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LA mayor pushes to raise minimum wage
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October 14, 2014
THE FORGE TURNS 100!
Mark Gross Staff Reporter
The current minimum wage throughout the state of California is now $9 per hour as of June 1st this year. Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles, however, is in the process of launching an ambitious campaign to raise the minimum wage of all LA city workers to $13.25 an hour. Mayor Garcetti describes it as “the largest anti-poverty program in the city’s history”. The most far-reaching initiative of the 14-month-old Garcetti administration would increase incomes for an estimated 567,000 workers by an average of $3,200, or 21%, a year, according to an analysis commissioned by the mayor's office and conducted by researchers from UC Berkeley. Presenting his plan, Garcetti seeks to balance the demands of the powerful Los Angeles labor community, which is pushing for an even higher minimum, against those of business leaders, who warn that boosting pay too quickly could stifle the slowly rebounding local economy. Garcetti's ordinance would require businesses to increase workers' pay from the California state minimum of $9 an hour to at least $10.25 in 2015, $11.75 in 2016 and $13.25 in 2017. The state minimum went from $8 to $9 an hour on July 1st and is due to increase to $10 an hour in 2016. Beginning in 2018, additional adjustments in Los Angeles would be automatically tied to an inflation index. Other West Coast cities have been leading the push for higher wages as well. In June, Seattle adopted an ordinance that would increase minimum pay to $15 an hour in three to seven years, depending on the size of the business. San Francisco voters will consider the same minimum in a vote this November. San Diego lawmakers also voted in August to go to $11.50 an hour by 2017. The federal government has taken note of this law as well. President Obama, speaking at a labor festival last week reiterated what he called “the simple truth: America deserves a raise." He praised local political leaders, specifically Garcetti, for raising wages, stating, "This is why I stay optimistic, even with some of the nonsense that goes on in Washington."
The Dons come together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Forge Photo Courtesy of Tim Putz
Long before the 2013-2014 school year ended, The Forge staff had already begun preparing for the momentous occasion that is the 100th anniversary of our very own school newspaper. We made plans with the Alumni Association to help us get in touch with editors from previous years, we started digging through archives of the paper, and became engrossed in the history of The Forge. On the first day of school this year, we picked that right back up, anticipating the publication of the 100th anniversary issue. Those of us who have been a part of The Forge staff for several years found so much joy in sharing with our newcomers how much the paper has changed over the past 100 years, and all of us were amazed by the development of not only the paper, but also the school and Santa Barbara itself. While we dedicated time to writing articles to reflect on the changes of The Forge, we found ourselves spending much of our time with our noses in archived issues, intrigued, entertained, and educated by the staff members of the past. We were humored and shocked by the cultural differences, made proud by past achievements, and inspired by articles done so many years ago. We were also lucky enough to meet some of the legendary staff members that have left an indelible mark on Santa Barbara High School through their participation and dedication to The Forge. They told us encouraging stories about their hardships and triumphs and shared with us fond memories of being a member of The Forge and how it made a permanent impact on their lives. The making of this very special issue of The Forge was a great experience for all involved. It opened our eyes and changed our view of The Forge forever. We can only hope that the student body, the Santa Barbara High School staff, and The Forge alumni admire this piece of history as much as we do and that you find it to be as interesting and pleasantly educational as we did making it. The Forge staff would like to thank everyone for their support and dedication to our paper for 100 years.
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As Editor-in-Chief, I regret to inform the dedicated readers of The Forge that this is not the newspaper I intended to distribute to the student body. I also cannot stand by the changes made to this issue from its original form nor will I take responsibility for any mistakes that resulted from said changes. Emma Cisek
100 years of The Forge
On October 17th, the Alumni Association and The Forge have put together a very special assembly for the school. There will be a panel of past Forge editors there to share about their experiences with the school as well as being a part of the newspaper and where it took them in life. The editors will be open to taking questions and everyone is encouraged to participate! The next day, Saturday, October 18, Forge alumni have been invited to attend a special private gathering at SBHS to reunite with their past classmates and Forge advisors. Between 2 and 5pm all previous Forge classrooms will be opened with the respective volumes of The Forge on display. Emma Cisek Editor-in-Chief
From left to right: Lexi Gulden, Madison Moriatry, Seanna Fernandez, Devon Fitzgibbons, Talia Vestal, Kristina Rivera Photo Courtesy of Beau Letierri Gabe Reali Entertainment Editor
Friday, October 10, was a magical night at Peabody stadium, when Kristina Rivera’s name was called at halftime of the SBHS–Ventura football game. A cavalcade of vintage cars brought six princesses to the red carpet, where they met their escorts (fathers and brothers). After a spirited drum roll by the SBHS Drumline, Kristina’s name was revealed one letter at a time, leaf by leaf (the leaf cut outs courtesy of ASB). Prior to the announcement Gabe Reali caught up with the princesses for a brief interview. What was the first emotion that came to your mind when you realized you were a princess? Seanna: I was very shocked and happy. Devon: I was really excited and happy. Talia: Really nervous and anxious because I knew the whole point to having princesses was to embarrass them! Lexi: I was confused and excited. Kristina: Excitement Madison: I could feel my face turn bright red, I was really embarrassed but in a good way
ISIS
Alonso Martinez The terrorist group ISIS has brewed fear Staff Reporter across the Middle East and, more recently, the western world since April 2013. It originally developed from al-Qaeda, only to be disowned by al-Qaeda soon after for being too brutal. Taking advantage of instability in Iraq and Syria, ISIS has killed thousands of civilians and taken over approximately 35,000 square miles of land stretching across Iraq and Syria. Within the past two months, the Islamist extremist group produced videos each showing the executions of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and British aid workers David Haines and Alan Henning. The executioner is a British
Have you thought about what you’re going to do for the talent portion? Seanna: I have not but I want to do something memorable and funny. Devon: Yes, it’s a surprise! Talia: I’ve thought about it a little bit, I don’t want to do something super serious because people want to laugh more than they want to appreciate your talent. Lexi: Not at all, I’m nervous for that. Kristina: No. Madison: I have a few ideas.
Lexi: Am I allowed to say Ms. Nye? Oh wait Ale Tacconelli. Kristina: Mr. Sandrich Madison: Abbey Guillen
man nicknamed “Jihadi John.” He is one of the group of four British ISIS members dubbed “The Beatles.” In the videos, he attacks UK Prime Minister David Cameron, saying, “Your evil alliance with America, which continues to strike the Muslims of Iraq and most recently bombed the Haditha dam, will only accelerate your destruction and claim the role of the obedient lapdog.” Cameron called the murders an “act of pure evil” and added, “We will do everything in our power to hunt down these murderers and ensure they face justice, however long it takes.” The Security Service MI5, a British intelligence agency, know Jihadi John’s identity, but they are protecting his name and background to avoid jeopardizing hostage rescue missions.
Even al-Qaeda thought that ISIS went too far. It appealed to ISIS to release Alan Henning, because it believed that Henning was an innocent aid worker who genuinely wanted to help suffering Muslims. On Tuesday, September 30, the UK carried out its first airstrikes against ISIS with the help of Kurdish troops. UK now joins the lists of countries that have conducted airstrikes, which also include the United States and France. Belgium and Denmark say that they will help provide planes in the future. Meanwhile, President Obama met with the National Security Council to discuss a comprehensive strategy against ISIS. Obama also went on CBS’ “60 Minutes” to say that the United States underestimated the strength of ISIS and overestimated the ability of Iraqi forces to fight back.
What are you going to wear? Seanna: I’m not sure yet. Devon: A dress? I don’t know, I haven’t gotten it yet. Talia: I don’t know, I’m going shopping this weekend. I might just wear nothing at all. Lexi: I haven’t thought about it. Who would be your dream homecoming Kristina: It’s undecided. date? Madison: I don’t know yet! Seanna: Channing Tatum Devon: Chris Pratt What’s the one thing you can’t live Talia: Well I already have a homecoming without? date, Ian Plascencia. Seanna: Chocolate Lexi: Ryan Gosling Devon: Burritos Kristina: Channing Tatum Talia: I can’t live without dance. Madison: Jesse Metcalfe Lexi: My music. Kristina: Probably my phone. If you could nominate someone who Madison: My sisters was not nominated, who would it be? Seanna: Abbey Guillen So congratulations to Kristina Rivera, Devon: Emily Stokes Homecoming Queen of 2014! Talia: Ian Plascencia
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News ‘Yes’ Finally Means ‘Yes’: California Assembly Passes Sexual Assault Bill Marianna Alevra California has News Editor become the first state to define sexual consent with “yes means yes” on college campuses. On Thursday August 28, the California legislature passed a law requiring colleges receiving financial support from the state to adopt “affirmative consent” in investigations of campus sexual assault. Colleges must also provide medical care, legal assistance, and counseling to victims. This measure is part of the nation-wide movement to reduce the number of sexual assaults, as the White House declared this as an “epidemic” among college campuses across the country. According to the Department of Education, 55 colleges and universities nationwide are under the investigation of their methods of handling sexual assault cases. Prior to this bill, the prevailing standard has been “no means no.” This standard is expected to change. Passed unanimously by the State Senate, Senate Bill 967 (also known as the “yes-means- yes” bill) states that consensual sex is on the basis of the presence of “yes” rather than the
California state Sen. Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) speaks about his measure on Thursday in Sacramento. absence of “no.” Affirmative consent must also be ongoing between both parties. Neither silence and lack of resistance nor the influence of drugs and alcohol excuses the lack of consent. Silence is not consent; it is the absence of consent. If a student is unconscious or intoxicated to the point of impairment where the student cannot “understand the fact, nature, or extent of
1925 earthquake shakes SBHS Emmanuel Gonzalez On June 29, 1925 a disastrous Staff Reporter earthquake hit the city of Santa Barbara causing much destruction and devastation to the community. A total of 13 people were killed by the effects of the earthquake and caused a total damage of 8 million dollars. Many buildings including the Mission, the Courthouse and Santa Barbara High School were damaged severely and had to be repaired. The main shock of the earthquake began at 6:44 a.m. and lasted for 19 seconds. However, a pressure gauge recording card at the local waterworks showed disturbances beginning at 3:27 a.m although no foreshocks were reported. It registered 6.3 on the moment magnitude scale and was felt from Paso Robles to the north to Santa Ana to the south and to Mojave to the east. Three strong aftershocks occurred in the next few hours, though none causing any additional damage, with events occurring at 8:08,
10:45, and 10:57 am, and many smaller shocks continued throughout the day. Since the downtown of Santa Barbara suffered irreparable damage, there was a large-scale construction in 1925 and 1926 aimed at removing or repairing damaged buildings and constructing new ones. This development completely changed the character of the city center. This effort was undertaken by the Santa Barbara Community Arts Association, which was founded in the beginning of the 1920s and viewed the earthquake as the opportunity to reconstruct the city center in a similar architecture style. Due to this most building in Santa Barbara were built in the 1920’s. Today it is near impossible to know that the earthquake ever even happened. The city is very peaceful and more beautiful than ever. The damage is all cleared up and downtown is full of locals and tourist alike enjoying the city’s center all year long.
the sexual activity,” then it is evident that the student is not able to grant any consent. Supporters of the bill view it as the next step in the sexual assault war. State Senator Kevin De León, the legislation’s sponsor, said, “The reality is, when you’re inebriated, when a drug has been slipped into your drink, you can’t say no, you can’t fend off an attacker.” Many victims of sexual assault, he continued, “have to prove to themselves, to a prosecutor, to a district attorney to a panel on a college campus, that they affirmatively said no.” In addition, a “yes means yes” policy for California would be like following in the steps of our northern neighbor, Canada, for that has been Canada’s law since 1992. However, some Republican lawmakers do not believe that legislation is the appropriate way to define consent. “This bill goes so far past what is acceptable for government to regulate,” said Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto. “It will just become another one of the many laws in California that always lead to litigation.”
