Isla Chasin is a rising senior at Brookline High School, and is 17 years old. She first became interested in writing in second grade, penning a poem titled “Grey Eyed Misty” about her cat, Ziggy, who has yellow eyes and has no interest in, nor appreciation for, Isla’s poetry. She enjoys music, and plays both the violin and the viola. Isla has always been interested in the brain and psychology, and hopes to pursue a career exploring human behavior through writing. In her spare time, Isla enjoys dancing, reading, and volunteering within her community. Isla is known for telling homemade jokes that need a bit of help with delivery, punchline, and content. She hopes that one day she’ll make someone laugh as hard at her jokes as she does. Isla could not be more excited for the opportunity to write through the Whipple Fellowship, and is forever grateful for the students and staff who have supported her in more ways than they know.