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A group of freshmen eagerly explore the campus, guided by informative tours that unveil the vibrant lifestyle and opportunities awaiting them at Amador.

Navigating new beginnings: Freshmen Orientation launches students into high school adventure

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-In-Chief August 10, 2023

On August 9, Amador opened its doors to a wave of eager freshmen, marking the start of the new academic year and acquainting the campus with a cohort of its newest students. Amidst the palpable excitement...

AV seniors stand together for a group picture as they make fun memories before moving onward to their next stage in life (Photo provided by Ritika Ghosh).

Embracing the remaining moments: AV seniors camp at Pinecrest Lake

Arlina Yang, Media Arts Editor June 1, 2023

Piling into cars together, Amador Valley seniors arrived at Pinecrest Lake last Sunday and Monday with friends and camping supplies for a last trip together. With Monday being senior ditch day, seniors...

Each select group of four students were provided with a drone, a battery, a digital tablet, and additional instruments needed for the fulfillment of the activity.

Computer Science Principles classes fly drones to model real world programming applications

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor May 26, 2023

This past week, the Computer Science Principles class on campus engaged in various activities with drones and digital tablets, witnessing their programming come to life in an interactive, fun, and collaborative...

AP Biology and medical interventions classes listen to a presentation given by Jessica Fey.

Principal Fey’s daughter talks to AV Biomed students

Nadya Carreira, AVT Page Editor May 26, 2023

AV Principal Fey’s daughter, Jessica Fey, came to talk to science classes at Amador Valley about her college experience and what it’s like being a science major. She currently studies at Pennsylvania...

Sydney Head (‘24) and Charlotte Kelly (‘25) go through the hula hoop obstacle course in the Survivor Rally.

How AV revamped the Survivor Rally

Trisha Pandey, Staff Writer May 25, 2023

As the end of the year approaches, the annual Survivor rally is coming to Amador Valley, but this year the organizers have added a few changes that will hopefully make this rally the best one yet.  “[This...

Art 1 students pose while their classmates use drawing horses to model their artwork.

Art 1 classes use drawing horses to draw live models

Jackie Pecavar, Staff Writer May 23, 2023

In their most recent Human Figure Drawing Unit, the Amador Valley Art 1 classes are digging deeper into the characteristics of art by using drawing horses to help create portraits of live objects. “Most...

Communicating through the skills they learned in class, the ASL 4 class silently ate lunch at Sidetrack Bar + Grill.

ASL 4 classes have lunch downtown using sign language

Eva Grove, Photo Editor May 20, 2023

On May 10, Amador's American Sign Language (ASL) 4 students took a field trip for lunch downtown to experience the challenges that deaf people face when managing their life in a hearing world. Through...

The choir presented in front of three judges, led by Shelley Durbin. (Photo provided by Shelley Durbin)

Amador Valley Choir wins ‘Unanimous Superior’ at CMEA

Shimon Arai, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

On April 22, Amador Valley’s Chamber and Concert choir classes competed in the CMEA festival, where they were  judged on their skill and musicianship. The choristers  ended up winning the highest award,...

The entire choir opens the show, singing "Heart" from the musical Damn Yankees.

Choir shows they have “Heart” with first annual pop show

Aimee Sitter, Senior Staff Writer May 15, 2023

On Wednesday, May 3, Amador’s choir performed their first annual Pop Show, “You Gotta Have Heart.” They started the show off with a combined opener of concert and chamber choir, singing Heart from...

AV DECA poses for a team picture at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

AV DECA travels to Orlando to compete in last and largest conference

Amishi Anand, Staff Writer May 9, 2023

From April 22 to 25, members of Amador Valley’s DECA team traveled across the country to Orlando, FL to compete in the annual International Career Development Conference (ICDC).  “Going to ICDC...

The junior class celebrated Counterculture Day with music and dancing on Hippie Hill during lunch on Friday, April 21.

Junior history classes celebrate Counterculture Week with bright colors and historic songs

Anita Gautam, Senior Staff Writer April 27, 2023

From April 17 to 21, the US History classes celebrated Counterculture Week. This gave Juniors a chance to embrace hippie culture and learn about the late 60’s. “The week was really fun and I really...

The AVBotz Club showcases the submarine’s main electrical rack, which has important sensors and components that control the submarine.

AVBotz’s autonomous submarine is poised to shine in upcoming RoboSub competition

Edwin He, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Since its founding in 1999, the AVBotz club at Amador Valley High School has been competing in the annual RoboSub competition. With vast improvements to the submarine design, the club hopes to reach new...

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