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AV reflects on the results of the mock election

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2024

If Amador students determined the election, Kamala Harris would be President. This morning, Eric Scherer shared the mock election results with the school. The campus results, along with nationwide...

Students gathered all around in the library to vote for their own mock election all throughout the day.

Students Ready to Participate in California Student Mock Election

Amber Wong and Sarina Liu November 5, 2024

On November 5, as the real election unfolded, students at Amador Valley High School participated in the California Student Mock Election. For many, this was their first opportunity to engage with the electoral...

The Crucible is a fictional play that follows events based off of the Salem witch trials.

AV Drama Club gears up to perform “The Crucible”

Pareena Gupta and Lauren Tran November 4, 2024

The Amador Valley Drama Club is gearing up for their fall play, The Crucible, scheduled for November 14th-16th. Known for its diverse annual fall plays, the club performs a wide range of genres, from dramas...

Amador hosted the annual Harvest Dance in the Large Gym for PUSD kids.

Amador hosts annual Harvest Dance in Large Gym

Anvitha Vinothshankr and Holly Hayes November 1, 2024

During third and fourth period Oct. 25, Amador Valley High School hosted the annual Harvest Dance. Kids from all over PUSD came to the Large Gym for this fun activity.  Process of planning “We've...

Spanish students learn about the traditions of Dia de Los Muertos through in-class writing and art activities.

Spanish Classes Prepare for Dia de los Muertos

Lauren Tran and Pareena Gupta October 30, 2024

As October comes to an end, Spanish classes at Amador Valley High School are beginning preparations to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, observed from Nov. 1-2. Known in English as “Day of the Dead,” Día...

Choir students fill up the stands as they present their songs to the audience at their 2nd debut.

Beautiful Melodies: Choir makes its second debut at Amador Valley

J.T. Williams, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Beautiful melodies filled the air as Amador Valley’s choir made its second debut on October 21, sharing the stage with Symphony and Orchestra to deliver a memorable night of music for all attendees. Choir...

Members from the Indian Culture Club (ICC) dance on the stage.

Shining At Night: Bollywood Dazzles On Stage

Lavi Avigad, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Since the 1930s, Bollywood, or Hindi cinema, has played a key role in shaping Indian culture, blending modern music with traditional dances. Amador Valley’s Bollywood Night, organized by the Indian Culture...

Mr. Amador boys debuts and performs their group dance.

Mr. Amador: Where Talent and Laughter Meet Heart for a Greater Cause

Hunter Gapol, AVT Copy Editor October 28, 2024

Amador Valley’s Mr. Amador Show blends talent and heart for a worthy cause. The program raises money for George Mark Children’s House through a fun, choreographed competition. The boys perform dances...

Mr. Yoshida has had a deep passion for learning and is welcomed by the Don Family.

Amador welcomes Mr. Yoshida as long-term substitute

Ethan Yang and Bella Burns October 25, 2024

Since late August, Andrew Yoshida has been Amador’s newest addition as the long-term substitute teacher for Economics and US History teacher Jill Batillega.  From the Start “Teaching has always...

To celebrate the Halloween season, all types of classes decorate their class with spooky decorations.

AV Drama Class To Host Traditional Haunted House

Gargi Kanetkar, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2024

On Oct. 25 and 31, the Amador Valley Drama Class is hosting a haunted house at the MPR to raise funds for their program by creating a spooky experience for the community. “The audience for the haunted...

Diego Sapriza ('26) shows off his BBQ Dad fit to celebrate the spirit of the school.

Amador Unites Under the Spirit of Rivalry Week

J.T, Owen Corpora, and Bella Burns October 5, 2024

Last week, Dons celebrated Rivalry Week by participating in spirit days, leading up to their game against Foothill. Every year, leadership creates fun and engaging themes for students to showcase their...

The new location provides all types of people a place to dine anywhere, anytime.

Starbird Expands to Pleasanton: Innovative Fast Food to the Community

Jaxson Harris and Aren Case October 5, 2024

  Starbird Chicken, a rapidly growing fast-casual fast food brand , has soared with the opening of its latest location in Pleasanton. It brings it's "super-premium" fast food experience and consistent...

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