Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Students fill the of Sacred Hearts Academy’s Chapel during adoration and signing practice last month, surrounded by scaffolds and painting materials.
Chapel renovations expected to finish this year
December 12, 2025
(Center) Claire Tarumoto, vice president and grants administrator for Bank of Hawaii, smiles for the camera as recipients of the McInerney Foundation scholarship hold their certificates. The grant, established in 2020, provides tuition assistance for students in preschool through grade 12. Photo by Bailey Leong.
Academy scholars receive awards at second-year presentation
December 4, 2025
Surf team members sophomores Claire Pinkerton, Hannah Zhang and senior Sara Kea welcomed students to sign up for the club or team at this year’s club fair. Club members will assist the team this season by volunteering at competitions and earning service hours. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Myers.
Lancers join high school surf team lineup this spring
December 3, 2025
Sacred Hearts Academy celebrates its 116th Birthday
Sacred Hearts Academy celebrates its 116th Birthday
December 3, 2025
Kumu Jordan Kahaku Asing helps his students prepare for an upcoming presentation to celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalani’s birthday. Asing also teaches both the Hawaiian Language classes and the hula classes.
Lancers celebrate Lili’uokalani’s birthday and Hawaiian History Month
November 26, 2025
Who’s Responsible for Tech Ethics? Apparently, We Are
January 16, 2026
Asing teaching a lesson to his Hawaiian Language students. He returned to teach at the Academy this year.
Students embrace new perspectives as Asing returns to Academy
December 12, 2025
BIONIC Lancer member and senior Destiny Tautofi talks to students who are interested joining the club. The club is focused on spreading kindness.
Lancers explore new clubs at Club Fair
December 3, 2025
The freshmen Class of 2029 embrace the Lancer tradition of Freshman Initiation, a unique and fun way for upperclassmen to welcome them into high school.
Junior ‘Big Sisters’ prepare dances for their ‘Little Sisters’
December 3, 2025
Senior Sara Kea smooths out the rim of her bowl before it is fired and glazed. Her pieces were donated to the Empty Bowl Project, which raised money for local food banks.
Lancers fill ‘empty bowls’ to help food insecurity
December 3, 2025
Senior Sara Kea smooths out the rim of her bowl before it is fired and glazed. Her pieces were donated to the Empty Bowl Project, which raised money for local food banks.
Lancers fill ‘empty bowls’ to help food insecurity
December 3, 2025
The “Little Mermaid Jr.” cast raises their hands triumphantly to bow, concluding their final play of the busy week. The student cast is made up of Academy students, along with students from local high schools and middle schools.
‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ Play showcases student talent
November 24, 2025
Jack and Acacia singing "Flamme à lunettes" sung by Dionysos and Olivia Ruiz. Meeting for the first time as kids, their surroundings freeze in time and starts floating.
Flaws, acceptance; the world of Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
May 16, 2025
May Day Queen senior Anna Casupang poses for a photo after her performance in the gym. Casupang was elected queen after receiving the majority of the student vote. She danced in front of the middle and upper school a month before May Day, competing against another senior student. Photo courtesy of Thuan Giang
Celebrating May Day at the Academy
May 9, 2025
A movie poster of the Thunderbolts team. The characters’ interactions and the tagline, “Careful who you assemble,” allude to their status as antiheroes and dysfunctionality as a team. Photo courtesy of Marvel.
‘Careful who you assemble:’ Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’ crashes into theaters May 2
April 21, 2025
Surf team members sophomores Claire Pinkerton, Hannah Zhang and senior Sara Kea welcomed students to sign up for the club or team at this year’s club fair. Club members will assist the team this season by volunteering at competitions and earning service hours. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Myers.
Lancers join high school surf team lineup this spring
December 3, 2025
The Lancer volleyball team gathers in a huddle to pray before their first game, kicking off the tournament!
Beyond the Game: Volleyball tournament brings teams together
December 3, 2025
The varsity volleyball team prepares for the final day of their tournament, where they went on to win the silver bracket championship through hard work and dedication.
Lancer volleyball team serves up success in California tournament
November 26, 2025
The Academy basketball team hosted the Fukuoka high school basketball team. They visited the Academy to compete against the Lancers and make connections.
Basketball and friendship connect Academy and Fukuoka students
November 5, 2025
In planning for the digital board’s installation, the school met and brainstormed. Planning started in October of 2024, and it was finally installed in July of 2025. Finding the best position for the board in the gym, and the installations required lots of electrical work and framing board, which also had to be taken into consideration. Technology rapidly changed throughout the years, and digital displays have become more commonly used or seen. The Cudiamant family and the Lancer Athletic Booster Club, who also contributed to the SkyBox’s installation, helped in making and funding the digital board as well.
Screens Speak Louder: Digital board enhances audience experience
September 16, 2025
Tablet displaying social media apps
Decoding What Gen Z’s Slang Reveals About Society
January 16, 2026
Who’s Responsible for Tech Ethics? Apparently, We Are
January 16, 2026
A view into the student life at the Academy
A view into the student life at the Academy
December 3, 2025
A book of the Constitutional Amendments–also known as the Bill Of Rights–was written by the fourth U.S. president, James Madison, in 1789. Amendments create a relationship between the federal government, the states and the people. Photo courtesy of Pix4free.
Know your rights!
August 28, 2025
Today's youth choose alternative options to getting around town, and obtaining a driver's license is not always one of them.
Braking tradition: The decline of teen drivers
May 18, 2025
Coconut Girl in a high fashion world; the time I spent at Vogue
Coconut Girl in a high fashion world; the time I spent at Vogue
November 12, 2025
I smile at the camera upon completing my cross country flight from Prescott to Page, AZ. The cross-country flight was one of several flights planned for the participants of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Take Flight Program this summer. Photo courtesy of Genevieve Leong.
Taking to the skies: My time at a summer flight program
September 30, 2025
Glass exterior of the Hawaii Convention Center with a large “Kawaii Kon” banner inside. The banner features cute chibi characters, event dates for 2025. Photo by Ann Li.
Kawaii Kon 101: Everything You Need to Know
April 25, 2025
The flourishing Mango Tree
Cutting Down The Last of My Childhood
April 16, 2025
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
February 11, 2025
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Students fill the of Sacred Hearts Academy’s Chapel during adoration and signing practice last month, surrounded by scaffolds and painting materials.

