Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Senior Jenica Wong wears the blood drop costume to invite students to participate in the raffle. The raffle was a fun trivia to test how much students knew about the blood donation process and its outcomes. Photo by Kaiulani Ferrer.
The Academy’s blood drive gives a second chance at life
April 15, 2024
What time is it? Participants enjoy “It’s Slime Time” by getting their hands messy. The recipe used to make the slimes included glue, contact lens solution, food coloring and shaving cream. Photo by Jenica Wong.
Symposium inspires next generation of women in STEAM
March 20, 2024
Ssebayiteko takes a selfie after school. While she may not be doing it here, the senior participated in a growing trend called sadfishing. She posted pictures of herself crying due to the stress of college applications. Photo by Anna Casupang.
Sadfishing: Teens caught up in rising trend
December 22, 2023
Scholastic judge Sara Satro congratulates senior Madison Iwashita (right) on winning the Distinguished Young Women’s Award. Iwashita is the first Academy student to win this award since 1994. Photo courtesy of Kelsey Kojihara.
Seniors win big at Distinguished Young Women Program
October 17, 2023
(Left to right) Academy students Tiarelei Keanu and Kaila Teves folding donated clothes for Maui fire victims. They volunteered at today’s donation drive, which collected enough items to fill three vans and a truck. Photo by Keira Wheeler.
Lancer community helps Maui fire victims
August 11, 2023
(Right) Teacher Monika Kelly throws to a teammate from the class of 2026. Lancers walked to a nearby park and played games, as part of the LIFE Day activities. The games encouraged class bonding and team work in a non-academic setting.
LIFE Day comes back to life for good
March 13, 2024
The day begins in the campus gym, where pairs of LIFE Team members (photo left) Jetaime-Tihani Tajiri and Reagan Beissel and (photo right) Jayna Amasol and Keira Iwamoto lead the school in the gospel song, “Gloryland.” The liturgy brings together the Lower and Upper School students for Catholic Schools Week. The LIFE Team, or worship team, has a reputation of lighting up every mass or religious event with much enthusiasm for God. LIFE Day is at the forefront of these events, as the student members plan the day’s activities.
Living the Lancer LIFE Day experience
March 6, 2024
Sacred Heart Academy seniors hold their paddles tight in the waters of Magic Island. (From Left to Right) Senior Veda Gang, Anna Pinkerton, Madison Iwashita, and Charli Omura. Photo courtesy to Mahina Monsarrat Ohelo.
Senior paddlers navigate their final season
February 20, 2024
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
February 20, 2024
Infographic by Zaneya Caires.
INFOGRAPHIC – Females in flight
February 10, 2024
Tarot Time: Elemental Exploration (Fire and Earth)
Tarot Time: Elemental Exploration (Fire and Earth)
May 13, 2023
Music is present in our everyday lives. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
Music and how it affects us
April 12, 2023
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KA LEO KONVOS: Draft Day
January 24, 2023
Ka Leo created its own mental health playlist on Spotify. This playlist contains the five best songs/types included in the article. Check out the playlist, by Abigail Walker, here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Np43AHc33E2KCEbBIPx99)
5 best songs/types to include in a mental health playlist and why
January 23, 2023
Fall in love with this list of songs, from Daniel Caesar to Bruno Major. They will be sure to warm your heart. Photo courtesy of PXHere.
Playlist to warm your heart
November 10, 2022
Sacred Hearts Academy’s Lower School basketball team remains undefeated, winning 10 games this division II Catholic Schools League (CSL) season.
Lower School’s basketball team remains undefeated
April 3, 2024
