PAWDCAST S02 E06: Drum Major Aimee May (’26)

Elleanna Vannarath, Staff Writer • December 4, 2025

Drum major Aimee May (’26) leads the Wildcat Entertainment Corps marching band in the stands during the varsity football Homecoming game Oct. 10.

Wildcat Staff Writer Elleanna Vannarath (’26) interviews Brea Olinda High School’s Entertainment Corp drum major, Aimee May (’26), who discusses her role as a leader in marching band, her journey to the top position, and the rigor of practice and performance.

Host: Elleanna Vannarath (’26)

Guest: Aimee May (’26)

Producer: Evelyn Nethers (’29)

Music: Wildcat Entertainment Corps

Sound Effect: Mauricio Póvoa from Pixabay

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Elleanna Vannarath, Staff Writer

Elléanna Vannarath (‘26) is eager to join the Wildcat for her first and final year as a staff writer. She is passionate about expanding other people’s voices and writing their story. Elléanna thrives in environments where creativity and ambition collide. Outside of the Wildcat, she is involved with BOHS’s arts program as a member and band president while also being a part of the swim team. When she is not at school, you can catch her running errands around Brea and splurging into a shopping spree, indulging in arts and crafts, or speedrunning 99 nights in the forest on Roblox. She loves to jam to “TV Girl” in the car or vibe to vocal jazz and traditional pop like Frank Sinatra and Paul Anka. With dedication and a mind full of ideas, Elléanna hopes to leave her mark on the Wildcat.

Ellice Yoo, Art Editor

Ellice Yoo (‘28) is excited to take on the role of Art Editor for the Wildcat. With a deep passion for art, she hopes to bring stories to life while sharing her love for creativity through her work. Outside of school, Ellice enjoys trying new matcha drinks, capturing the world around her through the lens of her Sony α6000, and spending quality time with friends. While she loves being out and about, she also loves solitary moments where she can blast music, browse Pinterest, and gather inspiration for her next art piece. Throughout her high school years, Ellice looks forward to evolving as an artist and deepening her creative passions, photographing the world that surrounds her, and expressing stories that resonate through her art.