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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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Students take top places in Hawaii SMS

Students take top places in Hawaii SMS

Kristen Kate Tumacder, Reporter
May 12, 2015

Academy AP Economics classes participated in the Hawaii Stock Market Simulation (SMS) from Feb. 16 to Apr. 24. The ten-week simulation is sponsored by...

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Mother’s Day Video

April 29, 2015

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Military families include more than just servicemen

April 17, 2015

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Sophomores sponsor clothing drive for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Sophomores sponsor clothing drive for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Janelle Medrano, Reporter
March 30, 2015

The Sophomore Class will host a spring clothing drive from Mar. 30 to Apr. 10 to help benefit the Class of 2017’s Project Grad. Students are encouraged...

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Students compete in KFVE academic competition

Students compete in KFVE academic competition

Janelle Medrano, Reporter
March 29, 2015

Juniors Michaela Graves, Theresa Ginter and Annie Oh represented Sacred Hearts Academy on KFVE’s academic competition, “It’s Academic Hawaii,”...

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Documentary emphasizes need to be serious in college application process

Documentary emphasizes need to be serious in college application process

Janelle Medrano, Reporter
March 29, 2015

The Junior Class attended a special movie screening of  “In 500 Words or Less,” a documentary following four seniors and the college application process. “In...

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Biology classes explore genetic disorders

Biology classes explore genetic disorders

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter
March 29, 2015

Freshman Biology classes are studying the mechanism and impact of genetic disorders as part of a unit on human genetics. Disorders include progeria,...

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Small colleges offer unexpected opportunities

Aina Katsikas, Reporter
March 29, 2015

Although small colleges and universities provide successful foundations for many of their graduates, many high school seniors think they need to attend...

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Band and choir spring into action on East Coast

Band and choir spring into action on East Coast

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter
March 29, 2015

Academy band and choir students embarked on a week long trip to the East Coast during spring break. Band director Keith Higaki said, “Originally,...

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2015 blood drive is most successful in five years

2015 blood drive is most successful in five years

Madison Kwok, Reporter
March 25, 2015

Club Med has hosted Sacred Hearts Academy’s annual blood drive for the Blood Bank of Hawaii for 20 years. This year’s drive produced 58 pints, the...

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Photo credit: Kailanianna Ablog.

VIXX returns to past in ‘Boys Record’

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter
March 23, 2015

Taking a break from their darker concepts, Korean boy band “VIXX” begins the year with a cute, bubbly image in their new ‘special single’ album...

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Photo credit: Brian Wong.

Students get defensive at workshop

Malia Okoh, Reporter
March 23, 2015

The Academy’s Parent Board and school counselors held a self-defense workshop, Protect Yourself: Be smart. Be ready. Be safe., on Mar. 7. The event...

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‘Pinocchio’ captures viewers with mystery

Kelcie Ching, Reporter
March 23, 2015

“Pinocchio” is a Korean drama about Ki Ha Myung (Jong Suk Lee) whose father, a firefighter, disappears while helping to fight a factory fire. During...

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Photo credit: Alexandrea Somera.

Dance competition at ‘Honolulu Festival’ inspires senior

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter
March 23, 2015

Senior Alexandrea Somera performed with dance company, “Boogie Down Productions,” (BDP) at the annual Honolulu Festival. The event, sponsored by the...

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Photo credit: Malia Okoh.

Bleachers’ Hawaii appearance earns standing ovation

Malia Okoh, Reporter
March 23, 2015

With the release of the new song, “I Wanna Get Better,” indie pop band Bleachers has achieved quick success. The group’s debut album, “Strange...

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