On Sept. 6, Warner Brothers Pictures premiered Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice. It follows Lydia Deetz, the psychic main character of the first movie, now as a...

Mai Falcone, Amador Valley High School Junior, commits to Cornell University as a D1 athlete for softball, after going through the long recruitment process.  Lighting the Spark “I chose softball because...

After years of dedication and hard work, Amador Valley Junior Samantha Nissen (‘26)  has committed to the University of Oregon to continue her journey in playing collegiate lacrosse.  The Start of...

Sangeet Barkataki ('24), who has been creating music on Spotify, is now featured in a traditional Assamese song called “Jakot Jilika”  alongside famous singer Bornali Kalita. “I feel really honored...

For many, COVID-19 was both a boon and a bane. Although social development took a hit, for many, it was also a time of exploration. In this particular case, Vardaan Singhania(‘25) discovered—or rather,...

From April 26 to May 1, ICDC participant and DECA member Chloe Fan ('26) embarked on a remarkable journey in (ICDC) organized by DECA. Despite facing challenges like balancing finals and AP tests, Fan's...

Meet Angad Bhargav (‘24), the innovative mind behind StudyKit, the explosively popular new study app revolutionizing the way students approach their studies. Combining deep knowledge of students’ needs...

Nuclear engineering sits at the forefront of both scientific innovation and theoretical physics. Its domain ranges from practical applications such as nuclear reactors here on Earth, to unraveling the...

While it can be easy sometimes to think that our teachers are just teachers, it’s important to remember that many of them have had an abundance of past experiences before their arrival here at Amador. Michael...

Since eighth grade, Rohini Khambholja (‘25) has owned and operated her online jewelry business, Roros Trinket Store.  From beaded earrings to resin gummy bears, this Amador Valley student has turned...

Break dancing is now an Olympic sport, marking a big change for the Olympic Games. It comes from urban culture and blends tradition with innovation. People have different feelings about break dancing...

Ben Lentz ('24)  found his passion for diving about four years ago, transitioning from gymnastics to the thrill of diving after discovering classes at the Aquatic Center. The hardest part of pursuing...