2026-2027 VHS Choir Council

  1. Presidents - Annalise Egami, Ricky Lucero
  2. Vice Presidents - Mercedes Nonemacher (Wardrobe Manager), Casey Nickson
  3. Business Manager - Mahi Bhuwania
  4. Photographers - Ben Gibson, Astro Tranmer
  5. Head Librarians - Natalia Catalan Sanchez, Bea Avella
  6. Concert Assistant Conductors -  Isabella Lopez (Wardrobe Manager), Isla Bruner
  7. Head Stage Manager - Paige Schubert, Isabella Earnhardt Becerra (Sound)
  8. Stage Managers - Isabella Falcone, Mia Zwerling, Sofia Due, Aileen Silver. Serena Meisenheimer (Curtains)
  9. Treble Assistant Conductors - Daphne Miranda (Wardrobe Manager), Alicia Nocon, Paige Schubert
  10. Secretary - Olivia Vielma, Isabella Falcone
  11. Treasurer - Isabella Earnhardt-Becerra
  12. Head of Social Media / Publicity - Alicia Nocon
  13. Social Media - Arden Reno
  14. Publicity - Ashley Cipriano, Kyle Jacoby
  15. Spirit Leaders - Matt Glascow-Allen, Isla Bruner, Brooklyn Raymundo
  16. Show Choir Assistant Conductors - Aurelia Evans (Wardrobe Manager), Auva Virdee, Brooklyn Raymundo
  17. Decorators - Allyana Buendia, Cara Legaspi, McKenna Leake
  18.  Hospitality - Sean Oh
  19. Fundraising Chair - Benedetta Lombardo

 

Meet Your Council

Co-President

Annalise Egami

Responsibilities: As President my responsibilities are to run the council meetings and assign jobs to the other council members during shows and fundraisers.
Choirs: Concert, 2n4
Grade: 12th
Favorite Choir Tour: My favorite choir tour is our trip to SLO because I love to see the other choirs perform in a competition setting and I like being able to hang out with all my friends outside of school.
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Candy: Anything sour
Favorite Show: How I Met Your Mother or Brooklyn 99
Performing Art Skill/Experience: I have been in Choir for five years now and before that took singing and guitar lessons. I have performed in many concerts and have had the opportunity to work with many people who have taught me important skills.
Why Council: I have been in council since my sophomore year and love that community along with the leadership opportunities. I believe that it not only helps me better myself as a leader but also improves my teamwork and communication skills.
Looking Forward: I am looking forward to seeing choir try new things and see the growth that it brings everyone.

Co-President

Ricky Lucero

Choirs: 2n4, Concert
Grade: 12th
Favorite Choir Concert/Tour: Santa Cruz
Favorite Food: Boba
Favorite Candy: Airheads
Favorite Shows: Into The Woods
Performing Arts Skills/Experience: 4 Years in Choir, 3 Years in Theater! Previously decorator for 2 Years.
Why Council?: I care so much about choir and cannot wait to help others in this and make choir better for all!
Looking Forward To: Singing with my friends and going on amazing trips with my peers!


 

Co-Vice President, Head Audio/Sound Technician

Mercedes Nonemacher

Responsibilities: For Co VP: To sign people in and out, make sure everyone has wardrobe, and collect permission slips. For sound: create a tech sheet for every show, collect mp3’s for solos and acts, and take care of sound during shows.
Choirs: Concert and 2n4
Grade: 11th grade
Favorite Choir Tour: Austria without a doubt.
Favorite Food: sushi
Favorite Candy: airhead soft-filled bites
Favorite Shows: The Big Bang Theory, That 70s Show
Favorite Movies: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, La La Land
Favorite Artists: Eilish Constance, The Smashing Pumpkins
Performing Arts Skills/Experience: 2 years in Rio Norte Choir, 1 Year in Rio Norte jazz and as Rio Choir President, 2 years in Valencia choirs and jazz.
Why Council?: I have always been interested in council and helped around choir since my freshman year. It started in stage management but as I progressed I realized I wanted to do more. I wanted to be a better leader and have a bigger part in making choir great. That’s why Casey and I decided to work together in being VP.
Looking Forward To: Being a better leader and role model for those new people coming in. Creating a welcoming environment for everyone involved in choir. Making sure choir shows run smoothly to the best of my ability. Making new friends and family through choir and going on so many fun choir and jazz trips with my friend and little brother. Shoutout Marcus, you’re going to love your first year!
 

Co-Vice President

Casey Nickson

Choirs: Concert, 2n4
Grade: 11th
Responsibilities: Signing people in and out, making sure everyone has wardrobe, collecting permission slips
Favorite Concert/Trip: NYC
Favorite Food: Chicken & Rice
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Favorite Shows: Impractical Jokers & Better Call Saul
Favorite Movies: The Dark Knight & Good Will Hunting
Favorite Artists: Kendrick & Pink Floyd
Performing Arts Skills/Experience: One Year in Choir
Why Council? Choir is a very special part of my life: I feel a responsibility to give back and evolve my experience by surrounding myself with other passionate people.
Looking Forward To: Developing relationships with everyone and becoming not only a better singer, but a better person as well. I also think there’s a very special feeling in choir that happens when we struggle together, and that is something I find myself continuously chasing.
 

Business Manager

Mahi Bhuwania

Responsibilities: Oversee choirs events and planning and help with fundraising, communication, and administration 
Choirs: Concert Choir
Grade: 11th
Favorite Choir Concert/Tour: New York City
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Candy: Twix
Favorite Shows: Arcane, Outerbanks, Avatar The Last Airbender
Performing Arts Skills/Experience: I have been playing guitar for 5 years. I have my own music account on Instagram where I post covers and release originals. I taught myself music production, and I have been in choir since junior high so this is my 5th year in choir. 
Why Council?: Music is a really big part of my life, and I love choir. I want to make everyone feel welcome and help communicate between the council and the members. 
Looking forward to: Performing with everyone!


 

Photographer

Ben Gibson

Photographer

Astro Tranmer

Head Librarian

Natalia Catalan Sanchez

Responsibilities: Organizing sheet-music, keeping track of past and new music, making copies, etc. 
Choir: Concert 
Grade: 11th 
Favorite Choir Tour: NYC
Favorite Food: Literally any kind of pasta or Mexican food 
Favorite Candy: Sour Skittles 
Favorite Movie: Dead Poets Society and Little Women
Performing Arts Skills/Experiences: This is my third year in Valencia’s Choir, but aside from that I did theater outside of school for three years and have taken random voice, acting, and dance lessons through my life. 
Looking Forward: I look forward to meeting more people and to learning new skills. Choir is always a fun experience and I’m just looking forward to enjoying it as much as I can.

Head Librarian

Bea Avella