Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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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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A creative mural inside of Glazer’s that combines the joy of music and coffee. Photo credit: Taylor McKenzie

FOODIE FRIDAY: Glazer’s Coffee

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
October 11, 2016

Glazer’s Coffee is a much needed alternative to the onslaught of bland coffee shop chains. With options, such as cold brews, hazelnut lattes and chai...

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A page from the Japanese 3 Honors’ digital book. The Academy’s Japanese language students created the book entirely in Japanese, as part of an exchange project with Tokyo Sakuragaoka High School in Japan.

Learning language through digital exchange

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter, Features Editor
October 4, 2016

Japanese language students at Sacred Hearts Academy have been using a unique method to further their foreign language skills—through the pages of a digital...

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Photo credit: Ellena Igari

The Club Lowdown

Kekaimalie Woods, Reporter
October 4, 2016

Glee Club Q & A with: Mahealani Sims-Tulba, President The Glee Club provides an opportunity for those who have a passion for singing to showcase...

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The Amine family at this year’s New Parent Social. The annual event welcomes students and their families who are new to the Academy.

New families ‘catch ‘em all’ with Pokemon-themed social

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
September 29, 2016

Families attending this year’s Pokemon Go-themed New Parent Social were on a mission to “catch ‘em all,” as the popular Nintendo game’s slogan...

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Ancient flute brings sounds of Japan to campus

Rebecca Meyer, Reporter
September 29, 2016

The captivating sounds of a Japanese bamboo flute could be heard throughout the halls at Sacred Hearts Academy last week. Performer Christopher Molina,...

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KEEPING UP WITH: Richard Atsatt, Facilities Manager

Rebecca Meyer, Reporter
September 26, 2016

Many describe Sacred Hearts Academy’s head of maintenance Richard Atsatt as the school’s go-to guy. From setting up for events to beautifying the campus...

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FOODIE FRIDAY: Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

FOODIE FRIDAY: Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

Shelby Mattos, Reporter
September 26, 2016

[slideshow_deploy id='11243'] There’s a new bakery in Kaimuki that might be giving Leonard’s some competition. Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery...

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From humble beginnings…

Martha Nicholas, Reporter
September 26, 2016

It’s been 107 years since Sacred Hearts Academy was established, and over the years, it has flourished with each generation that passes through. Mostly,...

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To modern-day Sacred Hearts Academy

To modern-day Sacred Hearts Academy

Celine Arnobit, Reporter, Features Editor
September 26, 2016

[slideshow_deploy id='11237'] More than 100 years old, the Academy’s contemporary history begins in the early 2000s, when many of the buildings...

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Changing local fashion scene with unique boutique

Changing local fashion scene with unique boutique

Zoierae Hill, Reporter
September 22, 2016

[slideshow_deploy id='11215'] For petite women, finding clothing that fits can be a difficult task. It's a predicament that Sacred Hearts Academy alumna...

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Contemporary art is ‘Now | Here’

Celine Isabelle Arnobit and Ashley Marie Lardizabal
September 20, 2016

The distorted global perspective of Hawaii is all too commonly known among those from the state. Ideas of white sandy beaches, along with scantily-clad...

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Academy sophomore Ragelle Lumapas is wearing a Brandy Melville crop top paired with Forever 21 “mom jeans” and white Adidas Superstar sneakers. This is one outfit combination popular this fall. Photo courtesy of Realesse Lumapas.

Head-to-toe fall fashion trends

Rebecca Meyer, Reporter
September 20, 2016

A new school year means new fashion trends amongst students. From accessories to clothing, these trends may not be entirely new, but rather, old ones brought...

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Photo courtesy of Shelby Mattos

Move over kimchi, tteokbokki’s in town

Shelby Mattos, Reporter
September 15, 2016

Hungry customers at the 15th Annual Korean Festival got more than their fill at the event. But it was the tteokbokki and hotteok dishes that got the...

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Junior Mahealani Sims-Tulba reads her book to second grader Leilani Freitas. Its Okay To Be Different depicts a story of how one bird overcomes bullying. Photo by Rochell Ann Agapay.

Student fights bullying with nonprofit

Rochell Ann Agapay, Reporter
September 14, 2016

As a victim of bullying, Academy junior Mahealani Sims-Tulba looks to tell her own story and make an impact on Hawaii's youth. She’s doing this through...

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Trending App: Wishbone

Trending App: Wishbone

Kekaimalie Woods, Reporter
September 14, 2016

Iced fraps or milk teas? Vans or Converse shoes? These are just a few “this or that” type questions found on trending app Wishbone. The app allows...

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