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He's fencing journey has been a long time coming, with his commitment to Johns Hopkins a testament to his skills.

Leo He Fences His Way to Johns Hopkins University

Rebecca Mestel and Mila Kalezic January 30, 2025

Leo He (‘25) may not have mastered the art of fencing, but he’s come pretty close. He began fencing in fifth grade, and his now seven years of practice have taken him far. Recently, he announced his...

The Medical Interventions class is part of the PLTW pathway where students are introduced to professional medical skills and practices.

Medical Intervention Class: Health Professionals in Training

Pareena Gupta and Lauren Tran January 27, 2025

The Medical Interventions course is a capstone course for students on the health, science, and medical technology PLTW pathway. It offers an interactive, hands-on approach to understanding how medical...

It's all smiles for Roy Kim (25'), as he gets ready to attend UPENN.

Roy Kim’s Business Venture to UPenn

Abhay Girish, Senior Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Roy Kim (25’) shared his inspiring journey to the University of Pennsylvania’s (UPENN) business program, offering insights into his motivations and insight for aspiring students.  Focusing on combining...

The AP Literature class is more than just reading books. Students in the class learn from class discussions and deep dive into analysis.

AP Literature Class: It’s More Than Just Reading Books

Marinn Cuda, Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Stacey Sklar, Darren Pagtakhan, and Erik Ekstrom. What do they have in common? The three of them share the responsibility of teaching one of the most popular senior English classes on campus: AP Literature...

Lily Caples commits to Princeton for swimming. “Being a Tiger, being on campus is just an amazing thing. I'm excited for the team and the culture I’ll get to be in,” said Caples.

Lillyana Caples (‘26) Commits to Princeton University

Amber Wong, Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Lillyana Caples (‘26), Amador Valley junior, commits to Princeton University as a D1 athlete for swimming after the recruitment process period.  “All the relays I have with my friends and teammates...

The new VP, Andrea Medrano, stands in front of the murals near a building.

Andrea Medrano’s Debut as New AV Vice Principal

Grace Gable and Katie Barhite December 17, 2024

Andrea Medrano made her debut at Amador Valley this year as the newest vice principal. Before coming to Amador, she worked at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek as a counselor.  “Up until last...

Freddy Zamora ('25) has used his photography skills in sporting events as well as taking pictures of the city.

Capturing The World Through A Camera: Freddy Zamora’s (‘25) Photography Journey

Amogh Belgal, AVT Senior Editor December 17, 2024

Through the lens of his camera, the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. For Freddy Zamora (‘25), each photo captures an action, a memorable moment, and a story.  Zamora has been taking photos...

Caro just won one her matches from her freestyle tournament (Courtesy of Eliana Caro).

Incoming Success: Eliana Caro (’26) in AV Wresting

Izzy Cantu, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Although she may be tiny, she is fierce. Eliana Caro (‘26) is a beast in the wrestling world, currently placed twenty third in the nation for freestyle wrestling.  “My biggest accomplishment in...

Filipp Dmitriev ('25) qualified for the final round of the National Francophone Trivia Contest out of 13,300 students in his division.

Filipp Dmitriev qualifies for the Final round of the 2024 National Francophone Trivia Contest

Lauren Tran, AVRadio Editor-In-Chief December 15, 2024

Out of 13,300 students nationwide, Filipp Dmitriev ('25) earned a spot as one of the top 22 players in the Level B National Francophone Trivia Contest. This accomplishment highlights his proficiency in...

Charlie Jones has been all over the Bay Area and hopes to use his experience in helping lead PUSD.

Charlie Jones gets ready to start his term on the PUSD Board

Amber Wong, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

 Charlie Jones, a new member of the Pleasanton School Board, is starting his term on the PUSD Board of Trustees. Jones has been an integral part of the Bay Area community for decades.       “I...

PVA's learning space is extremely flexible, with collaborative and individual areas for learning.

Online Excellence: Pleasanton Virtual Academy

Rebecca Mestel, AVT Editor November 30, 2024

Providing independent yet structured learning, Pleasanton Virtual Academy (PVA) is PUSD’s online school. Still, despite its online nature, PVA provides the same great learning experience as in-person...

Vidhaat Prashanth hopes to use his learning skills from this program to help his future in astrophysics.

Exploring the Cosmos: Vidhaat Prashanth’s NASA Journey

Mila Kalezic and Anjali Bemarkar November 30, 2024

Vidhaat Prashanth (‘25) is making strides toward a future in astrophysics, driven by his passion for space and the universe. This summer, he took a significant step forward by participating in NASA's...

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