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Ukraine at War
Putin carresses his beloved dog. Over the past few months, Ukraine has been attacked by Russia several times in the East where the country borders Russia. Russian president, Vladimir Putin continues to deny that he is sending secret forces and army into Ukraine. Russia is also putting a lot of blame on Ukraine for various reasons so that Russia will not be blamed for any of the damage they are causing to cities in Eastern Ukraine. By constantly blaming Ukraine, Russia is able to fill the Russian news with propaganda against Ukraine. Although Putin is constantly filling the Russian news with propaganda, the Russian population is finally reading between the lines. During this time of distress, there have been many soldiers taken as prisoners of war. Over a thousand men have been taken prisoner on either side. There have been prisoner exchanges but many men still remain imprisoned. The Ukrainian president, Petro Poroshenko, does not want Ukraine to separate and is willing to give more autonomy to the separatists in Eastern Ukraine. Many Eastern cities, such as Donetsk, Luhansk and Horlivka, have been taken by the Russian separatists and troops, the same troops that Putin denies he put there. Russian citizens are now starting to see the truth; they are finding out about the secret hospitals where hundreds of men are dying and the secret cemeteries where these men are being buried.
Anastasiya Brice Staff Reporter
From the Vault: Volume 75 Issue 2, What will the future hold for DP? What would the district be like with two high school instead of three? The school district receives money for each student that attends school. But enrollment in the past five years has dropped and so has the amount of money the district is receiving, according to Mr. Jackson, our school principal. Expenditures from the 1988-89 school year were reduced by $1,374,643 due largely to the school’s declining enrollment. It is predicted that if the district doesn’t do something to correct this problem it could run out of money by 1990 or even before. The total capacity for SBHS, San Marcos, and Dos Pueblos is 7,808 students. This year’s fall enrollment is 4,952.
One of the options available to the school system is to close one school and transfer the students who attend it to the other two high schools. The school board, headed by Dr. Mike McLaughlin, superintendent of schools, is looking at Dos Pueblos. DP has a maximum capacity of 2,592 students. Currently there are 1373 students enrolled. It has the lowest amount of students enrolled. A meeting will be held on January 5, 1989 to present the options open to the school system for the Board of Education review. On March 2 the board with receive recommendations on how the problem might be solved. The solution will be put into action in the months of May through
September. Whatever the Board decides to do about the problem will take effect for the 1989-90 school year. It might not be Dos Pueblos. It could be any of the three high schools or it might turn out that the board approves an alternate plan. All three high schools have a much smaller enrollment than their maximum capacity allows. San Marcos has a maximum capacity of 2,272 students. It currently enrolls 1,528 students. A difference of 744 students. Santa Barbara High School, with a maximum of 2,944 students, currently enrolls 2,051 students. A difference of 893 students.
From the Vault: Volume 75 Issue 2 Halloween nightmares come to Isla Vista It’s Halloween night. You’re feeling more daring than usual. The spirit of the night, which only appears once a year is now upon you, and the urge hits you to do something you’ll remember for years to come. Where do you go? Thousands of students every year decide that Isla Vista is the place to go on Halloween night. Going to “I.V.” on Halloween night has become a tradition for many high school students over the years. Thousands of high school and college students parade down the streets of Isla vista all decked out in their Halloween attire which ranges from subtle to outrageous.Every year, many Halloween parties await these eager students. The Spirits beckon them to the fun of the evening. But if you are planning on going to I.V. this Halloween, beware; because there are hundreds of Halloween parties on Halloween, police officers from all over the city and county are already gearing up to have a little Halloween fun of their own
in Isla Vista this year. The Forge talked to Lieutenant Joe Smith of the Santa Barbara Police Department to get an inside view of the preparations on behalf of the police for this year’s Halloween roundup. According to Lt. Smith, there will be approximately 150 officers, from the S.B.P.D., the S.B. Sheriff’s office, and the University of California Police Department, both inside the I.V. city limits and on the surrounding streets. Lt. Smith also commented on the number of high school students who flock to I.V. to be included in the college prant near UCSB., “Traditionally, have have had extremely large numbers of high school students come to I.V.,” he explained. This year, there has been so much of an effort on the part of the Sheriff’s Department that there will be road blocks set up surrounding I.V. stopping anyone in a car or on foot and letting only those with proper proof of residency in. In fact, Lt.
Smith also told The Forge that beginning Thursday, October 27, until November 1st, only those with proof of residency will be permitted to enter I.V. When questioned about the harshness of these measures, Lt. Smith was quick to add in response: “We (the police officers), are not kidding anymore. We made over 1500 arrests last year and we are prepared to do it again this year.” But Lt. Smith was also quick to mention that the reason for these arrests is that students under twenty one are caught either possessing or consuming alcohol: “Too many people break the Public Intoxication Law,” Smith replied. In closing, Lt. Smith wanted to comment on the “war” between the police and the “I.V. Trick-or-Treaters.” He continually insisted that this is a war that will be won only by the police.” This is a crackdown.
Disease Update: Enterovirus D68 and Ebola Nicola Freeland Layout Editor
Trend a l e r t : Enterovirus D68, a respiratory illness that causes Polio-like paralysis, has been on the upswing and might reach full-blown epidemic status by late November. More easily transmittable than Ebola, and able to infect healthy young adults- Enterovirus D68 is one to watch. From The Forge Laboratory: Forge Editor-in-Chief Emma Cisek is using herself as a guinea pig in an experiment to see, “If [she] make[s] it,” through this flu season. She goes on to say, “I’ve heard this season is going to be especially
virulent, but I figure I’ve never had a flu shot, why give in now?” We will catch up with Emma later this winter to see if she’s fairing. Current Outbreak: Ebola has been making the rounds with the first confirmed infection outside of West Africa. An infected man in Texas passed away earlier this week, and a nurse from Spain is now being treated in Nebraska. Travel precautions are beginning to be put in place but some patients of Ebola have already come into contact with others before they knew they had the disease.ww Total cases:2033 Fatalities: 4000
The Ebola virus Photo courtesy of npr.org
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Opinion 17 Tips for new students Nicola Freeland Layout Editor 1. On the first day of school every AP teacher without fail will say, “this is an AP class.” 2. Walk on the right side of the hallway (your right) no matter where you are at school. In the main hall, but especially on the ramp and bridge to and from the english building. You would think that with all your years of being a person who walks in hallways that I would not have to be writing this. 3. Don’t stop walking in the hallway. Just don’t. 4. If you don't flush the toilet, you’ve committed a humanitarian felony. 5. Don’t litter. 6. Don’t spit. There is no physical reason a person should do this, except to warn others that they are objectionable. 7. They, (and I mean everyone), need a warrant to open or look in your glove compartment. 8. SAT Subject Tests are important. If you start them at the end of your junior year, you’re giving yourself a disadvantage. 9. Don’t wear beanies unless it’s snowing, which it never does here. Please avoid wearing beanies. 10.Under no circumstances should you bring an instrument to school for nonacademic reasons. Try to avoid being obnoxious. 11. Ms. Nye knows the secret to life. 12. The AP Environmental Science teacher prefers to be called Mr. Caballero. 13. Do not tap your pen please. 14. Don't write in the stalls like why would you do that. 15. Remember, no matter what you may think, you are like other girls 16. Becchio is the best stop being a brat. 17. Stand up for the pledge of allegiance. You’re not making a statement you’re telling other people that you’re obnoxious.
Sex crimes against female celebrities
Wow! More female celebrity’s nudes were leaked. This recent “scandal” includes images of Kate Upton, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lawrence. At first you might be thinking: “This is the best day of my life”, but let’s back it up for a minute and get real. This situation is being treated as a scandal instead of a crime. These women did nothing wrong by taking a couple of photos. However, what is wrong is someone purposefully searching and viewing them for one’s personal pleasure. That is an illegal violation of privacy towards the women whose nudes were leaked. If you deliberately go on the hunt for any of these images, you are not only directly participating in the violation of numerous women’s privacy, but also of their bodies. The people sharing these pictures are perpetuating an ongoing assault, and if you are enjoying them you too, are supporting this continuous moral rape. All these women are beautiful, talented, and famous. Is that what makes it okay for people to violate them? No, it’s because they’re women, and a woman’s body is a public image to be commented on and Amazing Llanos Freelance Reporter
used at will. But that should never be the mindset of people looking at women. Jennifer Lawrence (or anyone) is not to be passed around like a joint. Women are not commodities to be shared; they are not anyone’s property but their own. Another horrible factor that has come out of this event is that people are blaming the women for ending up in this spot. People are shaming them by calling them sluts and saying they shouldn’t have taken the pictures to begin with. This is sick. All of those women are adults who have adult relationships. They can do whatever they want. Additionally, you have no consent to look at those! Part of living in a rape culture is the ongoing expectation that women are responsible for protecting themselves from abuse. This means avoiding behavior which might later be “exploited” by people who won’t be held accountable for their actions. So stop shaming these girls for their actions! Instead of blaming the person in the photos, blame the person who leaked them in the first place. On the other side of the spectrum, males have it easier. For example, when Dylan Sprouse’s nudes were leaked he was praised and got a pat on the back. People found it funny and made light
Nutrition Break? Give me a break! Chris Gulden Opinion Editor
T h e Forge room isn’t the only new thing at Santa Barbara High this year. This year’s bell schedule now includes an eleven minute nutrition break. After second period, from 10:04 AM to 10:15 AM, students have an extended period between classes. Food from the cafeteria is provided to all students free of charge during nutrition break. The logic behind this is that students will perform better when adequately nourished. While `this change was made with good intentions, it will be interesting to see if there is any
correlation with students’ GPAs. Most students eat during lectures anyways, and a large number just go to their third period class early or complete the previous night’s homework assignment. I can personally attest that the change to the schedule is, as a general rule, not achieving its intended goal. Prior to my third period class, several classmates and I occasionally play a quick game of Texas Hold ‘Em. While we do enjoy ourselves, our recreational activities such as playing poker do little to further our education. On paper, nutrition break seems like a long-overdue
The dysfunction of a generation O u r generation sucks. We have come from many many other amazing generations. It could just be because we have this new technology or even because every single kid these days think they are perfect and come with no problems what so ever. All we ever have in our hands is our phones, we don’t even call people on them we just text. The purpose of the phone being created was to be able to talk to someone and tell them something quicker than usual. Yes, sending a quick text message to someone if it’s an actual Alyssa Mendibles Staff Reporter
of it and treated it just as a joke, not to be taken seriously. Dylan released a statement saying that within the 24 hours of his leaked photos he had gained a collective 260,000 followers on his social media accounts. In a similar, more recent situation when Calum Hood (bassist from the band Five Seconds of Summer)’s nudes were leaked, he received unlimited support from his fans. Many felt bad for him and were angered that someone would even break his trust by leaking his private pictures. No one shamed him, instead he got sympathy for it. He then tweeted, “I’m still just a teenage kid learning from mistakes :).” People thought that this was a calm and great way to handle the situation, but this is just similar to the saying, “boys will be boys,” and that men can get away with anything. The double standard of when boys’ nudes get leaked vs. to when girls’ nudes get leaked is disgusting. Next time anyone’s nudes get leaked fight your curiosity. Don’t look at them. You don’t have their consent! There are so many other places out there where adults have willingly and consensually shared their bodies with the public. Why not just enjoy that?
