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Being Georgia’s second run-off election in the past two years, the results will determine the dynamics of the 2022 Congress, greatly impacting Democratic and Republican party agendas.

The final push: Georgia holds major run-off election

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Today, Georgia is holding a run-off election between Democrat Rapheal Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker for a position in the US Senate. Though only one seat, the position holds consequential significance...

The Japanese Fall Festival, complete with different foods, activities, and performances, took place on Dec. 2 in the multi-purpose room.

Japanese classes hold Fall Festival with snacks, performances, and activities

Aileen Hu, AVT News Editor December 6, 2022

On Friday, Dec. 2, Amador’s Japanese classes put together their annual Fall Bunkasai Festival in the multi-purpose room. Complete with food, games, and performances, students could visit and enjoy the...

The tree-lighting ceremony brightened up Main Street with a festive mood.

Downtown’s annual tree-lighting ceremony takes place despite rain

Sean Brown, Staff Writer December 5, 2022

The Pleasanton tree-lighting ceremony is a time-honored event that kicks off the holiday season every December. This year, the tradition took place at the Museum on Main on December 3, bringing people...

Throughout the year, the ten Mr. Amador boys will be working to raise funds for the George Mark Children's House.

Mr. Amador introduces pageant participants with holiday dance

Zaynah Shah, AVT Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2022

Marking the start to the annual Mr. Amador male beauty pageant, the ten nominated boys introduced themselves and performed a holiday themed dance sequence yesterday at lunch. “When choreographing...

Megan Jagoe ('24), along with the participating junior class, captured the spirit of the Roaring 20's through their performance of the Charleston Dance by dressing up in classic 1920s apparel.

Juniors celebrate 1920s day with historical festivities

Ritika Ghosh, AVRadio Editor December 2, 2022

On Nov. 18, Amador Valley juniors brought the Roaring 20’s to life on campus. Practicing for over a month, juniors dressed up and put on a show by dancing to the famous Charleston Dance at lunch.  “This...

After their hard work, the classes are able to gather together and eat their Thanksgiving meal.

Culinary classes prepare Thanksgiving meals

Maximilien Kiyoi, Staff Writer November 30, 2022

The block days before Thanksgiving break, the culinary classes worked with skills they’ve developed and practiced over the semester to create a Thanksgiving feast. Preparation for this culinary feast...

Minicon winners Arnav Dhole (‘25) and Varadan Kalkunte (‘25) pose with their first place trophies.

Local DECA members compete in Minicon at Amador

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer November 30, 2022

On Nov. 10, Amador’s chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) hosted a competition for its members in the Amador library. This Minicon conference emulated the format of upcoming competitions...

The US-Saudi alliance is rooted in more than seven decades of close friendship and cooperation.

US-Saudi Alliance faces uncertainty

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer November 28, 2022

Nationwide gas prices are rising for the first time since June, leaving Americans looking for answers. This time, however, price hikes do not originate from the Kremlin; they come from an organized effort...

Students prepare their frosting by putting it into a bag. This took teamwork and many helping hands.

Baking and culinary classes compete in cupcake wars

Katy Clark, AVT Page Editor November 25, 2022
Creative decorating turns cupcakes into Halloween-themed treats
Measure I is just one of the many efforts that PUSD has spearheaded in relation to its initiative to “build a 21st century classroom.”

Update: Absentee ballots create hope for Bond Measure I

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor November 17, 2022

As Alameda County’s local election results continue to surface, absentee ballots for the PUSD Measure I Bond Proposal are still being considered. As such, the vote has once again come into question with...

Students sign the pledge wall, which presents the 2022 slogan "Celebrate life. Live drug free."

TUPE hosts Red Ribbon Week before Halloween

Katy Clark, AVT Page Editor November 16, 2022

TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) helped lead a week of activities to celebrate Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 24 to 28. Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 at Calexico Union High School in memory of Enrique...

In the past, students and teachers alike without a subscription might have had to deal with messages like this when they try to view an article from the New York Times.

Library offers new services to students

Katy Clark, AVT Page Editor November 16, 2022

Amador Valley recently received a school-wide digital subscription to the New York Times. As long as a student or staff member is connected to PUSD wifi, they can access the New York Times free of charge. “This...

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