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In Amador’s backlot a trench was dug out to channel water out in an environmentally friendly way.

Bioswale filtration system included near construction of R building

Max Kiyoi, Staff Writer March 6, 2022

Amador’s students are very excited about the new infrastructure on campus. Along with the state-of-the-art learning facilities, a new bioswale filtration system was added to the parking lot to the side...

Each president since George Washington has delivered a State of the Union address, and March 1 was Biden's turn.

2022 State of the Union

Soraia Bohner, Staff Writer March 5, 2022

On Tuesday night, President Biden addressed the nation in his first official State of the Union. He addressed a wide array of topics, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the high cost of insulin. At...

Terrence Moore ('23) poses in a "Can I kiss you?" t-shirt he won from participating in the assembly.

Consent and healthy relationships assembly held during ACCESS

Karissa Yeung, Senior Staff Writer March 4, 2022

On March 3rd, Amador hosted a virtual assembly during ACCESS where guest speaker Mike Domitrz educated students about consent and how to make safe choices within their relationships.  "From a counseling...

Dara Perkins-Arango ('22) and Tylik Branch (‘22) record a podcast about black heritage.

Black Student Union puts on activites for Black History Month

Mandy Wong, AVT Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2022

Amador’s Black Student Union (BSU) celebrated Black History Month with weeks of interactive activities.  “Black Student Union has been trying to do a Black History Week starting before the pandemic....

The Black Student Union set up a memorial for various black individuals who have made impacts throughout history.

Black History Month and Voting Rights

Soraia Bohner, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

Black History Month and Government Failures to Recognize It Black History Month: One that should be spent honoring Civil Rights leaders, grassroots leaders, and those working to uplift their communities....

Tofanelli in his nursing scrubs on the job.

Stanford Nurse and Ex-Math Teacher Chris Tofanelli gives career presentations to Bio-Med classes

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC March 1, 2022

 Current Stanford Nurse and ex-teacher Chris Tofanelli recently returned to Amador to give presentations to the Bio-Med classes on being a nurse. He discussed different kinds of nursing, the education...

Leadership used their artistic skills to create Teacher Room Service tags meant to resemble hotel door tags.

Leadership offers room service to teachers

Katy Clark, AVT Editor February 28, 2022

On Thursday February 24th, the leadership class showed their appreciation for the teachers by delivering a snack and a drink to the teachers during fourth period. “The teachers work really hard for...

Posters with motivational quotes line a whiteboard to encourage students to do their best.

An inside look at the R building classrooms

Karissa Yeung, Senior Staff Writer February 27, 2022

The R building, the newest addition to Amador's campus, has been completed after more than 12 months. It is dedicated to math, physics, computer science, special education, and social science classes.  “I...

Pleasanton Parents and their children hold up signs as vehicles honk their horns in support.

Parents protest against mask guidelines as school board meeting underway

Lionel Liu, Staff Writer February 25, 2022

At around 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon on Thursday, Feb. 24, Pleasanton parents stood in front of the Pleasanton Unified School District office with numerous signs which supported the idea of “mask choice”. “With...

Students popped the hood of their cars open to show the layout of their engines.

Amador students host the AV Car Show

Jiawen (Sarah) Yan, Staff Writer February 24, 2022

On February 23rd, in the Santa Rita parking lot, the annual AV Car Show was held successfully under the hosts’ detailed plan and organization. The show attracted multiple car enthusiasts and formed an...

The proposal for a seven period schedule is up in the air as students, teachers, and the district discuss the pros and cons of this change.

The prospects of a seven period schedule

Arlina Yang and Mark Zhou February 23, 2022

Students at Amador Valley currently have a six-period schedule, with an optional A period if they participate in orchestra or band. However, students and teachers have been seeing a brewing discussion...

One of the first meetings was held in J-4, Mrs. Connelly's classroom. The TV's were used to project the slides and videos, and students learned about the history and the importance of Donversity.

Donversity plans for first in-person event in two years

Katy Clark, Senior Staff Writer February 20, 2022

On Thursday, Feb. 17, Amador students from organizations all around campus came together for an hour during access to discuss the first in-person Donversity the school has seen in two years.  “[To...

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