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April 12, 2013Volume 99, Issue 7 Email: [email protected]

Dollar Dance shut down!

Students mingle at the Double Dollar Dance on Friday, April 5th, beforeit was finally shut down. Photo Credit: Ashlen Weddington

Last Friday, April 5th, 2013, Santa Barbara High

School students flooded into the J.R. Richards Gymnasium for the Spring Pep Rally, which was split into two halves.

The Rally opened with Associated Student Body members getting the crowd pumped up by seeing which class could yell the loudest. As usual, the seniors dominated in spirit.

Next, spring and winter sports captains introduced themselves and shared their achievements so far in the season. A member of theatre said, “we don’t really compete, but we’re better than the other schools.”

After the sports introductions, the SBHS Cheerleaders performed the same impressive routine that earned them the first place trophy at the Super Varsity Show Cheer Novice Division at the USA Nationals. Tajo McBurnie, a sophomore, comments, “I thought their

performance was really cool. I loved the music!” The Donettes performed after the Cheerleaders, making the bleachers go wild.

The Donettes and the winter captains were then teamed up against the Cheerleaders and the spring captains

Niki FreelandStaff Reporter

Spring Pep Rally a success

On Friday, April 5th, masses of Santa Barbara

High School students congregated in the cafeteria, not to eat, but to get down and dirty at the Double Dollar Dance. Students were greeted by staff, administrators, and other volunteers who threatened to kick out anybody that was dressed inappropriately.

The theme was Green and Gold, and a surprisingly high number of students showed their Dons pride. Within minutes, the temperature in the cafeteria skyrocketed as students started grinding on each other and sweating profusely. There was a warning that inappropriate dancing was unacceptable, but that definitely didn’t stop the Dons!

This was the first casual dance since the disastrous jungle-themed Dollar

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in an intense game of dodgeball. It looked as if the winter captains and the Donettes had the edge, when the tide turned in favor of the spring captains and the Cheerleaders, who ultimately reigned victorious.

SBHS sophomore Mattea Kilstofte

Dance last year, and we all remember how that turned out: allegedly there was a condom found on the floor, a broken window in the main hall, and multiple reports of alcohol sickness.

Chaperones lined the perimeter, escorting raunchy teens to the exits while trying to make sure that nobody was using drugs or alcohol.

Sadly, the Double Dollar Dance was shut down by 9:30pm. It was apparent that too many students had consumed alcohol, and some were too drunk to function. Chaperones caught students drinking on campus, and a faculty member called the police.

We will most likely not have another casual school dance anytime soon. This was our chance to prove that we could be responsible, but our inappropriate behavior could not be tamed.

comments, “I’m just really stoked to be a Don. That was one of the best Pep Rallies I’ve ever been to. The ones that I’ve gone to before have been less exciting than that one.” Another sophomore, however, was slightly less enthused, proclaiming, “I have now been officially un-pepped.”

The last event of the Spring Pep Rally was a series of basketball stunts. Although there were many impressive shots made, none could rival Noah Burke’s: he scored yet another half court shot—on his first attempt. So it wasn’t a winning buzzer beater against our rivals, San Marcos, but it was still incredible to watch. Check out a link to watch the shot on our website: www.sbhsforge.com!

The Spring Pep Rally was definitely received better than the Winter Pep Rally, as there was not a walk out or any obvious technical failures. Thanks for reinvigorating Santa Barbara High School, ASB!

Mr. Becchio gets pied in the face at the Spring Pep Rally on Friday, April 5th, in the Gym. Photo Credit: Emma Cisek

Cheer team wins second national title

New addition: horoscopesSports: baseball, softball, and more!

Centerspread: your best pick up linesEditorials: college acceptances

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The SBHS Cheer Team poses for a photo after receiving the first place trophy at the USA Nationals. Photo Credit: noozhawk.com

SBHS Cheerleaders win national title for second year in a row!

Hall of Fame inducts five new honorees

Once again, the Santa Barbara High School Competitive Cheer

Team took home the first place trophy on March 13th from the Super Varsity Show Cheer Novice Division at the USA Nationals in Anaheim, California. The team won by an unusually large four-point margin with a top average score of 90.29.

The weekend before the team’s national win, the Dons also took home a gold medal in the Show Cheer division at the Best of the West Invitational in Long Beach. Earlier in the year, the team won two USA Regional Championships and the CheerPros State Championship.

The team’s choreographer is Marcus Alexander. “He is phenomenal,” says senior varsity captain Lilly Gately. “We owe a lot of our success to him and our coaches Jenn Lemons, Kristen Wreesman, Alan Tostado, and Brittany Lampson.”

