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Miquel Ruano-Moreno is a four-month intern at Amador Valley High School during his final semester at Pacific University.

Graduate assistant Miquel Ruano-Moreno (‘16) interns for Amador’s sports medicine program

Joseph Chiu, Sports Editor March 7, 2023

When Miquel Ruano-Moreno walks into Amador Valley High School at 3 P.M., he walks in with a smile as he greets trainers, athletes, and sports medicine students. He takes the keys and heads straight to...

Fascinated by the world of art, Wei is constantly thinking of new ideas for her drawings.

Passion and Paintbrushes: Lucy Wei (‘24) creates original characters and fan-art through digital design

Alyssa Wu, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

As young Lucy Wei (‘24) picked up her drawing tool and started scribbling on the page, she knew that art would be something that would continue to be a part of her life. Though art has always been a...

Sophia Allison (25) is the founder of LaBarra Links, a  permanent jewelry business. She shares her story as a business owner, highlighting her accomplishments and goals for the future.

Sophia Allison (’25) creates jewelry business for permanent bracelets

Jackie Pecavar, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Last October, Sophia Allison (‘25) went to LaBarra Salon to get her nails done as usual. After this particular visit, she walked out as a business owner who makes and sells permanent bracelets for customers...

AV Alum Logan Kane (15) plays with Nicole McCabe (pictured on left) as a member of Dolphin Hyperspace, an electro-jazz duo. Kane (pictured on right) shares his story as a freelance musician.

Alumni Spotlight: Logan Kane (’15) performs with Dolphin Hyperspace at Firehouse Arts Center

Heaven Boren, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

In his freshman year of high school, AV Alum Logan Kane (‘15) performed at the Firehouse Arts Center when it was inaugurated. Fast forward to 2023, and he’s an established freelance musician, chasing...

Sanya Gupta (24) created GirlsInCS, a non-profit that teaches girls about computer science and encourages them to pursue a career in the field.

Sanya Gupta (’24) creates non-profit to empower girls in computer science

Alayna Chen, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

In first grade, Sanya Gupta (‘24) was introduced to computer science. Today, she’s the founder and CEO of GirlsInCS, a non-profit that inspires and teaches girls computer science.  “I’ve been...

Isabel Jung (25) laces up her skates for a 5:30 A.M. practice at the rink.

Isabel on Ice: sophomore wins big with early morning skating practices

Amishi Jha, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Since the age of nine, Isabel Jung (‘25) has practiced ice skating at 5:30 A.M. every day at the Dublin Iceland Rink, preparing for the Excel St. Moritz Competition. “I went to an ice skating birthday...

Left to right: Gavin Wang (23), Rachel Chung (24), and Suhani Chheda (25) present a matcha egg puff straight out of the waffle machine.

Student baristas get boba bliss at Happy Lemon

Carol Xu, AVT Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2023

Whenever Emily Li (‘23) strolls into Happy Lemon Premier to start her work shift, she always relishes the sweet scent of brown sugar, fruit, and boba toppings in the air. As she takes orders and whips...

Cash committed to Cal Lutheran in February just before the East Bay Athletic League and Northern California Sports playoffs. (Photo provided by Colton Cash.)

Q&A: Colton Cash talks commitment to California Lutheran University

Olivia Vukman, Page Editor February 27, 2023

As Amador Valley’s only basketball commit this year, Colton Cash has committed to play Division III basketball at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA. DISCLAIMER: All quotes from the...

Katelyn Thibodeau (24) jumps into a firebird position.

Junior dancer expresses herself through her passion for dance

Sydney Queen, AVT Page Editor February 27, 2023

As she jumped and turned across the stage, young Katelyn Thibodeau knew that she was meant for performing. A current junior at AVHS, Thibodeau found her passion in dance at only two years old and has competed...

Alice Li (23) loves spending time in her garden with her pet chickens.

Amador senior shares her eggs-citing journey as a chicken pet owner

Grace Huang, AVT Profiles Editor February 27, 2023

Upon seeing her newly hatched chicks for the first time, Alice Li (‘23), full of worry and excitement, knew she was in for quite the eggs-perience. Raising chickens is not an easy task, but Li has been...

Savana Robles (24) performs a hip-hop dance solo at Rally A of Donversity in the large gym.

Savana Robles (’24) performs hip-hop dance solo at Donversity

Amishi Anand, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

In front of hundreds of students, Savana Robles (‘24) returned to perform a hip-hop dance solo during Donversity Rally A on Friday, Feb. 10, in addition to her performance as part of the AV Dance Team. “Dance...

With a bassoon in hand, Nolan Smith expresses his love for music as he prepares for the program happening in July.

Nolan Smith (‘23) earns a spot in NYO-USA Carnegie Hall Orchestra

Edwin He, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

Music is the language of the soul. It raises spirits, unites nations, and expresses the yearnings of the heart. For bassoonist Nolan Smith (‘23), music is also an endearing passion and a dazzling dream...

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