Chapel renovations expected to finish this year

Shezelle Awaya-Mara, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2025

After years of planning, construction and careful consideration, renovations are giving the heart of Sacred Hearts Academy—its Chapel—a new life while...

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(Center) Claire Tarumoto, vice president and grants administrator for Bank of Hawaii, smiles for the camera as recipients of the McInerney Foundation scholarship hold their certificates. The grant, established in 2020, provides tuition assistance for students in preschool through grade 12. Photo by Bailey Leong.

Academy scholars receive awards at second-year presentation

Bailey Leong and Joy Lisabeth Gora-Aina
December 4, 2025

Last month, Sacred Hearts Academy hosted its second-annual Scholarship Presentation. The event celebrated both donors and the students who received scholarships...

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Surf team members sophomores Claire Pinkerton, Hannah Zhang and senior Sara Kea welcomed students to sign up for the club or team at this year’s club fair. Club members will assist the team this season by volunteering at competitions and earning service hours. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Myers.

Lancers join high school surf team lineup this spring

Elora Speltz, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2025

This spring marks the first time in school history that Sacred Hearts Academy will join the lineup of high school surf teams, following the state’s landmark...

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Sacred Hearts Academy celebrates its 116th Birthday

Sacred Hearts Academy celebrates its 116th Birthday

Hannah Zhang, Stuff reporter
December 3, 2025

This year, Sacred Hearts Academy celebrated its 116’s birthday, marking over a century of learning, faith and sisterhood. The campus was filled with...

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Kumu Jordan Kahaku Asing helps his students prepare for an upcoming presentation to celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalani’s birthday. Asing also teaches both the Hawaiian Language classes and the hula classes.

