[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15731]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL 
                      STUDENT NEWSPAPER, THE FORGE

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 2014

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commemorate the 100th 
Anniversary of the Santa Barbara High School student newspaper, The 
Forge.
  Published on October 16, 1914, The Forge is the oldest existing high 
school newspaper in Santa Barbara County and the second oldest high 
school newspaper in the state of California. The Forge published its 
first edition as a letter-size, four-page weekly paper with a staff of 
twelve and since then has developed into a respected student run 
publication, delivering news and creating discussion among students and 
the entire Santa Barbara community.
  Not only has The Forge built a reputation within the Santa Barbara 
community, but also on a state and national level. As a pioneer of high 
school publications, The Forge earned charter memberships in the 
National Scholastic Press Association, the Columbia Scholastic Press 
Association, and the Quill & Scroll International Honor Society. Unlike 
many other high school newspapers, The Forge has continuously published 
in print so as to keep the long standing tradition since its' first 
issue in 1914.
  I am honored to represent Santa Barbara High School and am proud of 
The Forge for being an innovative leader within the institution of high 
school newspapers. Thank you for bringing to light the issues that 
matter most to the students of Santa Barbara High School then, now, and 
in years to come.
  Today, I congratulate members, alumni, and supporters of The Forge 
newspaper on 100 successful years of providing a voice for the Santa 
Barbara High School Dons and for making history. I look forward to 
watching this esteemed organization and its members grow and have no 
doubt that they will continue to play a prominent role in our 
community.

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