney Parker (‘25) has been captivated by them ever since. She participates in American Kennel Club conformation events, which are organized to help preserve the...

Since the age of 5, Shallene Lacey ('25) performed the lion dance, an important cultural tradition originating in central Asia. Inheriting the culture from her parents, she moves lively along with the...

Kacie Hu (‘24) stands as a role model and leader for Amador’s school community. Hu fills the roles of Associated Student Body President (ASB), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Distributive Education...

Anika Aeka (‘24) through all of her hard work over the past year is poised to win the Girl Scouts Gold Award this April. Her STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and math— fairs and take-home...

On February 10, Amador Valley’s Dhamaka traveled to Cupertino to participate in the showcase, Tino Dhadkan’s Riyaaz. The event donates all its profit from tickets and snacks to the India Literacy Project. The...

According to Feeding America, Americans throw away 80 million tons of food every year. Alisha Joseph ('25) is tackling the food waste problem one step at a time — starting with what we throw away here...

From a young age, Celicia Thendean(‘26) has been passionate about music. Whether it’s performing in benefit concerts to participating in music competitions, Thendean has always shown an interest.  “I...