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Satchel Williams (23) is an aspiring filmmaker, working tirelessly to create films that showcase his creativity and storytelling.

Satchel Williams (’24): An up and coming filmmaker

Luke Rathjen, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

For years now, up and coming filmmaker Satchel Williams (‘24) has been dedicated to producing films. Although it started off as a hobby that bonded his family together, film production eventually became...

Kyra Britto has taught ASL at Amador since 2020, working hard to prepare the best classes for her students.

A mission to educate: Kyra Britto’s journey to teaching ASL

Luke Rathjen, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

In 2020, AV Alum Kyra Britto arrived at Amador as the new American Sign Language (ASL) teacher. Today, she’s known for inspiring her students with her commitment to spreading awareness on deaf culture. Although...

AV Speech Team Captain Kriti Gaur (24) competes internationally at speech competitions.

Kriti Gaur (‘24) wins big at international speech competition

Julia Evans, Staff Writer January 19, 2023

In fifth grade, Kriti Gaur (‘24) hated speech and debate. But as she continued, that resentment flourished into a passion. Now a junior, Gaur is captain of the Speech Team at Amador. This month, she...

Darsh Shah (24) gets ready to teach some basketball skills to young players in Young Champions Academy.

Darsh Shah (‘24) creates Young Champions Academy to empower local community

Vincent Ma, Staff Writer January 11, 2023

Since he was young, Darsh Shah (‘24) loved basketball. While the sport started off as a hobby for him, basketball eventually became much more than merely a game.  “I wanted to help my community,...

Alphonso Powell decorates his office with sports memorabilia and notes from students.

Alphonso Powell leads Amador athletics as Coordinator of Operations

Nadya Carreira, AVT Page Editor December 13, 2022

Alphonso Powell has taken on many titles since he began working at Amador Valley High School last year. They include coordinator of operations, school administrator, athletic director, mentor, and friend.  Powell...

Kathryn Go, with flute in hand, prepares with excitement to play next summer at Carnegie Hall.

Amador flutist Kathryn Go (‘24) to play at Carnegie Hall

Alyssa Wu, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

Kathryn Go (‘24) is set to play in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on June 10, 2023 after winning the American Protégé International Woodwinds and Brass Competition. Her passion for music and...

Benjamin Moua oversees all students with last names A-Ch at Amador.

INTRODUCING… counselor Benjamin Moua

Tejasvini Ramesh, AVT Page Editor December 12, 2022

Benjamin Moua joined Amador Valley High School after working as a counselor in the Stockton Unified District, serving students K-8th grade. He has been a counselor for 6 years, and this is his first time...

Attending every practice and every game, Aarav Kakad (24) works hard as the team manager on the sidelines and in the locker room.

Football manager Aarav Kakad (’24) brings injury assistance, enthusiasm to team

Joseph Chiu, AVT Sports Editor December 11, 2022

Aarav Kakad (‘24) has worked as Amador Valley football’s team manager since the end of the last school year in 2022. He has also assisted in Amador Valley’s Sports Medicine team since 2021, gaining...

I hope (readers will) follow along on my journey of constantly learning and making my little piece of the world a better place. Im excited to see how we grow together as a community of parents, co-workers, peers, teachers, students, friends, and family, said Sukumar. Lets redefine inclusivity in our homes, communities, schools and lives. Change starts from us.

Senior girl scout seeks to redefine neurodivergence in Gold Award project

Carol Xu, AVT Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2022

In freshman year, Vaishali Sukumar (‘23) broke her foot. In the few months she used crutches, she struggled to navigate through campus. She tripped on uneven sidewalks, her crutches were frequently knocked...

Simran Pandey (23) is a member of the Amador Valley We the People Team and the president of the Mock Trial Team.

“Change makers of the next generation”: Simran Pandey (‘23) participates in civic engagement

Arlina Yang, Senior Staff Writer November 15, 2022

Simran Pandey (‘23) had her heart set on joining the Competition Civics class since freshman year after she made the Mock Trial team. After a selective process amongst the Amador seniors that applied,...

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INTRODUCING… the Students Inter-Schools Action Council (SIAC)

Katy Clark, AVT Page Editor November 13, 2022

Amador Valley High School and Foothill High School have a joint organization called Students Inter-Schools Action Council (SIAC), which works with the school board and city council to amplify student voices...

Amanda Maloney oversees all students who have last names starting with Om to Sm.

INTRODUCING… counselor Amanda Maloney

Eva Raul, AVT Page Editor November 4, 2022

Amanda Maloney joined Amador Valley High School after working at Castro Valley High school for five years. Before that, she worked for a regional center at East Bay for children with disabilities and graduated...

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