This year’s team consists of Ashley Aguilera, Yadira Barreto, Sara Buenrostro, Alysia Bustillos, Ariel Bustillos, Mia Chagolla, Terra Cobian, Kitczia Cuen, Natalie Desales Fernandez, Jessica Fernandez, Seanna Fernandez, Emily Flachman, Lilly Gately, Alyssa Gaona, Indi Garcia, Mariah Huerta, Daniela Llamas, Claire Lindstrom, Marleny Maldonado, Arielle Moorman, Wendy Mora, Adrianna Muñoz, Andrea Muñoz, Mercedes Padilla, Lorena Peñaloza, Tania Perea, Kristina Rivera, Aleasa Sandoval, Dayana Sandoval, Jesse Sandoval, Amanda Stinson and

On March 15th, five new Santa Barbara High School alumni

were inducted into the Hall of Fame during a fifth period assembly.

The Student Leadership Class and the Alumni Association Board of Directors have made the awards a reality for twelve consecutive years. To be nominated, one must first and foremost have graduated as a Don, and then must have achieved success in his/her given field and helped improve communities around the world.

Part of the excitement surrounding the event was learning about all the great people who once passed through these halls. “I found out that there was a bunch of famous and important people from SBHS that I had no idea about,” professed sophomore Marco Hernandez.

This year’s five honorees are Dr. Ellen Simpson, George Burtness, Floyd Norman, Dr. Erno Daniel, and Paula Lopez, and their achievements will be featured along with those of their predecessors in the main hall.

Dr. Ellen Simpson, class of 1935, unfortunately passed away in 2011 at age 93, but her niece, Robin R., came

Talia Vestal (noozhawk.com).The cheer team’s climb to the top

took great teamwork, cooperation, and determination. “We first started practicing the routine right after football season, so pretty early in the year, but we had been conditioning since summer,” says sophomore Amanda Stinson. “We pushed ourselves to the limit [because] we wanted to win.” The team practiced for three hours a day, three days a week, with periodic nine hour Saturday practices to learn the choreography.

The whole team was thrilled when their hard work finally paid off. “Winning once

to receive the award honoring her achievements. Ellen is remembered for a very successful career in medicine. She helped children with diabetes realize that they were still valuable assets to society, even though the rest of the world thought they were invalids.

An alumnus of the class of 1949, George Burtness was celebrated by the committee for work in a range of fields. George researched how to prevent Soviet missiles from reaching the U.S., volunteered for Earthwatch projects in Australia, England, and Belize, studied birds on Panama’s islands, and much more.

Floyd Norman, class of 1953, was awarded for his passion in animating movies and television shows, and his work in setting up the educational, child friendly website Afro Kids. He has worked on Sleeping Beauty, Smurfs, Scooby Doo, and Toy Story 2, and he started a company called Vignette Films, Inc., one of the first to make movies on African-American history.

Dr. Erno Daniel, alumnus of the class of 1964, is being honored for his work as a physician. He was one of the first

was amazing, but winning twice is an unexplainable experience that my team [is] so lucky to have had,” says Lilly Gately.

Although many members are seniors, the team will continue to gain new members and lead the Dons to victory in the future. The graduating members are eager to see what the team will accomplish in the years to come. If they keep up their hard work, another first place national title is definitely within reach for the Santa Barbara High School cheerleaders.

Congratulations and good luck!

to be certified in geriatric medicine, and he was able to successfully find a proper diagnosis and management for Alzheimer’s Disease. Erno also wrote the famous book Stealth Germs in Your Body.

Local KEYT 3 news anchor and 1983 graduate Paula Lopez was commemorated as well. Paula has been very successful in her anchoring and television career, winning such awards as the Los Angeles area Emmy Award and Golden Mike Award for Best News Reporting of Southern California. She has also been presented with a “Striving For Excellence Award” from the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program.

The stories of these alumni are meant to propel future and current Dons to reach for their goals. That is why these successful men and women have been chosen, “to inspire the current students to set their goals as high as possible,” stated Ivette Gil, ASB President. As sophomore Seamus Herrell added, “it really shows what you can achieve if you put your mind to it.”

Emma CisekStaff Reporter

Edoardo KaplanStaff Reporter

StaffEditors

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Editors-in-Chief

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Yvonne MurilloLa Forja Editor

Griffin SaxonEntertainment Editor

Anthony SpannSports Editor

Adam BettersWebsite Editor

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Shannon ComstockMuriel DeAragon

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me how to avoid, catastrophic mistakes. In other words, college is the perfect balance of freedom and structure to act as a transition from high school to the “real world.”

