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
KA LEO KONVOS: Draft Day
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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Academy brings Kalikimaka cheer

Academy brings Kalikimaka cheer

Rochell Ann Agapay, Reporter
December 6, 2016

It’s that time of year again–when Hawaiian language and dance students bring holiday cheer to the Academy–through the annual Aloha Kalikimaka performance. The...

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Students and faculty get into the holiday spirit by way of their wardrobes. Photo Courtesy: Flickr

Academy gets decked out in Christmas cheer

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter, Features Editor
December 6, 2016

Sacred Hearts Academy students are getting into the holiday spirit with an annual Christmas Spirit Dress Down Day. The special event will be on Friday,...

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Senior Kayla Manz (third from left) at the 36th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival, where her documentary was featured.

KEEPING UP WITH- Kayla Manz, Aspiring Filmmaker

December 6, 2016

For Sacred Hearts Academy senior Kayla Manz, her dream of one day becoming a filmmaker just got a little more real–when her documentary was featured...

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Disney’s “Moana” shot to the top of Box Office sales, earning about $81.1 million during the five-day holiday weekend. Photo Courtesy- Wikimedia Commons.

Disney’s ‘Moana’ portrays ancient Polynesia

Rebecca Meyer, Reporter
November 30, 2016

Movie theaters around the island were filled with laughter and pride last week with the premiere of Disney’s newest animated film, “Moana.” The film...

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Sophomore division member Rin Inuzuka organizes 400 books donated by the sophomore class, as part of their service project.

Sophomores celebrate to the tune of giving

Shelby Mattos, Reporter
November 29, 2016

Sophomores at Sacred Hearts Academy got into the spirit of giving by celebrating others for their division week. The theme of their week was “iTunes:...

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Travelers suffering from jet lag.

From jet-setting to jet lag

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
November 29, 2016

The holiday travel season is upon us. And as travelers begin to pack for warm-weather destinations or snowed-out ones, it is important that they also prepare...

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One of our stops in Tokyo was the Giant Lantern, which was where Japanese people would come to pray for a bountiful harvest.

From Taipei to Tokyo

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
November 29, 2016

Landing in Taipei had been a bit underwhelming for me. It was my first time, but I was feeling under the weather and not really able to focus on much of...

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Video Productions/News Broadcast students on the set of “Hawaii Five-0” during an exclusive school tour last week.

Behind-the-scenes of ‘Hawaii Five-0’

Rebecca Meyer, Reporter
November 29, 2016

Ever wondered what happens behind-the-scenes of your favorite television shows? Students from Sacred Hearts Academy’s Video Productions/News Broadcast...

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Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Focus on giving, not getting

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
November 29, 2016

Christmas is right around the corner. Instead of focusing on the receiving part of the festivities, why not make this time of year a little more merry...

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Chance the Rapper will perform in Honolulu on Jan. 7 and 8. Photo Courtesy: Static Flickr

Big-name artists to perform in the islands

Rochell Ann Agapay, Reporter
November 29, 2016

During the holiday season this year, Hawaii music lovers are being gifted with big-name music shows, which are already sold out. Artists Jhené Aiko,...

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The lower school library transformed to fit all of the books for the book fair.

Finding the treasure of literature

Shelby Mattos, Reporter
November 22, 2016

This year, Sacred Hearts Academy’s lower school library raised more than $3,200 from its annual book fair. The theme was “Pirate Book Fair: Where...

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For many, Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season.

Tips to battling Black Friday shopping

Ashley Marie Lardizabal, Reporter, Webmaster
November 22, 2016

The thrill of Black Friday shopping is upon us. But the thought of discounted products is not the only aspect that’s thrilling consumers; as the real...

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This year, Ala Moana Center shoppers will be able to adopt rescue animals from a new pop-up shop. Photo Courtesy: Pexel

Tis’ the season for animal adoption

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
November 22, 2016

The holiday shopping season means good deals and low prices for those in search of the perfect gift. This year, however, it could also mean shopping for...

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Students and chaperones representing Sacred Hearts Academy at the EMERGE leadership conference, which took place last week at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Students ‘EMERGE’ as leaders at youth conference

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter, Features Editor
November 22, 2016

Last week, Sacred Hearts Academy high school students, in addition to many other young people from across the state, congregated at the Hawaii Convention...

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‘I Will Be Nothing Without Your Love’

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter, Opinions Editor
November 22, 2016

Known for his stage name “The Ready Set,” singer Jordan Witzigreuter gives fans a taste of his style in his first self-produced album “I Will Be...

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