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Jerry Liu (24) achieves his dreams by getting into MIT.

Jerry Liu (’24) gets accepted into MIT

Yatin Bayya, AV Radio Editor February 29, 2024

With an acceptance rate of just 4.8%, admission to colleges like MIT is becoming increasingly competitive. However, Jerry Liu (‘24) finds his spot in MIT’s class of 2028. As a rising physics major,...

Inspired by thumbnails on Roblox, Shimon Arai (25) learned to turn models to 3D through rendering starting as a middle schooler.

Unleashing imagination: Shimon Arai (’25) transcends reality in 3D Blender

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Page Editor February 27, 2024

From interior housing designs to game animations, 3D rendering helps its users visualize the vivid textures of two-dimensional designs. Inspired by thumbnails on Roblox, Shimon Arai ('25) learned to turn...

Aryaman Suri (24) scores a century for the West Zone against the South Zone in the national U17 championships. (Provided by Aryaman Suri)

Aryaman Suri (‘24) plays on U19 US national cricket team

Eva Grove, Amadon Page Editor February 26, 2024

The 2024 U19 (Under 19) World Cup from Jan 19 to Feb 11 showcased the most talented up-and-coming cricket stars in the world. The USA national team announced on December 27 a 15-man squad including Amador’s...

Montana Parkinson-Lubold returns a serve during a tennis match.

Montana Parkinson-Lubold (‘24): How tennis grew into a life long passion?

Caleb Hong, AVT Local News Page Editor February 1, 2024

Since childhood, varsity tennis player and four-star recruit Montana Parkinson-Lubold (‘24) has been hooked on tennis. In the Court Like many athletes, her parents introduced her to a plethora of sports...

Sahil Mehta (24), third from the right, is recognized with the 2040 Regional Visionary Award with his Tri-Valley team.

Sahil Mehta (’24) is Tri-Valley 2040 Regional Visionary Awardee

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Page Edit February 1, 2024

As the epicenter of solutions to climate change in the Tri-Valley region, Sahil Mehta ('24) is recognized with the Tri-Valley 2040 Regional Visionary Award.  Starting out "As part of the Livermore Youth...

The Hindu Heritage Hall will keep these video walls running for visitors to come and appreciate the diversity of Indian culture.

Dhanvanth Rajesh (‘25) recieves recognition from Livermore Mayor and Indian Consulate for his contribution to the Livermore Hindu Temple

February 1, 2024

The Shiva-Vishnu Livermore Hindu Temple unveiled the Heritage Hall on Dec 17th. It features posters, paintings, and two all-new educational touchscreen video walls with software developed by Dhanvanth...

Jianna Liu (19) is the co-founder of Leafpress, an AI company striving to report carbon emissions.

Alumni Spotlight: Jianna Liu’s (‘19) Journey to Forbes 30 Under 30

Jerry Liu, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

Jianna Liu graduated from Amador Valley High School in 2019 and went on to study computer science at MIT. Now, four years later, she is the co-founder of the AI company Leafpress and an esteemed entrepreneur...

Anisha Madiraju (24)  is heavily involved in the Amador community, leading various clubs and sports.

Anisha Madiraju (’24) leads DECA, Bollywood, and Winter Guard

Ashlynn Suh, Senior Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Anisha Madiraju (‘24) found comfort in her dance and extracurriculars from a young age. Currently, she tackles being captain of Bollywood, Color and Varsity Winter Guard, and co-president of DECA in...

Emily Choe poses with her flute while performing at the band program’s benefit concert on January 25th.

A musician’s journey: Emily Choe becomes a Drum Major and gets into All-Northern Honor Band

Maximilien Kiyoi, AVTV Segments Editor January 28, 2024

As Amador’s Marching Band and Colorguard Drum Major, sophomore Emily Choe has gone through many changes in her musical path over the last few years.  Becoming a Drum Major Starting as a freshman flute...

Mai Falcone (26) is a top prospect for collegiate softball.

All or nothing: Mai Falcone (‘26) trains to play collegiate softball

Lauren Tran, Senior Staff Writer January 28, 2024

Ever since she was six years old, Mai Falcone (‘26) had been set on pursuing collegiate softball. The dirt, the excitement, the cheering, the stadium lights—Falcone loved it all. Encouraged by her...

Earning a scholarship to Saint Marys College, Trans achievement stands as the culmination of years filled blood, sweat, tears, and most importantly, hard work.

Lauren Tran (‘25) commits to Saint Mary’s College for Softball

Eva Carranza, Senior Staff Writer January 27, 2024

Recently, Lauren Tran (‘25) committed to playing softball at St. Mary’s College. Tran began playing softball at a young age. Since then, she has been a part of many teams.  “I’ve been playing...

As the 2023 Congressional App Challenge winner, Tejasveer Chugh (25) wanted to bring impact to the community and environment.

Tejasveer Chugh (‘25) wins Congressional App Challenge with his plant disease detecting app

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Page Editor January 22, 2024

Tejasveer Chugh ('25) is the 2023 Congressional App Challenge winner of the 15th district. Since middle school, he has always been passionate about computer science and coding. With his new app, Chugh...

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