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Anayat Kaur

Hey! My name is Anayat, I am a senior (12th grader), and I am one of the APC Co-Presidents. This is my second year in APC (and third in Peer Counseling) and I can’t wait to start helping out! I love to help out in any way I can! I’m also apart of the girls lacrosse team, NHS, Grassroots Club, and much more at OPHS. I love watching movies, taking photos, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends. Nice to meet you!

Corbin Fuchs

Hi! I'm Corbin, one of the APC co-presidents! I'm a senior, and this is my 4th year in peer counseling! Outside of peer counseling, I'm involved in ASB, Youth and Government, and Model UN. Right now, I'm really into going on hikes, watching netflix, sleeping, going to the gym, baking, listening to music, and hanging out with friends! Hope to see you soon! :))

Charlotte Honeymar

Hi! I'm Charlotte and I'm one of the APC co-presidents! I'm a senior and have been in peer counseling for four years now. In addition to peer counseling I'm a co-president of Key Club. I love baking, listening to music, hanging out with friends and family, watching sports (especially hockey), and playing games. So excited to meet you!

Keemia Ourmazdi

Hi! I'm Keemia, I'm a sophomore and this is my second year in peer counseling but first in APC. At school I'm historian for Key Club, and out of school I do dance and I like art and science. I also like spending time with my friends and family, traveling, and I look forward to meeting everyone!

Sophia Thurman

Hi! My name is Sophia and I'm a sophomore! This is my first year in APC and my second year in peer counseling. At school I play on the flag football, soccer, and track teams; I love to run and play team sports! In my free time I enjoy going to the beach, painting and drawing, eating, reading, watching sunsets, and spending time with my family and friends. I can't wait to meet you!!

Charlie Getz

Hi! My name is Charlie and I am a junior. This is my second year in advanced peer counseling and my third in peer counseling. I am one of the wellness center liaisons this year. For the high school, I hold two positions for the choir and music department leadership team, being both a historian and librarian. I am also part of choir and chamber choir. Some things outside of school that I enjoy include doing gymnastics, spending time with my friends and family, baking, and singing.

Avery Mansmann

Hi, my name is Avery and I am a senior ! This is my 3rd year in APC, and 4th year in peer counseling. I am currently one of the Student Inclusion Coordinators. At the high school, I am involved in soccer and flag football. I am the current founder and president of my new club on campus called, Breaking the Stigma! I'm also in National Honors Society. In my free time I love to spend time with friends, go to the beach, watch the sunsets, and nap. I look forward to meeting you!

Natalie Baghdanian

Hi! My name is Natalie Baghdanian and I am in 10th grade. This is my 2nd year in APC (counting BPC). One thing I absolutely love to do is read and write. When I have the time, I also enjoy organizing and reorganizing my entire room. Yeah...I'm that person.

Nitya Shivampet

Hi, I'm Nitya! I'm a senior and this is my fourth year in Advanced Peer Counseling! In APC, I am one of the student inclusion coordinators. In my free time I like to ski, spending time in the sun and take long walks. I'm so excited to meet you :)

Addie Vandenhengel

Hey everyone, my name is Addie Vandenhengel, I am a junior and this is my third year in the program. I am a co-president of BPC. I'm involved in the Speech and Debate team, ASLHS/ASL club, and NHS. I love to go thrifting with my friends (ideally at the bins), grow weird looking plants in my bedroom, and listen to everything from Taylor Swift to Weezer.

Ella Broms

Hey everyone, my name is Ella Broms, I am in my junior year and this year is my third in the program. I am the secretary of ASLHS and ASL Club. I play basketball for the high school and am one of the varsity captains. I love thrifting, the Goodwill bins are my favorite. I am an artist and enjoy all different art medias.

Ryan Hashemi

Hi! My name is Ryan and I am a Sophomore. This is my second year in peer counseling and my first as an advanced peer counselor. I love helping people and spending my time with my mom and volunteering. I hope to get involved in research and the community later this year and I am excited to help out!

Emma Coulter

Hey there!! My name is Emma Coulter and I am a junior. This is my third year in Advanced Peer Counseling, and I am currently serving as a Freshmen Mentoring Leader. On campus I am apart of ASB and the ASL Honor Society. When I am not at school you can find me at the ice rink practing for my next competition or at the Camarillo Airport flying around. I'm looking forward to a great year and I cannot wait to meet you!! :)

Lyla Sarac

Hi! My name is Lyla Sarac and I am a junior. This is my third year in Advanced Peer Counseling where I am the Media and Marketing Lead. At school, I am part of the dance team, spanish honor society, and secretary of the "Thrift and Gift Club." Outside of school, I love to volunteer with my mom, go for a sunset swim at the beach, listen to music and read! I can't wait to meet you all!

