Joslyn Varkey is a ninth grade staff writer for The Shield.  She mainly covers anything under the umbrella of politics.  Joslyn is an avid reader and has a particular soft spot for literary classics. She also routinely reads the news and keeps up with politics and current world affairs.  Joslyn enjoys a good debate and loves crosswords.  She is an active member of numerous clubs including Mathletes, and SAGA.  In her free time, Joslyn is a passionate violinist and can be found with her nose stuck in a book.  She joined The Shield because she is fond of journalism and is looking to further her skills.