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The countdown gets shorter, waiting to get access to the queue to try to snag the tickets to the concert.

Students Vs. Concert Tickets

Grace Gable, Amadon Editor March 20, 2025

High Demand and Long Queues Popular concert tickets sell out quickly, making them difficult to acquire. Ticket-selling platforms often struggle to handle the high traffic, leaving many buyers frustrated. “When...

BSU club members dance amidst the Donversity rally crowd while students clap along to the beat of the drumming.

Amador’s Black Student Union celebrates Donversity

Aren Case, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Amador’s Black Student Union (BSU)  took the stage with a special performance for the Donversity rally. The club, which fosters unity and discussion around Black culture and experiences, showcased a...

The JustServe Club shows off one of their projects.

JustServe Club: Making a Difference Through Community Service

Hunter Gapol, Page Editor March 2, 2025

The Amador Valley High School JustServe Club is dedicated to community service, bringing students together to make a positive impact through various projects. Reflecting on Club Memories  "The reason...

On Jan. 8, Aditi Deshpande (‘25) placed the top 300 papers out of 2500 submissions for the Regeneron Science Talent Search and was awarded $2000.

Aditi Deshpande (’25) wins the Regeneron Science Talent Search Top 300 Scholar Award

Lanie Win, Staff Writer March 2, 2025

Every year, seniors at Amador participate in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The Search provides students a platform to present their original research and celebrate their hard work. It also allows...

Mock Trial goes around the state and country to win and compete for awards.

AV Mock Trials brings in success to Amador’s Legacy

Lauren Tran and Pareena Gupta February 27, 2025

The Amador Valley Mock Trial team is a competitive club where students take on the roles of attorneys and witnesses to argue a fictional case each year. With prosecution and defense teams, students develop...

Mr. Amador makes an appearance to events all across Pleasanton, representing Amador Valley to the people.

Meeting Mr. Amador

Summer Brown and Izzy Cantu February 24, 2025

This year’s Mr. Amador has officially begun raising money for the George Marks Children's House. The opportunity for students to be able to raise money for the charity is a huge opportunity for many. “It's...

Medical Occupations is an ROP course offered at Amador Valley High School.

Medical Occupations: ROP Classes for Amador Students

Lauren Tran and Pareena Gupta February 24, 2025

Medical Occupations (Med Occs) is a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) offered at Amador. The Med Occs course provides hands-on learning in medical environments, allowing high school students to explore...

Lily Yuan's ('27) color pencil drawing of the Fourth of July, meant to symbolize liberty and freedom, won an honorable mention.

Amador’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Winners

Bella Burns, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Amador’s artists and writers recently received the results from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, which many submitted to in the winter.  “I think since I spent so long working on these...

The Montoya sisters have been playing soccer together for a long time, even before high school.

Montoya Sisters Share a Special Season on the Soccer Field

Izzy Cantu, Staff Writer February 15, 2025

The Montoya sisters are a powerful duo both on and off the soccer field. Although they only have one year together in high school, they finally have the chance to play on the same team. Due to their age...

With a certified award under their belt, the ensemble hopes to continue working hard to make Amador history.

Amador Writers Ensemble Wins Award: Lighthouse magazine

Bella Burns, Staff Writer February 15, 2025

The Lighthouse Literary Magazine, run by Amador Writers Ensemble, won the Award for Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines. The National Council of Teachers of English awarded them the second...

Helen Hoang balances writing and robotics as a member of STEP UP and Amador Writers Ensemble.

Helen Hoang: Striking a balance between creativity and academics

Bella Burns, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Helen Hoang (‘25) balances Edison and Angelou as she creates robots and literary magazines. As the president of STEP UP, participant in Science Olympiad, president of Amador Writers Ensemble, and editor...

The Renwick farm hosts a myriad of animals, including a friendly dog!

Pigs, Alpacas, Goats, Oh my: Jack and Koen Renwick’s Ranch

Lavi Avigad and Summer Brown January 30, 2025

Pigs, alpacas, goats—oh my! These unique animals all live on the Renwick farm, owned by students Koen Renwick (‘27) and Jack Renwick (‘26). The family has maintained their ranch in Pleasanton, California,...

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