"Mr. Amador" Pageant Sparks Friendly Competition Between Male Students for a Good Cause

By Kara Matsune and Andrea Garcia
Co-Directors of Mr. Amador 2012

Mr. Amador is an annual male pageant charity event that we hold at . The show consists of a fashion show, dances, talent portions, and a question and answer session.

To see snippets from the competition a couple years ago, click on the video attached to this article.

All of this year's proceeds will go to the George Mark Children's House. George Mark's is a non-profit organization in San Leandro that provides kids and families who face serious medical conditions with family centered care that emphasizes quality of life in a supportive atmosphere. It is a great cause and we would love if the we had support from the community.

Here are the details about the competition:

Date: Monday, March 26

Time: 5:30 and 8:00

Place: , 1155 Santa Rita Road

Price: $5 for students with ASB, $7 for students, parents, etc. Or $10 at the door.

Tickets are on sale at the AVHS activities window starting Monday, March 19 until Monday, March 26.

This year's contestants:
-Scott Bolin (Senior)
-Nick Lopez (Senior)
-Devvret Rishi (Senior)
-Simeon Comanescu (Senior)
-Ryan Mahoney (Junior)
-Chase Hennings (Junior)
-Anson Han (Junior)
-Hussain Ali (Junior)
-Tommy Yozzo (Sophomore)
-Bahari Nicholas Hasjim (Sophomore)

Any additional donations for the George Mark Children's House can be sent to:
Kara Matsune, 690 Rowell Lane, Pleasanton, California 94566

*Make checks out to AVHS and in the notes section put Mr. Amador 2012