Position: Founder, Editor-in-Chief

Orla Maxcy, a senior at AFS, 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.

Maxcy enjoys writing and editing for the sports column. Her proudest article is  Breaking Barriers and Brackets where she argued why watching the NCAA women’s basketball tournament matters and despite the rapid growth in the last few years, this isn’t the first time in history women’s basketball has trended.

Maxcy hopes to grow her love for writing and analyzing sports media in college and beyond. She envisions herself doing sideline interviews with athletes, contributing to the sports column, or working for major platforms and franchises such as ESPN or the WNBA.

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.