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Ben Lentz ('24) dives into a pool in a meet and greet.

Ben Lentz (’24) dives into success

Ojal Pujji, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

Ben Lentz ('24)  found his passion for diving about four years ago, transitioning from gymnastics to the thrill of diving after discovering classes at the Aquatic Center. The hardest part of pursuing...

Using teamwork, innovation, and engineering skill, the TechRise club works on fun and inventive projects.

AV students participate in NASA TechRise challenge

Hunter Gapol, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

The Amador Valley High STEP UP TechRise Club ignites a passion for STEM like never before. The club isn't only about teach - it also centers on empowering women in engineering.  “Last year I volunteered...

Jessica Liao ('26) pursues her goals as a debater going for out-of-state competitions in Kentucky.

Jessica Liao travels around the country to attend Debate competitions

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Page Editor April 19, 2024

Growing up as a shy person, Jessica Liao (‘26) started participating in debate under her parents’ encouragement. As a sophomore, she has now become a well-rounded debater and an outgoing student, stepping...

Maya Mithani, Pareena Gupta, and Anika Parkhi (clockwise from the top left) hold up their winning certificates.

Maya Mithani (‘26), Pareena Gupta (‘27), and Anika Parkhi (‘24) place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at Rotary Speech Contest

Edwin He, AVT Profiles Page Editor April 10, 2024

On March 14th, Maya Mithani (‘26), Pareena Gupta (‘27), and Anika Parkhi (‘24) attended the Rotary Speech Contest at the Ruby and Roses Restaurant. The students won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively.  What...

Zenil Koovejee ('24) performs on the stage at a Bollywood showcase.

Emerging bollywood talent: Zenil Koovejee (’24) shines on stage

Jerry Liu, Staff Writer March 30, 2024

At the end of February at the Amador Donversity Rally, Zenil Koovejee (‘24) and the Bollywood Club took the stage, captivating the audience with a mesmerizing fusion of modern hip-hop and contemporary...

Celine Lu (‘24), on the right, mentors and coaches younger sprinters as sprint captain.

Celine Lu (’24) leads the track team to success as the new sprints captain

Julia Evans, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

For the track and field’s spring season, Celine Lu is the new captain of the sprints team. She was chosen through a vote among the team. A Passion for Running “I’ve been leading the team since...

Maylen Montoya (‘25) showcases her talent in soccer on the field.

Maylen Montoya (‘25) wins EBAL All League Player of the Year

Hunter Gapol, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

Amador’s rising star Maylen Montoya (‘25)  emerged as EBAL All-League Player of the Year. Her journey to league prominence is defined by grit, talent, and an unwavering dedication to her sport. Reflecting...

Devyn Caples ('24) qualifies for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials 2024 for swimming.

Devyn Caples (’24) makes Olympic Trials

Gigi Zhang, Amadon Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2024

Devyn Caples (‘24) is a D1 student-athlete who recently qualified for the Olympic trials in the 400 IM event. Currently, he is a member of the Crow Canyon Sharks and plans to train with the team for...

Starting off her dog show journey during COVID, Laney Parker ('25) has since won several conformation events.

Laney Parker (’25) wows with her dog show performances

Lauren Tran, AV Radio Editor March 28, 2024

Introduced to dog shows during COVID, Laney Parker (‘25) has been captivated by them ever since. She participates in American Kennel Club conformation events, which are organized to help preserve the...

Shallene Lacey ('25) performs the lion dance starting at the age of five, inheriting the East Asian culture from her parents.

Step by step: Shanelle Lacey (’25) amazes with her lion dancing talent

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, A&E Page Editor March 25, 2024

Since the age of 5, Shallene Lacey ('25) performed the lion dance, an important cultural tradition originating in central Asia. Inheriting the culture from her parents, she moves lively along with the...

Kacie Hu ('24), balances being ASB President, DECA COF, and Varsity Basketball with school and applications as a senior.

Kacie Hu (’24) does it all

Maximilien Kiyoi, AVtv Segments Editor March 19, 2024

Kacie Hu (‘24) stands as a role model and leader for Amador’s school community. Hu fills the roles of Associated Student Body President (ASB), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Distributive Education...

Anika Aeka ('24) hosts STEAM fairs in the library to help kids gain an early interest in science and art.

Anika Aeka (’24) organizes fairs and designs interactive kits to spark interest in science and art among young children

Edwin He, AVT Profiles Page Editor March 4, 2024

Anika Aeka (‘24) through all of her hard work over the past year is poised to win the Girl Scouts Gold Award this April. Her STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and math— fairs and take-home...

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