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Academy junior Carlee Marcello playing Minecraft. She found time to pick up streaming as a hobby during the pandemic. Photos courtesy of Carlee Marcello.
More streamers ‘go live’ during pandemic
December 16, 2021
(From left to right) Juniors Maya Chizer, Isabella Savea, Mari Oyer and Selah Lipman practice social distancing during one of their breaks. They wear face shields as they eat. Photo by Moriah Gilmore.
Campus vs. Online: The pros and cons for Academy students
January 12, 2021
New teachers share insight on teaching during a pandemic
New teachers share insight on teaching during a pandemic
January 8, 2021
Sacred Hearts Academy students and teachers helped plant 10,000 trees at Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku. The initiative is part of the Carbon Neutrality Challenge, which aims to make Hawaii the first carbon-neutral state. Photo courtesy of Camilo Mora.
Taking steps toward a zero carbon footprint
February 25, 2020
Guests enjoy live music and dishes prepared by Chef Marc Anthony Frieiberg of Landmarc Catering. All photos by Ella Pakele and Brianne Ishihara.
Masses raise glasses to pay for students’ classes
October 15, 2019
(Left to right) Academy students Journey Flores, Gigi Hioki and Aarin Mabe play cards to take their minds off the pressures of junior year.
Relieving stress with Lancers
May 9, 2022
Senior HopeMarie Cosseboom takes the train to visit International Christian University, a liberal arts college in Tokyo she is enrolling in the fall. Photo courtesy of HopeMarie Cosseboom.
A ticket to your future: 5 reasons you should consider going abroad for college
May 2, 2022
Attendees dance the night away
The junior development councils puts on a paw-ty
May 2, 2022
Your top local shop stops
Your top local shop stops
April 28, 2022
Maile Yamada started KonaKineDesigns at the start of the pandemic and during a gap year after high school. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Kho. All photos courtesy of Tiffany Kho.
How a gap year inspired a successful business
April 28, 2022
In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic halted mostly all in-person activities. Young athletes were forced off the fields and the courts—and into a downward trend of youth who decided they wouldnt go back. This illustration depicts the issue. It shows a softball player getting ready to bat. Written on the ball coming toward her are issues student athletes face today, including lack of motivation and depression. These issues, experts say, are factors contributing to their disinterest in returning to play. Illustration By Mei Wai Lee.
ILLUSTRATION – Hawaii’s youth lose interest in sports
February 26, 2022
Academy math teacher Sabrina Baldassari helps junior Sydney Europa. Baldassari is a first-year teacher at the Academy. Photo By Isabella Savea.
Meet the Teachers 2021
December 13, 2021
Before the coronavirus pandemic, student-lead businesses were popular on the Sacred Hearts Academy campus. In-person transactions made these small mobile shops widely accessible to their classmate clientele. However, with the pandemic came many obstacles for these young business owners, whose profits went toward athletic expenses and college tuition. This comic illustrates the issue and how todays youth contributes to a phenomenon coined hustle culture. This is the belief that one must work harder and longer in order to be successful. Instead of giving up, these entrepreneurs crafted and created products, like face masks, from home. They taught themselves how to run a digital storefront and once again, returned to business, as usual. Comic by Jillian Simpson.
COMIC – Student shop owners embrace ‘hustle culture’
November 26, 2021
TOMORROW X TOGETHER Minisode 1: Blue Hour logo. Photo courtesy of TOMORROW X TOGETHER official website.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s newest comeback
January 8, 2021
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Commence the Cultural Celebration
October 12, 2020
“Attack on Titan” season four scouts
