Mary Bingham is a junior at Mayfield, and is excited to be the Online-Managing Editor-in-Chief of the Crier this year. She has two Scholastic honorable mentions in the review and poetry categories. Outside of Newspaper, she is a member of Mayfield’s Theatre Conservatory, participating in both the fall play and the spring musical, a highlight playing Jane Seymour in the Six: Teen Edition production last spring. She is also a retreat leader, a theater representative on the Arts Council, and a member of Campus Ministry. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, singing, songwriting, listening to music, reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. She is especially interested in writing about entertainment and pop culture.

Sophie Bilu is a junior at Mayfield and this will be her first year on the Mayfield Crier, working as a staff writer. Sophie likes to cover topics including food, travel, science, and entertainment. She plays three sports including tennis, waterpolo, and swimming. Sophie enjoys hiking, skiing, and baking, and has a passion for nature. Although she doesn’t have publishing experience, Sophie loves to write and she is very excited for the 2025-2026 school year.  

Guiliana McAlister is a senior and is so excited to continue her writing career! She was a staff writer for Mayfield Crier her sophomore year and is now in Advanced Journalism to create more pieces. She is involved in a lot on campus, including being elected ASB President, Dance Conservatory, Theatre Conservatory, Women’s Ensemble, and more. She is always willing to try new things and cannot wait to spotlight fun Mayfield events hosted on and off campus. She looks forward to working with the staff and gaining new experiences!   

Senior Colette Nappi comes to the Mayfield Crier with years of experience as a yearbook staffer  where she serves as this year’s Copy Editor-in-Chief. She is very excited this year to join the crier staff and continue her journalism career. Service plays a prominent role in Colette’s life as a member in Girl Scouts and National Charity League. Colette is also a member of the Theatre and Creative Writing Conservatories and is a student leader in both Campus Ministry and Arts Council. For fun, Colette loves playing volleyball and many instruments, her favorite of which being guitar.