emergency isn’t wrong. But not even dialing a number and calling someone is wrong. The generations before us used landlines and had to either memorize the number or have written on a paper in order to call. Haven’t you ever just wanted to go back into a different generation and experience what they did? The older generations are always telling us how much fun they had at our age being teenagers and spending all day outdoors or going on some type of adventure. Then there’s us who basically sit around all day with ear buds inside our ears on full volume, our eyes on little or even big screens
on apps or texting another person. We have all our old wrinkly years to just sit around, why we all don’t get up and go places. We never have any kind of an actual human contact, we have all these weird phobias of people. I personally believe that our phones have caused us all of that, we wouldn’t have any type of social problem. Or any problem being able to hold a conversation face-to-face. There comes a place and time where just texting is perfectly fine but then most of the time we should just actually have a conversation with one another.
additon to our schedules. In practice, however, nutrition break is unnecessary because students are not taking advantage of it properly. Although I do not feel that the break improves my ability to learn, I appreciate the extra leisure time.
Nutrition Break Locations
The Cafeteria The Student Store The English Building Food Trucks by the Flagpole The MAD Academy
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Opinion New School, Old Student
It’s always hard being the new kid, or is it? I interviewed a few students about their experiences transferring to Santa Barbara High School as upperclassmen to find out. Cyprus Van Inwegen Staff Reporter
Anastasiya Brice, Senior Q: How long have you been at Santa Barbara? A: Just started this year! Q: As the “new kid,” have people been welcoming to you? A: Yes they have, especially the foreign exchange group because they’re all new too. Q: Do you think it’s easy to make friends at this school? A: Yes, people are very nice. Q: Do you think the kids here at SB in particular are very accepting of newcomers? A: Yes, I think they’re very open! Spencer Ferrell, Senior Q: How long have you been at Santa Barbara? A: Beginning of senior year this year. Q: Was it easy for you to make friends? A: Yes, but it’s easy for me to make friends wherever I am. Q: You’ve moved before – how does SB compare to other schools in terms of how welcoming it is? A: I like it, it’s good. Emma Gibson, Junior Q: How long have you been at Santa Barbara?
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A: Since last April. Q: As the “new kid,” were people welcoming to you? A: Yes, very! Q: So you’ve moved around to a lot of different places – what do you think about SB and how it compares to being new in other schools? A: People are different everywhere you go, but people here just seemed more real and down to earth and more my style. Q: Was it easy to make friends here? A: Yeah it was easy to make friends, the few people that I new here before were nice and introduced me to their friends, so I started branching out and could easily meet new people. Q: Do you think the students here are very accepting of people from other towns? A: Yes, very open! My personal experience was mixed. I found that while students in California are pretty relaxed and open, the size of the school made it difficult to find and keep close friends. The kids here are all very nice, but somewhat reserved in their “groups.” I saw that less people knew each other when walking down the hallways, and it’s much harder to have conversations in class when there’s almost 40 people. Even though SBHS has a larger population, I know a lot less people than I did at a smaller school. Whether this is positive or negative is a matter of preference though - just like if you prefer a big city to a small town.
The decline of literacy
Marianna Alevra News Editor
Reading is a way for children to think outside the box and reach out into the world, with all of the ideas, thoughts, and emotions circling in the mind. It is perhaps our most critical skill. Unfortunately, literacy has declined dramatically over the past few decades. More than 93 million Americans read at or below the basic level, and nearly half of 17-year-olds say that they read for pleasure no more than once or twice a year. According to a study by the National Endowment for the Arts, only 30 percent of 13-years-old read almost every day. These statistics really reinforce how true the reality is. Whenever I go to the library, most students are at the computers rather than between bookshelves. Despite the benefits of the digital revolution, the digital revolution has also created more distractions, since it is easy to get absorbed in the latest iPhone app. Additionally, since there is more information on the Web now, it has become more common
for students to rely on websites like SparkNotes and Cliffs Notes to take care of their nightly reading assignments instead of actually reading the chapters. But this does not mean that students do not read anymore. Reading is still a very popular activity, and books such as The Hunger Games have been especially successful. In fact, sales for young adult books have outpaced those for adult books. Many students still enjoy reading but feel like they do not have enough time, due to homework and extracurriculars. And more often than not, teachers assign novels that do not interest the class. Basically, reading is not fun until students find something they truly want to read. It is vital that parents promote better reading habits to their children at a young age, because reading does not only have to be work for school, it can also serve as The views and opinions published in The Forge newspaper are not necessarily a fun pastime. On a personal note, I have those of The Forge or any of its affiliated organizations, including Santa Barbara fond memories of my mother reading Arabian Nights, Shel Silverstein poems, High School, advertisers, and so forth. Each editorial represents only the views of the specific reporter(s). and Greek myths to me.
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Features Things Overheard in the Hallway “I just like...don’t exist in school.” “It even smells the same” “The amount of chickens in existence has gone down” Girl 1: “All you want is attention.” Girl 2: “You’re the ratchet.” “Dude, do you wanna go eat a beer.” “I ripped a dollar bill in half.” “Bill Nye could get it.” “And my mom was like ‘Honey don’t worry, there’s not a tattoo on your butt.’” “Late start is what I live for.” “Do you ever sleep on the sofa just to spice it up?” “I switched to sour candy because I’m a thrill seeker.”
BlahTherapy If times are rough and life is dragging you down, then BlahTherapy.com may be a good site for you. BlahTherapy’s main feature is private text chat rooms in which you can vent, share and work out your problems with strangers. BlahTherapy enables you to express your feelings through a computer without knowing the person or talking to them face-to-face. This allows intimate life details to be shared more readily and safely. You may also be interested in BlahTherapy if you want to help people out by listening to their problems and giving advice. When I chose the role of “listener,” I met a lady whose cat had just died, a girl who was guilty about having had sex at a young age, and a ton of people with relationship issues. BlahTherapy would like its users to know that “the chat is intended for casual venting and not for mental illness diagnosing or psychological therapy.” Blah Therapy additionally includes a forum, groups which you can join, and a section for questions and answers if you don’t want to chat about your problems. Licensed therapists are available but, they will cost a couple of dollars a minute. According to their website, the therapists are certified in topics such as “dating and relationships, depression, social anxiety, infidelity, break-ups, parenting, and many more.” Eduardo Kaplan Managing Editor
Foreign exchange students thrive at SBHS Lizzie Saunders Saying goodbye Staff Reporter to their families and traveling to America is the outrageous step 27 foreign-exchange students took this year. Some come to perfect their English and learn about the world from the other side of the ocean, while others come just to experience the wonders of good ol’ America. Of the many differences between European and American culture, the most prominent is the school schedules. In America, students are in the same classes everyday for semesters at a time. In other parts of the world, classes are rotated every day and you stay in the same classroom with the same peers all year; and you even stay in the same room while the teachers switch around and come to you.
Another shock that often comes to these special students is our American size portions, which are apparently overwhelming at times. It’s no wonder America is overweight! In fact, America is the most obese industrialized country in the world. If one were to compare the portion size of an American dinner to that of a French dinner for example, the size difference would be astounding. Foreign exchange students usually stay with host families for time periods ranging from a few months to nearly a year. In fact, my aunt is a host for foreign exchange students so I have met a lot of the students who have come to stay with her. They go to school with us and participate in the same daily activities that we do. Most students keep in constant contact with their families at home, reporting
new information about the life they are living across the globe. One exchange student explained that over holiday breaks, it is very common to travel to other countries with friends or family and get away from home for a while. Doesn’t that sound nice? That being said, most foreign students will stay in the U.S. for holiday breaks, so if you get the chance to catch up with an exchange student, don’t hesitate to offer some helpful hints about school or the town. If you are interested in getting to know our new Dons this be sure to check out International Club this year where local Dons introduce international students to all of the great opportunities Santa Barbara has to offer. International Club meets on Wednesdays at lunch in room 63 in the quad.
SBHS versus Don Bosco Gymnasium: A comparison First of all, I am an exchange student from Austria, Europe and I am living in Santa Barbara for the whole school year. I like it here, but everything is so different! Not better, not worse, just different. I don’t even know where I should start. In Austria we don’t have the same subjects every day, we have about 12 different subjects compared to SB where there’s only 6 a year, which gets kind of boring for me. Another difference is that in Austria the students stay in the same class the whole day and the teachers change classes. We also don’t have TVs in every classroom, we only use black boards, laptops and a projector sometimes. Something else different about the classes is that teachers don’t write everything down that we’re doing, the students are expected to do that on their own. Compared to SB my school is very Florentina Lang Staff Reporter
Nicola Freeland Layout Editor
small, we only have about 700 students and 60 teachers and we have all classes from 5th grade to 12th grade at one school. That’s just my school and like in America every school is different in Austria. For example, something else unique about my school is that we have a movie theatre and café. Here most teenagers attend a traditional high school, but not everybody goes to high school in Austria, we also have schools which prepare you for a specific job. In Austria I attend a private school, and while we do have a dress code, we don’t have to wear uniforms. We do have to wear slippers, though. School is generally a lot harder in Austria than in the USA. When we finish school, we have one big test where we have to know everything we have learned in the past four years. I like that we have so many school events here in Santa Barbara, like the Senior Sunrise, the Spirit Weeks, and the
news every Friday; we don’t have any of that in Austria. Also, a big difference is that we have religion as a subject in school -nearly everybody is Catholic in Austria. Our school starts at 7:30am every day and lasts until 1pm minimum or 4:45pm maximum. We have our lunch break after 6 periods, but we have a nutrition break after 3 periods. At my old school, everybody has to have the same schedule, which isn’t fun sometimes because not all students have the same interests. We also don’t have hall passes, tardies, or detention. Our teachers really trust the students because everybody knows each other so well from having them in school for mostly eight years. To sum it up, I wouldn’t say that one school is better than the other, it’s just different - and I am very happy to have so many new experiences.
Lobsters are immortal
Lobsters a r e biologically immortal. They are susceptible to disease, injury, and physical harm, but unlike humans they don’t die as a result of their own metabolisms. Lobsters do not have a built-in life expectancy in their cells. In humans, cells continuously replicate themselves a certain number of times, and then die. When human cells die off, our bodies age and wither until we die. Lobsters, however, are one of the few species that produce a huge amount of the enzyme called telomerase. Telomerase stops cells from dying and repairs them. Housing isn’t ever an issue for these immortal beings, because when lobsters outgrow their shells, they regrow new, harder shells. As a result, lobsters are in peak physical condition for their entire existence. Ancient lobsters don’t show any signs of aging. They do not slow
Forget sharks, lobsters are the kings of the ocean. Photo courtesy of animalpictures123.org down. They do not grow weaker. They do not become infertile. In fact, lobsters are actually more fertile in their old age. Additionally, lobsters never stop growing. The Guinness World Record is a 44.3-pound lobster found in 1977 near
Nova Scotia. Even crabs, a close relative of the lobster, reach a point at which their shell won’t grow any larger. But nature never hemmed in lobsters.
