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Local country singer Taulia Lave performed in the school’s main courtyard. The sunset poured down in the middle of Lave’s set, leaving the Academy canvased in a variety of pastel colors. He serenaded many of the Paniolo Paina attendees, who were enjoying their dinner at the time. Creamy cheeseburgers and classic Filipino dishes were a few favorites from the variety of food truck and food booth options. Student attendee and volunteer Marrissa Thompson said, “Taulia was really great. It was nice to hear his music while volunteering.”
Come dressed in your country best: Academy kicks off new school year with Paniolo Paina
September 16, 2024
Journalism teacher and Ka Leo adviser Alyssa Myers recognized the student journalists during the Academy’s morning flag assembly. They received numerous awards at this year’s high school journalism contest, including Best In State for the second year in a row. Photo courtesy of Lavender Whorline.
Lancer journalists get Best In State for the second year
May 2, 2024
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
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
Journalism teacher and Ka Leo adviser Alyssa Myers recognized the student journalists during the Academy’s morning flag assembly. They received numerous awards at this year’s high school journalism contest, including Best In State for the second year in a row. Photo courtesy of Lavender Whorline.
Lancer journalists get Best In State for the second year
May 2, 2024
(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
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
April 30, 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
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-5's 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 don't belong’ or ‘girls can't 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
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
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
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
April 30, 2024
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
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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

Gennellea Amasol, Opinions Editor
September 16, 2024

Feeling behind on finding scholarships? Did you know that by being brave enough you could possibly get a full ride to Hawaii Pacific University? Distinguished...

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Journalism teacher and Ka Leo adviser Alyssa Myers recognized the student journalists during the Academy’s morning flag assembly. They received numerous awards at this year’s high school journalism contest, including Best In State for the second year in a row. Photo courtesy of Lavender Whorline.

Lancer journalists get Best In State for the second year

Anna Casupang and Mahina Monsarrat-Ohelo
May 2, 2024

At this year’s Hawaii High School Journalism Awards (HHSJA), Sacred Hearts Academy’s online news publication, Ka Leo, won best high school newspaper...

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(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

Mahina Monsarrat-Ohelo, Sports Editor
March 13, 2024

For the second time since the pandemic hit, Sacred Hearts Academy students experienced a traditional LIFE Day–with a liturgy, walk to a nearby park and...

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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

Gennellea Amasol, Lindsey Dimaya, and Paige Lum
March 6, 2024

LIFE Day celebrates Catholic and Marianist traditions and is meant to build a community of faith through a day of worship and fun outdoor activities. This...

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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

Mahina Monsarrat-Ohelo, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024

Whether it be on the court or out in the sea, many would agree that Sacred Heart Academy student athletes show their strength. And as the Interscholastic...

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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

Danielle Woo, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024

The second semester is the busiest time for seniors who are preparing for college. Seniors Kana Barlag and Malaika Ssebayiteko knew from the start that...

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Infographic by Zaneya Caires.

INFOGRAPHIC – Females in flight

Zaneya Caires, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2024

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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

Zaneya Caires, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024

There is seemingly no avoiding it — the overwhelming burden that creeps into the minds of high school seniors, depleting motivation and overall performance;...

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Cassandra Morete greeting customers at the Nanding’s Bakery Kapahulu location. The Academy sophomore has been working at the family business for the past eight years. Photo by Keira Wheeler.

Folding Love into Every Roll

Keira Wheeler, Features Editor
January 24, 2024

Sacred Hearts Academy sophomore Cassandra Morete spends her Sundays quietly loading dozens of Spanish rolls into the oven at her family's bakery. The soft...

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An image of a Genshin Impact character and one of many breathtaking landscapes from the game. Genshin Impact’s open-world format gives you the freedom to travel and explore as you please. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Clash of the gacha games: Genshin Impact vs. Honkai: Star Rail

Bailey Leong, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024

Genshin Impact has been the leading gacha game since its release in 2020. That is, until another gacha game, Honkai: Star Rail, followed suit three years...

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Seniors Kana Barlag, Isailah Alvaro, Madison Iwashita and Angelina Castaneda pull with all their might as they compete to see which advisory is the strongest. Tug of war was one of five stations students participated in for LIFE Day this year. The outdoor activities, like dodgeball, flag football and basketball, encourage students to fill their cups with faith and fellowship. Photo by Lindsey Dimaya.

ACTION PHOTO – Living the Lancer LIFE Day experience

Lindsey Dimaya, Staff Reporter
January 6, 2024

To read more about LIFE Day, find the story here.

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Overview of the calming gazebo area while students are in class. Photo by Mahina Monsarrat-Ohelo.

The gazebo area receives a new makeover with the help of Abraham and Carmen Adame

Mahina Monsarrat-Ohelo, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2023

At Sacred Hearts Academy, there are many designated “chill” spots. Ranging from the busy cafeteria to the cooled library, one stands out from the rest:...

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English teacher Katie Gaitan (right) expresses her love for famous playwright Shakespeare with students Kaiulani Ferrer (left) and Malaika Ssebayiteko (middle). Photo by Zaneya Caires.

College Call-Out: Academy teachers find their vocations

Zaneya Caires, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2023

Not sure where you want to go to college or what you want to study? As a college preparatory school, Sacred Hearts Academy prepares and supports students...

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Little Lancers enjoy a visit from the Honolulu Fire Department. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Kiyabu.

Early Learning Center gives hope to new dreams

Danielle Woo, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2023

Currently, the youngest generation of Lancers are from the classes of 2036 to 2038. From reading to counting, they spend their days at the Sacred Hearts...

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Early College students tour Chaminade University’s campus. The group of high school juniors is on track to earn an associate degree by the time they graduate next year. Photo courtesy of Simplico Paragas.

College Capsules

Lindsey Dimaya, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2023

Starting this year, Sacred Hearts Academy students can earn a college degree while in high school. The partnership with Chaminade University continues...

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