The Descants

Please consider supporting NC Choirs! Lot's of exciting things in store for this year including revamping our choral library and costume closet! Every donation is matched by the Washington Township Schools Foundation! Thank you in advance!

Choir Costumes Galore!, a project from Mr. McElroy Help me give my students access to custom costumes for years to come! Storage for NCHS Choir is an ongoing struggle because of limited space in our rooms and storage areas. This year at NC, we are ...

Spotlight on Evie Dalton!

Evie is a 3rd year Descant. She also participated in Accents, Earth Club, Feminist Club, YDSA & Chinese Club.

Plans after graduation: Majoring in Political Science: Gender and Multicultural Politics at University of Cincinnati

Highlights: "  During a comp, I brought a large fluffy blanket and took a nap with 5 other people - it fit over all of us  . "

Final thoughts, "I’ve learned so much throughout my time with nc choirs and have loved that I’ve had more opportunities to continue to perform and dance with such an awesome group."

Spotlight on Ritticka Das!

Ritticka is a 1st year Descant. She also participated in Accents and senior class council.

Plans after graduation: I'm am planning on going to a 4 year college and pursuing a degree in Psychology

Highlights: " I loved every single competition, especially when Ruth and I were pranking people like Mr. Mcelroy. She would tap on their shoulder and would run the opposite way. It was very cute and so fun. "

Final thoughts, " I would like to thank Luca and his entire family (Laura, Craig, Ike, Nonna, Dyado, and Audrey) for being there, believing in me, and cheering me on at every single comp and just in general. I'm so thankful for them and wouldn't know how to do life without any of them, especially Luca. Love them with all my heart 🤍 "

Spotlight on Emily Barbus!

Emily is a 3rd year Descant. She's also participated in Accents, Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Youth Orchestra, Pantherquest, Science Olympiad, & Into the Woods pit

Plans after graduation: Going to either the University of Denver, IU, or St. Louis University to study either environmental science or environmental engineering.

Highlights: " Singing backstage at the Grand Ole Opry "

Final thoughts, " Choir is home for me!! "

Spotlight on Leila Gutierrez-Perez !

Leila is a 2nd year Descant. She's also participated in Allegros, Encore, King's Court & Northernaires, Girl Scouts & National Honors Society.

Plans after graduation:  I am Going to Indiana University to major in Social Work and minor in Spanish.

Highlights: " Last year during Turkey Lurkey time we played a game of telephone charades. My group was doing so bad it was hilarious. Me and Emily Cromer laughed so hard we peed our pants in the cafeteria that night.  "

Final thoughts, " To all the younger girlies, make the most of it. Have fun! live in every moment and enjoy it like it's the last. Shout out to Raunick and McElroy for making Descants my safe space and home. I know we give you guys a lot of crap but I have truly enjoyed every moment and I can't thank you enough!  "