Alumni Reunion!

SBMS opened its doors in September of 1977.

Margot Kenly was the Head Master for our first

three years. Margot believed that the Junior High

School years in a child’s life were pivotal. They

needed deliberate energy and focus, more heart

and creativity and more inspiration and challenge.

So, in step behind her inspiration and leadership,

our school was born and flourished.

In September of 1980, Kent Ferguson took the

helm as SBMS’ second Head Master. Kent

brought his passion for the Native Americans and

other world cultures to our center.

Along with being the Head Master, Social Studies

teacher and original Journeys Leader, Kent

brought the bicycle to SBMS and the rest,

as they say, is history!

In September, 2000, Steve Lane became SBMS’

third Headmaster. In addition, Steveo has taught

Science at SBMS since Fall of 1980, and continues

to be a teaching Head Master. Steveo has brought

his love of Mountaineering, his dedication to the

heart of the SBMS Mission and inspiring the students

to strive for one’s Personal Best as he continues

to steer the Good Ship SBMS into the future.

Thirty years after SBMS’ humble beginnings, we have become a cornerstone in the Santa Barbara private school sector. In addition to our exciting and challenging academic program, creative arts, and community involvement, our students continue on three journeys every year: One week in the fall, one week in the winter and two weeks in the spring.

The Alumni Reunion, said it all. In November, 2006, we celebrated SBMS’ 30th year. Out of approximately 1000 existing Alumni, 400 were present. Looking around at the reunion at all of you outstanding alumni, and thinking of all the amazing students we still have here today, I couldn’t help recalling of one of our school mottos:

Because of Them, Us. Because of Us, Them

Thanks for all you did to make SBMS foundation strong. Because of You, Them.