But, I’m getting ahead of myself (something that I often find myself doing when I imagine what my college life will be like), for I still do not know where that plane will be headed when I board it next fall. Will I by flying to hot and humid South Florida as I look forward to attending University of Miami? Will I be carrying a suitcase full of down jackets and warm pants as I race to the University of Rochester in New York state? Or will I be downloading the newest editing software as I soar towards Northwestern in Chicago, Illinois? Or will I be headed somewhere else entirely? I don’t know,

and I bet that most of you don’t either.Some people are fortunate enough to

know exactly where they want to go, and to get into wherever that is. Some people are lucky enough to not have to worry about how they will pay for tuition. But, most of us are. Personally, my “ideal school” changes on nearly a weekly basis as I receive new acceptance and rejection letters or, most recently, as the possibility of a high-paying scholarship presents itself. I know that Northwestern is the best school for what I want to study, but it is also the most expensive school that I applied to, and one of the few that does not grant merit-based scholarships. UM, however, also has a journalism program, and I am currently waiting to hear back about a $30,000 scholarship. And then there’s Tulane which has offered me

By this time of year, most seniors have become all but used

to the stress of being only months away from attending college. They have sent off all of their applications to anywhere from one to thirty schools (yes, I know a guy), have most likely heard back from a few, and are anxiously waiting to here back from the remaining. They have scoured the internet and local publications for scholarships, and written essay after essay in an attempt to make a $50,000 a year school just a little bit more affordable.

Of course, there are exceptions: whether they have decided that City College is the best option, already have a job lined up for after high school, or have just decided that college is not the right place for them. I do not fall into this category.

From a young age, I have known that I would go to college. Both of my parents graduated from UCSB, and even my brother gave college a try. I was raised to be the math nerd, the science nerd, and even the English nerd (let’s face it, I was just an all around nerd). But it wasn’t only because of my parents’ pasts and their high expectations for myself that I decided to go to college.

One of the primary draws of university for me is the independence. In only a few months, I will be getting on a plane and flying out of state to go to school. I will have a guaranteed home for the next four years, with only other students my age and possibly an overbearing, but not all controlling, RA. At the same time, however, I will be sheltered. I will not have to face the “real world” quite yet. My parents will still be supporting me with as much tuition as they can afford, my food and lodging will still be all but guaranteed, and my professors will still be there to protect me from, and teach

The big descision: choosing a schoolEmma DeardorffEditor-in-Chief

Social media has become a major part of the college admission process.

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Around this time of year, admission letters begin to pile up for high school seniors. Photo Credit: carrotsncake.com

$23,000 per year to go there.No matter how much I try to avoid it,

money will inevitably play a big role in what school I decide to attend, as I’m sure it will for you too. Though local scholarships are great, whether they be from the SBHS Alumni Association, the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation, or one of the other organizations that offer them, they simply aren’t enough money. Even a $2,000 renewable scholarship will only cover one year of on-campus housing after a full four years, maybe not even that.

Then, there are AP courses. During my four years at SBHS, I have taken ten AP courses, and, by the time that I graduate, I will have taken the tests for nine of them. That means, not only have I been taking the most difficult classes, I have also paid hundreds of dollars on AP tests in hopes of getting into a good college and, maybe, getting college credit. At many top-rated schools, most of my AP scores don’t even count. This means that, not only have I spent almost a thousand dollars to sit through nine stressful and boring tests; I will now need to spend even more money to retake those classes in college. At other schools (though lower raking), not only will I not have to retake the same courses, I may be able to gradate a year early, thus saving time and money.

So, if you only find yourself growing more and more stressed as the May 1st deadline approaches, know that, as cheesy as it sounds, you are not alone. So many factors go into getting into and choosing the right school for you, a fact that only adds to the stress. Just think of it this away: you only need to grin and bear it for one more month and then, be it for better of for worse, for cold weather or warm, for hundreds of thousands of dollars indebt or none at all, you will know exactly where you will be next year...now you just need to decide which major to declare.

It’s that time of the year again; seniors

are hearing back from the colleges they applied to. There are some acceptances and many rejections, and seniors are faced with some very difficult decisions. Students can always identify this time of year because of their newsfeeds on popular social networking sights such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, which are riddled with one-liners regarding college acceptances.

Most of the time, these updates consist of seniors telling all their friends about the places they got accepted. Some students post about every single place they were accepted to, and others simply post about the college they plan on attending. There is also the occasional complaint about all the good news, usually something to the tone of, “I’m sorry but I really don’t

care where you got into college.” Either way, this poses an interesting question: is it appropriate for students to post about which colleges they are accepted to on social networking sights?

Obviously updates regarding college are allowed; the school doesn’t say anything about whether or not it’s appropriate since they aren’t especially concerned with harmless posts on students’ Facebooks, Instagrams, and Twitters. The posts are generally positive. Being accepted to college is a huge accomplishment, and we want to share the joy with friends who are already at college, friends who are also hearing back rom schools, and family members.

These posts are thought to be harmless, but there are some students who see them in a different light. When there are a large number of students who applied to the same college, as is often the case, it can

breed some unhealthy competition. “Why was he accepted and not me? I heard his SAT scores weren’t very good.” This is the type of conversation that arises frequently among seniors.

