With the Santa Barbara High School gym, the Foundation, Perform Better and Sonos will create a reusable resource that can be enjoyed by a large number of young people for years to come. Established in 1875, Santa Barbara High School (SBHS) is one of the oldest high schools in California. A designated Title I school with a diverse student body, SBHS has approximately 2,200 students with more than 50% involved in sanctioned school sports or physical education programs. In conjunction with the new gym, SBHS, Santa Barbara’s only school with a career path in athletic training, plans additional focus on wellness, fitness, nutrition and life skills related to gym use and weight lifting techniques. “I know how important it is to have opportunities to better yourself available to students,” said Ekeler. “I’m excited to provide thousands of students with the chance to improve their wellness, fitness and nutrition so they can set themselves up to reach their goals. I can’t wait to unveil the new gym in a few months and I’m so thankful for everyone who’s come together to help make this happen!” The new gym is available to all students – athletes and non-athletes – looking to increase their fitness.