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Mele On the Lawn: Welcomes back class 1976
Mele On the Lawn: Welcomes back class 1976
April 30, 2026
Senior Elora Speltz and Tyler Beissel as well as Junior Leo Dimla, Karys Shimizu, were interested in helping with the blood drive donations and were advocating to save the lives of others.
Lifesavers Club promote blood drive
March 30, 2026
Lancer Alumnae share advice and helpful tips to high school students to help prepare them for college during the annual alumnae forum. Photo courtesy of Kellie Fase.
Academy welcomes former Lancers
March 6, 2026
As part of the 5D Method of Appstinence, users are encouraged to downgrade to a transition device such as a flip phone. The Generation Z–led movement promotes evaluating habits around social media and smartphone use.
Appstinence: The movement to digital detox
March 3, 2026
Students fill the Sacred Hearts Academy’s chapel during adoration and singing practice last month, surrounded by scaffolding and painting materials. The chapel remains in use while undergoing a multi-year restoration project expected to be completed later this year.
Chapel renovations expected to finish this year
December 12, 2025
Aunty Michelle and Co-Woker holding one of the food items they prepared. They had just finished serving lunch to the upper school and are now prepping for clean up. Thank you for the food!
Let’s go to the Caf!
October 14, 2026
Sinaia Joseph and Mrs. Asuncion proudly smile side by side in front of the Academy’s front steps, representing the love of generations between them, and supported by the many women who have walked these very steps.
117 Years of Sisterhood, Service and Memories
October 13, 2026
Senior Riona Nakase works on a crown prototype for an implant restoration during a 2025 summer internship at a dental clinic in Tokyo, Japan. After finding a few dentistry-related organizations at SHA, Nakase sought out professionals in the field to explore an interest in dentistry. Photo courtesy of Riona Nakase.
When the Opportunity Isn’t There, SHA Students Create It
October 7, 2026
More Than Just a Sport: Joelei Ioanei Tennis Journey
September 28, 2026
Housman has been a teacher at the Academy for almost a decade. She enjoys kickboxing in her free time.
Getting to know Ms. Housman
May 4, 2026
A poster promotes Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Season 2. The series is scheduled to premiere June 25 and has received mixed reviews from fans and critics, but performed well enough to be renewed for a third season. Photo courtesy of Netflix marketing materials.
History repeats itself: Are live-action adaptations and remakes necessary?
April 21, 2026
COMIC - Appstinence
COMIC – Appstinence
March 3, 2026
Senior Sara Kea smooths out the rim of her bowl before it is fired and glazed. Her pieces were donated to the Empty Bowl Project, which raised money for local food banks.
Lancers fill ‘empty bowls’ to help food insecurity
December 3, 2025
Freshman McKinnely Harris stars as Princess Ariel in this year’s “Little Mermaid Jr.” production at Sacred Hearts Academy. In her first year at the Academy, Harris took on the lead role in her first Mo‘olelo Studios production. She performed alongside students from several Oahu schools in the musical staged in the Academy’s auditorium. Harris also appeared on KHON2’s morning show to promote the production, which featured immersive projections and drew families, alumnae and community members to campus. “Holding the lead role is such an honor, and it really tests your ability to stay humble and kind,” Harris said, adding that Ariel is her favorite Disney princess. To prepare, Harris watched multiple versions of “The Little Mermaid,” studied other productions online and repeatedly reviewed her script. “I had to act softer and more curious, which was a little more difficult for me because of my volleyball background,” she said, adding that dyeing her hair red helped complete Ariel’s look and personality.
PORTRAIT PHOTO – Freshman McKinnely Harris makes a splash as Ariel
November 24, 2025
The “Little Mermaid Jr.” cast raises their hands triumphantly to bow, concluding their final play of the busy week. The student cast is made up of Academy students, along with students from local high schools and middle schools.
‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ Play showcases student talent
November 24, 2025
More Than Just a Sport: Joelei Ioanei Tennis Journey
September 28, 2026
From Freshman to Senior: Pheris Fiaseu’s Volleyball Journey
September 24, 2026
Senior Elora Speltz competes in the girls longboarding division at Rockpiles earlier this month. This was the final contest of the season before a make-up contest at Queen's Beach and the ILH championships at Ala Moana Bowls.
