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The cats were dissected at both anatomical and posterior positions allowing students to identify the muscles easily

Anatomy classes dissect cats to study muscle structure

Krithika Subramaniam, AVT Editor February 26, 2023

Amador’s Anatomy Physiology classes are dissecting cats for the month of February to learn more about the muscle structures in the body and the digestive system as well. “At first the idea of it...

An AV Choir group sings for Emma Kelly (‘23) in Stephanie Kamali’s classroom.

AV Choir serenades students, staff on Valentine’s Day

Jaylon Shaghasi, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

The AV Choir  surprised students around campus by singing to them in front of their whole class on Valentine’s Day. Students and staff members could fill out requests through a Google form, and the...

Amador's Art Club hosted a school-wide mural design contest to celebrate the centennial year.

AV Art Club hosts a mural design competition to celebrate Amador’s Centennial year

Aileen Hu, AVT Page Editor February 21, 2023

Amador Valley’s Art Club recently hosted a schoolwide mural design contest from Jan.13 to Feb. 19. Students were asked to create a new mural for the front of the school to celebrate Amador’s centennial...

Don Squad members have been noticing a decreased amount of school participation and spirit at Amador events.

A lack of school spirit: are we too disconnected from school?

Luke Rathjen, Staff Writer February 20, 2023

For those who have been at Amador for multiple years, many continue to see a decline in the school spirit and how connected Dons are to their school. At football games, Scott Garman (‘23) leads the Amador...

The event was split into two separate rallies in the small gym.

Annual Donversity Rally wraps up Donversity Week

Emma Vollgraf, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

The Donversity Rally is an annual event meant to capture Amador Valley’s diversity through performances from clubs and groups, and even solo performances showcasing individual talent.  “We started...

Hearing back from colleges can be a very nerve-wracking time for students.

The pressure is on: colleges start to get back to seniors

Aimee Sitter, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

Seniors have finished submitting college applications, and the pressure is on as they start getting back to them. Many schools, including San Diego State University, have already gotten back to students...

Gregor Murphy ('24) speaks to a trade teacher from Las Positas College.

Local professionals hold trade fair in quad

Cora Kerton, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

On February 7th, Amador students gathered outside of the library at lunch to learn about careers in trades. “Students often feel a four-year college is the only path to sustaining themselves through...

The zoology students pose in front of the large aquarium tanks.

Lessons brought to life: zoology students visit Monterey Bay Aquarium

Maximilien Kiyoi and Diana Schwarz February 15, 2023

Through a hands-on approach to learning about aquatic animals, Amador’s Zoology students visited Monterey Bay Aquarium. In total, about 50 zoology students went to see all the animals they had learned...

Amador’s Competition Civics team poses with their awards.

Amador Comp Civics advances to national We The People competition

Parsa Hassanpour, Page Editor February 8, 2023

On Feb. 4, Amador’s Competition Civics team traveled to Sacramento to compete in the state We The People competition. Over the course of the day, California’s most successful Competition Civics teams...

AV students watch Donversity documentary: Amador Through the Ages

Luke Rathjen, Staff Writer February 8, 2023

Students spent the beginning of their ACCESS periods today watching a video put together by the Video Production 3 students.  The team led by Matthew Abatangle ('23) worked for weeks searching through...

Engineering teacher Eric Dennis shows a student how to use a 3D printer.

Elective classes visit Harvest Park to introduce 8th graders to classes at Amador

Cora Kerton, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

On Jan. 27, students from Amador’s elective classes visited Harvest Park Middle School to showcase the elective options middle school students will have the opportunity to take this upcoming fall. Isabelle...

Jackie Gilbert was one of five​​​ inductees who entered Amador Valley’s Athletic Hall of Fame. She played lacrosse at Amador for four years.

Amador Valley holds 2022 Hall of Fame Ceremony

Jaylon Shaghasi and Joseph Chiu January 31, 2023

Amador Valley High School held the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony at halftime during the varsity basketball game against Dublin High School on Jan. 26. Prior to Thursday night, Amador had inaugurated...

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