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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...

The crowd gathered in the front of the stage as the mosh pit celebrates Homecoming.

Homecoming 2024: Donchella

Ashlynn Suh, AVT Editor October 5, 2024

This past week, Amador Valley celebrated the anticipated arrival of the annual Homecoming dance. Bringing the entire school community together, students experienced a full week of spirit days. A rally...

A 2-dose mpox vaccine for adults was recently greenlit to fight the recent outbreak.

Mpox vs. the World: How to face the new surge

Vinh Epstein, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Mpox (the disease formerly known as monkeypox) has once again been making waves after the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa CDC declared an international health emergency last month. This...

The students were hard at work in preparations for baking the rolls.

Culinary Class Bakes Up Cinnamon Rolls: Reflect on Baking

Mila Kalezic and Anjali Bemarkar September 29, 2024

Baking up Cinnamon Rolls This week, the culinary class whisked up some swirls of joy with cinnamon roll baking! AV Culinary Teacher Julia Ford’s class experienced the process of making these rolls starting...

The APES Class cleared the garden of any weed to prepare for planting.

Gloves On, Shovels Ready: Garden Renovation Project Begins

Leona Jew and Pareena Gupta September 25, 2024

Amador Valley’s AP Environmental Science (APES) class gears up to get their hands dirty. Led by biology and environmental science teacher Robyn Fewster, the class prepares to completely renovate and...

ABC news set up the big stage for both candidates to present their arguments on the media platform.

Dust Clears After Presidential Debate

Elissa Jimerson, Amadon Editor September 24, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off last Tuesday in their first, highly anticipated 2024 Presidential Debate. Their fiery exchange took place in Philadelphia at the...

The class was busy learning how to implement the best way to proof their model, making sure their AI could work to perfection. (Photo courtesy of Vivaan Vora)

Empowering veracity: AV Advanced Computer Science class creates AI fact checker

Shimon Arai, AVT Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2024

The highly anticipated presidential debate on Sept. 10 left a hopeful or doubtful impression of the presidential nominees on Americans. It was quickly followed by mass media outlets fact-checking the claims....

The team holds many practices and hard workouts at Shadow Cliff in hopes to have a great day on the course.

Cross Country Hosts Scott Bauhs: Process and Expectations

Holly Hayes and Anvitha Vinothshankr September 20, 2024

On Sept. 28, Amador’s cross country team will host the Scott Bauhs meet at Shadow Cliffs. With preparations intact, they plan on competing against at least 22 other different schools with high hopes...

Sarina Liu (‘27), searches for the perfect dress to become her homecoming companion.

A second chance to sparkle: Flag football runs homecoming dress drive

Leona Jew and Emma Luey September 20, 2024

On Sept. 13, Amador Valley’s Girls Flag Football hosted their Homecoming and Prom Dress sale in Amador’s multi-purpose room from 5-7 p.m. This is the second year the fundraiser has been held since...

Many professinals came to the convention in hopes of sparking a rise of local news interest.
(From left to right, Tim Hunt, Rick Goldsmith, and Steve Glazer)

Pleasanton Firehouse hosts Journalism Convention

Marinn Cuda and Harry Sun September 20, 2024

On Sept. 6, the Tri-Valley Community Foundation partnered with the Firehouse Arts Center for a special screening of Stripped For Parts. It was a documentary about the disappearance of 21st-century American...

In a twist of time, this year's homecoming is much earlier compared to others, happening in the last week of September.

Through the Years: How Homecoming has Evolved

Katie Barhite and Izzy Cantu September 19, 2024

With homecoming just around the corner, Amador Valley teachers and students reflect on how the homecoming traditions have changed over the years. In the past, the social norm was a date-only event,...

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