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Features Horoscopes
Aries (March 21 - April 19): You think you’re better than everyone else. You’re right. You are the boss. This month you’ll have the best eyebrows in the whole class. However, a problem you might encounter is having no one to hang out with because your standards are too high for anyone to reach. Don’t worry. So what? You’re miserable and lonely half the time, but that’s the price you have to pay to be fabulous. Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Stay inside this month; nothing good happens after midnight Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Hands up! Don’t shoot! Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Lately you have been feeling down for the lack of excitement in your social life. You keep telling yourself that it’s just you who stays at home every Saturday night, and you’re correct. You call your cat your best friend but even your cat hates you. It’s only sticking around for the way you pet it. This month don’t forget to have your mom pay your Netflix bill and to stock up on more ice cream and tissues for when you cry at night. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22): You call yourself Beyonce but lately you’ve been looking like Jay Z. Your best friend always steals the spotlight and takes away your shine. To get back on top either fake a pregnancy or fight her in an elevator. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22): Outfit for this month: Long floor length fur coat made from the fattest chinchillas, wearing only underwear dripping with diamonds and swarovski crystals underneath. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22): This is the month to finally spend more time with your crush! God willing, you will probably catch an infectious disease. So you won’t end up having to spend all that time in the hospital alone, walk up to your crush and cough all over them. You two will then be admitted at the same time which will give you some quality time together and a shared near death experience. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov 21): You’re tired of the BS, and you are right. Cory in the House should have never been cancelled.
Did You Know? Dancing was banned at SBHS from 1924 to 1926. The first SBHS prom was held in 1941
Cars: Then and Now Lizzie Saunders Staff Reporter
An American automobile has been an important part of American culture for a long time. In most parts of America, cars have evolved a lot over the past decades. 100 years ago, the majority of cars were work vehicles and not left in a high school parking lot. In 1914, the Ford Model T sold for $419. Nowadays, this price is extremely low, but considering that the economy has changed quite a bit, most Santa Barbara families could not afford a car. The 1930’s saw the downfall of car makers because of the Great Depression thus resulting in little to no one driving any car at Santa Barbara High School. The late 30’s and 40’s experienced World War II where gasoline was rationed and once again, cars were not frequently driven. It was not until the late ‘40’s or early ‘50’s, after the the retooling of the automobile industry, when cars became more common and Santa Barbara High School was filled with students driving their cars. These cars were something quite special. They were big, and had big powerful engines. These cars were longer, lower, and wider than the cars made before them. Because the space era was beginning, headlights and taillights were often shaped like rockets and large fins appeared on the back of the automobiles. Chrome plating as well as two- tone paint became increasingly popular. The 1950’s also were the era of the birth of the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Thunderbird. Things changed in the 1960’s.
Women in the workforce Anastasiya Brice Staff Reporter
Over the past 50 years the number of women in the workforce has changed. The number of women working rather than staying at home has increased. According to statistics found, the number of women working in the 1960's was around 30.3 million and the number of women working today is around 75 million. The 60's was a time for radical change for women and in the feminist movement. The feminist movement made clear that they wanted equal pay for equal work, curtailment of severe limits on women in managerial jobs, and the sharing of responsibility for housework and child rearing. Women, mostly, went from being secretaries, bookkeepers and elementary school teachers to bankers, managers and doctors. Though they have gone up the ladder in the workforce the pay gap still remains an issue. Today, most women make 77 cents to the man's dollar, although this statistic does depend on the position that they hold. In the professional field there are more places open for middle school and high school teachers rather than surgeons. According to an article in Pew Research women are starting their careers smarted than their male counterparts.
In the 1950s, the Ford Thunderbird was a hot car among teens. Phoro courtesy of allabouttt.com Imported cars became available in Santa Barbara. One of the most commonly seen imported cars was the Volkswagen Beetle, known today as “bugs”. Because Santa Barbara is a beach town, V.W. Vans were popular among surfers. In the mid ‘60’s, the Ford Mustang became known as the original American muscle cars with many to follow. What makes a muscle car? The main aspects are sporty looks, powerful engines, a long hood, a small rear, and small rear seats. Cars that imitated the original muscle cars include, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, the Chevrolet Chevelle, and the Pontiac GTO. These cars had the same characteristics as the Ford Mustang and sold just as well. The auto industry was severely affected by the oil crisis of the early 1970’s.
This was pretty much a turning point of the American car industries. Japanese and German automobile corporations out preformed American car industries by designing fuel efficient, reliable cars. The American automobiles responding tragically by producing some of the least popular vehicles which without a doubt were seen at Santa Barbara High School because of affordability. Today, rather than shiny, slick convertibles gracing our senior and junior lots, what’s more common are trusty vehicles such as Ford and Honda sedans as well as Volvos and trucks. While there are some stand-out BMWs and Audis, those types of cars have become what’s expected of students here at SBHS.
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Features SB Bowl: Then and Now Sable Layman Staff Reporter
The Santa Barbara Bowl, a five thousand seat amphitheater that resides just across the street from the high school, has been one of the greatest non-profits created in Santa Barbara. The Bowl brings a countless number of up and coming artists, and timeless classics to the stage, and every concert has made an impact on one person or another. The Santa Barbara County Bowl was built in 1936, for $80,000. It was renovated sixty-four years later for $40,000,000, and is almost complete today. Originally, the Bowl was home to Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days, and its sole purpose was for this celebration. Since its renovation, many artists venture to the Santa Barbara Bowl to entertain thousands of people. In the 1930s, most people would find themselves listening to smooth jazz, which controlled American music. In 2014, pop and rap seem to dominate. Today, the Santa Barbara Bowl hosts many chart-topping artists, such as Katy Perry, Jack Johnson, and Mac Miller.
Many people are intrigued when they learn that such famous people have crossed through Santa Barbara and have played their music for us. On May 10th, 1994, Elvis Costello played to a sold out crowd. In 2008, the Santa Barbara Bowl was lucky to host Alicia Keys, Radiohead, Snoop Dogg, Michael Buble, and Avril Lavigne. From 1996 to 2000, the years most of us were born in, artists such as Dishwalla, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Enrique Inglesias graced the Bowl’s stage. Though much has changed throughout the Santa Barbara Bowls history, one thing still remains the same: We haven’t severed ties to the Old Spanish Days, the reason for the Bowl’s beginning. Many times throughout the year, the Bowl hosts educational outings to teach children about the Old Spanish Days, and music genres throughout Santa Barbara’s history. Overall, the Santa Barbara Bowl has been very prosperous to the community over the years, bringing many artists and attractions to Santa Barbara.
Separated at Birth or Time Traveler?
John Mace, Class of 1948
Henry Brubeck, Band Director 1952
Emilio Madrid, Class of 2013
Ryan Throop, Math Teacher 2014
From the Vault:
February 18, 1955 “10 Reasons Why I Sware” (shown to the left)
From the Vault: Volume 67 Issue 32, Gundersen driving advertisement (shown below, right)
The Forge staff believes this is an advertisement from Bob Gundersen, who gave our Editor-in-Chief her driving lessons about one year ago.
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Features Top 10 tweets Compiled by Sable Layman, Staff Reporter
The Forge staff would like to remind everyone to use social media appropriately and safely.
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Features From the Vault: Volume 75 Issue 6
Forging something out of nothing For 75 years, The Forge of Santa Barbara High School has reported to its students about the important events and happenings in the school, city, and the world. Incredible events have been discussed, keeping the new generations informed on the growth and change going on around them. Because of our first amendment rights, newspapers have always been an important source for information for the citizens of our country who want to understand events that shape their lives. The Forge has been a history of the things important to students that are sometimes so different from us that they seem to belong in another world. The Forge has offered to its readers the stories of graduating seniors leaving for war, and students of the 60’s wanting nothing but peace. Since October of 1914, The Forge has been the paper that stands for democracy, student control, and the right school spirit. The goals set in years gone by of communication, fellowship, responsibility, and truth still remain goals that the modern day Forge strives for. The Forge has undergone an array of changes but one thing remains the same, the dedication to quality journalism. The first Forge staff consisted of a dozen students who created the paper with the help of Mr. Westergaard, the advisor. The cost was five cents per issue, and the stories covered ranged from the planning of the new gymnasium to the piano selections at a Tuesday morning assembly. This biweekly paper which
was four pages with three columns each was paid for out of ASB funds. In April of the following year, The Forge became a weekly, distributed every Monday. In November of 1915, The Forge included its first ad. A novel, The Gray Dawn, by Stewart E. White was advertised by Osborne’s Bookstore. This set a very needed precedent, because advertising now paid for the paper as opposed to a cover charge. The Forge in the 20’s and 30’s began to focus on the theme of an open forum. Opinions, news and any input in general was solicited from the student body who were eager to accommodate. The “papers personals” were contrived from factual information submitted by it’s readers: “Marion Brelin fell in the Mission Creek while hunting for caterpillars Saturday morning.”...”Al Hughes and Wendell Kramer were stranded in Hollywood last week and report that sleeping in Cahuenga Pass was not as enjoyable as they anticipated.” These types of newsbriefs combined humor, news, and student life, and were a huge success. Two of the greatest assets to Forge journalism came within two decades of each other. The first was a “finely equipped shop with a large ‘Miehle’ electric press, two smaller job presses, and a modern and complete Linotype.” This gift from the Board of Education allowed the newspaper to be printed on campus until 1958-59 when the equipment was moved to City College, which at the time was part of the High School District.
