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…
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.
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.…
Santa Barbara High is facing an impending teacher work to contract event as conflicts between the district and Santa Barbara Teachers Association (SBTA) continue. A…
Across the United States, various union issues and strikes– like those in the Los Angeles school district last year or SAG-AFTRA– have been a common…
Graduation tickets have been bought. Yearbooks have been flipped through. College merch has been worn and classes have been skipped. For most seniors, these last…
As the remaining school days begin to dwindle and students yearn to escape the classroom confines in search of the beach, many Santa Barbara High…
As the end of the year approaches, many students are looking forward to a bright and relaxing summer. But for some, this time of year…
On February 6, 2023, southeastern Turkey and northern Syria were hit by a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake has shattered the lives of people…
On January 16, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival presented Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson with the Cinema Vanguard Award. The award honors actors who…