If you’d asked me a few years ago if I wanted to go to a school with ALL girls, then my answer would have been a big, fat, “NO WAY!” Going to school...

Ten Soroptimist club members volunteered their services at the Soroptimist International Annual Gala Fundraiser at the Koolau Ballrooms & Conference...

Many teens struggle with sleep deprivation due to homework assignments and projects, part-time jobs, extracurricular activities or simply spending too...

The modern age is deemed to have many benefits, especially life-changing technology such as smartphones. With over four billion phone users, smartphones...

Singer, songwriter Justin Bieber’s latest release, “Purpose: The Movement,”  makes a well received comeback after the last two fiascos. His new...

At the age of 15 and a half, teens can apply for a learner’s permit. Shortly thereafter, a license. With a license, however, comes great responsibility....

As simple as it may sound, many relationships today are difficult to establish and maintain. In any kind of relationship, trust is an important element,...

Based on a true story, “90 Minutes in Heaven” portrays a story of faith, hope and the power of prayer. Don Piper (Hayden Christensen) is a Texas...

At this time of year, seniors are busy applying to colleges, but the process can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Getting accurate information about...

Because of traffic problems on Wednesdays, the administration has changed the dismissal time for high school students. The day has been extended by...

The newest Freshman Class is being initiated into high school the week of Sept. 21-25, Initiation Week. On each day of the week, juniors will dress...

Choosing the right college is a stressful process for many.   Factors, including school size and location, majors, tuition, student life, sports, campus...

Student Council has been busy preparing for the new school year with fun-filled events and assemblies. The new council members include student body president...

Campus ministry has selected the Living in Faith Experience (LIFE) team for the next school year. Juniors Kayla Galima, Shayla Trinidad, Nicole Pagdilao,...

Senior Leeyanah Santos has been selected for the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia, a residential science education program that deepens students’...

Prom is usually an expensive occasion for students with bids from $60 to $125, dresses from $75 to several hundred, and makeup and hair additionally. Prom,...

Parents play a vital role in teens’ lives. Many parents often think that teens no longer need as much guidance when they reach high school. Sometimes...

This year’s winter sports season has proved to be highly successful with several teams and individuals going on to state competitions. Athletic director...

Lower school students participated in the only Catholic schools track meet of the year on Feb. 6. Fifth and sixth graders, many of whom had never competed...

Senior Hallie Pound has been selected Lancer of the Month for January. Pound swims for the Academy as a member of PAC-5. Pound has swum competitively...

Senior Kristen Kate Tumacder is this year’s recipient of the Violet Richardson Award, given by the Soroptimist International of Waikiki Foundation. This...

Seniors Angelyn Tabalba, Angelique Racpan and Megan Garcia represented Sacred Hearts Academy in this year’s Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Scholarship...

Senior Victoria Lee was recently named one of five Horatio Alger Hawaii State Scholars, by the Horatio Alger Hawaii Scholarship Program. Lee will receive...

Japanese classes welcomed the new year at the Japanese Cultural Center’s New Year’s Ohana festival. The  fun-filled event featured food, crafts,...

A college planning night will be held for sophomores on Jan. 27. Students will learn how to apply for college financial aid, about the upcoming summer...

Twelve members of the Soroptimist club provided manpower for the Color Run, also known as “The Happiest 5k on the Planet,” a five-kilometer race that...

Grandparents’ Days this year will be on Nov. 21 for lower school and Nov. 24 for junior high and high school. Annually, the Academy recognizes grandparents...

The Academy’s newly formed Athletic Booster Club hosted its first golf competition at Kaneohe KIipper Golf Course on Oct. 9 with approximately 100 golfers. Athletic...

Rich Meiers, online news producer at Hawaii News Now, spoke to journalism students about how  to use search engines effectively and the urgency of breaking...

School counselors are participating in a nationwide campaign to support  National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Junior counselor Anna Miyashiro...

Sophomores and their fathers celebrated at the annual Father-Daughter luncheon, an Academy tradition, at the Pacific Beach Hotel on Oct. 5. Sophomore...