Then there are the students who didn’t get accepted to the colleges they wanted to go to, or those who didn’t get accepted anywhere. When they open up their Facebook and see everyone else’s acceptances, it definitely doesn’t help their mood. And, of course, there are students who are planning on attending a city college or are not going to college at all and honestly don’t care. Even for those seniors who do post about college acceptances, it does get a little monotonous after a while

So the question still stands: is it appropriate or not? It really depends on who you ask. Most say there is no right or wrong answer, so post at your own risk.

The good, bad, and ugly of college acceptance postingShannon ComstockStaff Reporter

Editorials

Features

Artist of the Month: Daisy O’Mahoney

ASB UpdateHey Dons, it is officially the home stretch of the 2012-2013 school year, but

there are still plenty of events to look forward to! So, take out your planners (or your iPhone calendars) and write down these important dates:

April 12: Today there is a meeting for everyone who wants to be in ASB next year. Whether you want to be in the class or run for your class President, Vice President, or Secretary, this meeting is mandatory!April 24: SBHS is hosting their annual blood drive! Everyone has two weeks to sign up to give blood. There will be a stand in the hallway to get your name on the list, just make sure that you meet all of the age, weight, and health requirements or you will be turned down.May 25: Seniors! Buy your dresses and rent your tuxes because it’s time for Prom! Tickets will be on sale soon, and there will be an option to bundle your Prom ticket with your Grad Night ticket as well. June 6: Graduation time! Make sure that you have your cap and gown!June 7: Grad Night is here so get pumped for a night of fun at Disneyland! Look out for sign up sheets because they will be released shortly!

Congratulations to our new ASB executives:President -- Laine Fisher

Vice President -- Emily StokesTreasurer -- Evely JimenezSecretary -- Daniel Pinho

Pep and Rally -- Zach Parent and Terra Cobian

Daisy O’Mahoney is currently a sophomore in the

Visual Arts and Design Academy at Santa Barbara High School. She experiments with many different styles and mediums, and has recently started creating T-shirt designs that she sells on her Facebook page, “DAPO Apparel.”

Her love for art began at an early age. Daisy was home-schooled for most of elementary school and was taught by her stay-at-home mother and her father, who is a graphic designer. She learned about art from her father, and through him gained a profound appreciation. “I grew up doing and surrounded by art,” says Daisy. “It has just always been part of

my life.” Her parents were always there to support her, and through them she was able to discover her passion for art and learn how to pursue it.

Daisy believes that art is “so much more about the process than the product,” and enjoys experimenting with a wide rage of medias and styles. “I have experimented with pencils, pens, paint, clay, chalk, fashion designing, making the clothes I design, graphic art, animation, collages, jewelry making, photography, and many others.” Daisy has done work in so many different mediums that it is difficult for her to choose one favorite piece. Usually when she finishes a piece that isn’t something she can wear, it gets set aside and forgotten. One of her favorite pieces, however, is a bust she sculpted in Rebecca Davis’ portrait sculpting class, which is pictured on the right.

Because the subject and style of her art is constantly changing, Daisy feels that she can’t really describe her style as she is still discovering it. “Sometimes all I am drawing is realistic, and other times all abstract. Anything that I can find to draw on I will; my shirts, shoes, the back of my phone, pieces of plywood, table tops, my hands, my friends hands.”

In the future, Daisy hopes to pursue a career in art. Currently, she is interested in fashion design, and has recently decided to make money off her work through DAPO Apparel. “The designs I have available right now are very basic because they are hand painted, but I’m looking into silk screening so the shirts can have more intricate designs. I also do custom designs so other artsy people can have the option of designing their own shirt.”

When asked if she has any advice for aspiring artists, Daisy replied, “I don’t really feel in a position to give advice to

Sandy CampbellLayout Editor

Photo Credit: Daisy O’ Mahoney

Photo Credit: Daisy O’Mahoney

Emma DeardorffEditor-in-Chief

aspiring artists because I am one myself. But if you love it, do it, because you can only get better!”

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Ten things you didn’t know about animals:

By James Sperlin

1. A lion has a muzzle like a fingerprint; no two are alike.2. Zebras are black with white stripes. Their skin is black

under white fur.3. Giraffes and humans have the same amount of vertebrae in

their necks, seven; the giraffes’ are just larger.4. All swans in England are property of the Queen.5. Ravens are kept in the tower of London, and, if they leave,

the throne will fall, so they clip their wings.6. There are more plastic flamingos than real ones.7. Scorpions can live for a whole year without eating.8. The Honeyguide bird will purposely lead people and

animals into beehives.9. A Colossal Squid has a doughnut-shaped brain with its

esophagus running through the hole.10. A Pistol Shrimp, about the size of your finger, can make a

sound louder than a jet engine.

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Features

Forge Vault Staff Spotlight: Roberta NyeRoberta Nye is one of many beloved teachers at Santa

Barbara High School. Currently, she teaches English and Art History.

