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Tanya Bakshi (‘23) smiles, holding some of the many devices she has donated to help seniors.

AVHS sophomore Tanya Bakshi works with nonprofit to keep the elderly connected

Elyssa Lieu, Page Editor October 5, 2020

Phones. Computers. iPads. We’re surrounded by technology all the time, but that old iPhone lying in the back of a drawer might just be more useful than you think. For AV sophomore Tanya Bakshi (‘23),...

Every Wednesday of the Month of September saw proceeds of Vic's All Star Kitchen go to the AV Senior Class.

September “Breakfast at Vic’s” raises money for seniors

Kendall Witters, Editor October 3, 2020

With countless cancellations and postponements brought on by COVID-19, the Senior Parent Group has been working to ensure that the class of 2021 is able to have even a fraction of the senior year many...

Many juniors spend a lot of time studying for the SATs because of their heavy weight in determining college eligibility.

Amador annual PSAT will be offered to juniors in January

Senyi Yang, Segments Editor October 1, 2020

As of Wednesday, September 9th, the October 2020 PSAT has been moved to January 2021 (tentatively), and it has been restricted to juniors only. This has been done to slow the spread of the coronavirus...

Students can join their online classes from any location, as long as they have internet and a working device.

Students are remotely signing in from distant locations

Kendall Witters, Editor September 28, 2020

When it comes to attending your classes, it’s as easy as the click of a few buttons and you’re there. This now gives students the flexibility to sign in from anywhere.  Locations range from going...

The shade structure will provide shade over this area, meaning that the lunch tables can be spaced further apart. It will extend from the hill to the right over to the senior cafe.

Amador approves new shade structure plan

Yi (Steven) Yang, Staff Writer September 25, 2020

Amador Valley leadership, partnered with the We Are Pleasanton organization, recently just approved a 225 thousand dollar project to add a new shade structure in the lunch area that is projected to start...

Book club is a place where students can discover new books and ideas.

Third year of AVHS book club underway

Mandy Wong, Senior Editor September 24, 2020

Next Wednesday, September 30, Book Club will meet for the first time this school year. In Book Club, students have the opportunity to discover new books, share ideas, and talk to published authors. What...

Twenty-seven AV semifinalists all have their own strategies and tips on how to ace your tests!

27 AV students qualify for national merit semifinals

Elyssa Lieu, Page Editor September 21, 2020

The results for the National Merit Scholarship competition are out, with 27 award winners from Amador Valley High. A lone one percent of high school juniors make this achievement each year. These students...

Amador is mostly empty in the mornings aside from some teachers and staff who want to be in their classrooms for remote learning. Everyone else is at home, connecting through Zoom.

With no end in sight, online learning continues to pose challenges for PUSD

Yi (Steven) Yang and Soumya Rangan September 20, 2020

Online learning in Pleasanton is not likely to end soon, meaning that students and staff must continue to work together to overcome the challenges of remote learning.  Everybody is still adapting to...

Ms. Yu's group zoom meetings are open to all students and are a welcoming source of encouragement and relaxation.

Ms. Yu is running a virtual coping skills group for students on Zoom

Jamilla Zuniga September 17, 2020

Starting at the end of September, AV support counselor Ms. Yu is hosting a series of zoom group sessions focused on teaching coping skills to students. The meetings will occur every Wednesday during the...

On her classroom website, Ms. Hewitt links her warm up flow, so students can start their day feeling more confident and alert.

Ms. Hewitt hosts live yoga session on September 9th

Kendall Witters, Editor September 14, 2020

To combat the inevitable stress of remote learning, the Leadership class organized a live yoga session with AV English teacher Ms. Hewitt.  The Leadership class has a special committee dedicated to...

“In 5 years I see myself graduating from Stanford and maybe turning to a professional career in running, and then from there, I’d like to go about my career path in either psychology or something business-related," said Lester.

Senior John Lester commits to Stanford and begins preparing for the olympic trials

Soumya Sahay, AVT Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2020

AVHS senior John Lester (‘21) began his track and field career his freshman year, and what began as a fun after school sport that allowed him time with his friends has now become a path to a Stanford...

The college research process has undergone significant changes due to recent travel restrictions.

Applying to college during COVID: benefits/cons to remote college application process

Matthew Kim September 9, 2020

For the millions of seniors with the hopes and dreams of furthering their education in the numerous prestigious colleges and universities across the nation, college applications are a necessary but often...

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