The following responses were edited for length and clarity. Why did you choose to apply to this college? I chose this college because it's really good for my major, public policy, and it is good...

The following responses were edited for length and clarity. Why did you choose to apply to this college? The main factor was its location. I really wanted to find a place that was located in the...

For years now, up and coming filmmaker Satchel Williams (‘24) has been dedicated to producing films. Although it started off as a hobby that bonded his family together, film production eventually became...

In 2020, AV Alum Kyra Britto arrived at Amador as the new American Sign Language (ASL) teacher. Today, she’s known for inspiring her students with her commitment to spreading awareness on deaf culture. Although...

In fifth grade, Kriti Gaur (‘24) hated speech and debate. But as she continued, that resentment flourished into a passion. Now a junior, Gaur is captain of the Speech Team at Amador. This month, she...

Since he was young, Darsh Shah (‘24) loved basketball. While the sport started off as a hobby for him, basketball eventually became much more than merely a game.  “I wanted to help my community,...

Alphonso Powell has taken on many titles since he began working at Amador Valley High School last year. They include coordinator of operations, school administrator, athletic director, mentor, and friend.  Powell...

Kathryn Go (‘24) is set to play in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on June 10, 2023 after winning the American Protégé International Woodwinds and Brass Competition. Her passion for music and...

Benjamin Moua joined Amador Valley High School after working as a counselor in the Stockton Unified District, serving students K-8th grade. He has been a counselor for 6 years, and this is his first time...

Aarav Kakad (‘24) has worked as Amador Valley football’s team manager since the end of the last school year in 2022. He has also assisted in Amador Valley’s Sports Medicine team since 2021, gaining...

In freshman year, Vaishali Sukumar (‘23) broke her foot. In the few months she used crutches, she struggled to navigate through campus. She tripped on uneven sidewalks, her crutches were frequently knocked...

Simran Pandey (‘23) had her heart set on joining the Competition Civics class since freshman year after she made the Mock Trial team. After a selective process amongst the Amador seniors that applied,...