Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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A phone displaying the app TikTok in front of the United States Capitol. The parent company of the popular video sharing platform, ByteDance, temporarily shutdown the app before resuming operations yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Cato Institute.
TikTok restores service after going dark for 12 hours
January 20, 2025
Mililani High School students hold handmade signs in support of Learning Centers. The students featured in the photo are participants in a performing arts program funded by Learning Centers. Due to the proposed budget, their program was at risk. Photo courtesy of Teah Vaoifi.
State performing arts programs at risk due to budget cuts
December 11, 2024
Watch out! Rubber ducks are on the loose, floating down the Ala Wai Canal. Photo courtesy of Tyler Beissel.
Quack quack! Ducks raise funds at a charity event
December 11, 2024
Infographic by Ann Li.
INFOGRAPHIC – What is the rosary?
November 15, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy hosted its first-ever living rosary last month. In front of the grotto, students prepare for their moment to read their prayer for this religious gathering.
Academy hosts first living rosary
November 14, 2024
Head of School Brandy Ann Sato chats with KHON reporter Chris Latronic during a live morning show interview on campus. Sato shared about the "Christmas Spectacular," a winter performance featuring Academy students. Photo courtesy of the Academy.
Head of School sparks campus joy with festive activities
February 19, 2025
Stepping into excellence: The UH Manoa Rainbow Warriors Teen Camp
Stepping into excellence: The UH Manoa Rainbow Warriors Teen Camp
February 12, 2025
Sacred Hearts students enjoy dinner at this year's Winter Ball at the Ala Moana Hotel. Photo courtesy of Kaila Aiwohi-McKee.
Winter Ball: A tradition of camaraderie, community and celebration
February 10, 2025
Senior Lilith Davis sculpts an angel
Art within the Ceramics Room
February 7, 2025
Hawaiian Humane Society adoptions representative Marleigh greets dog walker volunteer and her furry friend from their walk around the block. They’re exhausted after an hour of walking around. Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
Community Service Highlight: Volunteering with four-legged friends
January 30, 2025
Head of School Brandy Ann Sato chats with KHON reporter Chris Latronic during a live morning show interview on campus. Sato shared about the "Christmas Spectacular," a winter performance featuring Academy students. Photo courtesy of the Academy.
Head of School sparks campus joy with festive activities
February 19, 2025
"The Fire Inside," directed by Rachel Morrison, follows the true story of Claressa Shields. She becomes the United States’ first female boxing gold medalist and the only American to win back-to-back Olympic boxing titles.
‘The Fire Inside’ delivers a knockout on the big screen
January 15, 2025
‘Nutcracker’ showcases the talent of Lancer Dancers
‘Nutcracker’ showcases the talent of Lancer Dancers
December 13, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy seniors Alyssa Giang, Anna Casupang, Samaya Hogue, and Academy junior Sage Nguyen are on the stage of “Freaky Friday.” Giang, Casupang, and Hogue are seen as cater waiters, while Nguyen is a Torrey (assistant).
Hawaii’s premier of ‘Freaky Friday’
December 6, 2024
Team Elevate completes a contemporary piece at Mamiya Theater during the Fall Mo’olelo Showcase. The song they performed to was “Smash Into You” by Beyonce.
New moves for Mo’olelo Studios
December 2, 2024
The Sacred Hearts Academy paddling crew celebrates their seniors, as they finish this season with smiles on their faces. Senior Mahina Monsarrat-Ohelo recalls her loving memories and four years paddling for the school. All photos by Joy Gora-Aina.
Paddling through the finish line
February 7, 2025
Wrapping up the wrestling season with Academy junior Lillian Kaleikini-Thompson (left). Photo courtesy of Kaleikini-Thompson.
Wrestling: Competing and defeating
February 3, 2025
Setter from Hemolele 16/17s at Transpac playing to win in Gold bracket.
Serving up excitement: Oahu’s first big volleyball tournament of the year
January 22, 2025
Crusaders defeat warriors, 37-7
Crusaders defeat warriors, 37-7
November 1, 2024
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 phone captures apps that people use on a daily basis, including social media apps such as Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter (now known as X). Social media can be beneficial for displaying work such as writing, art and photography. Photo courtesy of iStock.
How social media impacts people
January 22, 2025
Sophomore Yong Xuan Li scrolling through a short video on Instagram. She is working on limiting her screen time, using Instagram for less than one hour daily. Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
The impact of social media on Gen Z’s mental health
January 8, 2025
Notes From Underground a book written by Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Picture taken by Katie Kaoihana.
Philosophical Literature: Notes From Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky
December 11, 2024
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
October 28, 2024
Nearing the end of the competition, the group of finalists show off their achievements. They smile knowing that they are better off because of this program, earning scholarship money, life skills and lifelong friendships. All photos by Bailey Leong.
How to soar and learn in Distinguished Young Women program
September 16, 2024
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
February 11, 2025
Hawaiian Humane Society adoptions representative Marleigh greets dog walker volunteer and her furry friend from their walk around the block. They’re exhausted after an hour of walking around. Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
Community Service Highlight: Volunteering with four-legged friends
January 30, 2025
Shoppers check out the Mālama Hawai’i Makers Market at Ala Moana Center. It happens every second Saturday of the month. Photo courtesy of Mālama Hawai’i Market.
Shop cute & local this holiday season!
December 9, 2024
My hālau, Hula Hālau O Kamuela, performing on the Merrie Monarch Festival stage last year. As one of the top three hālau, we were invited to a similar hula festival in Japan. Photo courtesy of Bruce Omori.
My hula journey through the heart of Japan
November 22, 2024
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
October 28, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Features

Head of School Brandy Ann Sato chats with KHON reporter Chris Latronic during a live morning show interview on campus. Sato shared about the "Christmas Spectacular," a winter performance featuring Academy students. Photo courtesy of the Academy.