Lancers celebrate Lili’uokalani’s birthday and Hawaiian History Month

Lavender Whorline, Student Reporter
November 26, 2025

In September, the Sacred Hearts Academy Hawaiian classes celebrated Hawaiian History Month and honored Queen Liliʻuokalani’s birthday with a series...

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At the Academy, folders like these are available in every classroom. They contain protocol and procedures for emergency situations.

School shootings prompts Academy to takes precautions

Chloe Diaz, Staff Reporter
November 26, 2025

After a Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis at the start of the school year, Sacred Hearts Academy took precautions to protect the campus from similar...

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Freshmen Mia Cudiamat and Katie Yoshikawa learn more about the building industry after talking to representatives at the SHEBuilds event. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Kiyabu.

Lancers build connections at SHEBuilds event

Katie Kaoihana, Copy Editor
November 25, 2025

For the first time, Sacred Hearts Academy hosted a SHEBuilds event on campus, which invited STEM-based companies to network with students. SHEBuilds,...

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Seniors Marissa Thompson and Hayden Tang Mauricio converse right below a few newly-installed security cameras on campus near the auditorium. The added security add another level of protection to the campus.

New security measures for Lancers on campus

Nanea Whisenhunt, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2025

To strengthen campus safety at Sacred Hearts Academy, the school has installed new security cameras in every hallway and key entry points around campus....

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Japanese language teacher Nami Grafia took her students outside during the power outage. Without air conditioning, many classrooms quickly became uncomfortably hot, teachers said.

Power outage disrupts campus but learning continues

Keira Wheeler and Zaydi Epstein
October 29, 2025

A power outage on Monday morning left Sacred Hearts Academy, along with much of Kaimuki and Waikiki, without electricity for several hours, prompting teachers...

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In planning for the digital board’s installation, the school met and brainstormed. Planning started in October of 2024, and it was finally installed in July of 2025. Finding the best position for the board in the gym, and the installations required lots of electrical work and framing board, which also had to be taken into consideration. Technology rapidly changed throughout the years, and digital displays have become more commonly used or seen. The Cudiamant family and the Lancer Athletic Booster Club, who also contributed to the SkyBox’s installation, helped in making and funding the digital board as well.

Screens Speak Louder: Digital board enhances audience experience

Joy Gora-Aina, Sports Editor
September 16, 2025

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As the year comes to an end, teachers reflect on how they shared their knowledge and expertise with the Lancer community.

New teachers wrap up the year

Kyrie Eleis Craig, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2025

As this school year comes to an end, there are a lot of exciting moments everyone thinks about. Students also reflect on their teachers, including those...

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Fr. Jeremy Sabugo hosts the Academy’s memorial mass for Pope Francis. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Kiyabu.

Academy honors the late Pope Francis

Katie Kaoihana, Copy Editor
May 10, 2025

In memory of Pope Francis’ passing on April 21, Sacred Hearts Academy held a memorial mass with students, faculty and staff. The Academy’s priest,...

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Sacred Hearts Academy senior Peyton Bennett stands with Governor Josh Green, holding the official Black History Month proclamation. After four years of advocacy and community work, Bennett successfully secured statewide recognition for Black History Month in Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Bennett,

Student secures proclamation for Black History Month

Taylor Kaahanui, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2025

  Peyton Bennett, a senior at Sacred Hearts Academy, recently got a proclamation signed by the governor to officially recognize Black History Month...

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Freshman Kaitlyn Miranda drives through the defense during a game against Hawaii Preparatory Academy earlier this year. As an athlete, Miranda has suffered multiple concussions but says she has received strong support from the school throughout her recovery.

Concussion rates in Hawaii stabilize

Anna Casupang, Social Media Editor
March 13, 2025

Sacred Hearts Academy freshman Kaitlyn Miranda sprinted for the rebound, battling for control of the basketball–until a sudden crash sent her head hitting...

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A teacher holds a green card to inform other's around them that their students are all present.

Mass evacuation drill takes place on Lancer’s campus

Katie Kaoihana, Copy Editor
March 12, 2025

As the second semester progresses, Sacred Hearts Academy recently conducted its first mass evacuation drill, which involved the entire school community.  This...

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