Artist of the Month:
Emma Cisek Editor-in-Chief
Andrew Gutierrez
For senior A n d r e w Gutierrez, music comes naturally, and that’s something he owes to his family, he says, “when I was little, MTV was always on, along with the old school jams my parents would play around the house and at parties, so naturally I grew up absorbing it like a sponge.” Andrew is one of those kids who you just know is destined for musical greatness, I realized this myself after seeing him perform an impeccable Michael Jackson tribute at our junior high talent show. Since then, he has continued to make an amazing mark on our school’s own entertainment world by participating in several theatre productions and will be starring this year as Will Bloom in the fall theatre production of Big Fish. But Andrew isn’t only interested in the theatre, he has also taken the plunge into the world of songwriting. Andrew began writing songs at about eight years old, but didn’t get serious about it until he was in junior high. His biggest lyrical inspiration is Edgar Allen Poe, he says, “there’s just something about his darkness that compels me. No ones life is perfect. But his words make my imperfect thoughts
The second of the two great assets was a new advisor. Mrs. Dorothy Brubeck came in the fall of 1949 and stayed 25 years, until the spring of 1974. Mrs. Brubeck was, and still is, dedicated to Santa Barbara High School. When she took over, the paper put out 38 issues per year and was paid for through ASB funds and advertising. She taught her students to write objectively and “follow the style of the professional press at that time.” Being the Forge advisor for this record setting amount of time, Mrs. Brubeck knows a lot about dedication. In a recent interview, she shared her knowledge of the Forge’s past. Then, it was normal to put in 10 extra hours of work per week. This took a lot of dedication and determination. She had not anticipated that many of her students would go into the field of journalism professionally. Brubeck was bestowed many honors, including the Outstanding Journalism Educator Award at the High School Level presented by the California Newspaper Publishers Association in 1972, the Newspaper Funds Journalism Achievement Award, also in 1972, and a Resolution of Congratulation by the State Senate on March 2, 1973, among others. The newspaper itself won several awards. The Forge took first place several times in the Southern California write offs and the Tri-Counties write offs and were ranked in the top three virtually every year. Brubeck was a major force in creating
our present day alumni association, and its currently a life member. The alumni association meets once a month to award scholarships, raise money, and present awards to those who support SBHS. When asked if she had any advice for the Forge staff of today, Brubeck replied, “I think they should have fun with journalism, but also take it seriously. You’re really the voice of Santa Barbara High School.” Another addition to the history of The Forge was Mr. Alex Carasa, editor of The Forge in 1965 under Brubeck’s advisory, and Brubeck’s successor for five years. He is presently a teacher at SBHS, and he told The Forge about some of the changes he has noticed since his resignation from the advisory. He has noticed that the paper is now evident of the times we live in, and the material has a greater emphasis on “social content” than before. As the advisor, Carasa tried not to be a censor, but rather a guide to better journalism. The main thing was to keep up with what’s going on in the school, and voice the students’ reactions and thoughts. Carasa also told The Forge where it’s original name came from. “The Forge” refers to the physical sense of the word...students using their own talents, and creative ideas to make a paper come together which all the student body could enjoy. In essence every staff member for 75 years has been, “forging something out of nothing.”
Top of the Charts: Then and Now 1914
1. Cohen on the Telephone – Joe Hayman 2. The Song That Stole My Heart Away – Henry Burr 3. I’m on My Way to Mandalay – Henry Burr, Albert Campbell, Will Oakland 4. Ballin’ the Jack – Prince’s Orchestra 5. The Aba Daba Honeymoon – Arthur Collins, Byron Harlan 6. By the Beautiful Sea – The Heidelberg Quintet 7. I Love the Ladies – Arthur Collins, Byron Harlan 8. When You’re a Long, Long Way from Home – Henry Burr 9. In the Valley of the Moon – Henry Burr, Helen Clark 10. The Good Ship Mary Ann – Nora Bayes
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Catch Andrew Gutierrez in the fall production of Big Fish Photo Courtesy of Beau Letierri seem more beautiful.” Andrew’s songs have a very contemporary sound that fuses a very R&B voice with more techno music (a lot of his songs kind of remind me of the Cashmere Cat version of Miguel’s Do You.) If he were to collaborate with any
1. All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor 2. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift 3. Anaconda – Nicki Minaj 4. Black Widow – Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora 5. Bang Bang – Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj 6. Stay With Me – Sam Smith 7. Break Free – Ariana Grande feat. Zedd 8. Maps – Maroon 5 9. Rude – Magic! 10. Boom Clap - XCX artist, it would be either Lady Gaga or Janet Jackson, and I have to say, both of those legends would be a perfect match for Andrew’s voice and musical style. As for pursuing his passion after high school? Andrew says he’s up for it but hasn’t decided if he will study it in college
or not yet because he “believe[s] if you let your love become your job too early on, you risk learning to hate it.” If you want to check out Andrew’s music (and I suggest you do), you can find it on his Soundcloud page at soundcloud. com/xochipillimusic.
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Baby Names: Then and Now 1914
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Boys
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John William James Robert Joseph George Charles Edward Frank Walter
Liam Noah Ethan Mason Logan Lucas Jacob Jackson Aiden Jack
Girls
Girls
Mary Helen Dorothy Margaret Ruth Anna Mildred Elizabeth Frances Marie
Olivia Emma Sophia Ava Isabella Mia Charlotte Emily Harper Abigail
Ciara Tolliver, Class of 2014 This name did not make the list in any year
Rumored to be Susie Harris circa 1914
Long time educators Kathy Victoria Staff Reporter
The Forge staff was interested in finding out what some of our most long-lasting teachers thought about Santa Barbara High School and how it has changed over the years, so we went out into the field to see what they had to say. All three of these teachers are incredibley loved by students both past and present, and we hope they continue teaching for SBHS for many years to come. Maggie Light - English & Yearbook Q 1: When did you start teaching at this school? A: August 1992
S.A. Jordan - English Q 1: When did you first start teaching at this school? A: I began teaching in 1994. Q 2: Were you a don? A: I was not. Q 3: What was your most memorable moment? A: Being selected for the honorary for homecoming last year, and being awarded for most inspirational teacher in 2001 because it was student selected.
Q 2: Were you a Don? A: No, I was a Royal Don Q 3: How has the school changed during your years of teaching? A: More diversity in my honors class and more leadership in the school. Tony Sandrich - English Q 1: When did you start teaching at this school? A: I started off as a student teacher in 1986 and became a teacher 21 years ago (1993). Q 2: Were you a don? A: No Q 3: What was your most memorable year? A: 2008, when my son Carl won king of hearts for homecoming, when my daughter Thea won prom queen and scored a goal in the CSF Finals.
English Teacher Tony Sandrich in 1996
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Entertainment 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
Beyonce slaying it on stage at the VMAs Photo Couresty of time.com A r i a n a Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Jessie J were the perfect opening acts for the 2014 VMA’s. I loved how all 3 of their songs went one after another and then came together in the end. Also it was super smart of all of their “people” to release the music videos super close to the show and even launch an album the night of. I’m sure it was all part of the plan and that’s the best way to do it by making hype. I noticed Anaconda significantly spiked on I-tunes after the show. Although I wasn’t the biggest fan of Ariana Grande’s “Break Free” Music Video, I thought the extraterrestrial theme on stage was pretty cool. There’s no doubt Ariana is going to slay this year especially since her album dropped the night of the VMA’s and hit #1 in 80 countries the next morning.. She was probably hella nervous about opening the show, but I still noticed that she was pitchy. With that being said, once the show got started and she came back for “Bang Bang,” she definitely brought it and was on point with her vocals. Nicki Minaj performed her new single “Anaconda” which at first I wasn’t really sure if I liked, but it definitely grew on me when she performed it live. She was a beast and brought the energy but there was a point when all the sexual gestures were too much. On top of her touching herself inappropriately, suggestive booty choreography and LEGIT twerking (unlike the “twerking” Miley Cyrus did last year) it was just over the top when her dancer started to thrust into her and then all of them started thrusting on the floor. The reason I bring Miley up is because her performance was one of the biggest deals in 2013, and Nicki’s performance was far more risqué yet I don’t see a thing about it in the news? All in all Nicki was great so I guess my real issue with her performance Gabe Reali Entertainment Editor
was that if Miley blew up by setting the bar for the being “too inappropriate,” Nicki should have been on everyone’s computer screens the next morning with the caption “Nicki Minaj out-twerks Miley in the most inappropriate VMA’s yet!” But the reality is that I didn’t even know she performed until I watched the awards show the next day. What is it that made Miley’s performance so much more prominent in the news than Nicki’s performance. Was it that we weren’t expecting it from miss Hannah Montana and that were used to Nicki doing it? Jessie J killed it. My favorite part of the whole night was her starting “Bang Bang” in silhouette with the lights in the background and her shiny dress. Her vocals were spot on and she was very entertaining. Hope to see more of her this year and please PUHLEASEEE release another album. Katy Perry won Female Video of the Year with “Dark Horse,” and I support her although I wish “I Luh Yu Papi” by Jennifer Lopez was nominated because I loved that video. Taylor Swift: All I can say is that it was really close to being amazing. It was a huge production value and I thought it was entertaining but it just wasn’t quite doing it for me. I did think it was funny when she stopped her performance saying she wasn’t down to jump off the platform, but then it was sort of anti-climactic when she finally got started again. Male Video of the Year: Honestly I thought the nominees this year were so weak compared to the girls. Did anyone else notice that all the videos were pretty similar? Most of them were sort of mellow or even slow songs, the locations being on a street, etc. I didn’t Like “Sing” and I don’t think it should have won. I really didn’t like the puppet in the video and I thought lots of the shots didn’t seem adhesive and some even looked really un-professional in my opinion. If I had
to pick any of them to win I would’ve chosen either “Stay With Me” or “The Monster” because I like those songs, or even “Happy” because Pharell deserved to be recognized somehow for having one of the most universal songs of all time. Sam Smith: Damn. Vocals were so raw yet so perfect. Everyone was feeling it. He was feeling it. I was feeling it. Usher: I thought this was… weird. The way he started it off was so not like him and the way the light caught him made it look like he was getting old. By the time he was in full swing it felt like I was watching the VMA’s from 2010 or something. The production didn’t look like the same show and Usher was trying way too hard. Everyone else’s performances were so effortless and had huge production values but Usher just wasn’t there. I don’t get it because he’s one of the most talented guys in the business. Best Rock Video: I mean, I wouldn’t really consider “Royals” a rock video but…so be it! She had to win something. Artist to Watch: Um what? I’m so confused about these nominees. If I’m not mistaken the Artist to Watch award is supposed to go to someone up and coming right? I would say Sam Smith, and 5 Seconds of Summer have “made it,” considering they actually performed at the Show. They shouldn’t have been nominated and I don’t know who thought they should have been in this category. On the other hand, Fifth Harmony was the perfect nominee for this award and embodies the characteristics of an artist who should be nominated in this category and win. Sam Smith and 5SOS are past this. Iggy Azalea, Rita Ora: Did anyone else notice how unenthusiastic Iggy was when Ariana Grande mentioned her in her Pop Video of the Year speech?
What was that about? Anyways, Iggy is a star and I think she’s going to get even bigger this year. I usually love Rita Ora too, but in this performance felt like I didn’t get any personality from her and she was kind of drowned out by Iggy’s stage presence. Beyoncé: I’m honestly so torn. If you really want to understand my opinion on her performance then you have to read this whole thing. I’ll start off by saying Beyoncé is not a real person. She is the brightest star in Hollywood and has more talent in her toes than most of the people on this planet. The reason I’m so torn is because I was expecting just a little more umph. You have to understand that I didn’t watch the Awards live, I watched the next day. The night it was going on, literally the only thing in my twitter feed was “Beyoncé is Queen.” I had to have seen something along the lines of that at least 30 to 40 times and it was trending. Obviously I had super high expectations because of that and considering the fact that I watch her Super Bowl half-time performance all the time because it’s the best thing ever. I think what I didn’t like about her VMA performance was that a lot of the songs were slow and different from how they were originally done. I love when Beyoncé performs her wellknown high energy songs that you can dance too and quite frankly, there weren’t a many songs like that on her new album. I’m not going to say anything else because Beygency. Period. I love her, I just went to her concert and had the best time, I watch her live performances all the time and she deserved this award in every sense. You just have to respect that this one wasn’t one of my favorite performances from her. Overall, I think the ladies dominated this year’s VMA’s. Also I don’t know if it’s only me but I love how they reeled together clips of the nominees and sort of remixed the songs!
