San Marcos High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new wellness center and successful implementation of the district’s new Culture of Care initiative…
Mary Moses
Mary Moses is a senior at SBHS and the current editor-in-chief of The Forge. In her spare time, Mary enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and writing. In addition to being a part of The Forge for the past four years, she has been involved with the Varsity Tennis Team and the Mock Trial Team. Mary hopes that this year's edition of The Forge will bring together the SBHS community by encapsulating the nature of the Dons family.
Demi Moore, Academy Award nominee and long-time star, walked out to a standing ovation at the Q&A after the screening of her new movie, The…
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) held its annual writers panel on Feb. 8, featuring the writers of some of the biggest films this…
Kevin Costner’s new movie Horizons: An American Saga – Chapter 2 held its U.S. premiere at the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on…
On Jan. 9, 2025, current Principal Fred Razo announced his plan to retire at the end of this school year. The decision comes just two…

Santa Barbara’s Future After “Drill, Baby, Drill” Faces a Challenge From Biden’s New Oil Leasing Ban
As the United States waits to see what decisions newly-elected President Trump makes during his administration, the most recent environmental decision came from the exiting…
Dear Readers, Thank you for joining us for the inaugural 2025 edition of The Forge! While 2024 was a momentous year that saw many changes…
Dear Readers, Happy Holidays! As we approach the end of 2024, Santa Barbara High can look back on many historic moments from this year. The…
Since last year’s contentious standoff between the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) and the Santa Barbara Teachers’ Association (SBTA), three seats on the Santa…
With three years of playing experience on the girls varsity volleyball team under her belt, senior Gwen Chenoweth is ensuring that the legacy she leaves…
As we approach the fourth month of school, it has become clear that Santa Barbara High is not immune to the multitude of threats plaguing…
On Thursday, September 12, the class of 2025 got their first official taste of this year’s senior events with senior sunrise. The event began at…
The beginning of the 2024-2025 school year has brought with it a brand new program aiming to support the newest members of the Dons family:…
Dear Readers, Thank you for joining us for another year of The Forge! As editor-in-chief, I feel deeply honored to be joining in the history…
As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close, students across the school must face the fact that they’re saying goodbye to another round of…
On Monday, April 22, three teams from SBHS went to Angels Stadium in Anaheim to receive recognition for their athletic and academic achievements. The CIF…
While spring can be an exciting time for many seniors as they hear back from their dream colleges, it can also be a difficult time…
The college and career counselors– responsible for helping SBUSD students plan out their futures– are facing uncertainty in their own futures within the district. With…
As Valentine’s Day is around the corner, many people will be turning to their favorite romantic comedies for entertainment. When you think of your favorite…
While not everyone has gotten to experience Mr. Teris teaching, he remains a popular figure among art lovers and students here at Santa Barbara High.…