This year, senior Jenica Wong became the first student from Sacred Hearts Academy to play football. She represents the all-girls Catholic school on PAC-5s football team. Her coaches say she is treated the same as the boys and that her dedication and hard work earned her playing time. The first actual game I played…we were versing Saint Louis School (SLS) and up by 10 points,” she said. “Toward the end of the game, the special team’s coach grabbed me by the collar and told me, ‘hit somebody,’ and I went with that in mind.” While she didn’t make any plays that day, PAC-5 won the game against SLS, with a score of 10-0. “This was not only a win for PAC-5 but for the stigma that ‘girls dont belong’ or ‘girls cant play,’” the 17-year-old said about the October game.
Wong makes history as first Lancer football athlete
March 14, 2024
PAC-5 varsity Division II soccer team smiling through the blood, sweat and tears of their hard work. They boast a trophy as state champions for the third year in a row. Photo courtesy of Dowda-Gates.
Wolfpack soccer completes a three-peat
March 7, 2024
Sacred Heart Academy seniors hold their paddles tight in the waters of Magic Island. (From Left to Right) Senior Veda Gang, Anna Pinkerton, Madison Iwashita, and Charli Omura. Photo courtesy to Mahina Monsarrat Ohelo.
Senior paddlers navigate their final season
February 20, 2024
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
February 20, 2024
In this article, I will be sharing my top 5 books and why you should read them. Photo courtesy of Pexels.
My top five books and why you should read them
January 26, 2024
My tortoise and rabbit getting to know each other. Who would win the race? Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
Aspiring Veterinarian: Rabbit care
January 25, 2024
Sadfishing is a growing social media trend, in which people post emotional content of themselves to gain sympathy from followers. A recent study by BMC Psychology states, “Emotional posts are often shared online during or shortly after an emotional experience with the intent of evoking supportive feedback from others.” This editorial cartoon depicts sadfishing by showing a young girl fishing in a metaphorical lake. Her big catch is a smartphone, which shows a post she made on social media. The girl is upset and crying in her post. The fish circling the phone symbolize her social media followers, most of whom are friends who know her. They reach out through direct message to find out if she is okay. Then at the bottom of the lake lies the deeper meaning beneath her post. Experts might say that sadfishing, or fishing for attention, is a call for help. Loneliness, depression and low self-esteem are a few reasons as to why someone might sadfish, according to experts.
ILLUSTRATION – Sadfishing
January 4, 2024
According to a study by the Sleep Foundation, 72% of high school students get less than the recommended amount of sleep. It has become so bad that experts call it an epidemic. Photo courtesy of Canva.
Teens face sleepless nights
December 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of Quinn Lum.
Why you shouldn’t pass on UH Manoa
November 3, 2023
Academy seniors Ann Claire Walker (left), Chelstine Tavares (middle), and Malaika Ssebayitekko chat in the gazebo. Photo by Zaneya Caires.
Senioritis: A high school senior’s affliction
February 6, 2024
My tortoise and rabbit getting to know each other. Who would win the race? Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
Aspiring Veterinarian: Rabbit care
January 25, 2024
Olivia Bruce 19 represents her alma mater and HBCU school, Spelman College. An HBCU is a historically black college/university that promotes black excellence. Bruce is a product of black excellence, as she continues to further her studies at Notre Dame to receive her Ph.D. in physics.
Black Girl Here: Is an HBCU for you?
January 23, 2024
A comparison of Christmas photos during the COVID-19 pandemic and after it in 2023.
Robbed by the pandemic
December 5, 2023
(From left to right) A before and after of my first time getting braids. Since then, I’ve learned how to prepare my hair for braids and maintain them. Photo courtesy of Marian Redd.
Black Girl Here: Braids for Days
October 19, 2023
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Tumacder helping senior Sydney Chock prepare for an upcoming cybersecurity competition.

