Ryder Shepardson is a staff writer and it is his first year on the team. Fun fact: he had flown an airplane before ever driving a car. In his free time, Ryder plays golf and volleyball; he also manages the girls JV and varsity volleyball teams.

Riyana Walker is a social media editor for The Voice; this is her third year on the team; she likes to write and listen to music. In her free time, Riyana loves hanging out with her friends and family and babysitting.