Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

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Kanika Ung

Kanika Ung, Reporter

Kanika Ung loves the close-knit school community. She teaches a Cambodian classical dance class every Sunday and performs at local events all over the island. In her free time, Kanika enjoys drawing, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Teens develop work ethic and confidence through summer jobs

Kanika Ung, Reporter
May 13, 2013

Having a job can teach teens to be self-reliant and independent. It can also teach confidence, time management and responsibility. Teens should be encouraged...

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Academy students win in Keiki Day competition

Academy students win in Keiki Day competition

Kanika Ung, Reporter
May 2, 2013

This year’s annual Keiki Day contest, sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Parents and Children Together (PACT), incorporated the theme, “Happy...

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Ala Moana Center celebrates teachers

Ala Moana Center celebrates teachers

Kanika Ung, Reporter
April 18, 2013

Mathematics Department chair,  Deborah Kula, has been nominated for the Ala Moana Center Celebrate Teachers Contest sponsored by General Growth Services,...

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Flexible and adaptable attitudes prove beneficial in work force

Kanika Ung, Reporter
April 4, 2013

Adaptability and flexibility are two important life skills that are significant for peer interactions in school as well as the work place. Being able to...

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Sacred Hearts Academy wins big in Clarence T.C Ching Inspired in Hawaii contest

Sacred Hearts Academy wins big in Clarence T.C Ching ‘Inspired in Hawaii’ contest

Kanika Ung, Reporter
February 22, 2013

The Third Annual “Inspired in Hawaii” Clarence T.C Ching contest encourages students to "dream big and make Hawaii a better place." Students from...

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Blood Bank of Hawaii coming to Academy in March

Blood Bank of Hawaii coming to Academy in March

Kanika Ung, Reporter
February 14, 2013

The annual blood drive, sponsored by Club Med, takes place on Mar. 1. Sacred Hearts Academy has contributed many pints of blood to the Blood Bank of Hawaii...

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Recognition of bullying can prevent future conflicts

Kanika Ung, Reporter
February 6, 2013

Too often, bullying is a problem for children and teens in school. Those who bully often seek attention and hurt others to feel powerful and important. Bullies...

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Sacred Hearts Academy hosts Hiki No on PBS

Kanika Ung, Reporter
January 30, 2013

For the first time, Sacred Hearts Academy hosted the Hiki No program on Jan. 24 on KHET, Channel 10. Hiki No is the nation’s first statewide student...

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Lower school Lego Robotics team takes second place trophy

Lower school Lego Robotics team takes second place trophy

Kanika Ung, Reporter
December 14, 2012

The lower school Lego Robotics team participated in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State Championship on Dec. 1 at the Blaisdell Arena, winning a second place...

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Writing can be therapeutic and a comfort

Kanika Ung, Reporter
October 15, 2012

Writing is often referred to as a means of therapy and is shown to improve one’s emotional, mental and physical state. Studies have shown that writing...

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Military children learn through difficulties of relocation, deployment or separation

Kanika Ung, Reporter
September 18, 2012

Being a part of a military family can be challenging, especially for children, who often find that they must learn to adapt quickly, mature earlier and...

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The Class of 2013’s junior retreat, had the theme of “searching”

Kanika Ung, Reporter
May 14, 2012

Retreat coordinator, Tran Tran, said, “The theme of ‘searching’ is about finding who we are as a people, our happiness, our appreciation and respect...

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Junior is Academy’s first ILH judo champion

Kanika Ung, Reporter
May 10, 2012

Junior Kelli Ann Omatsu participated in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) judo championships, placing first in her weight class. Omatsu competed...

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Part-time job experiences beneficial for teenagers

Kanika Ung, Reporter
April 27, 2012

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 50 percent of American teenagers have held informal jobs, such as babysitting or yard work, by...

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Humor a Valuable tool for Learning

Humor a Valuable tool for Learning

Kanika Ung, Reporter
April 26, 2012

Humor is a valuable tool in the classroom when it creates a light mood and a comfortable learning atmosphere. The use of humor can elevate student interest,...

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Social Service careers in demand for the future

Kanika Ung, Reporter
March 7, 2012

In today’s society, many people are looking for careers that will last and sustain their futures. Jobs fall in and out of demand according to economic...

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Leap Years traditions abound on Leap Day

Kanika Ung, Reporter
February 29, 2012

A leap year occurs once every four years and has 366 days instead of 365. According to timeanddate.com, each year has approximately 356 ¼ days, and leap...

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Leadership essential for moving forward

Kanika Ung, Reporter
February 8, 2012

Leadership is a valuable skill that one must gain through the process of education, relationships, self-reflection, training and experience. It can be...

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Sibling rivalry creates healthy sibling relationships

Kanika Ung, Reporter
January 30, 2012

Sibling relationships can vary depending on how well siblings get along with each other, but no matter how compatible they may be, there are bound to be...

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Project Grad Committee hosts Christmas tree sales to raise funds for Junior Class

Kanika Ung, Reporter
December 15, 2011

The annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Fundraiser held on Dec. 3 and 4 had great success due to the many contributors and participants who worked to ensure...

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Internet Safety program teaches students about Online Dangers

Kanika Ung, Reporter
November 28, 2011

Sacred Hearts Academy has incorporated Internet safety information in all classes to educate students about the dangers of the World Wide Web. Each month...

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Our Club provides opportunities for Community Outreach

Our Club provides opportunities for Community Outreach

Kanika Ung, Reporter
November 28, 2011

The Outreach, Unity and Renewal Club (OUR) is one of the Academy’s most active clubs that give students the opportunity to serve their communities. Students...

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Sophomores Kaena Kekoa and Tiare Sadarananda sing For Better at the Scholarship Gala

Academy Gala raises funds for scholarship aid

Kanika Ung, Reporter
October 31, 2011

Sacred Hearts Academy's 16th Annual Scholarship Gala fundraiser, held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel on Oct. 14, was a huge success due to the support of...

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Motivation and commitment keys to self-improvement

Kanika Ung, Reporter
October 3, 2011

Self-improvement is crucial in to become or remain successful. It is the path through which progress is made with the understanding that one can change...

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Eating six meals a day proven ineffective for weight loss

Kanika Ung, Reporter
October 3, 2011

A method of weight loss that dieters have discovered is eating six small meals a day instead of the traditional three, believing that this will increase...

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