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Performer Profile: Nurah Holloway

Nurah Holloway’s first season with Pacific Crest was 2015. She is returning in 2016 as a member of the color guard. Tell us about your background and family. I am from San Diego, CA. I am the middle of 5 with an older sister and brother and younger brother and sister. What brought you to […]

Performer Profile: Michael Ma

Michael Ma first performed with Pacific Crest in 2014. He is returning as mellophone section leader for the 2016 season. Tell us about your background and family. I was born and raised in Camarillo, California. I have one older brother, Brandon, and one older sister, Allison. What brought you to Pacific Crest? My high school […]

Why I Volunteer: Armando Duenas

Armando Luis Duenas is an alumnus of Pacific Crest, who marched Contra in 2007 and 2008.  He is currently finishing his Master’s Degree in Conducting at Azusa Pacific University. “I have a unique relationship with Pacific Crest. One of my greatest friends was the late Zach Headden, and I survived the car accident that took […]

Performer Profile: Corin Uchuion

Corin Uchuion (pronounced oo-KY-en) performed with Pacific Crest in 2014 and 2015, and she is returning for the 2016 season as one of the drum majors. Tell us about your background and family. I was born and raised in Ventura, California, alongside my older sister, Sherry, whom I credit for getting me involved in percussion. What […]

Performer Profile: Victoria McFarland

Victoria McFarland performed with Pacific Crest in 2014 and 2015, and she is returning for the 2016 season. Tell us about your background and family. My hometown is Moreno Valley, CA. I am an only child, but my friend, Jesse, lives with us. He’s older than me, and is pretty much my big brother. What brought […]

Why I Volunteer: Mailyn Ramirez

Mailyn Ramirez is the mother of five-year member, Sabrina Thomas. She has been volunteering for Pacific Crest since 2012. “I have always thought that donating time is just as valuable as donating money. I started volunteering for Pacific Crest in 2012. I quickly learned how much time and energy is needed to run such an […]