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The annual Career Fair will be held during ACCESS in the large gym on April 28th, and will feature over 10 exciting industries.

What to expect at the annual Amador Career Fair

Ritika Gupta, AVT Page Editor April 23, 2022

On April 28 in the large gym, Amador students will get to explore over 10 diverse industries through the annual Career Fair. “We have lots of different industries [being represented at the career...

The garden behind Mrs. Kawashima’s classroom is in full bloom and continues to grow every day with lettuce, flowers, etc.

Earth Day at Amador: how does AV celebrate it?

Parker Brown and Sofia Skinner April 23, 2022

Earth Day is on April 22, and Amador students ensure to celebrate the day with keeping the Earth clean and honoring the nature around them. “Some great things you can do on Earth Day and every day...

The drama club poses with theatrical themed signs of affirmations.

Students spread messages of positivity during Sprinkling Happiness

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor April 21, 2022

On April 20, students and staff participated in Sprinkling Happiness on Santa Rita Road. This event first started in 2019 by leadership, which included about 30 students holding up handmade signs with...

Students were able to learn more about what UC Merced has to offer by looking at pamphlets and speaking with a college representative from the school.

UC Merced representatives visit Amador

Karissa Yeung, Senior Staff Writer April 20, 2022

On April 20th, a representative from the University of California Merced (UC Merced) visited Amador to share more about the college, the programs it offers, research opportunities available and what student...

Seniors flock the activities window outside the office to turn in their senior ball packets.

Senior ball ticket sales are open; the rationalization behind high prices

Sarah Yang, Infographics Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2022

Senior ball is just around the corner and the seniors are more than excited. Although the tickets may seem high, starting at $120 with ASB and $135 without during the first week of sales, the dance is...

Families tour Main Street and visit local businesses participating in the event.

Scavenger hunt downtown lets kids explore small businesses

Nadya Carreira, Staff Writer April 17, 2022

Downtown Pleasanton's streets were lined with kids and their umbrellas on Saturday, April 16 for the annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. The event went from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and started at the Museum on...

Zoey has been trained as a therapy dog and is open for cuddles on Fridays.

Therapy dogs visit Amador for student wellbeing

Kylie Cancilla, Staff Writer April 16, 2022

Friday, April 15, Valley Humane brought one pet therapy team, Chuck Deckert and Zoey, to bring some positivity to Amador students during lunch.  “A benefit of coming to Amador for the dog is that...

The egg hunt activity offers free candies to children.

Eggstravaganza in Dublin brings springtime fun

Alex Wu, Staff Writer April 16, 2022

On April 16, the annual Eggstravaganza event was hosted in Heritage Park in Dublin, where people from Dublin and neighboring cities gather and participate in Easter-themed activities.  “There are...

Stephanie Kamali (AV Staff) and Ernyel Maranan (Red Cross Staff member) pose before drawing Kamali’s blood.

American Red Cross brings blood drive to Amador during national blood shortage

Max Kiyoi and Anita Gautam April 15, 2022

On April 15, Amador hosted a blood drive in the small gym for both students and staff to donate. During the current national blood shortage, leadership worked with the Red Cross club to create an event...

During lunch, students viewed a detailed presentation about courses FIDM offers.

FIDM visits Amador in Career Center

Karissa Yeung, Senior Staff Writer April 13, 2022

On April 13, a representative from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) visited Amador to provide students with an overview of the private for-profit college. It provides specialized...

Gas prices in California and the nation have drastically risen due to conflicts between Russia and Ukraine.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict’s effect on gas prices

Thomas Kim, Page Editor April 11, 2022

The Russia-Ukraine war has sparked a steep climb in gas prices with no foreseeable end, creating a sense of fear and uncertainty amongst Americans. Why are gas prices raised? On March 8th, President...

Presenting to the student attendees, Julian Mireles speaks in the Firehouse Theater explaining the schedule for the day.

PUSD and Pleasanton city staff partner for Youth in Government Day

Zaynah Shah, AVT Editor April 11, 2022

In a collaboration between the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Unified School District, Youth in Government Day was held on Thursday, Mar. 31. The goal of the event was for students to learn about...

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