Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sacred Hearts Academy hosted its first-ever living rosary last month. In front of the grotto, students prepare for their moment to read their prayer for this religious gathering.
Academy hosts first living rosary
November 14, 2024
Top row: Freshmen Lexi Yeager, Lilia Gushiken, Evelyn Evie Arakaki, ZeHan Zhang, Olivia Eftink Bottom row: Freshmen Rilynn Milczarski, Ava Lopez, Chloe Diaz, Anneliese Vanadilok, Izzabelle Chang holding posters that their big sisters made for them after performing. Photo by Liana Seo.
Freshmen dance their way into high school
October 30, 2024
Vaccines that are in the process of being distributed to the public.
Mpox concerns: How and when it came to be
October 25, 2024
President Brandy Ann Sato presents in the campus Board Room, as the visiting teachers enjoy refreshments. They will take what they learned back to their classrooms in Korea. Photo courtesy of Cleo Eubanks.
NHS shares campus life with Korean visitors
October 9, 2024
Local country singer Taulia Lave performed in the school’s main courtyard. The sunset poured down in the middle of Lave’s set, leaving the Academy canvased in a variety of pastel colors. He serenaded many of the Paniolo Paina attendees, who were enjoying their dinner at the time. Creamy cheeseburgers and classic Filipino dishes were a few favorites from the variety of food truck and food booth options. Student attendee and volunteer Marrissa Thompson said, “Taulia was really great. It was nice to hear his music while volunteering.”
Come dressed in your country best: Academy kicks off new school year with Paniolo Paina
September 16, 2024
115 Years of Gold and White
November 18, 2024
Faculty member and head coordinator of our school blood drives Laura Housman with juniors Elora Spetlz and Tyler Beissel. They attended a workshop with the Blood Bank of Hawaii at the start of the school year.
Students donating to save lives
November 15, 2024
Club members pose during a beach cleanup in 2021. This year, the club will host similar activities.
Students help the environment from ‘Mauka to Makai’
November 15, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy hosted its first-ever living rosary last month. In front of the grotto, students prepare for their moment to read their prayer for this religious gathering.
Academy hosts first living rosary
November 14, 2024
Junior Laulea Meyer assisting others at PacSun located in Ala Moana Center. She has been working at this retail store since June.
Life as a high school retail worker
November 13, 2024
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
April 30, 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
Crusaders defeat warriors, 37-7
Crusaders defeat warriors, 37-7
November 1, 2024
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-5's 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 don't belong’ or ‘girls can't 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
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
October 28, 2024
Nearing the end of the competition, the group of finalists show off their achievements. They smile knowing that they are better off because of this program, earning scholarship money, life skills and lifelong friendships. All photos by Bailey Leong.
How to soar and learn in Distinguished Young Women program
September 16, 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
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
October 28, 2024
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
April 30, 2024
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
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Grace Kim, Reporter

Grace Kim is currently a junior at Sacred Hearts Academy and a first-year Journalism student. In her free time, she enjoys going out with friends, listening to music, and helping out at church. As a student journalist, she believes it means being able to get your voice out into the community to share news about what’s currently happening.  She looks forward to exploring new areas, and working with her fellow Journalism classmates.

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Marching for life at pro-life rally

Grace Kim, Reporter
March 2, 2018

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Members of the lower school First Lego League (FLL) robotics team working on their robot during the Kalani District Tournament. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Arthur.

A win for the Iconic Alert Squad

Grace Kim, Reporter
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Customers get a taste of Australia

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It’s getting juicy!

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Picture Frame: Juniors Martha Nicholas and Jasmine Matsumoto pose in the Fright Night picture frames. Photos by Grace Kim.

A spooky night at the Academy

Grace Kim, Reporter
November 9, 2017

Every year, Sacred Hearts Academy celebrates Halloween with Fright Night. Sponsored by the Sacred Hearts Academy Room Parent (SHARP) Board, the...

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Freshmen performing at the "Life Is A Party" initiation performance. Photo by Noe Nekotani.

Sisters bond over Freshmen Initiation week

Grace Kim, Reporter
October 8, 2017

Every year, Sacred Hearts Academy juniors welcome their freshmen little sisters into high school with a week dedicated to them. Different events occur...

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Lucky Strike a new happening spot

Grace Kim, Reporter
September 19, 2017

A new entertainment complex has recently opened in Ala Moana Center.   In early August, an arcade called Lucky Strike Social opened its door to...

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