Surf team honors seniors and wraps up first season
April 15, 2026
Parents share a moment while preparing decorations for senior night, helping create a memorable celebration for their daughters.
Senior Night ends in victory for Lancers
March 27, 2026
Under Coach Melody Fernandez’s guidance, students carefully trade places to keep the boat balanced and safe. Photo by Elora Speltz
Behind the Scenes: Meet the Leaders of the Sailing Team
March 23, 2026
Behind me are the awards from the 2022-2025 Hawai‘i High School Journalism Awards, before the 2026 awards ceremony. To the left is a 2023 Youth Xhange award for a video the Academy submitted, and to my right is the official First-place best in state journalism award.
My Ode to Ka Leo
May 19, 2026
A side-by-side comparison of brand-name makeup and skincare products and their “dupes.” Dupe culture, popularized on social media platforms like TikTok, encourages consumers to purchase lower-cost alternatives that resemble high-end products.
Affordable Illusions: The Price of Dupe Culture
March 7, 2026
KA LEO MINI DOCS - Doomscrolling
KA LEO MINI DOCS – Doomscrolling
March 6, 2026
COMIC - Appstinence
COMIC – Appstinence
March 3, 2026
ILLUSTRATION – Living in a dupe nation
ILLUSTRATION – Living in a dupe nation
February 1, 2026
Coconut Girl in a high fashion world; the time I spent at Vogue
Coconut Girl in a high fashion world; the time I spent at Vogue
November 12, 2025
I smile at the camera upon completing my cross country flight from Prescott to Page, AZ. The cross-country flight was one of several flights planned for the participants of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Take Flight Program this summer. Photo courtesy of Genevieve Leong.
Taking to the skies: My time at a summer flight program
September 30, 2025
Glass exterior of the Hawaii Convention Center with a large “Kawaii Kon” banner inside. The banner features cute chibi characters, event dates for 2025. Photo by Ann Li.
Kawaii Kon 101: Everything You Need to Know
April 25, 2025
The flourishing Mango Tree
Cutting Down The Last of My Childhood
April 16, 2025
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
February 11, 2025
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Following the festivities, the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts Congregation gathered alongside Father Jeremy Sabugo and several Academy graduates, many of whom have maintained strong ties to their alma mater. These graduates have returned to the Academy in various roles—as faculty, staff, teachers, or dedicated volunteers who help bring school events to life. Among them is Kehau Bugado ‘97, a proud daughter of the Academy and a theology teacher, who shared what it means to be back. “I feel like I’m at home when I teach here, (especially) being surrounded by my friends that I call sisters and who I also went to school with,” she said. Her connection to the school runs even deeper, as two of her daughters currently attend the Academy, while her eldest recently graduated and now works part-time in the afterschool program while attending college. Her story is a testament to the lasting bonds and sense of community that continue to flourish at the Academy. All photos by Corilee Harbottle.

115 Years of Gold and White

Corilee Harbottle, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2024

This year, Sacred Hearts Academy celebrated 115 years of all-girls Catholic education. From balloons to banners, the Kaimuki campus gets colored with white...

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Seniors Amber Wolfe, Kana Barlag and Daphne Ibrao celebrate National Letter of Intent (NLI) Day at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki. They committed to sports programs at their colleges of choice. Photo courtesy of the Ibrao Family.

Ready, set, go

Danielle Woo, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024

The second semester is the busiest time for seniors who are preparing for college. Seniors Kana Barlag and Malaika Ssebayiteko knew from the start that...

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Cassandra Morete greeting customers at the Nanding’s Bakery Kapahulu location. The Academy sophomore has been working at the family business for the past eight years. Photo by Keira Wheeler.

Folding Love into Every Roll

Keira Wheeler, Features Editor
January 24, 2024

Sacred Hearts Academy sophomore Cassandra Morete spends her Sundays quietly loading dozens of Spanish rolls into the oven at her family's bakery. The soft...

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