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Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Erica Freitas

Erica Freitas, Reporter

Erica Freitas enjoys playing volleyball for the school team and outside leagues. She is the president of the Sophomore class. Her favorite class is science, and she aspires to become a cardiovascular surgeon.

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‘Looking for Alaska’ gives readers new life perspective

‘Looking for Alaska’ gives readers new life perspective

Erica Freitas, Reporter
May 14, 2013

“Looking for Alaska” starts with Miles "Pudge" Halter as the narrator  following in his father’s footsteps with a transfer to Culver Creek boarding...

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Work study provides financial aid opportunities

Work study provides financial aid opportunities

Erica Freitas, Reporter
May 14, 2013

For some students, financial aid allows them to attend the Academy. The work study program is a way to offset tuition for students who want an Academy...

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Eleven students inducted into Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica

Eleven students inducted into Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica

Erica Freitas, Reporter
May 3, 2013

Eleven students with exceptional language skills and service were inducted into the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, or Spanish Honor Society (SHH), on Apr....

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Sacred Hearts' evening May Day concert

Sacred Hearts’ evening May Day concert

Erica Freitas, Reporter
May 2, 2013

This year’s May Day celebration, “Hookele,” which revolves around navigation in honor of the Hokulea, was held on May 2 in Sacred Hearts’ Dorothy...

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‘Paper towns’ captivates readers

‘Paper towns’ captivates readers

Erica Freitas, Reporter
April 12, 2013

“Paper Towns,” written by John Green, takes place in Orlando, Fla. The novel begins in a subdivision called Jefferson Park. Protagonist and narrator,...

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Tumblr provides creative outlet for teens

Tumblr provides creative outlet for teens

Erica Freitas, Reporter
April 4, 2013

Tumblr.com, a free blogging web site, was founded in 2007 by David Karp. Since then, more than 99 million users have taken advantage of Tumblr. Tumblr...

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Small steps can increase metabolism and healthy weight loss

Small steps can increase metabolism and healthy weight loss

Erica Freitas, Reporter
April 4, 2013

Metabolism is the rate at which the body performs and burns calories. Boosting metabolism increases weight loss and energy. According to USA today,...

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Breakfast brings students to Student Center

Breakfast brings students to Student Center

Erica Freitas, Reporter
March 8, 2013

Studies show that breakfast is vital for teenagers and young adults. Students sometimes skip breakfast because they lack time at home. At The Clarence...

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Fifth graders take a break from school to attend camp

Fifth graders take a break from school to attend camp

Erica Freitas, Reporter
March 7, 2013

Fifth graders have departed for Camp Timberline in Waianae, run by Kamaaina Kids. Team building activities and individual activities will challenge...

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Counselor leads college tour to San Francisco

Counselor leads college tour to San Francisco

Erica Freitas, Reporter
February 28, 2013

Sacred Hearts Academy is sponsoring another college tour this summer to San Francisco from June 23 to 27. The tour will be stop at the University of...

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Science Symposium offers workshops for girls in grades 5-8

Science Symposium offers workshops for girls in grades 5-8

Erica Freitas, Reporter
February 21, 2013

The 19th Annual Sacred Hearts Academy Science Symposium is for girls in grades 5 to 8 from schools all over the island. Students hear about careers...

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Academy students participate in Physics Olympics

Academy students participate in Physics Olympics

Erica Freitas, Reporter
February 15, 2013

Six Academy students will participate in the 24th Annual Hawaii Physics Olympics from 8:30 a.m to 12 p.m on Feb. 16 at Kapiolani Community College. This...

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St. Louis production of ‘In the Heights’ stars Academy actresses

St. Louis production of ‘In the Heights’ stars Academy actresses

Erica Freitas, Reporter
February 15, 2013

St. Louis School’s production of “In the Heights” features high school students from all over the island, several of whom are from Sacred Hearts...

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Choir performs with other schools in the Hoolokahi Festival

Erica Freitas, Reporter
February 7, 2013

Sacred Hearts’ Choir and Select Choir participated in the Hoolokahi Choir Festival presented by The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) for...

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BOOK IT continues to motivate students to read

BOOK IT continues to motivate students to read

Erica Freitas, Reporter
February 7, 2013

Pizza Hut sponsors the BOOK IT program which rewards children with coupons for personal pan pizzas once they complete reading goals. “This is the...

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Workshop to educate parents and students about healthy relationships

Workshop to educate parents and students about healthy relationships

Erica Freitas, Reporter
February 6, 2013

Seventh and eighth graders are being invited to attend a workshop with a parent to learn about gender roles, bullying and teen dating violence. The...

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Sophomores contemplate friendships at retreat

Sophomores contemplate friendships at retreat

Erica Freitas, Reporter
January 26, 2013

Sophomores shared memories and stories at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center. The theme for the retreat was God Loves Everyone Equally (GLEE). Sophomore...

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Leo club excels in community service

Leo club excels in community service

Erica Freitas, Reporter
December 14, 2012

Sacred Hearts Academy’s Leo club is a service club sponsored by the Kamehameha Lions club. They participate in many of service activities throughout...

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Academy service clubs are active during the year especially during holidays

Academy service clubs are active during the year especially during holidays

Erica Freitas, Reporter
December 14, 2012

At Sacred Hearts, service clubs volunteer time during the holiday season to lend a hand to others who are less fortunate. Junior Kauionalani Kekuawela...

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SFA makes a difference in student life

Erica Freitas, Reporter
December 10, 2012

Student Faculty and Administration (SFA) is a forum of homeroom senators in grades 7-12 for the purpose of open engagement and communication between students,...

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Sacred Hearts OML competes in monthly competitions

Sacred Hearts OML competes in monthly competitions

Erica Freitas, Reporter
November 14, 2012

Sacred Hearts Academy’s Oahu Mathematics League (OML) team consists of 25 members who meet two to four times a week, practicing Mondays and Thursdays...

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Slippers can cause damage to feet

Slippers can cause damage to feet

Erica Freitas, Reporter
October 3, 2012

Slippers are more popular in Hawaii than shoes, but feet need the right support and care to stay healthy. According to Livestrong.com, the best shoes...

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Mountaineer miraculously survives his 127-hour ordeal

Mountaineer miraculously survives his 127-hour ordeal

Erica Freitas, Reporter
September 28, 2012

“127 hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place,” written by mountaineer and outdoorsman, Aron Ralston, is an autobiography that begins on April 26, 2003,...

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SHA volleyball moving up to Division I

SHA volleyball moving up to Division I

Erica Freitas, Reporter
September 18, 2012

This school year, Sacred Hearts Academy volleyball teams at all levels have moved up from Division II to Division I, competing against the best teams of...

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