Spotlight on Graduating Seniors
Claire Beisel joined Cobscook midway through her junior year. She says, “I am proud of learning new life skills I can use in the future, and I have enjoyed having a community I can be a part of.” Claire has been employed by Narrow Escape Coffee Bar in Lubec while in school at Cobscook, and has brought the skills she’s learned there - a calm, welcoming demeanor, not to mention home-baked goodies - to the classroom space. Claire plans to attend college in the fall to study environmental and/or earth sciences.
Madison Flynn joined Cobscook in 9th grade after having a positive experience as a rising 9th grader in Cobscook’s River Camp program. She’s proud “...of all the life changing experiences I’ve had at Cobscook and discovering interests I never knew I had. This is the most fun someone could have in high school!” Maddy is an incredible drawer and 2-D artist, and has developed exceptional cooking, baking, and kitchen management skills working for her family business, Angie’s Comfort Kitchen, Catering, and Everything Nice Bakery. Maddy plans to attend culinary school and hopes to travel and experience new foods.
Luis “Soy” Gomez-Mitchell joined Cobscook his senior year after moving to the area from Florida. While he’s reminded that he doesn’t like being cold, he’s proud of the friends he’s made in Maine during his time here. Soy is a skilled bass player and dungeon master, and has been employed at Whole Life Market. Soy plans to work and travel after high school. He imagines that college may be in his future down the road.
Theo Holm joined Cobscook in 10th grade, and plans to travel and pursue a career in book arts. “I’ve found myself having lots of real world experiences at Cobscook, building skills that other kids my age might not get to experience, such as guitar making, white water canoeing, skiing, trip packing, and first aid skills. We have also been acquainted with good social skills, how to properly manage money, and how to pursue a job. On the topic of jobs, we have also been trained in doing a good job, doing it responsibly, and most importantly, getting the job done.” Theo is also a skilled athlete and worked for Josh Pond Farm.
Daisy Jones joined Cobscook as a 9th grader and plans to go to Washington County Community College after high school to participate in the Outdoor Adventure program. She also hopes to travel the country and continue to hone her artistic abilities. Of her time in high school she says, “I am proud of myself for keeping high grades and getting over obstacles throughout my four years at Cobscook Institute.” Daisy is an incredible artist, loves yoga, and worked for Summer Keys in Lubec while in high school.
Owen Leavitt transferred into Cobscook midway through his junior year. He reflects, “I am proud of how much I have developed as a canoer, camper, academic student, and person. I had gone camping before this school, but now my skills associated with it have stepped up to the next level. I specifically am happy with all of the early college classes I was able to get done.” Owen is a talented actor and improviser, and worked for Tide Mill Organic Farm and Josh Pond Farm while in high school. Owen has been awarded a Merit Scholarship from the University of Maine at Orono, where he will enter the honors college to study computer science in the fall.
Alan Lund joined Cobscook as a 9th grader. Of his accomplishments he says, “I am proud of my canoe skills. When I first came to Cobscook my canoe skills were poor. I was so scared to even get into a canoe, but now I think I am pretty good at sterning. After high school I plan to go to college for plumbing and electrical.” Alan is an avid fisherman, and has been employed by his family business, Lund Construction, while in high school.
Bella Telesmanick joined Cobscook at the start of her junior year. “What I’m most proud of as a result of my time at Cobscook are the skills I’ve developed and places i’ve grown, specifically: improved people skills, academic achievement, and cross country skiing.” “Cobscook has played a significant role in my goals for the future.” Bella is a mean ice skater, talented singer, and has been employed at Hannaford through her senior year. After high school, Bella plans to take a gap year and work to save for college. She has a goal of going to college for forensic psychology.