Before joining the Dons, she taught at Anacapa School and at La Colina Junior High. Many of her students can attest that she is famous for her sarcasm and witty humor. Her endless digressions and tangents make Room 81 an extra lively and fun environment for learning.

When asked where she was born, she claimed, “I wasn’t born. I sprung full grown from my father’s forehead.” Mrs. Nye grew up in many places, but mostly in California. She graduated from Scripps College in Claremont, California, which is also Ms. Ruth’s alma mater.

Mrs. Nye loves to sleep, travel, and read. She spends the majority of her spare time grading students’ essays. She has two prized cats named Titus and Clio, and once lived in Morocco for a month. Some of the many places she has visited include all 50 United States, Turkey, Bulgaria, Hungary,

Muriel DeAragonStaff Reporter

Mrs. Nye teaches English and Art History at SBHS.

Photo Credit: Griffin Saxon

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Poland, New Zealand, China, and, most recently, India. She is a vegetarian who hates ice cream and says that she only eats “lettuce and small stones.”

We are fortunate to have such a unique, insightful teacher like Mrs. Nye here at Santa Barbara High School. Enjoy this article from February 14th, 1941.

Which of these tricks still work today?

Sky Ulep

“Um... I have money.” Spencer Glesby, 10th Grade

“Are you Katniss? Because you’re causing a revolution in my district!”Andrew Gutierrez, 10th Grade

“Are you religious? Because you’re the answer to all my prayers!”Ahtziri Hernandez, 11th Grade

“Are you a beaver? Cause DAM!”Laura Lea Davis, 10th Grade

“Are you from Tennessee? Cause your the only ten I see.”Brendan Fay, 12th Grade

“If I could rearrange the alphabet, I would put U and I together.”Ty Gedrick, 10th Grade

“Look at me.”Mali Brown, 10th Grade

“Do you have a Bandaid? I just scraped my knee falling for you.” Sören Wilde, 10th Grade

“I’m an astronaut and my next mission is to explore Uranus.”Jill Rogers, 11th Grade

“Did you just fall from heaven? Because most of your bones are broken.”Christian Pedersen, 10th Grade

“You’re so beautiful you made me forget my pick up line.” James Phelan, 9th Grade

“Your feet must be tired cause you’ve been running through my mind all day.”Jackie Acevedo, 10th grade

“Did it hurt? ...When you fell from heaven?”Marly Quinn, 12th Grade

“I seemed to have lost my phone number. Can I have yours?”Drew Janssen, 11th Grade

Your beauty rivals the graphics of Call of Duty.

If you were a Dementor, I’d become a criminal just to get your kiss.

Is it hot in this Bikram studio, or is it just you?

Do you have a quarter? My mom told me to call her when I found the woman of my dreams.

Apart from being sexy, what do you do for a living?

If I received a nickel for everytime I saw someone as beautiful as you, I’d have five cents.Do you work for

NASA? Because you’re out of this world.

Hey, I lost my phone number.Can I have yours?

Hi, the voices in my head told me to come over and talk to you.

Hi, I’m Mr. Right. Someone said you were looking for me.

Life without you would be like a broken pencil…pointless.

Baby did you fart, ’cause you blow me away!

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“Are you from Tennessee? Cause your the only ten I see.”Brendan Fay, 12th Grade

“Do you have a mirror in your pocket? Cause I can see myself in your...”Connor McManigal, 12th Grade

“If you were a booger, I’d pick you!” Christy Jacobs, 11th Grade

“If I said you had a nice body would you hold it against me?” Allie DiFilippo, 12th Grade

“You’d better direct that beauty somewhere else. You’ll set the carpet on fire!” Augusto Cisneros, 10th Grade

“Are you full of beryllium, gold, and titanium? Because you are Be-Au-Ti-Fu.”Mian Laurain, 11th Grade

“How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice.”Ryan Mori, 11th Grade

Is it hot in this Bikram studio, or is it just you?

When I get sad, I stop being sad and I be awesome instead. True Story.

Apart from being sexy, what do you do for a living?

Is your name Google? Because you have everything I’ve been searching for.

If you were a burger at McDonald’s you’d be the McGorgeous.

You can put a Trojan on my Hard Drive anytime.

If I received a nickel for everytime I saw someone as beautiful as you, I’d have five cents.

Do you know karate? ‘Cause your body is really kickin’.

Hey, I lost my phone number.Can I have yours?

Did you have lucky charms for breakfast? Because you look magically delicious!

I’ll cook you dinner if you cook me breakfast.

Hi, I’m Mr. Right. Someone said you were looking for me.

Life without you would be like a broken pencil…pointless.

I know I dont have a chance, but I just wanted to hear an angel talk.

Baby did you fart, ’cause you blow me away!

