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In modern society students are subjected to the fear that they might lose their lives while attending school. School should be a cultivation of students…
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…
Jamie Park Duncan graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1989. Park was the most decorated SBHS runner for the Channel League. Park was the…
A senior decides their future. Somehow, the next four years of their life are set in stone. The senioritis is weighing them down. Class is…
By: Lizzie Throop Photos Courtesy of SBHS Alumni Association Rose Marie Cruz was born and raised in Santa Barbara and graduated from Santa Barbara High…
Floyd Norman is a legendary Disney animator who has worked for over 60 years. Born on June 22, 1935, in Santa Barbara, California. Mr Norman…
On February 17, 2023 the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) honored Todd Field and Martin McDonagh, awarding them with the Outstanding Director of the…
Red Carpet Coverage The first celebrity interview Red Carpet of the 38th Santa Barbara Film Festival (SBIFF) was full of invigorating and empowering appearances. Honoree…
Minda and Eric Bittle Minda and Eric Bittle met in their sophomore year Spanish class in room 86 (in the English building) and have now…
Here in Santa Barbara county, we are surrounded by the all encompassing Pacific Ocean. Due to recent discourses on climate change and its effects, there…
For the past few months commercials, ads, and lawn signs have contributed to the endless stream of political material following voters across the country as…
The annual Milpas Street Holiday Parade took place on a rainy Saturday, December 10th. However, even a downpour couldn’t stop 110 marching band, dance, and…
As the warm summer days fade away, winter’s cold edge comes rushing in. The earth turns, the seasons change, and our taste buds change along…
The Forge officially has a new feature called Student Leader of the Month! At Santa Barbara High School we have seniors and juniors leading incoming…
As the 2021-22 school year comes to an end, some beloved Santa Barbara High teachers have announced their retirement. One of these teachers is SBHS…
Emerson Steady is graduating with the class of 2022, but if you look at his transcript you would think he had been here for more…
On April 25 2022 the Old Spanish Days committee met on City Hall’s steps where mayor Randy Rowse announced the plans for this coming Fiesta.…
Once a year the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table honors one student who has excelled athletically and academically by bestowing upon them the Scholar Athlete…
Santa Barbara High School is known for its beautiful campus. Beyond our 18th century Spanish architecture and the new Peabody Stadium, we have a hard-working…