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Despite a beautiful mural painted on the stalls of the girls bathroom, students have ripped and destroyed the art pieces.

Vandalism continues to carry on at Amador

Anaita Mistry, Page Editor November 18, 2021

Even without instigation from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Amador students continue to vandalise our school. “A big misconception is that it's funny, but people really don’t...

Students dressed in clothes like the APT's black shirts to express teacher appreciation at school on Thursday.

Students wear black to school in support of teachers

Elyssa Lieu, AVT Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

Last Thursday, students at Amador dressed in black to show support for teachers as tense contract negotiations with the district continued at a stalemate. “As of Thursday, November 4, the teachers...

Construction workers put in tremendous effort for the shade structure, creating a safer environment for the students.

Amador’s shade structure nears completion

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor November 5, 2021

Amador’s anticipation for the new shade structure has been ongoing for a few months now. The shade structure is close to being completed and the estimated finish time is early November. Todd Utikal,...

The TUPE club members aimed to raise awareness around drug and tobacco abuse.

TUPE club organizes Red Ribbon Week activities

Mandy Wong and Max Kiyoi November 1, 2021

To celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the Tobacco Use Prevention (TUPE) club organized five days of different activities to raise awareness surrounding drug and tobacco addiction. Standing at the front gates,...

Officers of the Latino Club, Yatziri Hernandez, Yazmin Martinez, and Es Lizeth Barajas, set up the vivid display of symbolic objects for the Altar of the Dead on November 1st.

Latino Club celebrates Día de Los Muertos with Altar of the Dead

Emma Ka, Staff Writer November 1, 2021

For many of us, October 31 is memorable because it reminds us of Halloween, trick or treating, lively parties, and boundless candy. However, for others, it marks an evening of preparation for November...

 Students and parents seek some much-needed help in the tedious application process through college application workshops.

Counselors hold college application workshops for students

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer October 28, 2021

Amador’s counselors held a workshop on Wednesday for students struggling with the college-application process. Since October is prime time for finalizing college applications, various students and parents...

Chemistry students modeled various elements with the help of sugar cookies, frosting, and M&Ms.

Chemistry classes observe Mole Day with cookie festivities

Zaynah Shah, AVT Page Editor October 24, 2021

This past Friday, the Amador chemistry classrooms celebrated Mole Day, a day dedicated to chemistry’s infamous Avogrado’s number. “The students made atoms out of their cookies with the M&M’s...

Students from leadership and the Don Squad celebrate a successful Homecoming rally.

A recap of Homecoming week at Amador

Karissa Yeung, Anaita Mistry, and Imogen Rogers October 21, 2021

Homecoming rally brings Don spirit The Amador Homecoming rally was held on Friday, October 15, one day before Homecoming. It was the second rally of the 2021-2022 school year, and also the rally where...

6th period Psychology students prepare to cross the field with blindfolds on.

AP Psychology class test their senses on the football field

Renna Popli, AVT Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2021

Recently, Civics and AP Psychology teacher Mark Kushner brought his students out to the football field to prove just how important vision is and just how powerful our other senses can be.  “We’re...

The freshman girls performed their skit in their time period, the 20s.

Amador charms the crowd with Homecoming skits

Imogen Rogers, Infographics Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2021

Amador’s 2021 homecoming skits were held on Thursday, October 14th, and this year’s theme was “Decades.” Tirelessly rehearsed and wonderfully executed, they were the perfect addition to the week’s...

Band performs during the Pink-Out football game on October 8.

Band marches on amidst pandemic

Kevin Zhu, Senior Staff Writer October 16, 2021

The Amador Valley marching band has made extensive accommodations in order to keep performing and practicing safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jonathan Grantham, the head director of the Amador...

Our custodians work tirelessly to keep our school safe and clean, here's what we can do to help.

Tribute to Amador’s custodians

Yi (Steven) Yang, Anaita Mistry, and Mandy Wong October 11, 2021

Here at Amador Valley, custodians maintain our school and allow students to learn. With nearly three thousand students, custodians often have a tough time cleaning up during and after school, especially...

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