Your Best Pick Up Lines

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Horoscopes

Aries: March 21 – April 19This month shall feel very overwhelming

with tension in your public and personal relationships. You may feel low on energy and lack the steam you regularly have, though you are usually in high spirits. You may also lose focus from time to time, but in the end you shall thrive and seize back the energy that makes you ready for any challenge.

Taurus: April 20 – May 20April is the time to really complete and

form deeper bonds when it comes to friends or family, and to kiss past problems goodbye, as you enjoy the relationships you have now. On the other hand you’ll need to be flexible when it comes to long-term plans. Get enough rest as it will help you in the long run. Recoup and take time finding yourself because this is the month of emotional renewal.

Gemini: May 21 – June 20During this month, take the time to focus

and have another outlook on your career. Take time to reflect and get in touch with what you really want to achieve, because what comes in return shall surprise you. Leave space and time for improvement in relationships because love could blossom from your relationships.

Cancer: June 21 – July 22This month will be the time

when decision making will be a problem, so take the time to reflect on what you desire. You also may feel the need to assert your independence with friends and family. As for your career, opportunities may appear. In the end seek support from family and avoid a power struggle with your peers and public/private relationships.

Leo: July 23 – August 22While others are enjoying the fresh spring

air, you’re hanging up your do-not-disturb sign and extending your hibernation. Use caution when dealing with family members, people in your personal space and issues at home. Towards the 21st, you may feel motivation to embark on new experiences and adventures. This month look forward to some interesting surprises, and wonderful opportunities.

Virgo: August 23 – September 22Hey there dynamic duos!

This month could bring Mila to your Ashton. You have been learning how to choose your words more carefully, but try not to hold back on your opinions and concerns this month. Let your voice be heard. Towards the end of the month there may be surprising support of emotional or financial matter. There will be chaos concerning romantic matters and you’ll experience intense attractions to someone out of the blue.

Libra: September 23 – October 22There will be good luck

coming your way this month and well-earned rewards as long as you keep a strong focus on your health and school routines. During the end of the month, something may evoke strong emotions and sudden changes in your life. Support from your friends and family will be necessary during this period.

Scorpio: October 23 – November 22 During this month, try to

control your anger. Issues may pop up with parents or friends because romance and pleasure are in strong focus this month. Be open to new experience, but make sure to do so with caution because you may experience a feeling of regret or hesitance around the 23rd if you do not. Try to be patient and responsible.Enjoy yourself but keep your expectations realistic.

Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21 You have been facing some

conflicts recently that you felt were no big deal, but, in reality, might need your full attention to get through them. Don’t let these arguments bottle up and overwhelm you, but don’t charge head-on and face them all together. Tackle them one at a time. You’ll find it’s easier that way.

Capricorn: December 22 – January 19 There may be some people

in your life that seem to be doing all of the wrong things and don’t seem to notice they are stepping on your toes. Don’t get angry with them; just let them know kindly, but firmly, that you need some space. You may find that by doing this, you have set some boundaries that those people respect and will give you your much-needed distance.

Aquarius: January 19 – February 17 Things might

not be going your way at the moment, but, if you open your eyes, opportunities and maybe even a few new relationships will present themselves to you. You just have to decide if you are going to wait for them to come to you or if you are going to pounce like a lion before anyone else can steal them away.

Pisces: February 18 – March 20 Stop and smell the flowers, hear the birds

chirp, wake with the sun. Things seem to be taking an unexpected turn in your life, but everything will soon fall into place. You’ve been through some tough patches and you may go through many more, but focus on the good things and the new opportunities, because they are screaming for you to take advantage of them. Don’t be afraid to let them know you’re ready for them.

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The Harold and Maude movie poster.Photo Credit: blogspot.com

On the Monday, December 20th, 1971, Harold and Maude was

released in theaters. The film was a flop. Over the next decade, however, the film gained a significant following, as it was shown as double features in many small film houses across the nation. In 1983, twelve years after the premiere, the film made a profit. Since then, the film has been established as a true cult classic.

The film is my favorite movie, and I have found that it provides a great connection with many other people who have seen it, for most of them love it just as much as I do. However, many people have not seen Harold and Maude, so I am often asked what the plot is about. Every time I receive this question, I reply, “I’d tell you, but it’d turn you away from the movie.” The film is much more appreciated when seen rather than heard about, but, for the sake of those who are curious, I’ll give you a brief overvew.

Harold (Bud Cort) is a 20 year-old man who is depressed and somewhat suicidal. He enjoys staging deaths for his mother to see and going to funerals. At one funeral that he attends, he meets Maude

(Ruth Gordon), a 79 year-old woman whose passions are singing, dancing, and celebrating life. The two form an unlikely friendship full of learning, deep thoughts, laughs, and even love.

