Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Popular phone apps for teenagers

Popular phone apps for teenagers

Noelle Yee, Reporter
May 16, 2013

With the popularity of smart phones rising, phone applications have become a source of constant entertainment through social media, games and photo editing....

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Junior travels to China every summer

Seyeranne Lat, Reporter
May 16, 2013

Junior Siman Zhang returns home to China every summer. Zhang said, "The main reason why I go to China is to visit my family. The only family I have...

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Seniors in AP Spanish excel in college placement exam

Jacqueline Medrano, Reporter
May 16, 2013

Many colleges mandate students with prior language experience to take a placement exam. Seniors in Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish recently took the placement...

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Academys RWDC team returns from Washington, D.C.

Academy’s RWDC team returns from Washington, D.C.

Rachel Stollenmaier, Reporter
May 16, 2013

The Academy's Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) team, the state winners, went to Washington, D.C., in April to participate in the RWDC Nationals. Team...

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Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps prepares students for future

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps prepares students for future

Katherine Wong, Reporter
May 16, 2013

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a federally sponsored program in American high schools. As part of the National Defense Act of 1916,...

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Precision air riflery team won state national qualifiers

Sage Parker-Lee, Reporter
May 16, 2013

The Academy varsity precision air riflery team participated in the National Qualifiers on Apr. 27. Riflery teams throughout the state compete against one...

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‘Looking for Alaska’ gives readers new life perspective

‘Looking for Alaska’ gives readers new life perspective

Erica Freitas, Reporter
May 14, 2013

“Looking for Alaska” starts with Miles "Pudge" Halter as the narrator  following in his father’s footsteps with a transfer to Culver Creek boarding...

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Work study provides financial aid opportunities

Work study provides financial aid opportunities

Erica Freitas, Reporter
May 14, 2013

For some students, financial aid allows them to attend the Academy. The work study program is a way to offset tuition for students who want an Academy...

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Econ students create private business plans

Econ students create private business plans

Gloria Palma, Reporter
May 14, 2013

Seniors in Lurline Choy’s Econ and Entrepreneurship class created business plans for hypothetical companies by first pitching possible business ideas...

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Students get head start on community service learning in summer

Students get head start on community service learning in summer

Jacqueline Medrano, Reporter
May 13, 2013

Every year, Academy students complete 25 hours of community service. Many do their service learning during the summer. Here are opportunities for students...

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Victims of identity theft can limit damages by taking immediate action

Victims of identity theft can limit damages by taking immediate action

Jacqueline Medrano, Reporter
May 13, 2013

When one’s identity is stolen, it is important to take immediate steps to limit the amount of damage to one’s credit score and finances. Once it...

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Muscle Milk may not be as healthy as portrayed

Muscle Milk may not be as healthy as portrayed

Logan Motas, Reporter
May 13, 2013

At $4.19 for 14 ounces, Muscle Milk appeals to those trying to lose weight and gain muscle because it’s meant to sustain energy and control appetite...

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Uncertified supplements put people at risk of health issues

Uncertified supplements put people at risk of health issues

Jacqueline Medrano, Reporter
May 13, 2013

Americans spend 26.7 billion dollars on dietary supplements believing that they will become healthy, lose weight or increase vitality. However, many...

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Vampire Weekend releases third album, ‘Modern Vampires of the City’

Vampire Weekend releases third album, ‘Modern Vampires of the City’

Gloria Palma, Reporter
May 13, 2013

Indie rock band Vampire Weekend returns after a three-year hiatus with the reflective album “Modern Vampires of the City.” Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij,...

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Reading assignments keep students active during summer

Reading assignments keep students active during summer

Noelle Yee, Reporter
May 13, 2013

At the end of every academic year, returning students are given a list of books to read over the summer break. Novels include “The Giver” by Lois...

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