On April 5, 2024, Editors in Chief Orla Maxcy ’25 and Miranda Shandell ’25 sat down with incoming Head of School Nicole Hood to talk about her, the school, and her plans for the future.
Reaching Out
Interview With Incoming Head Of School Nicole Hood
May 7, 2024
About the Contributors
Orla Maxcy '25, Editor in Chief
Staff Profile: Orla Maxcy
Position: Founder, Editor-in-Chief
As Editor-in-Chief, Orla Maxcy oversees the entire publication process, working closely with Academic advisor Daniel Benjamin and co-founder and co-editor Miranda Shandell to ensure the smooth operation and success of the newspaper. They are responsible for coordinating the team, assigning and editing articles, and managing the overall content and layout of each issue.
Under Maxcy and Shandell's leadership, the Blue&White has flourished, producing a total of seven successful issues during the 2023-2024 school year. Their dedication and hard work have transformed the newspaper into a pivotal source of information for the AFS community. Through their commitment to delivering timely and engaging content, Maxcy and Shandell have played a vital role in keeping the student body informed about important events, news, and stories within the school community.
Through Maxcy and Shandell's vision and leadership, the Blue&White has become a platform that amplifies the voices and perspectives of AFS students. Their dedication to journalistic integrity and their commitment to serving the community have fostered a culture of open dialogue and informed discourse.