Club Blue Instrumental Music Program
Bonita Vista High School, Chula Vista, CA
Staff
REN PONSOR-DECHANT
CLUB BLUE BAND DIRECTOR
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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!
Student Leadership
STUDENT BOARD
President: Elliot Wilson
Vice President: Abilene Quintero
Secretary: Rebecca Schonhoff
Treasurer: Miles Thrower
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DRUM MAJORS
Field: Ruben Avila-Flores
Assistant Field: Christopher Aranda
Parade: Ronan Manglicmot
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LEADERSHIP TEAM​
Librarian: Aryk Winters
Assistant Librarian: Nataly Garcia
Historian: Olivia Fierro
Assistant Historian: Kyleen Smith
Uniform Manager: Mia Delgado
Assistant Uniform Manager: Abilene Quintero
SECTION LEADERS
Flute: Mia Cardoso
Clarinet: Abilene Quintero
Saxophone: Aubrey Flores
High Brass: Aryk Winters
Low Brass: Rene Escamilla
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PERCUSSION
Lieutenant: Jude Nora
Co-Captains: Elliot Wilson & Nikolas Liang
Quartermasters: Jude Nora & Annette Defiori
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COLOR GUARD
Equipment Manager: Sammie Elliott
Guard Lieutenants: Cesar Armenta & Laurie Mansfield
Guard Captain: Natalia Pfendler
Club Blue Booster Executive Board
2025-26 Club Blue Executive Board
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​President: Bruce Mansfield
Vice President: Alisa Valdez
Treasurer: Gina Cruz-Aranda
Secretary: Colleen Smith
