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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
Journalism teacher and Ka Leo adviser Alyssa Myers recognized the student journalists during the Academy’s morning flag assembly. They received numerous awards at this year’s high school journalism contest, including Best In State for the second year in a row. Photo courtesy of Lavender Whorline.
Lancer journalists get Best In State for the second year
May 2, 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
Sacred Hearts Academy President Dr. Brandy Ann Sato. Sato is not only an alumna of the school but also a previous teacher and vice principal. All photos courtesy of Sato.
Full Circle Moment: From Student to President of The Academy
October 3, 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
Journalism teacher and Ka Leo adviser Alyssa Myers recognized the student journalists during the Academy’s morning flag assembly. They received numerous awards at this year’s high school journalism contest, including Best In State for the second year in a row. Photo courtesy of Lavender Whorline.
Lancer journalists get Best In State for the second year
May 2, 2024
(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
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
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Senior Katherine Wong has been at the Academy since her freshman year. Katherine is a member of the Soroptimist club and enjoys dancing and theater. In her spare time, she likes to read, watch movies, and go hiking.

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The basketball team fundraises for equipment.

[Photo] Intermediate basketball team fundraises for equipment

Sage Parker-Lee, Reporter
November 7, 2013

The basketball team fundraises for equipment.

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps prepares students for future

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps prepares students for future

Katherine Wong, Reporter
May 16, 2013

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a federally sponsored program in American high schools. As part of the National Defense Act of 1916,...

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Sixth graders earn honorable mention in Nene contest

Sixth graders earn honorable mention in Nene contest

Katherine Wong, Reporter
April 18, 2013

Sixth graders Jade Unabia and Amanda Joy Lee won honorable mention in the annual Nene Contest for Hawaii's elementary and middle school children. The...

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Senior Class shares bagels with Bishop Silva

Senior Class shares bagels with Bishop Silva

Katherine Wong, Reporter
April 3, 2013

Bishop Larry Silva visited Sacred Hearts and met with the Senior Class as a part of the annual "Bagels with the Bishop" program. Seniors shared a light...

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E-Cigarettes act as nicotine substitute for smokers

E-Cigarettes act as nicotine substitute for smokers

Katherine Wong, Reporter
March 24, 2013

The popularity of electronic cigarettes, or "e-ciggs," has increased exponentially in recent years. Although the first patented design for electronic cigarettes...

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Genetically modified foods need proper labeling

Genetically modified foods need proper labeling

Katherine Wong, Reporter
March 24, 2013

Genetically modified organisms (GMO) have been the subject of controversy over the last 10 years, but today GMOs are present in nearly 80 percent of the...

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Eating disorders afflict many Americans

Eating disorders afflict many Americans

Katherine Wong, Reporter
March 7, 2013

More than 24 million people in the U.S. have eating disorders. At least half also struggle with depression. In recent years, eating disorders have become...

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Student team wins state Real World Design Challenge

Student team wins state Real World Design Challenge

Katherine Wong, Reporter
February 15, 2013

The Real World Design Challenge is an annual competition for high school students to work on real world engineering challenges in a team environment. This...

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Conference aims to help math teachers build student skills

Katherine Wong, Reporter
January 18, 2013

Each year Sacred Hearts Academy hosts the annual Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics (HCTM) conference with help from sponsors Teachers Teaching...

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Sacred Hearts Academy presents “The Little Mermaid Jr.”

Sacred Hearts Academy presents “The Little Mermaid Jr.”

Katherine Wong, Reporter
October 15, 2012

Sacred Hearts Academy’s annual fall production is Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Based on the children’s story by Hans Christian Andersen...

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TV's fall lineup presents new hits and brings back fan favorites

TV’s fall lineup presents new hits and brings back fan favorites

Katherine Wong, Reporter
October 15, 2012

ONCE UPON A TIME (ABC FAMILY) Premiere: Sunday September 30, 2012 (8:00 PM) The fantasy-drama series gives a new take on childhood fairy tales. On...

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Cheerleaders represent Sacred Hearts Academy

Cheerleaders represent Sacred Hearts Academy

Katherine Wong, Reporter
October 9, 2012

This year Sacred Hearts Academy has its own cheerleading squad. In the past, the Academy sent cheerleaders to root for the Damien and St. Louis sports...

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