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Multiple signs around the area of a Special Operations fundraiser encourage guests to donate to help the cause in saving children.

Right under your nose: how Special Operations fights trafficking in the Bay Area

Leila Touati, AVT Editor-in-Chief June 16, 2022

When the risk for human and sex trafficking is at an all-time high in the Bay Area, Special Operations, a private organization of investigators that find trafficked children, steps in and keeps kids safe...

Popular sports drinks like Gatorade can be found at grocery stores globally and are commonly bought by athletes and people who want to feel an extra boost of energy.

The science behind sports drinks

Audrey Combs, AVT Editor May 30, 2022

Before a long run or a workout, many people drink Gatorade or other sports drinks in order to feel a boost of energy for the day. But what many people don’t know is the components that cause you to feel...

Asian women are becoming the prime victims in anti-Asian hate crimes as they’re viewed as an easier target for attacks.

“Scared for My Safety”: Asian Women Targeted for Hate Crimes

Arlina Yang, Media Arts Editor May 26, 2022

Following Michelle Go and Christina Yuna Lee’s deaths in New York City, the fear of becoming a target of xenophobia for Asian women is rising by leaps and bounds. These recent attacks have only renewed...

Coaches Arin McFall Ross Yu with the varsity team.

Boys Volleyball wraps up a surprisingly successful season

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC May 24, 2022

Boys Volleyball had a great season this year, with a big win in EBALs and a close loss in a tight game during NCS. When the team won EBALs they were officially ranked number one in the league. Unfortunately...

Cordoba and Grantham pause for a picture in the band room before leading the band to the library for the lip dub.

Leading the Band: The story behind Mr. Grantham and Mr. Cordoba’s path to conducting

Eva Raul, Staff Writer May 24, 2022

The Amador Valley Band Program has six concert bands, three jazz bands, a marching band, colorguard, and much more. At the heart of it all are its two directors, Jonathan Grantham and Edwin Cordoba. Their...

When looking for a job, a resume complete with one's accomplishments and past work experience is absolutely necessary.

5 tips every graduate should know to make sure they’re ready for “adulting”

Jamilla Zuniga, AVTV EIC May 23, 2022

After graduating from high school, you’re bound to be a little lost. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind to be ready for “adulting” while surviving in the real world.   Create your professional email. That’s...

Holly Fletcher ('22) adjusts the camera settings on her camera to get ready to go take photos

AVHS Yearbook wraps up 2022 edition after months of work

Katy Clark, AVT Editor May 23, 2022

If you walked into J-1 in the morning, chances are you'd find a bare six students and a teacher hard at work. In the morning, J-1 is filled with  the clacks of computer keys filling the room, the flash...

Robin Cruz teaches the group of volunteers how to tie the ribbons to lampposts.

Volunteers tie ribbons in Downtown Pleasanton to honor graduates

Abigail Kent, Staff Writer May 21, 2022

On Friday, parent volunteers continued the tradition of tying ribbons of the high school colors to celebrate the graduating seniors of 2022. Purple, yellow, blue, and black ribbons represented the three...

Scotty Garman ('22) taking a dive with perfect form at the Amador pool.

Scotty Garman (’23) and his record breaking dive season

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC May 20, 2022

Scotty Garman (‘23) has been bringing pride to the Amador name by shattering dive records at both EBALs and NCS. At the recent NCS championship Garman earned himself a gold medal with a score of 544.25,...

Many clubs have inspiring mission statements and constitutions, but what do they really do?

The superficiality of student service clubs- and how to fix it

Kevin Zhu, AVT Editor May 20, 2022

Student service clubs have proliferated in high schools at incredible rates of growth. The level of giving back to the community seems to be absurdly high, as branches of Save the World Club, Save Starving...

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