Winter season anime collection
April 1, 2021
Nyan Cat meme which became a popular gif in 2011 from the game Nyan Cat: Lost in Space. Photo courtesy of Rob Bulmahn.
The evolution of memes through a pandemic
March 25, 2021
Lancer juniors spill the tea about high school
Lancer juniors ‘spill the tea’ about high school
March 23, 2021
Masked Fashion: COVID-19 Pandemic Edition
Masked Fashion: COVID-19 Pandemic Edition
March 23, 2021
Playing tourist in Hawaii
March 23, 2021
Sacred Hearts Academy senior Sydney Bump returned to in-person learning this school year. Bump quit playing soccer to focus on schoolwork and improved mental health. Photo by Isabella Savea.
Hawaii’s youth lose interest in sports during pandemic
March 3, 2022
Sacred Heart Academy junior Anna Takegawa (left) plays “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” during an esports practice with (middle to right) Adviser Derrick Lee and seniors Shari Leong and Katie Rebugio. With esports a sanctioned Hawaii high school sport, the team competes weekly against other schools in the Pacific/Coastal region. All photos by Ella blu Pakele.
Lancers level up to high school esports
February 28, 2022
In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic halted mostly all in-person activities. Young athletes were forced off the fields and the courts—and into a downward trend of youth who decided they wouldnt go back. This illustration depicts the issue. It shows a softball player getting ready to bat. Written on the ball coming toward her are issues student athletes face today, including lack of motivation and depression. These issues, experts say, are factors contributing to their disinterest in returning to play. Illustration By Mei Wai Lee.
ILLUSTRATION – Hawaii’s youth lose interest in sports
February 26, 2022
Academy junior Juliette Cramer during sailing practice. She also coaches youth at Hawaii Yacht Club. All photos by Jillian Simpson.
Spectacular sailor stories
December 16, 2021
Tuitele goes through surgery for her gallbladder.
Student athletes cope with injuries
March 19, 2021
Five songs if you want a good cry
Five songs if you want a good cry
May 2, 2022
The onset of the pandemic created opportunities for social media influencers. More people stayed home and tuned into livestreaming content. From video gaming to music broadcasts, these online celebrities found success on platforms like YouTube and Twitch with paid partnerships; some making as much as $1,500 per month. This editorial cartoon depicts how the online community was a much needed metaphorical light during dark times brought on by the pandemic. Illustration by Journey Flores.
EDITORIAL CARTOON – More streamers ‘go live’ during pandemic
March 7, 2022
Sacred Hearts Academy senior Kasey Le shows off clips she makes for face masks. She used her newly-found free time during the pandemic to start a business. Photo by Jillian Simpson.
Student shop owners embrace ‘hustle culture’
February 28, 2022
Before the coronavirus pandemic, student-lead businesses were popular on the Sacred Hearts Academy campus. In-person transactions made these small mobile shops widely accessible to their classmate clientele. However, with the pandemic came many obstacles for these young business owners, whose profits went toward athletic expenses and college tuition. This comic illustrates the issue and how todays youth contributes to a phenomenon coined hustle culture. This is the belief that one must work harder and longer in order to be successful. Instead of giving up, these entrepreneurs crafted and created products, like face masks, from home. They taught themselves how to run a digital storefront and once again, returned to business, as usual. Comic by Jillian Simpson.
COMIC – Student shop owners embrace ‘hustle culture’
November 26, 2021
Nyan Cat meme which became a popular gif in 2011 from the game Nyan Cat: Lost in Space. Photo courtesy of Rob Bulmahn.
The evolution of memes through a pandemic
March 25, 2021
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Kekaimalie Woods