The film is best described as a “dark comedy,” for its comedic matters are rather ironic, and based on mature and darker themes than standard comedies. The sly and subtle jokes of Harold may not sink in till the second or third viewing of the film. Some of the film’s humor, however, is more obvious, including Harold turning his brand new Jaguar into a hearse and creating crazy antics to try and avoid the draft, and Maude stealing a motorcycle from a police officer.

When talking to my teacher Jose Caballero, he said that it has “one of the best soundtracks ever.” The soundtrack was created by folk-rock legend Cat Stevens. Some of the songs written specifically for the film include, “If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out” and “Don’t Be Shy.” An impressive list of 10 other songs were introduced on the album, which would be released on a later date. It wasn’t till 2007 that the official soundtrack was put together, though all of the songs had been released by

1984. With only 2500 records pressed, collectors scrambled for this truly special memorabilia. Currently the records are selling for $500 to $900 online, depending on their quality.

When I posted a comment abut the film on Facebook, looking for some students’ thoughts, I was amazed by the response that appeared. In a matter of twelve hours 58 comments were added to the post. Sure, some of it was back and forth banter, but I enjoyed the conversation it brought up. Sophomore Maisie Zimmerman stated that the film was “a great anthem about learning to live and love life.” Bridget Young added a comment, saying, “Maude makes being a cougar classy.” Last but not least, Adam Parker said, “I want to drive a hearse when I grow up.”

If you have the time to see the film, I strongly suggest it. It is just over 90 minutes, and can be found online for just seven dollars. It’s on the Netflix instant cue, too. Approach the film with a certain level of maturity, but don’t be afraid to laugh. If you are still weary of viewing, know the film is rated #45 in the American Film Institute’s list of the top 100 comedies of the last 100 years, as well as #9 in the top 10 romantic comedies

of all time. Also, Entertainment Weekly gave it the ranking of #4 of “The Top 50 Cult Films.” So if you’re up for some grim comedy, an amazing soundtrack, and a great message, this film is for you.

Griffin SaxonEntertainment Editor

Spamalot comes to SBHS theater department

The Monty Python’s Spamalot poster.Photo Credit: moviesonline2012.info

The Medieval times were not an incredibly

happy period. It was a time of plague, horrible forms of torture, and extremely heavy armor. Luckily, thirty-eight years ago some quirky British men wrote a comedy that showed the era in a new light based on the Knights of the Round Table. It manifested itself in a cult classic film known as Monty Python and The Holy Grail, and, eight years ago, those same guys joined together with a few composers to create a musical version of the film called Spamalot.

This spring, our very own SBHS theater department will be putting on their own production of this famous musical.

When I watched a rehearsal and talked to the actors, they all were incredibly excited. “It’s coming along really well,” junior Mary Cusimano stated. “The cast is working really hard after school: dancing, working on vocals, and building sets.” Currently, the set is only two-by-four foundations and plywood but, in a matter of a week or two, the stage will be transformed into a whole castle and more.

A large amount of enthusiasm for the show comes from the fact that SBHS is one of the first high schools to be performing the show. Drama department head and the director of the show, Otto layman, explained that “most shows we do aren’t contemporary. This is really the first contemporary show we’ve been able to do. Rights for most shows that were recently on Broadway are impossible to get. We were lucky enough to be one of the first schools to receive these rights, and we are thrilled to be putting on this larger than life

show.”As I talked more in depth with the actors,

junior Marandah Field-Elliot said that the musical is “an incredibly complicated and enormous show that’s very diverse in terms of music styles. The humor seems like simple slapstick at first, but it’s actually very clever and well written.”

During my viewing of their rehearsal, I was amazed at the work they were doing. I watched senior Jordan Lemmond tap dance his way across the stage while freshman Ethan Harb was doing tricks with juggling sticks.

I’m not a Monty Python fan, but, as I watched, I found myself laughing an awful lot; as I’ve talked to other people who also dislike the wacky comedy troop’s offbeat humor, they can’t help but agree with me that the show is funny. Very funny. With musical numbers such as, the “Fisch Schlapping Dance,” “I Am Not Yet Dead,” and the classic “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” the show is filled with multiple musical genres, and all songs guarantee a good laugh or two.

Spamalot’s opening weekend is April 26th and 27th, and the second week runs from May 2nd to the 5th. The show is directed by Santa Barbara High School Theater’s Otto Layman, and choreographed by Christina McCarthy. Vocal direction is done by Sarah Eglin, and the show features the UCSB Band conducted by John Nathan. Tickets are only five dollars for students and ten dollars for adults. For less than the price of a movie, you’ll be able to experience the live, awesome and hilarious antics of our SBHS actors. It’s safe to say that you’ll be leaving the show with a smile on your face.