Alumna tackles world of cybersecurity

Rochell Ann Agapay, Reporter
January 24, 2017

Kristen Tumacder, a 2015 Sacred Hearts Academy graduate, has been prospering in the cybersecurity world. Tumacder was recently elected as a member...

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Obama bids bittersweet, hopeful farewell: ‘Yes, we did. Yes, we can’

Obama bids bittersweet, hopeful farewell: ‘Yes, we did. Yes, we can’

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter, Features Editor
January 14, 2017

On Jan. 10, President Barack Obama bid a bittersweet farewell to an emotional crowd in his hometown of Chicago, Ill. The 44th Commander in Chief’s...

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Fall choir concert lifts spirits

Shelby Mattos, Reporter
January 5, 2017

Recently, the chapel was filled with the angelic voices of Sacred Hearts Academy’s choir, as part of its annual fall concert. The select choir, directed...

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Poinsettias lined up in the front of the Sacred Hearts Academy campus to help expedite distribution.

‘Sell’-ebrating the holidays with flora

Shelby Mattos, Reporter
January 5, 2017

For the first time, Sacred Hearts Academy’s annual Christmas tree sales were not held on campus but rather, at various locations around Oahu. Due...

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Photo courtesy: Keith Higaki

Band welcomes winter with Disney and holiday tunes

Martha Nicholas, Reporter
January 4, 2017

Earlier this month, Sacred Hearts Academy’s band hosted its annual winter concert, which included a variety of Disney and Christmas songs. It also included...

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Photo credit: Flickr

Peppermint flavors the holidays

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter, Opinions Editor
January 4, 2017

With its vibrant red and white colors, peppermint often marks the beginning of the holiday season. Among the many peppermint concoctions, peppermint...

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Sacred Hearts Academy students participated in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Photo Courtesy: Hawaii All State Marching Band.

Sharing aloha spirit at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Martha Nicholas, Reporter
January 4, 2017

While waiting in a long line of parade participants, I watched as unique attractions got their cue; their cue to begin walking into a chilly New York City,...

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Dance concert leaps into winter with dance medley

Kekaimalie Woods, Reporter
January 4, 2017

Every year, Sacred Hearts Academy gets into the holiday spirit with a student performance of “The Nutcracker.” This year, however, the annual winter...

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Join the new wave of shoppers at South Shore Market, located at Ward Village in Honolulu.

South Shore Market: A new spot for local gifts

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
December 12, 2016

South Shore Market, located at Ward Village, is not only a one-stop spot for last-minute holiday gift shopping but also, a place that’s changing the...

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Sacred Hearts Academy’s Varsity Paddling crew. (Right to left) Morgan Louis-Soares, Trinity Morgado, Eliza Otenbriet, Rebecca Meyer, Rin Kusaka and Kaui Murakami.

Lancers paddle into successful start of season

Rebecca Meyer, Reporter
December 12, 2016

The Sacred Hearts Academy Lancers opened the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) paddling season with a third place win for both the junior varsity...

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Lancer varsity soccer girls visiting Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site during their preseason trip.

Varsity soccer visits Big Island to kick off season

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter, Features Editor
December 12, 2016

Over Thanksgiving Break, Sacred Hearts Academy’s varsity soccer team traveled to the Big Island for a tournament and team bonding.   The 45th Hawaii...

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LostBoyCrow asks fans to ‘Sigh for Me’

LostBoyCrow asks fans to ‘Sigh for Me’

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter, Opinions Editor
December 12, 2016

Modern R&B artist LostBoyCrow draws in listeners with his soothing voice and affection for his lover in his EP album “Sigh for Me.” Released...

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Seniors dig up respect for the dead through service project

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter, Opinions Editor
December 6, 2016

During the Thanksgiving weekend, a group of seniors paid homage to the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary founders by cleaning a local...

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Don’t stop at the corner of Monsarrat and Leahi Avenue, continue on for a fantastic foodie adventure.

Eat your way through Monsarrat Avenue

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
December 6, 2016

You don’t need a plane ticket to go on an adventure. Instead, this Winter Break, experience a new kind of adventure–by way of your taste buds–via...

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Academy Junior Emily Wharton and senior Jassirae Ordonez participated in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, as part of Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha Hula Halau. Photo Courtesy: Cathy Wharton

Dancing hula through New York City

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
December 6, 2016

An estimated 3 million people were at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, including 200 hula dancers and 400 band members from Hawaii. Of...

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