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Screens Speak Louder
September 16, 2025
New teachers wrap up the year
May 13, 2025
Fr. Jeremy Sabugo hosts the Academy’s memorial mass for Pope Francis. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Kiyabu.
Academy honors the late Pope Francis
May 10, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
March 13, 2025
Sacred Hearts Academy holds its first Friday mass led by Fr. Jeremy, accompanied by Deacon Mike Browning. The school motto is engraved at the front of the gym, reminding Lancer students that we are the future of this generation and school.
Living the Lancer motto
October 3, 2025
New teachers wrap up the year
May 13, 2025
Sacred Hearts Choir at the Annual Choral Fest taking place at Maryknoll School
Lancers prepare for Choral Fest
May 9, 2025
Students come together for faith and service at the annual Junior Fast
May 9, 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
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
Students perform a scene from the"Christmas Spectacular" for KHON's live morning show. 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
Screens Speak Louder
September 16, 2025
Academy seniors Starlen Wong and Angelina Lind celebrating their senior night after competing in the ILH trials track meet.
Senior Track Stars: Sprinting to the finish line
May 16, 2025
The Cudiamat Skybox, located upstairs in the gym, opened to the Lancer community earlier this year. All photos by Joy Gora-Aina.
New Skybox Offers More
April 7, 2025
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
March 13, 2025
Earlier this year, the Sacred Hearts Academy varsity volleyball team competed in the 20th Annual Bucs Bash tournament in San Diego, showcasing their skill and determination. The all-girls team finished with a 6-1 record and secured second place in the highly competitive Gold Bracket.
Spike for Second: Academy’s volleyball team soars in San Diego Tournament
March 12, 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
Braking tradition: The decline of teen drivers
May 18, 2025
You’re not getting enough protein. Here’s how to fix that!
You’re not getting enough protein. Here’s how to fix that!
May 14, 2025
picture of Volcom in Waikiki
Popular surf shops set to close
April 14, 2025
This image features the front cover of "Kira-Kira", a novel about love, loss, and the beauty of everyday life. Photo courtesy of Yes24.
The journey of hope and loss in “Kira-Kira”
April 7, 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
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
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Danielle Woo

Danielle Woo, Entertainment Editor

Danielle is a third-year Journalism student and a senior at the Academy. She is also the Entertainment Editor. Danielle hopes to learn how to write creative stories and improve her writing skills. She loves to travel and explore new places. A fun fact about Danielle is that she likes to explore new foods!

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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

Danielle Woo, Entertainment Editor
May 9, 2025

This year, Sacred Hearts Academy chose the May Day queen differently than in previous years. In previous years, a committee of faculty members would judge...

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Students perform a scene from the"Christmas Spectacular" for KHON's live morning show. 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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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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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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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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Seniors Logan Chung (right), Karissalyn Chang (middle), and Isabelle Tamashiro (left) get ready to study so they can be ready for track. Photo by Danielle Woo.

Hop skip and jump away

Danielle Woo, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2023

Seniors Logan Chung (right), Karissalyn Chang (middle), and Isabelle Tamashiro (left) get ready to study so they can be ready for track. Photo by Danielle...

Sophomore Angelina Lind works out in the Academy’s weight room after school. She is preparing for the upcoming track and field season. Photo courtesy of Keira Mendonca.

Sprinting towards new goals

Danielle Woo, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2023

Sophomores Angelina Lind and Julia Barona, who are track and field athletes, are getting a head start to their season by doing daily conditioning on the...

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A view of the Sacred Hearts Academy campus. Class sizes at the Academy are typically smaller than other public and private schools on the island. Photo by Danielle Woo.

Exploring private and public schools

Danielle Woo, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2022

Have you ever thought about the difference between private and public schools? Today, I will be talking about that, as well as the similarities, specifically...

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