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Two LINK Leaders engage in a lively discussion with visiting Amador alumni, sharing insights and anecdotes about the intimate charm of the small gym during the campus tour.

AV Alums tour Amador’s campus after decades of change

Caleb Hong, Senior Staff Writer September 16, 2023

To start the second day of the Amador Centennial celebration, the AV Link Crew invited past Amador graduates to tour around their former campus. The event was an opportunity to reminisce about old memories...

The reception takes place right in front of the Museum on Main with tables and chairs set up for the guests.

Museum on Main kicks off Centennial celebrations with wine and cheese reception

Edwin He and Parsa Hassanpour September 15, 2023

On September 14th, alumni, friends, and family gathered at the Pleasanton Museum on Main to commence celebrations of Amador’s 100th year with live music, drinks, food, and a lively atmosphere filled...

As per tradition, several local schools booked out the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor waterpark to host their 2023 Senior Picnic.

Amador’s class of 2024 goes on the annual senior picnic at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Zenil Koovejee and Daniel Cruz September 10, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 8th, the eager faces of Amador’s Class of 2024 gleamed with anticipation as students embarked on a thrilling aquatic journey at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Their journey began with an...

The PSAT is a multiple choice exam, consisting of a total of four sections and 139 questions.

Take your pencils out: A parent-student guide to the PSAT

Edwin He and Leo He September 9, 2023

Every fall, sophomores and juniors are offered the chance to take the PSAT. Starting August 12th, registration is open for students seeking an opportunity to practice and become comfortable with the test-taking...

Like most teachers, math teacher Michael Di Paola goes over his class syllabus with his students’ parents.

Reconnect and reengage: Amador parents attend annual back to school night

Rebecca Mestel, AVT Features Page Editor September 7, 2023

Every year, Amador hosts back to school night for students’ parents, and this year was no different. On September 6, parents filled the school as they followed their student’s schedules. The schedules...

Adam Cheyer spoke to the Pleasanton community about the algorithm behind Siri, occasionally demonstrating his points with some magic.

Amador hosts Pleasanton’s first FutureScapes talk with Adam Cheyer, co-founder of Siri

Ritika Gupta, AVtv Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2023

In conjunction with PUSD, PPIE and the new Advanced Computer Science class, FutureScape Talks is a new series that aims to host sessions with industry experts to anyone interested within the Pleasanton...

Don Squad is known for their spirit, which is not only projected through their voices, but is also visible in what they wear to support their fellow Dons!

AV Pride: Where to go to acquire your school spirit wear for the upcoming year?

Shimon Arai and Diego Sapriza September 5, 2023

Every Friday, students and teachers can participate in Don Deckout, a day to show your selection of purple and gold school gear, sold by the leadership class, AV Journalism, and PTSA. “[PTSA] is on...

Pleasantons Museum on Main opened an exhibition to celebrate Amadors Centennial year.

Centennial extravaganza: Amador’s 100 years in one room

Maximilien Kiyoi, Senior Staff Writer September 4, 2023

Pleasanton’s Museum on Main opened an exhibition on August 29th to celebrate Amador’s Centennial and showcase its 100 years of history. AV alumni and both current and retired teachers visited to memorialize...

With the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, students must make a choice on which personal precautions to continue taking, such as masking and quarantining.

Students no longer required to quarantine after being in contact with COVID-19

Ian Cha, Senior Staff Writer August 29, 2023

This school year, COVID-19 restrictions have loosened, no longer requiring students to quarantine after being in contact with someone who has had the virus. “Right now for students, COVID is being...

Students that submit a schedule change request should expect to wait some time before they see a change made to their schedules.

Scheduling Overload: How did our counselors change 1700 schedules in such a short time?

Alyssa Vu and Eva Carranza August 29, 2023

Since the Schedule Change Request Form was sent out on August 7th, 2023, the counselors have been flooded with students’ appeals for schedule changes. They have been working hard to fix as many students'...

Radiating the vibrant spirit of unity and excitement, members of the AV Leadership Team come together in their spirited Aloha Rally attire, capturing the essence of a memorable day

Aloha Unleashed: A dazzling odyssey of colors, cheers, and excitement ignite the new school year

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-In-Chief August 26, 2023

In a crescendo of colors and emotions, yesterday's annual Aloha Rally swept through Amador Valley with vibrant hues of energy and enthusiasm. Amidst the fluttering flags and echoing cheers,...

AVBotz team engages in intense delliberations to elevate their RoboSub competition performance.

Surfacing Triumph: AVBotz conquers RoboSub and wins big at international competition

Maximilien Kiyoi, Senior Staff Writer August 23, 2023

During the annual RoboSub competition, Amador’s AVBotz team finished placing 5th in the Autonomy Challenge category against a majority of college teams. RoboSub, an international competition located...

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