Although students may not realize it, good writing is a skill that is essential to their  lives. As students move through high school and on to college,...

Seventh graders attended their annual sleepover at Camp Erdman getting to know each better through a variety of fun physical activities. Accompanied...

Sodexo has started a new salad bar for high school students as it attempts to integrate healthier food choices for students. Sodexo manager Erin Awai...

The annual Christmas tree sale will be held on Dec. 6-7, sponsored by the Junior Class for its Project Grad. Pick-up hours will be from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m...

The Senior Class will host a tea party to raise funds for the Class of 2015’s Project Graduation. The  proceeds from the fundraiser are designated...

Three young Academy runners placed in the first ILH cross country meet of the season at Iolani School on Aug. 30. Eighth grader Arianna Radona finished...

According to studies, knowing a second or third language is advantageous and useful. Students who can speak and use another language are more likely to...

As the new school year began, administration began to enforce the policy for school jackets and socks. Vice-principal Linda Debo said, “The policy...

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” a romantic-action movie revolves around Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), who struggles to balance his life as Spider-Man...

With so much pressure in students’ lives, it is sometimes difficult to stay organized and have good time management. Keeping up with assignments and...

Many teens rely on caffeine to stay awake and energized throughout the day. Caffeine is most commonly found in soft drinks, coffee and tea. Caffeine is...

“Looking for Alaska” by John Green involves 16-year-old Miles Halter who has the ability to memorize people’s last words. Upon arriving at Culver...

Students often struggle managing their time between school, extracurricular activities and social lives. Sometimes teens forget their priorities and are...

Parents play a vital role in teens’ lives. Many parents often think that teens no longer need as much guidance when they reach high school. Sometimes...

Many people enjoy spicy foods for their wonderful flavors. Research, however, is proving that flavor may not be the only reason to consume such food. Studies...

The Academy’s CyberLancers competed against 517 teams nationwide in the state recognition round for the CyberPatriot contest via the Internet on Feb....

Volunteering is a way to gain life experience, provides opportunities to experience the world through hands-on work and allows teens to meet a diverse...

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...

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....

Self-esteem is how a person values oneself. It is how a teen perceives her value to the world and how valuable she thinks of herself in relation to others....

Fifth graders Alyse Glaser, Jamie Acoba, Kelly Thieu, Laura Gries and Shari Ho will be representing Sacred Hearts Academy on the OC16 TV show PlaySmart...

Sacred Hearts Academy hosted the its annual middle school speech festival on Jan. 11, in which 23 fifth to eighth graders participated. Categories included...

Like the rest of the human body, the brain also needs exercise. Reading can provide such exercise for the brain, stimulating the parts that control reasoning,...

As Christmas is quickly approaching, many start shopping and decorating in preparation for the holiday. Many people are dreading the time it takes to decorate...

For many people, the holiday season is a time filled with excitement, joy and exhilaration. Many love the celebrations, family traditions and especially...

People don’t always eat simply to satisfy hunger. People turn to food for comfort, stress relief or as rewards. Some people turn to food especially to...

Sleep is food for the brain. During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur. Not getting enough sleep can be harmful. One can look bad,...

Teachers Keri Sarbida and Wanda Pila took their first graders to the Hawaii Nature Center in Makiki on Oct. 8 to give students a first-hand look at plant...

The 18th Annual Sacred Hearts Academy Scholarship Gala took place on Oct. 18 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Alumnae who were honored include Suzanne Dods...

A project of the Academy Club Med is the Fort shafter Handicapped bowling, a monthly service activity which is being managed and run by an Academy graduate...

Ninth grade students are having their traditional Freshman Initiation Week Sept. 23-27 with the theme, “Away We Go.” Junior adviser Leilani Asuncion-Tagupa...

Adolescence can be a difficult time when decisions can affect teens for the rest of their lives. Although it can be stressful for parents, teenagers need...

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is passed from animals to humans. Rats and mice are often sources of leptospirosis in Hawaii. Domestic and wild...

Senior Madilynne Wiggins had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Swaziland in southern Africa in June. Wiggins said, “I can’t even begin...