Kevin Leggett

Hi! I'm Kevin, an APC member in 10th grade, new to the program as a sophmore! I love to bike on the weekends, play baseball at Oak Park High School, or play video games with my friends. At school, I am part of American Sign Language Honors Society and I am always someone that you are able to talk to. Can't wait to meet you!

Kiefer Leong

Hello, I'm Kiefer! I'm a junior and this is my first year on Advanced Peer Counseling. At school I run cross country and play trombone in the music program. I'm also president of LOYA club, part of Key Club, National Honor Society, and I take photos for the yearbook program. Outside of school I love cooking and the outdoors. I am thrilled for this year and can't wait to see you around!

Tate Creason

Hi! My name is Tate Creason I am a junior and this is my third year in Advanced Peer Counseling. At school I am apart of ASB, Cross Country, and track.Outside of school, I love to to go to the beach, always down for an adventure, and love spending time with friends. I am so so excited to learn some things about you all!

Austin Lamy

Hello, my name is Austin Lamy and I have been in Peer Counseling for three years and I am the photographer. I love to play tennis, go surfing at the beach, or go on trips with my family. I'm excited for this year and can't wait to meet you!

Aaron Helfstein

Hi! My name is Aaron, I am a Senior, and this is my third year in Peer Counseling. At school I am part of ASB, Baseball, and ComedySportz. Outside of school, I love to hang with friends, make fun projects, and play poker. I am looking forward to this year!

Sophia Lara

Hi! My name is Sophia Lara, I am a sophomore, and this is my first year of Advanced Peer Counseling and second year of peer counseling. Academics and cross country/track kind of consume my life so I’ll either be studying or running. When I’m not doing those things you can find me snacking, listening to music, or hanging out with friends. Hope to see you around :)

Ella Homesley

Hi there! My name is Ella Homesley. I am a senior, this is my third year in Advanced Peer Counseling (fourth overall), and the Wellness Center Coordinator. I am in ASB, and an organization called Teens 4 Teens Help. I love hanging out with family and friends, as well as listening to music. Helping out the school and everyone in it is my passion! I am here for all of you and can't wait to get to know you! <3

Liam Curedale

Hi! My name is Liam Curedale. I'm a senior, and this is my third year in Peer Counseling. As a peer counselor, I help organize Freshman Mentoring. At school I'm really involved in the music program playing bass and singing, and I do Math Honors Society. A lot of my time spent outside of school is also on music stuff, but I love hanging out with my friends, my girlfriend, and my family. I'm also a big reader. Can't wait to meet you! :)

Bing Heine-Van Fossen

Hello Friends! I am Bing Heine-Van Fossen, I am a junior this year and it will be my second year in APC. I work on the Student Outreach team because I love to get to know new people and making new friends! At school I am involved in not only APC, but ASB, Speech & Debate, Journalism, CSF, NHS, and the Gender Sexuality Alliance. Outside of school I love to sew and make weird clothes creations! <3

Veda Bollapalli

Hi guys! My name is Veda Bollapalli, and I am a senior! This is my third year in Advanced Peer Counseling (fourth overall) and this year I am a part of your Student Outreach team. ON Campus I am a part of the baketball team, I'm in Mock Trial, MUN, NHS, and FBLA. Outside of school I dance and I'm part of many organizations that fundraise for people in need. I love driving around, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends and family. I am always open to listening to you or just being there for you if you need me! Can't wait to meet you!

Niyati Guram

Hi! My name is Niyati Guram and I am a sophomore. This is my first year in Advanced Peer Counseling and my second year in peer counseling. At school, I am part of the tennis team, string orchestra, FBLA, and Math Honors Society. Outside of school I love to read, paint, spend time with my friends, and travel. I am looking forward to a great year and I hope to see you around campus!

Anika Ravilla

Hi! My name is Anika Ravilla and I am a Junior and this is my second year in APC. I am also the president of Beginning Peer Counseling, where we train the next generation of peer counselors. I'm a HUGE music nerd and I'll listen to just about anything. I'm pretty active around school as I am the Art Director for the Talon and I'm also a Cross Country Captain. My favorite thing to do with my friends would be driving around to watch the sunset with some takeout in my hands. I'm available anytime for just about anything and l would love to meet you!

Mara Hankins

Hi! My name is Mara Hankins and I am a junior. This is my second year in APC and I am so excited to serve as a Beginning Peer Counseling co-president. Outside of the program, you can catch me writing and producing content for the Talon as the newspaper's Editor-in-Chief, performing onstage with the music ensembles, or running with the cross country team. I love listening to new music, dissecting movies, and going on long hikes with my dogs. Never hesitate to reach out! I'm here to help you with anything you might need.