Kekaimalie Woods, Reporter

Kekaimalie Woods is currently a junior at Sacred Hearts Academy. This is her first year in Journalism. Outside of school, she plays soccer for Hawaii Surf SC, enjoys going to the beach, hiking and volunteering at her church. As a new student reporter, Malie hopes to share her experiences with readers. She looks forward to working with her fellow journalist classmates and making new friends, while also getting students more involved with Ka Leo.

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Making haku lei involves braiding floral pieces with twine. Photo courtesy of NPS.

Making haku lei For May Day

April 21, 2017

In celebration of May Day, Sacred Hearts Academy students will learn how to make haku lei and bamboo-themed hair picks through a series of after-school...

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Students save three lives donating blood

April 19, 2017

This week, students and faculty at Sacred Hearts Academy helped save three lives by donating a pint of blood to the Blood Bank of Hawaii. This was part...

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The class rings are distributed during the Junior Ring ceremony, marking the junior class’ transition to becoming upperclassmen.

Junior bling rings in upperclassmen status

March 9, 2017

Last week, Sacred Hearts Academy juniors officially became upperclassmen through the annual Junior Ring ceremony. The ceremony has been a school tradition...

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Picture courtesy of Kevin Kirk

Running into track and field season

February 21, 2017

As the winter athletic season comes to an end, athletes are getting ready for the upcoming spring season. Sacred Hearts Academy’s track and field...

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Super Bowl Ll break records, goes into OT

February 16, 2017

This year’s Super Bowl broke multiple records, including the biggest comeback by any team and the first game in Super Bowl’s history to go into overtime. The...

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Melina O’Reilly shares with teacher Mary Ellen Miller how she plans to purify guinea worm infested waters in Ghana.

Young chemists find ways to purify water

February 7, 2017

Millions of people across the globe lack clean drinking water, which is a leading factor in increased rates of poverty, hunger and illiteracy. It is also...

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Sacred Hearts Academy sophomore Christiann Arakawa defends the ball against Pac-Five High School senior Kayla Kunihisa. The Lancers said Pac-Five was one of the toughest teams they played. Photo by Malie Woods.

Lancer soccer heads to state championships

January 31, 2017

After a competitive season, the Sacred Hearts Academy varsity soccer team will take on the best in the state this week. The Lancers (2-9-1) kick off...

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Dance concert leaps into winter with dance medley

January 4, 2017

Every year, Sacred Hearts Academy gets into the holiday spirit with a student performance of “The Nutcracker.” This year, however, the annual winter...

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After receiving the state championship trophy, the Saint Louis football team sings the schools alma mater to family and friends at Aloha Stadium. Photo by Kekaimalie Woods.

Crusaders take Open Division title over Kahuku

November 22, 2016

Among a crowd of more than 20,000 football fans, drenched with team pride and soggy weather, Saint Louis School took the high school state championship...

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Butter Mochi Pancakes and KFC Waffles are customer favorites at Koa Cafe. Photo credit: Danelle Vicencio

FOODIE FRIDAY: Koa Cafe

November 14, 2016

Those craving a classic pancake breakfast know to go to Koa Pancake House, which has been a Kaimuki favorite for years. Recently, however, the eatery opened...

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The Academy’s Air Riflery team pose for a picture after the tournament. Photo Credit: Coach Ryan.

Riflery shoots for the best at ILH championships

November 8, 2016

This year, eight air riflery members from Sacred Hearts Academy made it to the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) championships. This was the most...

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Photo credit: Jenelle Ho

‘Empowering Yourself by Empowering Others’

October 20, 2016

For 15 years, juniors at Sacred Hearts Academy have coordinated an annual FAST for the high school. The theme for this year’s event, which happens this...

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Category 4 Hurricane Iniki hit Hawaii in 1992 and was among the most severe hurricanes in the state’s history. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Are you prepared for a hurricane?

October 11, 2016

Hurricane season in Hawaii is in full effect until November. And although residents have experienced minor damage from hurricanes over the past several...

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Photo credit: Ellena Igari

The Club Lowdown

October 4, 2016

Glee Club Q & A with: Mahealani Sims-Tulba, President The Glee Club provides an opportunity for those who have a passion for singing to showcase...

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Assembly AUDIO SLIDESHOW | SHA 107th Birthday Week from Sacred Hearts Academy on Vimeo.

[Video] Happy 107th Birthday, Sacred Hearts Academy!

September 15, 2016

Click on the video above and watch an audio slideshow put together from the 107th Sacred Hearts Academy Birthday Assembly. Check out this video recap...

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Trending App: Wishbone

Trending App: Wishbone

September 14, 2016

Iced fraps or milk teas? Vans or Converse shoes? These are just a few “this or that” type questions found on trending app Wishbone. The app allows...

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Lancers gear up for Fall sports season

August 31, 2016

As a new school year begins, Academy students are not only hitting the books but the courts and fields as well. This fall, the sports line-up consists...

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