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As the day went on, two assiduous students stood by their signs and made sure all of them were visible to onlookers.

Amador students organize walkout in response to events in Middle East

Cora Kerton, Senior Staff Writer November 9, 2023

On Nov. 9, three Amador Valley High students congregated near the B-Building during brunch in anticipation of a collective walkout in support of Palestine, calling for a ceasefire from the Israel Defense...

Evacuating students were sent back to their respective classes after the false alarm.

False fire alarm sends students on a confused evacuation

Cora Kerton, Senior Staff Writer November 9, 2023

At precisely 9:57 am on Thursday, Nov. 9th, Amador’s fire alarm went off around the school. Disoriented students evacuated classrooms alongside their teachers, who knew just as little as they did.  “I...

Leo He ('25) hosted the Q&A panel with Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown in the Library on Nov. 8.

Pleasanton Mayor visits Amador for a Journalism-led Q&A session

Aileen Hu, AVT Editor-In-Chief November 8, 2023

On Wednesday, Nov. 8, Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown visited Amador to take part in a Q&A session with students. AV Librarian Erik Scherer and Journalism student Leo He (‘25) collaborated to host the...

In Halloween spirit, AV Drama Club held tours of Amador's very own haunted dungeon.

AV Drama Club hosts Haunted House Tours

Amelia Tsao and Rebecca Mestel October 27, 2023

Underneath Amador lies a series of little-known storage rooms, referred to mainly as the dungeon. The AV Drama classes have worked tirelessly to turn this already eerie location into an even spookier haunted...

Tiny twisted ribbon pins were distributed to students on the first day of Red Ribbon Week.

Amador celebrates Red Ribbon Week with its annual Spirit Week

Julia Evans, Senior Staff Writer October 27, 2023

This year, Amador celebrated Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23 to 27. The week is an awareness campaign for students regarding the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.  “I’ve participated in Red...

College representatives inform curious students about their universities and campus culture.

Amador hosts 2023 Tri-Valley College and Career Fair

Eva Grove, Amadon Page Editor October 25, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 23, Amador hosted the annual College and Career Exposition in the Small and Large Gyms. With representatives from state, private, and community colleges, the fair garnered over 2,500 visitors...

Over 300 students took the PSAT 10, which is the first PSAT to be offered digitally.

PSAT is officially held online for the first time

Yatin Bayya, World News & Politics Page Editor October 25, 2023

Amador administered the 2023 PSAT digitally for the first time on Oct 18 and 24. It introduces students to the new question formats, shorter test, and online interface as the SAT becomes fully online starting...

Students practice "drop, cover, and hold on" during this year's Great CA Shake Out.

Amador participates in the 2023 Great California Shake Out drill

Anita Gautam, Senior Staff Writer October 20, 2023

On Oct. 19, Pleasanton Unified School District and Amador joined students around the state for The Great California Shake Out.  Since 2008, California and other states such as Colorado and Illinois...

Students groove to the beats spun by the DJ.

Homecoming lights up the night with dance

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Page Editor October 15, 2023

On Saturday Oct. 14th, Amador held its 2023 Homecoming Dance at the AVHS blacktop near the football field from 7pm-10pm. It was one of the year’s largest events planned that leadership students and teachers...

The leadership class spent weeks planning for and organizing the rally logistics.

Homecoming Spirit Week ends with the annual Homecoming Rally

Leo He, Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2023

AV Leadership worked hard to prepare for the 2023 Homecoming Rally. The event agenda included flamboyant parade floats, talented performers, and a thrilling homecoming proposal. Spirit Week began on...

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