Leadership

Ethan Shoham

Director, Class of 2026

Ethan is a Government major from Takoma Park, Maryland. Outside of Pep Band, he is involved with W&M’s chapter of Circle K International, Salsa Club, and the Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society. His favorite parts of Pep Band are cheering himself hoarse at athletics games and any of the ice cream adventures.

Rachel Touse

Liason, Class of 2026

Rachel is in the class of 2026 and is a biology major on the pre-PA track. Other than pep band, she is also involved in Food for All and volunteers as an EMT with the Williamsburg Fire Department. Her favorite flipbook song is Bang Bang.

Josh Seagreaves

Drum Captain, Class of 2027

Josh is from Bradenton, Florida and is double majoring in Economics and Government. He is part of the Monroe Scholars program on campus and has years of musical leadership experience. He is passionate about the drumline and is excited to watch it continue to grow and improve.

Ryan Lindley

Drum Captain, Class of 2026

Ryan is a member of the class of 2026 and is pursuing a major in Government with a minor in Music. He is from Williamsburg, Virginia and plays the snare drum. Outside of Pep Band, Ryan is a member of the W&M Spotswood Society, and plays with the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums Alumni.

Megan Pettyjohn

Treasurer, Class of 2027

Megan is a member of the class of 2027 and is pursuing a Biology major. She is from Mechanicsville, Virginia and plays the mellophone. Outside of Pep Band, Megan can be found researching in the Swaddle Lab, being a Sharpe Community Scholar Fellow, or volunteering with Campus Buddies. Her favorite pep band memory is going to CAAs. 

Lily Wershbale

Secretary, Class of 2028

Lily is an aspiring public policy major and data science minor from Richmond, Virginia. She plays the cello in the William and Mary Symphony Orchestra and is involved with chamber music, classics club, effective altruism, and the writing center. She loves crashing along with "Bang Bang" and the Alma Mater, and her favorite pep memory is the drumline pizza party. 

Mike Hoess

Show Manager, Class of 2027

Mike is pursuing a double major in Geology and EPAD. He is from Haymarket, Virginia. Outside of Pep Band, he is a member of Alpha Phi Omega and a Griffin Ambassador. To relax, Mike greatly enjoys camping and hiking. His favorite stand tune is Hey Baby.

Lily Shriner

Librarian, Class of 2027

Lily is a member of the class of 2027 and is pursuing a major in Biology with a minor in Marine Science. She is from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Outside of the Pep Band, Lily can be found volunteering for the Kirwan Lab at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, at a Society for Conservation GIS meeting, leading a trip for the Tribe Adventure Program, or at an event for her social sorority. Her favorite stand song is the Hey Song. 

Helena Beinhacker

Librarian, Class of 2026

Helena is a member of the class of 2026 and is pursuing a major in Data Science. She is from Alexandria, Virginia, and plays the flute. Outside of being a Pep Band librarian, Helena can be found at the Geolab.

Tyler Ellison

Publicity Chair, Class of 2028

Tyler is from Fairfax, Virginia, and plans to major in Biology with a Kinesiology minor on a pre-med route. He's a member of Alpha Phi Omega and Delta Tau Omicron, and he is a percussionist in the W&M Winds Ensemble. His favorite stand tune is the Alma Mater.

Joey Calisti

Social Chair, Class of 2027

Joey is a member of the Class of 2027 and is pursuing a major in Geology and a minor in English. He is from Alexandria, Virginia, and plays the trumpet. Outside of being a social chair for Pep Band, Joey is a part of WCWM 90.9 FM and Delta Tau Omicron. His favorite stand tune is Uma Thurman.

Amanda Takagi

Social Chair, Class of 2026

Amanda is a member of the class of 2026 and is studying Business Analytics with Data Science. She is from Ashburn, Virginia and plays the piccolo. Outside of being a Pep Band social chair, Amanda is part of the W&M Flute Ensemble and runs her own Etsy shop.

Dominique Mensah

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, Class of 2027

Dominique is a member of the class of 2027 and intends to major in Neuroscience. She is from Woodbridge, Virginia, and plays the cymbals in our pep band. Outside of being the Pep Band DE&I chair, Dominique participates in the ASL club on campus.