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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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YWCA informs and helps the sophomores by telling them about the importance of exercise and about Workout Week (WOW).

YWCA helps sophomores stay healthy

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
February 21, 2014

Noriko Namiki, the CEO of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), and internationally recognized professional tri-athlete, Natalia Kravchuk,...

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More than 100 high schoolers participated in the Great Aloha Run on Feb. 17.

Students participate in Great Aloha Run

Noelle Yee, Reporter
February 20, 2014

Students and faculty were among the many thousand runners who participated and volunteered in the 30th annual Great Aloha Run (GAR) on Feb.17. The 8.15-mile...

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Bad weather does not always mean boring confinement at home.

Activities can still be done during rainy weather

Janelle Medrano, Reporter
February 20, 2014

Weather in Hawaii is usually consistent, with only minor changes in temperature throughout the year. The months from November to April are considered the...

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Senior Kasandra Kitagawa has been elected to the Kamehameha Lions Club, a singular honor for a high school student.

Senior unanimously voted into Hawaii Lions Club

Aina Katsikas, Reporter
February 20, 2014

The Hawaii Lions Club has granted membership to senior Kasandra Kitagawa this week, a rare opportunity for high school students. Academy graduates who...

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Fourth graders displayed Hawaiian studies projects to other lower school classes and high school visitors.

4th graders hold annual Hawaiian Project Museum

Sage Parker-Lee, Reporter
February 20, 2014

Fourth graders held their annual Hawaiian Project Museum under the guidance of Hawaiian Studies teacher, Michelle Tuzon. Tuzon said, “Students selected...

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The Freshman Class sponsored its annual Mother-Daughter luncheon on Feb. 9 at the Manoa Grand Ballroom of the Japanese Cultural Center.

Luncheon enhances bond between mothers and daughters

Frances Nicole Tabios, Reporter
February 18, 2014

Freshmen and their mothers celebrated at the Freshman Mother-Daughter Luncheon on Feb. 9 at the Manoa Grand Ballroom, also known as the Japanese Cultural...

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Valentines Day can be celebrated without extravagant gifts and still mean something.

Gifts shouldn’t define Valentine’s Day and its purpose

Noelle Yee, Reporter
February 14, 2014

Valentine’s Day is a time for the expression of love between family and friends. Although gift exchanges are a tradition of the “holiday,” the...

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Well known journalist Denby Fawcett will speak to student leaders on Feb. 19 about leadership and her trek up Mount Everest.

Journalist Denby Fawcett speaks to students about developing leadership and confidence

Giselle Redila, Reporter
February 14, 2014

Veteran journalist Denby Fawcett will speak at the Leadership Summit, a forum for students and parents, about leadership, her noteworthy career and her...

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Valentines Day does not have to mean buying gifts. DIY projects are low cost and affordable.

Do-It-Yourself Valentine treats save money and provides time to bond

Frances Nicole Tabios, Reporter
February 14, 2014

Valentine’s Day is an occasion centered around bouquets of flowers and chocolate. Many have already started to look for treats and cards to purchase....

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Salt has many uses, including removing stains and cleaning appliances.

Salt proves to be useful

Kelcie Ching, Reporter
February 14, 2014

Salt has many purposes. It can be used to relieve itching, as a stain remover, to keep fruits from browning, to save the bottom of the oven, to clean a...

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Consumers need to be aware of myths surrounding food which can be misleading.

Popular nutrition trends shown to be false

Aina Katsikas, Reporter
February 12, 2014

Some accepted methods of preparing and consuming food may not be as correct as believed. Nutritionists and universities have found evidence countering...

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Twenty Academy students have won awards in the Clarence T. C. Ching Foundations Inspired in Hawaii contest, with their solutions to local problems.

Academy students win in Ching Foundation contest

Sage Parker-Lee, Reporter
February 12, 2014

The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation-sponsored contest is an annual event that includes three categories: poster, video and essay. All entries must include...

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Senior Celina Pagan has been honored as the Lancer of the Month for January.

Basketball senior chosen Lancer of Month for January

Sage Parker-Lee, Reporter
February 12, 2014

Senior Celina Pagan was recognized as Lancer of the Month for January. Pagan was named most valuable player (MVP) at the St. Francis and McKinley pre-season...

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Swiss exchange student, Adrienne Enz, is spending the semester at the Academy.

Foreign exchange student from Switzerland joins senior class

Jacqueline Medrano, Reporter
February 12, 2014

Adrienne Enz, a foreign exchange student from Switzerland, joined the Senior Class in January. Enz attended a bilingual school for nine years in Switzerland...

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Everyone makes mistakes, but not all mistakes are equal. To grow, one must learn from one’s mistakes and accept the fact that this is all a natural part of life.

Learning from mistakes necessary to grow

Mariko Galton, Reporter
February 12, 2014

Making mistakes is a natural thing. Whether it is in school or at home, mistakes happen all the time. Frequently, people are self-conscious about mistakes...

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