Head of School sparks campus joy with festive activities

Danielle Woo, Entertainment Editor
February 19, 2025

Since opening its doors in 1907, Sacred Hearts Academy has been a place of learning and growth for young girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade. For over...

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Stepping into excellence: The UH Manoa Rainbow Warriors Teen Camp

Stepping into excellence: The UH Manoa Rainbow Warriors Teen Camp

Samaya Hogue and Anna Casupang
February 12, 2025

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Sacred Hearts students enjoy dinner at this year's Winter Ball at the Ala Moana Hotel. Photo courtesy of Kaila Aiwohi-McKee.

Winter Ball: A tradition of camaraderie, community and celebration

Asa Ardayfio, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2025

The students of Sacred Hearts Academy gathered at Ala Moana Hotel on Friday, Dec. 13 for the annual Winter Ball, one of the most eagerly anticipated events...

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Senior Lilith Davis sculpts an angel

Art within the Ceramics Room

Eve Patris, Staff reporter
February 7, 2025

At Sacred Hearts Academy, our curiosity about the artistic ceramics class and its current activity led us to an inside interview with senior Lilith Davis....

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Hawaiian Humane Society adoptions representative Marleigh greets dog walker volunteer and her furry friend from their walk around the block. They’re exhausted after an hour of walking around. Photo by Gennellea Amasol.

Community Service Highlight: Volunteering with four-legged friends

Gennellea Amasol, Opinions Editor
January 30, 2025

Interested in volunteering? Why not volunteer with animals? At the local Hawaiian Humane Society, there are tons of opportunities for community service,...

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The group at Sacred Hearts Academy prays together before they leave for the Philippines. They spent two weeks volunteering, as part of a mission trip for the school. Photo courtesy of Sacred Hearts Academy.

Sharing Lancer energy in the Philippines

Aeris Chiu, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2025

At the start of the new year, Sacred Hearts Academy went on a mission trip to the Philippines. Junior Inez Cabasug attended this trip to learn more about...

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Left to right: Sewing Club advisor Mrs. Asuncion-Tagupa, Ofa Tuiafitu '25, Jacrene Engichy '25, Cayeelah Semisi-Hunkin '25, and Shaylyn Dela Cruz '25 showing off dresses they made in the club.

Lancers learn the art of sewing

Ayla Prather, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2024

This year at Sacred Hearts Academy, alumni and theology teacher Leilani Asuncion-Tagupa started a sewing club for the upper school students. The club was...

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Johnny Van Hohenstein surfing at Uncle Buffs contest in Makaha earlier this year

Best feeling in the World

Sara Kea, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2024

Last year, surfer John Michael Van Hohenstein, also known as Johnny the Ripper, achieved a childhood dream and made it onto the World Surf League (WSL)...

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Watch out! Rubber ducks are on the loose, floating down the Ala Wai Canal. Photo courtesy of Tyler Beissel.

Quack quack! Ducks raise funds at a charity event

Gennellea Amasol, Opinions Editor
December 11, 2024

Recently, hundreds of rubber duck toys filled the Ala Wai Canal for a charity event. The event, hosted by the United Cerebral Palsy Association...

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Sacred Hearts Academy seniors Alyssa Giang, Anna Casupang, Samaya Hogue, and Academy junior Sage Nguyen are on the stage of “Freaky Friday.” Giang, Casupang, and Hogue are seen as cater waiters, while Nguyen is a Torrey (assistant).

Hawaii’s premier of ‘Freaky Friday’

Samaya Hogue, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2024

Last month, the musical “Freaky Friday” made its on-stage debut in Hawaii at the Mamiya Theater, under the direction of Kyle Kakuno and with the company...

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Team Elevate completes a contemporary piece at Mamiya Theater during the Fall Mo’olelo Showcase. The song they performed to was “Smash Into You” by Beyonce.

New moves for Mo’olelo Studios

Danielle Woo, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2024

Sacred Hearts Academy senior Anna Casupang recently found her love of dancing through a new dance team created by Mo‘olelo Studios called Team Elevate.  “Dancing...

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Sacred Hearts Academy students facing the Our Lady of Peace statue at flag. Photo by Asa Ardayfio

Our Lady of Peace: A symbol of peace during conflict

Asa Ardayfio, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2024

Every weekday, students and faculty walk onto the Sacred Hearts Academy campus. At 7:45 a.m., the school gathers to pray in unison at the large white...

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Senior Keira Mendonca and Junior Liana Seo write heartfelt cards for the children at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. Photo courtesy by Tehana Maurice

Make a difference with “cards for a cause”

Alyssah Desroches, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2024

Senior Tehana Maurice created the club Cards for a Cause in 2022 in the hopes of uplifting patients at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children...

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Faculty member and head coordinator of our school blood drives Laura Housman with juniors Elora Spetlz and Tyler Beissel. They attended a workshop with the Blood Bank of Hawaii at the start of the school year.

Students donating to save lives

Taylor Kaahanui, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024

At the start of the school year, science teacher Laura Housman and junior Elora Speltz visited the Blood Bank of Hawaii to attend a workshop. They gained...

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Club members pose during a beach cleanup in 2021. This year, the club will host similar activities.

Students help the environment from ‘Mauka to Makai’

Kyrie Eleis Craig, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024

In continuing our Club Captures series, staff reporter Kyrie Craig shares her experience learning more about a longstanding club that made a comeback this...

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