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Entertainment There is so Nick Blondell much to say about Entertainment Editor David Fincher’s new film Gone Girl, but not much that can be told without revealing too many of its carefully plotted twists and turns. What can be said, however, is that Gone Girl is one of the best films of this year. Filled with captivating performances, beautiful visuals, and centered on a marriage gone horribly wrong, Fincher gives us a meticulous masterclass in directing that will almost definitely be nominated for Best Picture at the 2015 Academy Awards. Starting with the disappearance of a beautiful wife and the media circus that ensues, this film combines elements of mystery, thriller, and slasher genres to culminate in a startling and visceral climax. The film opens with a startling monologue spoken by one of the two main characters, Nick Dunne. We view his hand stroking the head of his wife Amy as he ponders what it would be like to crack open her skull and unspool her brains, carefully trying to understand what every husband yearns to know: what is she thinking? Amy looks up at him, and she is flawless. Literally. Not a single blemish encompasses her face; she seems and looks like the perfect wife. And for the first act of the film, she seems like it. Not much else can be said about Amy’s character, due to major
Movie review: Gone Girl
From a photo shoot for Gone Girl Photo Courtesy of hitfix.com spoilers, but Rosamund Pike, an actress mainly known for her work across the pond, blesses us with one of the deepest, scariest performances in recent film history. However, Ben Affleck gives the performance that truly hits home as the maybe guilty husband Nick. It’s understated, but that’s why it’s so good. His character works best when he allows Amy to shine through, and that’s exactly what Affleck does. Coupled with his reallife experience with the paparazzi in the early 2000’s, Affleck’s subtle candor and supple elegance keeps us on the edge of
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our seats, wondering if Nick really killed his wife. Fincher has always been known for his technical excellence behind the camera, and he only improves his prowess here. He shows us how the recent recession affected Nick’s hometown of Carthage, Missouri, through a series of distinct shots, all of a medium length ; highlighting how economic difficulties have hit the town in a simple yet effective way. And when that classic Fincher gore finally comes in the form of a razor blade, it is darkly beautiful in a brutal, distinct
way. Working with a script written by Gillian Flynn (who also wrote the novel on which the film was based) that could become very complicated in the hands of a lesser director (say, for instance, McG), Fincher truly makes us doubt our own gut feelings about Nick. The length of the film could divide audiences, but it truly encompasses the whole time span of the story, and when it is finally finished, after two and a half hours of plot twists, one can’t help but be dazzled by its brutality. Another thing that Fincher has always done well is coax great performances out of seemingly mediocre supporting actors. Neil Patrick Harris is quite good in his first serious role in a major film as Amy’s needy ex-boyfriend, and Carrie Coon acts years beyond her age of 33 to portray Margot, Nick’s twin sister. However, those two have been known as competent actors, unlike, say, Tyler Perry. Perry is known for his silly and altogether stupid Medea series, which he writes, produces, directs, and stars as a crazy Grandmother. That’s why it’s so astonishing to see him completely delve into the character of the hotshot lawyer Tanner Bolt, and it’s nice to see his true, subtle sense of humor shine through. And that’s why Gone Girl is so great: it never loses its sense of humor, and therefore doesn’t compromise itself. If it’s not nominated for at least five Oscars, then it will certainly be a strange year. Almost as strange as the film itself.
From the Vault: February 22, 1991
Top Ten Musical Acts It isn’t unusual to wonder what kind of musical taste others have. Many have asked this question. Because there is such a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from classical to contemporary, opera to jazz, metal to pop, it is certain that there are many choices and opinions. The Forge decided to find out what some of Santa Barbara High School’s students’ favorite bands or singers are by conducting a survey. It was given to a few selected classes, based upon the diversity of subjects and grade level. We received Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh in Gone With The Wind approximately 155 responses, some of Photo Courtesy of washingtonpost.com which commented on the “stupidity” of our survey and refused to fill it out. For the Nick Blondell It’s easy Arguably one of the most important most part, people cooperated. The Forge Entertainment Editor to say that the films in the American canon is Gone thanks the teachers who helped us. film medium With The Wind, however, it has hardly has changed since its birth in the early any explicit dialogue, sexual scenes or The results are as follows: 1900’s. There are obvious examples, violence. This is understandable, as it was 1. Led Zeppelin ranging from the change from silent to made in the late 1930’s. Now, most of the 2. Aerosmith talking pictures, switching from black and recent best picture nominees have vicious 3. Metallica white to color images, and the evolution scenes of violence (Zero Dark Thirty 4. Keith Sweat of CGI (computer generated images). and 12 Years a Slave), or explicit sex 5. Janes Addiction But certain smaller changes have defined scenes (American Hustle, Silver Linings 6. Bob Marley the ongoing growth of cinema, changes Playbook, and The Wolf of Wall Street). 7. AC/DC that are harder to notice without proper One wonders why America has 8. Bel Biv Devoe assistance. These markers include the rise changed so much, but the answer is pretty 9. Mariah Carey of blatant sexuality and violence in the simple: American culture has become 10. 2 Live Crew genre, and the seeming inoculation of the enlightened over the past eighty years, public’s normally conservative views on and so it has become used to sexual and these issues. violent imagery in the medium of film.
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One word for Jack Johnson: Fantastic. The lighting, set, and entire vibe was great. As Jack came up on stage, you could hear the sold out audience go crazy. He played every song, ranging from "Banana Pancakes" to "Upside Down." He performs like he's at a family BBQ, very laid back and bluesy - only his family is 5000 of his closest friends. The most interesting part of the night was when the stage was bathed in red strobe light, and the bassist began to rap. The crowd roared. The entire night was filled with relaxing jams, and a Santa Barbara native singing about his life, with many references to Santa Barbara. To top off the night, surfing legend Kelly Slater came on stage for an encore performance with Jack. The crowd nearly erupted as they sang the closing song. Sable Layman Staff Reporter
AM Album, The Arctic Monkeys Review
Kathy Victoria Staff Reporter
If you’re into indie rock music or want a new band to listen to, you should definitely check out the Arctic Monkeys. Formed back in 2002 in Sheffield, England, the members of the band are: Alex Turner (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jaime Cook (lead guitar), Nick O’Malley (bass, backing vocals), and Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals). Although formed in 2002, the Arctic Monkeys did not rise to fame until the release of their first album called “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” back in 2006. Since then, the band has gained a lot of popularity and has produced 4 more albums such as “Favourite Worst Nightmare” (2007), “Humbug” (2009), “Suck It and See” (2011), and their most recent album called “AM” released in 2013. The “AM” album includes 12 tracks, and has an R&B hint to its indie rock style. One of my personal favorite songs of the album is track #4 which is called “Arabella”. The song has to be one of my faves not only because it’s a unique name I’ve never heard before but because it’s on big love poem in the form of a
AM album cover, Arctic Monkeys romantic song. Honestly, the way Turner describes ‘Arabella’ in such a beautiful lyrical way such as “and her lips are like the galaxy’s edge, and her kiss the color of a constellation falling into place”, has my heart in a pile of goo and wishing I had someone to say such things about me in such a beautiful poetic way. Another favorite of mine from the album is track #2 called “R U Mine?” it’s just one of those songs you’d blast while driving down the freeway on a Friday night.
The song’s rhythmic guitar gets you in a pumped mood, the kind in which you can feel the adrenaline flowing in your veins throughout your entire body and makes your head bob slowly to. If you haven’t listened to the AM album, honestly where have you been?! You need to download or purchase it ASAP. I guarantee you will love it and the band. I guarantee you’ll love Alex Turner’s beautiful voice and poetic lyrics.
Boys with great hair Emma Cisek Editor-in-Chief Jack Johnson.
Top five summer songs
As the summer of 2014 has come to a close end, there were many good songs by amazing artist that came out. The best songs this summer that have came out according to www. courier-tribune.com: "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea feat. Charlie XCX hit number one on their charts, with "Rude" by MAGIC! following right being it at second place. "Problem" by Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea & "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith made third and fourth place. Last but not least of course "Am I Wrong" by Nico and Vinz made fifth place. Alyssa Mendibles Staff Reporter
There is something so satisfying about boys with great hair in really tight pants. And on top of that, they can sing. Also they have hot accents. At school, I don’t think you could find a more unenthusiastic or composed person than me, but on September 13th at the Rose Bowl? I. Geeked. Out. It was One Direction’s third night performing in Los Angeles for their “Where We Are” tour, making them the first act ever to perform three shows on the same tour at the stadium. This is the band’s third tour which promotes their third studio album “Midnight Memories” and their second tour with opening act, 5 Seconds of Summer. Although I’ve seen One Direction perform before during their 2012 “Up All Night” tour, this was my first time seeing 5 Seconds of Summer in concert and I didn’t really know what to expect, and if I wasn’t a die hard fan before, I am now. I knew they were talented musicians, but I didn’t know they were that talented. They sound exactly like they do on their album, and better yet, they play their own instruments. The 5SOS boys played a handful of songs from their selftitled debut album, including probably their most popular song in the U.S., She Looks So Perfect, as well as a super fun cover of What I Like About You by The Romantics. The band also gets bonus points for singing Happy Birthday to One Direction’s Niall Horan, who turned 21 that day. Those Australian dreamboats definitely earned my love and I would go see them again in a heartbeat. Then when One Direction took to the stage you almost couldn’t hear yourself think. 60,000 girls roughly between the
Niall Horan entertains the crowd at the Rose Bowl on September 13 Photo Courtesy of latimes.com ages of 10 and 23, jacked up on adrenaline from being in the mere presence of these five boys equals a lot of screaming. The band performed songs mainly from their most recent album “Midnight Memories” but of course they threw in some oldies like What Makes You Beautiful and One Thing. Compared to when I first saw them live, the vocals of these boys have improved dramatically. They are all incredibly talented, but you can tell how much their voices and sound has changed over the last couple of years. It was also fun to compare their outfits to those they used to wear on tour; they used to be so matchy-matchy but now you can tell they are more involved in picking out what they wear on stage. What hasn’t changed is their attitude. They still run around stage like a bunch of seven year olds and
joke around with each other like they’re in their living room instead of in front of thousands of screaming fans. Even though they have been doing this basically nonstop for four years and probably could use a break, you can tell how much they love their job and how appreciative they are for how far they’ve come. People might think its lame to like boy bands like One Direction, but after seeing them live for the second time, its impossible to feel ashamed about it. Pop music is good for the soul. And if a band can sell out 60,000 seats three nights in a row, more power to them (and if they wanted to they probably could have sold out all the seats that were behind the stage too). It was so crazy to see that just five boys who are barely even adults can make so many people happy just by traveling the world singing some songs.
