
Bonita Vista Club Blue
Independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the
Bonita Vista High School Instrumental Music Program
Staff

REN PONSOR-DECHANT
CLUB BLUE BAND DIRECTOR
Ren Ponsor-DeChant comes to Club Blue with a strong background as both an educator and conductor. A graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University with a B.A. in Music Education and an M.A. in Teaching, Ren has spent more than a decade performing, teaching, and leading bands across San Diego and beyond. Most recently, Gunnery Sergeant Ponsor-DeChant served as Enlisted Conductor with Marine Band San Diego, directing both ceremonies and concerts. With a passion for music education and a proven record of leadership, Ren is excited to continue building our band’s traditions while helping students grow as musicians and individuals. Please join us in giving Ren a warm welcome to Club Blue!
2026–27 Student Leadership
STUDENT BOARD
President: Elliot Wilson
Vice President: Miles Thrower
Secretary: Hector Arreola
Treasurer: Rebecca Schonhoff
DRUM MAJORS
Field: Christopher Aranda
Assistant Field: Nicolas Dias
Parade: Ronan Manglicmot
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Quarter Masters: Annette Defiori, Jude Nora
Assistant Quarter Master: Cole Russell
Supply Chief: Noah Valdez
Assistant Supply Chief: Samantha Gonzalez
Librarians: Aryk Winters, Nataly Garcia
Historian: Christine Armenta
Uniform Manager: Ayako Blanchard
Assistant Uniform Manager: Abilene Quintero
SECTION LEADERS
Flute: Annabelle Cross
Clarinet: Abilene Quintero
Saxophone: Emily Turnupseed
High Brass: Aryk Winters
High Brass Lieutenant: Miles Thrower
Low Brass: Diego Najjar
Low Brass Lieutenant: Wren Niekrasz
PERCUSSION
Pit Captain: Elliot Wilson
Battery Captain: Nikolas Liang
Lieutenants: Jude Nora, Annette Defiori, Nataly Garcia
COLOR GUARD
Guard Captain: Samantha Elliott
Guard Co-Captain: Laurie Mansfield
Guard Lieutenant: Victoria Hernandez
Equipment Manager: Nat Evans


Club Blue Booster Executive Board
2026-27 Club Blue Executive Board
President: Alisa Valdez
Vice President: Kelila Schonhoff
Treasurer: Christine Lacson
Secretary: Colleen Smith


