Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

COMIC: OK Boomer

COMIC: OK Boomer

Rheamae Ibarra, Reporter
March 2, 2020

This comic illustrates the viral online meme and catchphrase, “OK boomer,” which gained traction among younger generations as a way to mock attitudes...

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The Crusader and Lancer team show off their winning routine at a pep rally on the Academy campus last week. They won their second national title this year. All photos by Mercedes Anacleto.

Male cheer team hoists over stereotypes

Mercedes Anacleto, Social Media Editor, Reporter
February 28, 2020

For a sport that’s become predominantly female, Saint Louis School senior Odyn Kane is proud to be part of the state’s first all-male cheer team.  “(People...

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Sacred Hearts Academy students and teachers helped plant 10,000 trees at Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku. The initiative is part of the Carbon Neutrality Challenge, which aims to make Hawaii the first carbon-neutral state. Photo courtesy of Camilo Mora.

Taking steps toward a zero carbon footprint

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
February 25, 2020

For Sacred Hearts Academy sophomore Ella blu Pakele to offset her own carbon emissions, she’d need to plant 12 trees. And that’s exactly what she did...

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A student gives her classmate a pad during class. Period poverty—or the inability to access menstrual hygiene products—is becoming more widespread, particularly in schools. All photos by Kirsten Aoyagi.

Students urge end to ‘period poverty’

Kirsten Aoyagi and Brianne Ishihara
February 21, 2020

When it’s that time of the month for high school student Agia Lee, she not only fears the onset of menstrual cramps but of embarrassment as well. “I...

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KA LEO KONVOS – Senior Year

December 6, 2019

In this edition of Ka Leo's podcast series, reporters Kirsten Aoyagi and Brianne Ishihara talk senior year. For more information, visit The Lancers Lately...

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Photo credit Flickr.

Why Buy Local?

Ella blu Pakele, Reporter
December 6, 2019

From bumper stickers to coffee mugs, the message is abundantly clear. We should be eating local. But have you wondered the reasons why local is the way...

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HIFF HIFF HURRAY!

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
December 3, 2019

“I noticed that (the film showed) different camera techniques that Mrs. (Alyssa) Myers taught us,” said Sacred Hearts Academy journalism student and...

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(Left to right) Junior Jasmine Lee  and senior Jiarong Wang get situated for their first day of SAT preparation classes. All photos by Noe Nekotani.

Students prep for college-entry exams

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
November 7, 2019

During this time of year, notifications flood students’ cell phones, reminding them about upcoming college application and scholarship deadlines.  For...

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The Inoa Lou Hanganuu (ILH) Poly Club performs last year, as part of the annual We Are Samoa Festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The club aims to educate students about the Samoan culture. All photos by Gwen Kava.

Connecting keiki with culture

Gwen Kava, Reporter
October 29, 2019

In more ways than not, our connections to culture contribute heavily to the subsequent result of our lives. We watch as younger generations of ethnic communities...

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The intermediate cheer team, dressed in gold and white, listen to opening remarks at this year’s Founder’s Day Assembly. The Academy celebrates 110 years. During their performance, the cheer team shares the same routine from a recent Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) competition. At this competition a few weeks ago, the intermediate team placed first. All photos by Rheamae Ibarra.

SHAwty it’s your birthday!

Rheamae Ibarra, Reporter
October 22, 2019

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An actress portrays a Hawaiian citizen in distress, as part of a reenactment of the Hawaiian Kingdoms overthrow. All photos by Noe Nekotani.

Finding personal meaning in historical tour

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
September 20, 2019

The drive towards the Hawaii State Capitol had been an uneasy one. “Wouldn’t it be strange for Japanese people to show up to a Hawaiian event?”...

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7th grader Darienne Inouye and Sophomores Zoe Chang and Kassandra Chang attract students to their Lion Dance club with the steady beat of their drum along with their vibrant lion dance costume. All photos by Noe Nekotani.

Club Fair 2019

Noe Nekotani, Opinions editor, Webmaster, Reporter
September 5, 2019

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Rheamae E. Ibarra, Reporter

Rheamae E. Ibarra, Reporter

August 19, 2019

Rheamae E. Ibarra is a first-year journalist in her Junior year. During her free time, she likes to draw/create art and spends time on Twitter tweeting...

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