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Girls volleyball battles through tough stretch Blake Devine Sports Editor
Despite t h e suspension of four senior players, including three starters, Santa Barbara High’s girls volleyball team has fought through a bit of a rough patch to begin the Channel League season. Currently holding a record of 10-5 overall and 2-2 in league, the Dons have played their hearts out and have not made it easy for their opponents. These key players were suspended after a big home victory versus San Marcos on September 24th. “The girls have welcomed back the suspended players really well. Right now, there is a real sense of team unity. Our team has really stepped up by using this opportunity to show what they can do. For girls that are usually on the bench, this is a valuable opportunity to gain experience on the court,” said Santa Barbara head coach John Gannon. Despite the suspension of some key players, the Dons have played their hearts out and have not made it easy for their opponents. One of these players includes Lourda Weger, normally an outside hitter for Santa Barbara who has handled the setting duties during the absence of the suspended players. Most recently, the Dons struggled en route while getting swept on the road versus Ventura 25-17, 25-18, 25-13 in a Channel League match. Weger led the team with 17 assists while Tatum Vedder and Jessyca Beksa had 3 kills apiece. “It was difficult because we were integrating some girls into the starting lineup and we just did not pass the ball very well,” chipped in Gannon. “Ventura did a lot of good things and played impressively. We did not match their
Santa Barbara blockers Katie Gallivan, left, and Jackie Starnes stop an attack by Emily Allen of San Marcos. Photo Courtesy of Presido Sports aggressive nature and it was a tough loss for our team.” Before that, Santa Barbara was defeated by Dos Pueblos in a hard fought match at home 25-23, 25-18, 18-25, 2826. Beksa had 10 kills and Vedder added 8 to lead Santa Barbara’s attack. Heading into the match, the Dons held the number 9 ranking in the latest CIF 1-A Division polls. Before the notable suspension of four senior players, Santa Barbara gained the upper hand in its cross town Channel League girls volleyball rivalry with San Marcos. The Dons frustrated their
rivals with penetrating blocks and solid back-row defense and swept the leagueopening match 25-17, 25-23, 25-20 in front of a raucous home crowd. Beksa smashed 10 kills and picked up 11 digs to lead Santa Barbara. But it was the play of middle Katie Gallivan that had a huge impact in the victory. She had 5 blocks and made things difficult for San Marcos’ explosive outside hitter Chloe Allen. Gallivan also put away 6 kills for the Dons. “I feel like this is something that we can use as a learning experience. We are going to be able to turn things around
because all of us are going to be really hungry to prove what kind of team we are top to bottom. In the second half of league, we are going to have our best foot forward with the team at full strength again,” added Gannon. Santa Barbara played last night at home against Buena. This game marked the end of the 3-game suspension for the four senior players. The Dons play again this weekend in the Torrey Pines California Challenge Tournament in San Diego.
The legend behind “Shoeless Gus” Pinoli Blake Devine Sports Editor
There is quite a legend behind the walls of Santa Barbara High School relating to the story of “Shoeless Gus” Pinoli. This story was told to Gloria Cavallero who graduated as a Don with the class of 1972, by her father Vincent who graduated with the class of 1940. Long ago, Agusto Pinoli roamed Peabody Stadium wearing only socks on his feet. The son of Italian immigrants, he grew up with only one pair of shoes which he only wore on Sundays for church. Therefore, Pinoli rarely used shoes and played competitive soccer barefoot as a child. When Gus arrived at SBHS, he tried out for the football team and was immediately named the starting quarterback. However, legendary Coach Clarence Shutte realized Pinoli’s potential of becoming an amazing kicker, and so Pinoli assumed the position of kicker as well as quarterback. Harkening back to his days of
From the Vault: The football team practicing at Peabody Stadium. playing soccer barefoot, the “barefoot boy” told his coach that he preferred to kick without shoes. Sadly, Shutte could not oblige, but came up with another idea. He commissioned a special type of
cleats for Gus that were able to unzip. So whenever Pinoli would kick, he would quickly take off his shoes before the kick ensued. “Old Faithful Gus” became a
three-year starter on the varsity football team at Santa Barbara High School under the direction of Shutte. These Dons’ football teams dominated play in the local area and were consistent contenders in CIF. During Pinoli’s sophomore season, SBHS won the 1940 CIF Southern Section Championship with a victory at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. His accuracy never failed him and “Shoeless Gus” went on to have a remarkable career full of game-winning field goals that lifted the Dons to victory. We will always remember Pinoli as the quarterback who ran for touchdowns with his shoes on and kicked field goals without them. After graduating with the class of 1942, the “barefoot boy” went on to join the Navy. Two years after Agusto’s graduation, his cleats were mysteriously discovered in the football locker room. Currently, Pinoli’s special cleats are displayed inside the Santa Barbara High School cafeteria.
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Sports Rising athlete: Chris (Tick) Jellison After Santa Barbara has gotten off to a somewhat slow start to the football season at 3-4, Chris (Tick) Jellison has been the engine for the offensive thus far. Only a 5’8’’ wide receiver, the speedster has been able to spur the Dons into a fast tempo. In total, the sophomore has already piled up 37 catches and 5 touchdown receptions. After watching his older brother, Bradford Jellison, play on Santa Barbara’s team a few years ago, the sophomore has stepped up big-time to carry on the family legacy. Tick also credits his father, Brad Jellison, for helping and supporting him on and off the field. Blake Devine Sports Editor
Where does the nickname Tick come from? When I was a kid, I called myself Tickofer. Ever since then, it has kind of stuck with me. If you could have any professional football player on your team for one game, who would it be and why? It would be Kyle Fuller, cornerback for the Chicago Bears. This is because he plays big and takes every opportunity that he gets. Your brother, Bradford Jellison was a star player on the Dons football team a few years ago. What have you learned from him that has prepared you for playing at Santa Barbara High? My brother inspired me to start playing football. He also taught me to never be lazy, always work hard, and to make the most out of every opportunity I get.
Sophmore wide reciever Tick Jellison has gotton off to a hot start to the season Photo Courtesy of Blake Devine You’re only a sophomore and are already making a big impact on the varsity football team, who do you credit the most for your success? I definitely credit JT Stone because he has worked with me the last three years during the offseason to help me become a better football player. Coach Stone also brings a very good offensive scheme to our team, along with a positive attitude.
During a controversial call earlier this season in a game against St. Joseph, the referees called off what would have been a 35-yard TD catch to tie the up the game during the 4th quarter. What were your thoughts on that play? At that moment, I thought that the call was completely wrong. However, it happened and is over now.I have to move on and get it back in my next few games.
What are your future ambitions or goals in your career playing football? I plan to attend either Virginia Tech or University of Virginia, then walk-on to their respective football team. A goal of mine is to break the all-time SBHS football record for most caught balls in a season. I also believe that I am a better defensive player than offensive player. For this reason, I want to play defense next season.
What’s the real problem? I love football. I’ve loved it ever since my dad brought me to Madison’s Sports Bar at the age of four to watch the Minnesota Vikings play, and I have continued to love it for the past thirteen years. But in recent weeks, it’s been hard to love it as much. Ray Rice, star running back for the Baltimore Ravens, is now infamously known for the video that documented him knocking out his then-fiancée (and now wife) in an elevator, with a single punch. Initially, Roger Goodell (commissioner of the NFL) suspended him with a meager slap on the wrist, for two games, while Josh Gordon was suspended for a whole season for a marijuana misdemeanor charge. At this point, the video that had been leaked only showed Rice dragging his fiancée out of the elevator, but that’s not the disturbing part. The disturbing part is that it has now been reported that Goodell knew about the punch and decided to do nothing about it. According to the Associated Press, law enforcement officials gave the tape to someone in Goodell’s office. Also, Rice reportedly told Goodell that he had indeed knocked out his fiancée. Shortly following the publicity of these events, Vikings running back, Adrian Peterson was indicted for reckless Nicholas Blondell Staff Reporter
Ray Rice speaks at a press conference on September 15, 2014. Photo Courtesy of ESPN.com or negligent injury to a child after using a “switch” to strike his four-year-old son. Although Peterson plead guilty to his crime, he is expected to continue playing for the Vikings for the rest of the season. This abuse charge came as a shock to many because in October of last year, Peterson’s two-year-old died after being beaten by his mother’s boyfriend. On Wednesday, September 17, the
Vikings placed Peterson on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. Basically, he can have no contact whatsoever with the team, including practices and games. Do these shocking allegations mean the end of Peterson’s career? Who knows, everything is up in the air right now. What’s not up in the air is the fact that domestic violence and child abuse are morally wrong. So why does it take a public figure’s gaffe to start a true campaign to raise awareness of this fact? And is this truly a gaffe, or is it simply a parent disciplining his son, like most of our parents did? An anonymous source has told me that his parents would put hot sauce on his tongue to discipline him, along with traditional spanking. (there will be a number here) percent of students have said that corporal punishment was or is still used in their respective houses. Now, what Peterson did is wrong, there is no denying that. But does that mean that every parent who disciplines their child with a flyswatter or a branch is a villain who should be judged and maligned? I don’t know, that’s not my call. It’s the public’s. And maybe the public should look into their own lives for the answer.
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SBHS Greatest Athletes Karch Kiraly Former S a n t a Barbara Don Karch Kiraly is undoubtedly one of the most successful beach volleyball players in the history of the game. Kiraly graduated Santa Barbara High third in his class with an impressive 3.96 GPA. He has been an impactful player on the professional volleyball circuit for over 20 years and has won 140 tournament victories and three Olympic Gold Medals;
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He is the only person in history to do so. Kirlay was mentored by his father, Lazsio Kirlay who was also a phenomenal volleyball player. Kirlay is 46 years old and consistently beats opponents that are half his age. Throughout his career, Kiraly has captured countless amounts of awards, all of which prove his versatility. In 2002, he was named AVP Defensive Player of the Year, in 1990, 1993, and 1994 he was named AVP Offensive Player of the Year,
and was named MVP six times. Kirlay has often times been regarded as the “Michael Jordan” of beach volleyball and in 1986 and 1988, he was conclusively awarded the best player in the world. Inevitably, Kiraly was later selected into the hall of fame. He has won three million dollars in prize money and recently coached the U.S. women’s national team to their first world championship.
Randall Cunningham Tyler Greenwald Editor-in-Chief
Randall Cunningham is one of the most talented athletes ever to graduate from Santa Barbara High school. Cunningham, class of 1981, was the quarterback for the SBHS football team and was able to carry his team to the CIF Finals after taking home the channel league trophy. Cunningham graduated and proceeded to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He was a College Football AllAmerica Team selection as a punter. But
he dominated his senior year and led his Rebels team to an 11-2 season. Cunningham was drafted into the NFL by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round. He stood out with his exceptional ability to scramble and dodge tackles. In 1988, league players elected him to be the NFC quarterback in the Pro Bowl. This marked a significant time in NFL history as he was the first black quarterback to ever be elected. Additionally, not only was he elected, but he was named game MVP. Unfortunately, Cunningham’s season
came to an abrupt halt after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament during a tackle in the first game of the 1991 season. He was able to lead his team to the playoffs of the following season and retired in 1995. Cunningham came out of retirement and continued to play football until 2001 for the Cowboys, Ravens, and Vikings. Cunningham is the figurehead of Santa Barbara High school and he is a legend that will never be forgotten.
style of play. While under the coaching of the legendary John Wooden, Wilkes utilized his talent to assist the Bruins in winning two NCAA titles. In addition to his seemingly never ending on-thecourt given accolades, Wilkes was also recognized for his esteemed academic prestige. The 6’7 power forward was team captain his senior year along with Bill Walton. Jamaal Wilkes was subsequently drafted into the NBA by the team currently known as the Golden State Warriors. Wilkes received a championship ring in his seasonal debut in 1975, and his superior “Smooth as Silk” performance
earned him the Rookie of the Year award. After three impressive seasons with the Warriors, Wilkes signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. He played with legends like Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Magic Johnson and took home three more rings. In acknowledgement of Wilkes’ exceptional career, he was recently named a member of the 2012 Naismith Hall of Fame. Wilkes was an avid participator in funding the renovation of the new J.R. Richard’s Gymnasium and now spends much of his time as a financial advisor.
