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Tiny twisted ribbon pins were distributed to students on the first day of Red Ribbon Week.

Amador celebrates Red Ribbon Week with its annual Spirit Week

Julia Evans, Senior Staff Writer October 27, 2023

This year, Amador celebrated Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23 to 27. The week is an awareness campaign for students regarding the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.  “I’ve participated in Red...

College representatives inform curious students about their universities and campus culture.

Amador hosts 2023 Tri-Valley College and Career Fair

Eva Grove, Amadon Page Editor October 25, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 23, Amador hosted the annual College and Career Exposition in the Small and Large Gyms. With representatives from state, private, and community colleges, the fair garnered over 2,500 visitors...

Over 300 students took the PSAT 10, which is the first PSAT to be offered digitally.

PSAT is officially held online for the first time

Yatin Bayya, World News & Politics Page Editor October 25, 2023

Amador administered the 2023 PSAT digitally for the first time on Oct 18 and 24. It introduces students to the new question formats, shorter test, and online interface as the SAT becomes fully online starting...

Students practice "drop, cover, and hold on" during this year's Great CA Shake Out.

Amador participates in the 2023 Great California Shake Out drill

Anita Gautam, Senior Staff Writer October 20, 2023

On Oct. 19, Pleasanton Unified School District and Amador joined students around the state for The Great California Shake Out.  Since 2008, California and other states such as Colorado and Illinois...

Students groove to the beats spun by the DJ.

Homecoming lights up the night with dance

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Page Editor October 15, 2023

On Saturday Oct. 14th, Amador held its 2023 Homecoming Dance at the AVHS blacktop near the football field from 7pm-10pm. It was one of the year’s largest events planned that leadership students and teachers...

The leadership class spent weeks planning for and organizing the rally logistics.

Homecoming Spirit Week ends with the annual Homecoming Rally

Leo He, Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2023

AV Leadership worked hard to prepare for the 2023 Homecoming Rally. The event agenda included flamboyant parade floats, talented performers, and a thrilling homecoming proposal. Spirit Week began on...

Several clubs set up stands to fundraise at the Homecoming Tailgate.

Amador brings back the pre-game Tailgate on Homecoming weekend

Max Dye, Senior Staff Writer October 14, 2023

This year, on Friday, Oct. 13th, Amador brought back its old tailgate tradition. Students, alums, staff, and community members all visited to join the festivities.  “I really enjoyed the pulled pork...

During the guest speaker event, students listened to and asked Google engineer Daniel Perlmutter any questions they had about AI.

Guest speaker Daniel Perlmutter discusses the future of artificial intelligence

Ian Cha, Senior Staff Writer October 12, 2023

On Wednesday, Oct. 11th, Amador Valley’s Computer Science class welcomed Google Engineer Daniel Perlmutter to lead a discussion on the future of artificial intelligence. “My role is a counter-abuse...

Gauri Chawla ('24) gives out juice boxes and fig bars for the Walk and Roll event.

Amador takes a poll for International Walk and Roll to School Day

Caleb Hong, Senior Staff Writer October 4, 2023

Every student dreads drawing themselves out of bed, brushing their teeth, and choosing their outfit for the day. But an often overlooked part of the student’s morning routine is the trip they take to...

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