2025-26 Staff

My Publications:

• Maverick

Tobin Chen is an 8th grader who is excited to be a part of PEN Peer Leaders and the Millburn Peer Leader Program as a whole. He is an avid golfer who loves spending time on the course with his dad or friends. He also loves reading and spending time with his friends. Tobin looks forward to writing articles about events around the town, sports, and world events.

My Publications:

• 9/11/01: A Teacher Remembers

• Rocktoberfest's 10th Anniversary

Sydney enjoys drawing, reading, and writing about all things fantasy. She is a Broadway enthusiast - shoutout to Hamilton, West Side Story, and Newsies - and dreams of becoming a professional actor. When she's not being creative, you can find her rock climbing, playing softball, or doing aerial silks.

My Publications: 

• High Holidays 2025

Kyna is thrilled to be a part of the PEN peer leader program. She loves writing and investigating interesting topics, and is excited to provide fresh ideas to expand PEN. Kyna loves riddles and mysteries, as well as various topics such as the rainforest and the ancient Maya. She is delighted to be a part of this wonderful team!

My Publications:

• The Passageway of Ghosts

Here to make the news look just a little nicer, Maria is delighted to contribute to the Penpoint as an editor! She is an avid reader, writer, and artist. Among her other skills is public speaking. A perfectionist, she believes that visual presentation and first impressions are vital. In her free time, Maria enjoys drawing, gaming, and playing with her adorable cat, Misty.

My Publications:

• Intro to PEN

Vikash is excited to contribute to the Millburn Penpoint. In addition to writing articles about sports and the community, Vikash plays flute and enjoys cricket, tennis, and pickleball. He is always eager to read and listen to music!

My Publications:

• Rocktoberfest's 10th Anniversary

• Week of Respect 2025

Mandy is a proud member of the MMS community and is more than happy to contribute her talents to the Penpoint website and MMS’s various social media platforms. She specializes in content creation and on-camera presentation, bringing creativity and clarity to every project she takes on. In addition to her work in media, Mandy is also an accomplished debater, competitive speaker, and rhythmic gymnast. Her passion for communication and performance shines through in all that she does.

My Publications: Coming soon!

Claire is a proactive member of the PEN (Peers Enriching News) peer leaders group. Claire is always looking for ways to contribute interesting ideas and energy to the team. She strives to make every article or post as engaging as can be, to create a meaningful interest for readers. Outside of writing, Claire enjoys playing piano and composing her own music – which are passions that can inspire storytelling and content creation.

My Publications: Coming soon!

Emma is a proud PEN Peer Leader who is looking forward to contributing to the new Penpoint website. She likes music, art, and reading. Emma owns two cats she loves, named Fish Taco and Salsa.

My Publications: Coming soon!