Jamaal Wilkes Tyler Greenwald Editor-in-Chief
Jamaal W i l k e s has been a significant part of the Santa Barbara High basketball program since he played in 1981 until now. Wilkes’ memorable career all began at Santa Barbara High where he created a sensation in leading the Dons to the CIF Finals. Wilkes – who is known for his incredibly noble sportsmanship and selflessness—was named CIF Player of the Year. After multiple successful seasons at Santa Barbara High, Wilkes attended UCLA where he continued to maintain his renowned leadership role and brilliant
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Sports SBHS Greatest Athletes Holly Ford Emerson Holly Ford will go down as one of the greatest female athletes to ever stroll the grounds at Santa Barbara High School. An outstanding female basketball player during her time as a Don, Holly was a two-time CIF Player of the Year in the early1980’s before becoming an All-American at USC. At SBHS, Ford was also a two-time Channel League MVP, twotime CIF Southern Section Co-MVP, and an All-State player. One of Holly’s most memorable performances included a 45 point game against a Channel league Blake Devine Sports Editor
Eddie Matthews Blake Devine Sports Editor
When listing the greatest athletes ever to attend Santa Barbara High School, one could not go without mentioning the name Eddie Mathews. This former Don belongs to one of the countries greatest shrines, the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mathews is regarded as one of the greatest third basemen ever to play the game. A gifted athlete, he starred for SBHS in both football and baseball before graduating in 1949. That year, Eddie signed a professional contract with the old Boston Braves and moved with them to Milwaukee. In 1953, Mathews batted
opponent. In addition to outstanding play on the court, Ford was an excellent student, finishing in the top-ten of her graduating class. After graduating from Santa Barbara High in 1984, she accepted a scholarship at USC, which was one of the premier programs in the country at the time. Holly started all but one game in her four years on the nationally relevant Trojans’ basketball teams; one year finishing as runner-up in the National Championship. In college, Ford was a Parade, USA Today, Converse, Adidas and Street & Smith All-American. Furthermore, Holly was twice selected to
the PAC-10 All-Academic Teams in 1987 and in 1988. When her outstanding college career was over, Ford declined an offer to play professionally in Japan. At the time, there was not a professional basketball league for women in the U.S. She then returned to Santa Barbara and married Brad Emerson, a Dons football standout and 1981 SBHS graduate. Holly was the first female athlete to have her jersey on the wall at Santa Barbara High. Ford’s No. 23 can be found on the south end of JR Richards Gymnasium next to her brother Don Ford’s No. 34 retired jersey.
.302, hit 47 home runs, and drove in 135 runs. For nine straight seasons he hit at least 30 home runs, including leading the National League twice in 1953 and 1959. As one of 1954's superstars in American sports, Eddie was chosen for the cover of the first-ever issue of Sports Illustrated magazine. After Mathews’ playing days were over, he managed the Atlanta Braves from 1972 to 1974. Eddie was the manager when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run. Mathews is also one of the few players to play, coach, and manage for the same baseball team. Over his career, he was a twelvetime All-Star, two-time World Series
championship, and two-time National League home run champion. Eddie finished his career with a .267 batting average and 512 homeruns. In 1978, Mathews was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He ranks second all-time among MLB third basemen in home runs, runs batted in, slugging percentage, and total bases. In 2001, Eddie died from complications of pneumonia in LA Jolla, California. Later that year, Mathews’ number 41 was retired by the Atlanta Braves. Currently, the SBHS baseball team plays at Eddie Mathews Field, dedicated in honor to this man’s phenomenal career.
Rudy Ybarra Blake Devine Sports Editor
Tr u l y one of the most remarkable Dons alumni of all-time, Rudy Ybarra led the struggling soccer program at Santa Barbara High School to new heights. As a player at SBHS in the 1970s, he helped the Dons win three straight CIF titles and was twice named the CIF Player of the Year. Rudy played high school soccer with flair, passion and brilliance far beyond his years. After graduating in 1976, Ybarra attended SBCC before leaving early to begin his professional soccer career. He was named the 1978 Rookie of the Year in the North American Soccer League.
Rudy was also a member of the 1979 USA Olympic team. Furthermore, Ybarra helped his team reach the Western Soccer League Championship in 1986 and to the California State Championship in 1991 and 1992. After a professional career, he returned to his alma mater and coached boys soccer for several years. Rudy’s soccer teams were consistently title contenders and in 1995 his team won a CIF championship. In addition to his coaching duties, Ybarra founded Santa Barbara Soccer Entertainment to market soccer events in Southern California. Most recently, he coached a boys youth team from the Santa Barbara Soccer
Club to a national championship and to a final four appearance in the Dallas Cup, a prestigious international youth tournament. Rudy’s career is marked by a special dedication to the sport, the boys he coaches, and to Santa Barbara High School. Ybarra is a prime example of a Don graduate who has experienced great success at our school and beyond. Nevertheless, he has chosen to return to his alma mater in order to create equal opportunity for success among the school’s students. Ybarra is presently the Athletic Equipment Manager at SBHS and also serves as a trainer.
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Dons trounced by Ventura in Homecoming game It was a good day for homecoming queen Kristina Rivera, but not such a good day for the Santa Barbara football team. After an adequate first half, the Dons were blown out by Ventura in the Channel League opener with a score of 44-7 on Friday night at Peabody Stadium. “We definitely could have capitalized on our opportunities better in the first half,” said Santa Barbara Quarterback Brent Peus. “We allowed a touchdown on the first play of the game, missed a field goal, threw a pick, and blew an opportunity to score before the half. They were a talented team and a well coached team that I think I will go very far in the season but we still cannot just let ourselves unravel on both sides of the ball the way we did.” The defending champion Cougars made a statement on the opening play of the game with a flea-flicker that resulted in quarterback Tyler Smith connecting with wide receiver Tommy Grossman for an uncontested 61-yard touchdown. The extra point hooked wide of the goal post, leaving the score 6-0. The trickery didn’t end there as Ventura subsequently attempted an onside kick, which was recovered by Dons defensive end Carter Soto. Shortly after, Peus took the snap and ran behind the block of Daniel Vallin to score the first touchdown of the game for Santa Barbara. Hugo Ronces kicked in the PAT to take the lead at 7-6. The Dons struggled to defend the Cougars’ 6’5 wide receiver Zach Sourwine on the following possession, but was able to crucially hold Ventura to only a field goal after they made it down to the 12yard line, giving them a 9-7 lead. Santa Barbara gave up an opportunity to get back the lead with a missed field goal on the next possession. The
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Quarterback Brent Peus throws a laser to wide receiver Tick Jellison, who caught three of Peus’ four touchdown passes en route to a 35-28 victory over Royal earlier in the season. Photo Courtesy of Mitchel Klopp Cougars then intercepted Peus’ and ran it for a touchdown to further extend the deficit to a two-possession lead. “We need to practice better; the better you practice the better you play.” said left tackle Daniel Podratz, who was carried off in the first half with a torn MCL. “We were right behind them at the half. But little constant mistakes prevented us from scoring. We are a better team than what was shown against Ventura.” Dons’ Jeremiah Nicholson came up big with an interception on Ventura’s 30yard line with a little over two minutes remaining in the second quarter. A run by Peus was stopped at the 1-yard line as the time ran out. “We felt at halftime that we were in the game and that we just allowed a few big plays in the first half,” said Peus. “We
wanted to tighten things up and execute better in the second half. But we came out too flat and didn’t respond well to the adjustments that Ventura made in the second half.” Running back Tyler Peralta – who finished the game with 55 yards on 15 carries—put the Cougars up 23-7 with a 9-yard run after Santa Barbara went three and out. This marked Peralta’s first of two rushing scores on the day. Smith finished with two touchdown passes and 174 yards while Ventura’s defense sacked Peus five times and held him to 103 yards. Santa Barbara’s struggle in the second half was in part due to devastating injuries that occurred earlier on. In addition to Podratz’ injury, safety Diego Figueroa went out with a knee injury, which later
turned out to be a detrimental tear in his MCL, ACL, and meniscus. “My injury brought issues to the offensive line, forcing players to shift position, and bringing in players on the spot with little experience,” said Podratz. “With Ventura’s solid defensive line it put lots of pressure on our quarterback and forced him to do things he wouldn’t normally do.” After the brutal defeat, the Dons (3-4 overall, 0-1 in league) look to bounce back on the road against cross-town rival Dos Pueblos with the playoffs on the line. “Our goal is to make playoffs,” said cornerback Russel Enholm. “We need to win our next three games to do that and it’s all going to come down to how hard we practice and how focused we are this week leading up to the game.”
SBHS Girls Tennis Beats DP to clinch Channel League title Tyler Greenwald Editor-in-Chief
A n o t h e r year, another championship for Santa Barbara’s girls tennis team who edged out Dos Pueblos in a 10-8 decision last Tuesday to clinch the Channel League title. Mattea Kilstofte and Summer Garrison’s stellar undefeated performances in singles gave the Dons the upper hand in a riveting Channel League matchup at the Chargers’ tennis courts. Madison Hale stepped away from her singles duties and instead was matched up with Cade Sorenson to go undefeated in the doubles department. The last time these two teams faced each other was on September 27th, but ended in a much more decisive manner as Santa Barbara romped over Dos Pueblos, 153. This victory marks the sixth Channel League win in a row for the Dons. Most recently, Hale and Sorensen teamed to win three doubles sets on Wednesday as Santa Barbara overcame Harvard-Westlake by a game score of 81-69 after a 9-9 draw. The Dons, ranked
No. 4 in CIF Division 1, knocked off its second ranked opponent on the road in the past two weeks. Santa Barbara kicked off the season with a 13-5 smack down over the San Marcos Royals, and head coach Greg Tebbe was able to wheel through an entire 17-person roster in doing so. Previous to that, the Dons took down Ventura without much of a challenge. Santa Barbara won that match in decisive fashion, winning all of their singles matches en route to 16-2 victory. The Dons then pulled off a spectacular upset on the road over Carona Del Mar with the score of 10-8. Once again, Santa Barbara was lead by their singles players who went undefeated on the day. The power combination of Sorensen and Lexi Gulden won the only doubles match for the Dons. This proved to be the pivotal game-changer. During their fifth consecutive Channel League victory, the doubles team of Gulden and Mckenzie Monroe paced Santa Barbara past Buena 13-5. Kilstofte
Santa Barbara’s Madison Hale reaches for the ball during a matchup earlier this season. Photo Courtesy of Presidio Sports
went 3-0 once again and was up to that point, seasonally unbeaten. Santa Barbara has only one loss on the season, at the hands of No.1 seeded Peninsula. The Panthers paid a visit to the Dons’ tennis courts and tarnished not only
the undefeated streak of Mattea Kilstofte but also the undefeated streak of the team. The Dons, now 9-1 overall and 6-0 in league, return to Channel League play on Thursday with a match against Ventura.