Griffin SaxonEntertainment Editor

Harold and Maude movie review

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Matthew Medina breaks 88-year-old record1. Matthew played his first season as a Freshamn and the next three years on the Varsity Team.2. Kicked a new record of 51 yards against Ventura in the 2012 Season that broke a SBHS longest field goal record of 50 yards that was set by Stan Richardson, later tied in 1989 by George Rios that has stood for 88 years.3. Kicked a new SBHS CIF play-off record of 50 yards as a Golden Tornado against Cathedral High School in the 2012 season.4. Awarded the First 2012 All-City Football Team Award for Kicker.5. Awarded the 2012 Channel League Champions.6. Awarded All-Channel League First Foorball Team 2011 Kicker.7. Awarded 2011 MVP Special Teams Varsity Football.8. Awarded 2010 MVP Special Teams Varsity Football.9. Sophomore year, 2012, cross-town rivalry game between SBHS and San Marcos, kicked two field goals that won the big game 6-0.

Matthew Medina has a long list of accomplishments in football.Photo Credit: facebook.com

SB Dons beat SM Royals on the baseball fieldDuring their April 2nd game, the Santa Barbara

Dons Boys Varsity Baseball (9-4) forced a mercy ruling on the San Marcos Royals (5-5) to defeat our cross-town rivals 6-0 in the seventh inning. The Dons were fresh off a two game win streak and were eager to stretch it out to three.

Junior Gabe Grandcolas (#4) started on the mound for the Dons and ended the day without giving up one run. He couldn’t have done this without the support of his team, who helped elevate his play. He had three of the more decisive plays of the game, forcing out three Royals who attempted to steal bases.

But pitching alone doesn’t win games and the Dons brought their bats to bear on the wildly erratic Royals’ pitchers. The first Don on base was senior Jeff

Paschke (#12), who split the middle of the field with a line drive and earned a double. The next at bat brought Paschke home when Michael Day hit a grounder past the shortstop into left field. With this, the Dons were up 1-0 with Day firmly on first. After a quick strike out, Guerra had a base hit to put Dons on first and third. In the next at-bat, Gerhson was walked to load the bases. Then Issaic (#7) hit the ball into right field to bring Guerra home. The Dons were rolling and by the end of the second inning were up 3-0.

In the third inning, the Dons did not let up. Gabe continued to dominate on the mound by forcing an out and a striking out of one of the Royals. In short order, the Dons were back up to bat. An early strikeout and a caught pop-fly put the Dons in a precarious position, but Paschke came through again with another

Anthony SpannSports Editor

A SBHS Don dives to catch the ball in the outfield.Photo Credit: facebook.com

The drone of DP players chanting, “Go Maddy

Maddy, go Maddy Maddy Maddy Maddy go!” introduced the crowd to the numerous hard-hitting DP Girls Softball players. The Chargers (10-1-1), coming off a three game wining streak, started at bat, but got off to a rocky start. The first batter was thrown out at first after hitting a grounder to Dons’ pitcher Delaney Smith.

The second batter was struck by an errant pitch from Smith and was put on

first, but she was thrown out after trying to steal third. Smith was rattled and the next hitter got a double after hitting into right field. Eventually the Chargers were able to go up 1-0 against the Dons. Fortunately, the fourth batter hit a line drive that was caught by second base Croshaw.

To compensate for their poor batting, the DP chargers came out with a full force defense that resulted in three consecutive strikeouts. This ended the Dons’ first at-bat quickly and hinted that this was going to be a defensive game.

The SB Dons started to show composure by getting three quick outs in the second inning. The Dons were back up to bat and looking to go up on the Chargers. However, a quick strike out and weak base running by the Dons led to a quick end to the second inning.

In the third inning, the Chargers extended to lead to 2-0 when a Charger stole third and a misfire by the Dons allowed the runner to steal home. Unfortunately the Dons’ offensive struggles continued into the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth, while the Charges were

able to eventually extend their lead to 3-0 in later innings.

Although the Dons fought hard and long, the DP Chargers proved to be the better team defensively and offensively and beat the Dons 3-0.

The Dons are now in the middle of a three game losing streak and have fallen to a record of 4-7-1. They will need to find their rhythm soon if they hope to turn their season around.

Anthony SpannSports Editor

line drive. Unfortunately, the Dons were unable to capitalize and went into the fourth inning.

The rest of the game continued in the Don’s favor, and by the seventh inning,

the Dons were up 6-0 and forced a mercy ruling to end the game. It was triumph for the Dons, who extend their winning streak to three.

Congratulations!

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SB softball comes up short against DP

Operation Prom Dress Boutique

All high school seniors attending a prom may borrow a beautiful gown free of charge

The Assistance League of Santa Barbara will run a Prom Dress Boutique on April 13, 17, 20, 24,

27 and May 1, 4, 8, 11, Saturdays 10:00- 2:00 and Wednesdays 3:00-5:00

Where: 1259 Veronica Springs Rd.Phone: 805-898-1967

Bring your school ID!

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