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Kathryn Go ('24) and Kelsey Go ('22) run their jewelry business SIGN21 all year round.

A True Fashion Gem: Amador sister duo founds jewelry business SIGN21

Carol Xu, AVT Editor October 19, 2021

When sisters Kathryn Go (‘24) and Kelsey Go (‘22) encountered their cousin at a birthday party, they never expected to have one of the most inspiring and fateful conversations of their lives. Hours...

Yosari Ponce-Rodriguez

Ms. Ponce-Rodriguez joins the counseling department

Elyssa Lieu, AVT Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2021

Q: What's your name and position? My name is Ms. Yosari Ponce-Rodriguez, and I am the school counselor for last names D-H. Q: When did you decide you wanted to be a counselor? When I was younger,...

Amador seniors Jonah Wang ('22) and Honore Alexander ('22) partnered with three other Bay Area students to start SnapCivics.

Amador seniors start political newsletter site SnapCivics 

Carol Xu, AVT Page Editor September 28, 2021

A team of Bay Area students, including Amador seniors Jonah Wang (‘22) and Honoré Alexander (‘22), recently founded SnapCivics, a nonprofit organization aiming to simplify complex political topics...

Best performing on the beam, Carly Oniki ('22) hopes to bring her talents along with her to the UPenn gymnastics team.

Carly Oniki (‘22) commits to UPenn for gymnastics

Zaynah Shah, AVT Editor September 22, 2021

Senior Carly Oniki (‘22) recently secured a spot on the University of Pennsylvania’s NCAA gymnastics team for their 2022-2023 school year. “Doing college gymnastics at a deep Division One level...

Emerson Muise ('25) stands on the set of America Ninja Warrior.

Emerson Muise (‘25) challenges American Ninja Warrior Junior

Matt Carter, AVT EIC September 20, 2021

The idiom "Hard work pays off" is one that holds true for Amador freshman Emerson Muise (‘25). Muise will be competing on American Ninja Warrior Junior, the parkour racing competition for ages 9-14 streaming...

 Kush Arora ('23) prepares for a swing on the course.

Kush Arora (’23) commits to Stanford for golf

Katy Clark, Senior Staff Writer September 2, 2021

Kush Arora (‘23) might only be a junior, but his long hours dedicated to the golf course have landed him a scholarship to Stanford University.  “When I got the call from the coach, I felt excited....

Samaira Mehta ('24) smiles, sporting her handmade dress.

Samaira Mehta (‘24) starts sustainable and all-inclusive clothing brand

Audrey Combs, AVT Editor August 31, 2021

Samaira Mehta (‘24) started her local fashion brand That Girl last September. That Girl is a sustainable fashion brand that specializes in handmade clothing made to order.  Mehta first discovered...

Selina Nakari ('22) smiles after winning at the 2021 Junior Olympics.

Selina Nakari (’23) wins team gold for artistic swimming in Junior Olympics

Audrey Combs, AVT Editor August 30, 2021

Selina Nakari (‘23) won team gold at this year's Junior Olympics for artistic swimming with her team the Santa Clara Aquamaids. Directed by USA Artistic Swimming, the championship took place at the Air...

Gyan Bhambhani ('23) smiles at the camera.

Gyan Bhambhani (’23) starts new podcast “The Entrepreneur Insights”

Elyssa Lieu, AVT EIC August 23, 2021

For Gyan Bhambhani (‘23), his room isn’t just the place where he sleeps - it’s where he broadcasts his podcast The Entrepreneur Insights, a record where he interviews experts on their unique careers...

The writing competition seeks to support writing within local high schools.

Emma Ka (‘23) wins 1st place in Tri-Valley Writer’s Contest Short Story category

Jamilla Zuniga, Staff Writer May 28, 2021

The Tri-Valley Writers Competition is an annual contest involving submissions in fiction, poetry, and essay forms. This year saw participation from 13 high schools and 100 students, with winners being...

Shop Soleada offers many hand created products that can be purchased online or in person.

Julia Smith (‘21) runs personal business Shop Soleada

Manasa Krishnan, Staff Writer May 27, 2021

Julia Smith ('21), a graduating senior at Amador Valley founded the fashion business Shop Soleada several months ago, specializing in handmade clothes and accessories. After rekindling her passion for...

Students' and teachers' plans for summer include staying in, traveling outside of the country, and exploring California.

AV students’ and staff’s plans for summer break

Manasa Krishnan, Staff Writer May 27, 2021

As COVID-19 rates begin to decline, Amador Valley's teachers and students have a variety of trips planned for their summer breaks. AVHS English teacher Ms. Buckley hopes to help students further...

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