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AV junior Andrew Choi is the 2020 YEA Competition Winner

AV junior Andrew Choi is the 2020 YEA Competition Winner

Casey Chang, Photo editor May 10, 2020

AVHS junior Andrew Choi recently won first place in the Youth Excellence in Arts (YEA) Competition. His place prize was $1,000, for his excellent violin performance.  “It gives me more satisfaction...

When times get tough, it's always nice to have an excuse to relax.

Virtual mental health week helps students reduce stress

Mandy Wong, Page Editor May 9, 2020

For the first time, Amador students can participate in a virtual spirit week during California’s “Student Mental Health Week” from Monday, May 4th, until Friday, May 8th. May is Mental Health...

Fun Cinco de Mayo-related games were played during the event.

AV spanish teacher celebrates Cinco de Mayo virtually with her class

Leila Touati, Page Editor May 5, 2020

Although Cinco de Mayo is celebrated at home with family, Henríquez took the holiday one step further by hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta zoom meeting with her students on Friday May 8th. As the school...

AV Comp Civics: An Award-Winning Team

AV Comp Civics: An Award-Winning Team

Sonali Carumbaya, Page Editor May 1, 2020

Last Saturday, Amador’s Comp Civics team placed first in their division and won fourth place in "We the People" nationals.   We The People is a well-known program and its national competition is...

Amador academic assistance moves online

Amador academic assistance moves online

Mandy Wong, Page Editor April 29, 2020

Before Covid-19, students could seek help with their classes by heading to the library afterschool. Now, the tutoring program continues to offer help over Zoom. “Any student may request tutoring....

Meet your ASB officers for 2020-2021!

Meet your ASB officers for 2020-2021!

Casey Chang, Photo Editor April 24, 2020

Say hello to the 2020-2021 ASB Officers: Megan Sloan, Luana Yueng, Dalynn Miller, and Abby Bear! Megan Sloan: President "My responsibility is to represent the wishes of the leadership classes, Student,...

Polls open Monday, 4/20/20 for voting!

Leadership elections moved online for 2020 & results are in!

Elyssa Lieu, Page Editor April 21, 2020

On April 20, students were emailed a link for the ASB/Leadership 2020 elections through which they were be able to vote for next year’s council members. This year’s candidates have elected to showcase...

A large part of the project is to help connect young girls with experts and current female members of the CS field.

Suhani Singhal creates “1000 Bits of Hope” to inspire girls in CS

Soumya Sahay, Social Media EIC April 12, 2020

AV junior Suhani Singhal (‘21) created her project “1000 Bits of Hope” to inspire young girls to pursue computer science, and increase the amount of women currently in the CS and tech field. 1000...

This instagram account and hashtag is working hard to cheer up members of the Pleasanton community.

Amador student creates #StayStrong2k20 to help students amidst the coronavirus

Sonali Carumbaya, Page Editor April 11, 2020

In recent weeks, highschoolers are feeling as if the coronavirus has ruined everything. Students across the nation are distraught as proms have been canceled, graduation ceremonies moved online, SAT tests...

Covid-19 has especially impacted seniors, as their graduation, prom, and after-high school plans have been either delayed or cancelled until further notice.

How the coronavirus is affecting Amador seniors’ college decisions

Emma Hodges, Social Media EIC April 2, 2020

With COVID-19 (coronavirus) targeting the U.S. and the majority of the world, the government has officially enforced a quarantine on all residents leading to the shut-down of high schools and colleges...

Staying connected to your community through church is a proactive way to maintain your mental health during covid-19

Families are staying connected to their churches through the coronavirus pandemic

Casey Chang, Photo Editor April 2, 2020

During this emotionally rattling time, many people are using religion to cope with the impact of COVID-19. Governor Gavin Newsom’s enforcement of shelter in place and ban on all gatherings has put...

Amador seniors' feelings amid the coronavirus pandemic

Amador seniors’ feelings amid the coronavirus pandemic

Emma Hoges, Social Media EIC April 1, 2020

 Many seniors’ most cherished memories are from experiencing fun senior activities such as senior ball, baccalaureate, grad night, and graduation, alongside their friends and graduating class. Unfortunately...

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