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Juliana Yang ('24), Clara Yin ('24), Kathryn Go ('24), Brandon Huynh ('24), and Runab Dixit ('24) pose for the camera.

[Photo] Junior prom: the experience

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Taking and passing AP exams save students money. However, it's not worth it to be overwhelmed.

Saving money and studying habits: why even seniors should take AP tests

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
Tho Nguyen (‘23), Pleasanton’s Teen Poet Laureate for 2022-23, published her book "the days we drift."

Tho Nguyen (’23) publishes poetry collection “the days we drift” on Amazon

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
More than 100 colleges participated in the Tri-Valley College and Career fair taking place at Granada High School to answer any questions students might have,

Tri-Valley College and Career fair in Livermore

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
Athletic director Alphonso Powell hosted the Winter Athletic Orientation meeting in the MPR.

[Photo] Winter Athletic Orientation 2022 recap

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
The new SSC representatives were elected by students in their grade through an online Google Forms ballot.

INTRODUCING… your School Site Council student representatives

Jocelyn Hsu, Grace Huang, Aashi Jain, and Carol Xu
October 9, 2022
Jeon is the 2022-23 SSC sophomore representative.

Ella Jeon (’25)

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
October 9, 2022
José Villalobos, Admissions Counselor at Washington State University introduces the available programs to students who are interested.

[Photo] College Visits Introduce More Options to Seniors at Amador

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
AV Don Squad raises the AVHS flag to show Amador school spirit as they hype up the crowd.

2022 AV Pigskin and Home Game Makes Lifetime Memories for the Purple Stands

Jocelyn Hsu and Grace Huang
September 18, 2022
"I’ve just really loved music. I also really love listening to music. When I heard lofi for the first time, I was pretty into it because it’s just chill, and I really like jazz too. I wanted to recreate the feeling I had listening to lofi for other people. That’s why I started producing," Zhou said.

Verified on Spotify: Amador senior produces popular lofi music

Grace Huang and Jocelyn Hsu
September 2, 2022
PUSD Work permit allows students work under the protection of California states laws.

Student work permits: what is it, and how to get it

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
May 19, 2022
The Baseline Concussion test is an online test implemented to access athlete brain function.

What is the Baseline Concussion Test and why do athletes take it?

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
Students attend the sustainability activity during lunch time

Donversity 2022 holds engaging lunch activities

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Digital Art students made graphic designs for Donversity to show the diverse community at Amador Valley High School.

The art gallery in the library exhibits the artwork and paintings created by students of AP Art.

BSU, Black Student Union, sell their self-designed items in the Donversity club fair during lunch.

Girls Who Code members sell homemade bundt cakes for fundraising.

Amador invited Duniya drummer from San Francisco to perform during lunch in Donversity week.

The Latino Club sell Mexican chips for fundraising, displaying their culture in the process.

When Misra first got introduced to coding as a kid, it sounded like a mysterious galaxy to him. Since then, he's entered and won various hackathons, and developed numerous coding projects.

Raghav Misra (‘23) works as senior developer and hackathon winner

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Bryan Park ('23) jumps high in the air to serve in his first round of the day.

Photos: Boys Tennis start off strong in their games

Elyssa Lieu, Sharon Jiang, and Jocelyn Hsu
March 30, 2022
Bryan Park ('23), after swinging back the ball from his opponents.

Anuraag Aravindan('23) puts a great amount of effort, jumping high in the air, to reach the ball while working with his partner Vikram Murali ('23).

Aidan Doan('24) tries his best to catch every ball possible from the opponent.

Bryan Park ('23) focuses intensively while doing his first serve.

Andrew Weckwerth('23) and Soren Pagtakhan('23) playing the double against Granada.

Case Bahl('24) made his serve while Brayden Ye('24) worked collaboratively for defense.

Arnav Murarka ('24) focus on the movements of the tennis ball coming towards him and is ready for the right moment to swing.

Taking into account the new county policy, Zaynah Shah (‘24) and Rayyan Shah (‘26) stand side by side respecting the difference in their masking choice.

Will mask removal change classroom guildelines?

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Jesse Huang ('23) successfully run against the blocking of the rival.

Boys basketball game AV vs San Ramon

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Ally Chan ('22) tries to make the goal while surrounded by rivals.

Dan Sweeney, the Head Coach of the Girls Basketball team, gives suggestions to the members and encourages them to try hard.

Gianna Ghio ('23) takes a free throw but didn't make into the basket the first time unfortunately.

Aulani Leomiti ('22) focuses on the movement of the rival while running past by.

As a ball handler at the moment, Riann Sarno ('22) faces three rivals who got their eyes on her at the same time.

The enthusiastic team cheers each other up to bring confidence.

Arissa Leomiti ('22) did her throw-in under the rival's distraction.

All members of the AV Girls Basketball team participated in the Senior Night, honoring senior players.

AV Girls Basketball takes down Foothill on their senior night

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
February 6, 2022
Colin Wallace ('22) getting into position to take his shot.

[Photo] Photo Gallery – Amador Valley Boys Basketball sweeps Foothill in rivalry game

Jiawen (Sarah) Yan, Staff Writer
February 4, 2022
The Varsity Boys Basketball team has been especially effected by Omicron due to their crowded indoor setting.

How Winter Sports are being affected by Omicron

Jocelyn Hsu and Sharon Jiang
February 1, 2022
District officials, in response to the spike in COVID-19 cases and the shortage of teachers, have decided to help substitute classes in schools throughout the district.

What is PUSD doing to help prevent the spread of Omicron?

Zenil Koovejee and Jocelyn Hsu
January 17, 2022
Students and teachers at Amador put in efforts to decorate their doors to fill Amador with Christmas vibes.

Amador classrooms show holiday spirit through their door decorations

Jocelyn Hsu, Staff Writer
December 18, 2021
Students attached pieces of colored paper with what they are grateful for and what they are looking forward to as a part of the decoration to show the collaboration of students and the teachers on designing the doors.

Ms. Murray decorated the door as a Christmas present illustrating how students are the gift to Amador

Each of every part of the door decorations made by the students expresses the holiday spirits.

Some students also came to help decorate the doors during the access period. They spend time and effort to get recognition in this competitive contest.

At I-2, the classroom of Japanese, students work together designing their door with an idea based on the Christmas cartoon combed with the hairstyle of the teacher to create uniqueness.

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