2 BHS Seniors Selected as Cobb Trust Interns

Karolina Atsalis and Autumn Harrington, both seniors at the Barnstable High School, have been selected as interns for Steve Heslinga, the present Cobb Trust Fund Trustee. These two students will work with Mr. Heslinga to help highlight the benefits that the Trust provides for the Public Schools in Barnstable. 

Enoch Cobb was a local business man who left more than 100 acres to the town of Barnstable.

In his will, he specifically asked for the money from the timber sold to be used to purchase books for the public schools in town. The Fund is used today to “enrich the educational experience of the public school students and increase the efficiency of the public school system.”  The money itself is now used for grants for different events throughout the Barnstable Public School System. Here is a list of a few of the activities from last year, sponsored by funds of Enoch Cobb: 

1. Art Students Beyond the Classroom for grades 8-12: Seniors were able to put on an art show at the end of the year, displaying their own personal work from their years in high school. Both Mrs. Andrulot and Mr. Lopes were provided with this grant. 
2. John F. Kennedy Library Field Trip for grade 11 in U.S History: Students were given the chance to experience a piece of history with an educational, outside of school trip. Mr. Eno was given this grant to expand his students’ knowledge of history. 
3. Spring Astro Jam for grade 12: After a full year of Astronomy, seniors in Mr. Gyra’s class displayed their talents and knowledge of the universe in a unique community event. 
4. Challenge Day for grades 8-12: Students at Barnstable High School were given the chance to experience a day of acceptance.  
5. Collaborative Electronic Student Share Boards in Chemistry: Mrs. Brown was provided with this grant to enhance the teaching of chemistry in her classes. Each lab table was provided with an IPad.

Information from a BHS press release.