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Choir students fill up the stands as they present their songs to the audience at their 2nd debut.

Beautiful Melodies: Choir makes its second debut at Amador Valley

J.T. Williams, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Beautiful melodies filled the air as Amador Valley’s choir made its second debut on October 21, sharing the stage with Symphony and Orchestra to deliver a memorable night of music for all attendees. Choir...

Members from the Indian Culture Club (ICC) dance on the stage.

Shining At Night: Bollywood Dazzles On Stage

Lavi Avigad, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Since the 1930s, Bollywood, or Hindi cinema, has played a key role in shaping Indian culture, blending modern music with traditional dances. Amador Valley’s Bollywood Night, organized by the Indian Culture...

Mr. Amador boys debuts and performs their group dance.

Mr. Amador: Where Talent and Laughter Meet Heart for a Greater Cause

Hunter Gapol, AVT Copy Editor October 28, 2024

Amador Valley’s Mr. Amador Show blends talent and heart for a worthy cause. The program raises money for George Mark Children’s House through a fun, choreographed competition. The boys perform dances...

Mr. Yoshida has had a deep passion for learning and is welcomed by the Don Family.

Amador welcomes Mr. Yoshida as long-term substitute

Ethan Yang and Bella Burns October 25, 2024

Since late August, Andrew Yoshida has been Amador’s newest addition as the long-term substitute teacher for Economics and US History teacher Jill Batillega.  From the Start “Teaching has always...

To celebrate the Halloween season, all types of classes decorate their class with spooky decorations.

AV Drama Class To Host Traditional Haunted House

Gargi Kanetkar, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2024

On Oct. 25 and 31, the Amador Valley Drama Class is hosting a haunted house at the MPR to raise funds for their program by creating a spooky experience for the community. “The audience for the haunted...

Diego Sapriza ('26) shows off his BBQ Dad fit to celebrate the spirit of the school.

Amador Unites Under the Spirit of Rivalry Week

J.T, Owen Corpora, and Bella Burns October 5, 2024

Last week, Dons celebrated Rivalry Week by participating in spirit days, leading up to their game against Foothill. Every year, leadership creates fun and engaging themes for students to showcase their...

The new location provides all types of people a place to dine anywhere, anytime.

Starbird Expands to Pleasanton: Innovative Fast Food to the Community

Jaxson Harris and Aren Case October 5, 2024

  Starbird Chicken, a rapidly growing fast-casual fast food brand , has soared with the opening of its latest location in Pleasanton. It brings it's "super-premium" fast food experience and consistent...

The crowd gathered in the front of the stage as the mosh pit celebrates Homecoming.

Homecoming 2024: Donchella

Ashlynn Suh, AVT Editor October 5, 2024

This past week, Amador Valley celebrated the anticipated arrival of the annual Homecoming dance. Bringing the entire school community together, students experienced a full week of spirit days. A rally...

The students were hard at work in preparations for baking the rolls.

Culinary Class Bakes Up Cinnamon Rolls: Reflect on Baking

Mila Kalezic and Anjali Bemarkar September 29, 2024

Baking up Cinnamon Rolls This week, the culinary class whisked up some swirls of joy with cinnamon roll baking! AV Culinary Teacher Julia Ford’s class experienced the process of making these rolls starting...

The APES Class cleared the garden of any weed to prepare for planting.

Gloves On, Shovels Ready: Garden Renovation Project Begins

Leona Jew and Pareena Gupta September 25, 2024

Amador Valley’s AP Environmental Science (APES) class gears up to get their hands dirty. Led by biology and environmental science teacher Robyn Fewster, the class prepares to completely renovate and...

The class was busy learning how to implement the best way to proof their model, making sure their AI could work to perfection. (Photo courtesy of Vivaan Vora)

Empowering veracity: AV Advanced Computer Science class creates AI fact checker

Shimon Arai, AVT Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2024

The highly anticipated presidential debate on Sept. 10 left a hopeful or doubtful impression of the presidential nominees on Americans. It was quickly followed by mass media outlets fact-checking the claims....

Sarina Liu (‘27), searches for the perfect dress to become her homecoming companion.

A second chance to sparkle: Flag football runs homecoming dress drive

Leona Jew and Emma Luey September 20, 2024

On Sept. 13, Amador Valley’s Girls Flag Football hosted their Homecoming and Prom Dress sale in Amador’s multi-purpose room from 5-7 p.m. This is the second year the fundraiser has been held since...

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