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Mauna Loas Awakening
Mauna Loa’s Awakening
January 26, 2023
Senior Zander Woolsey works on his computer at Campus Ministry on the Saint Louis Campus. He had both negative and positive experiences when the pandemic hit during his freshman year. Photo by Anna Casupang.
Class of 2023 returns to a normal high school year
January 24, 2023
For most of her gap year, Adeline Busekrus ‘20 ventured out to Texas, where she gained new experiences in working and living. Photo courtesy of Busekrus.
Gap year gains popularity among high schoolers
November 18, 2022
This illustration shows the national trend of more high schoolers opting to take a gap year before college. This educational break can be spent traveling, doing mission work or completing apprenticeships. Experts, like research analyst Julia Rodgers, say that gap years provide a much-needed mental break that motivates students to complete their degree in four years; therefore, helping students to save money on tuition costs. But critics point out that gap years are merely an excuse to postpone school work. Illustration by Mei Wai Lee.
ILLUSTRATION – Gap year gains popularity among high schoolers
November 16, 2022
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
Mauna Loas Awakening
Mauna Loa’s Awakening
January 26, 2023
International Club’s poster at this year’s Club Fair showcasing their ability to welcome many cultures. All photos by Ember-Joy Guevarra.
Club Captures: Gain life skills from these clubs
January 25, 2023
Sophomore Angelina Lind works out in the Academy’s weight room after school. Photo courtesy of Keira Mendonca
Sprinting towards new goals
January 24, 2023
Pictured above are some of the paddlers for Eō Kanalui silhouetted by the infamous Diamond Head shortly after sunrise, taken at a morning practice.
Season recap: Eō Kanalui’s journey across the waters
January 24, 2023
As the NFL social media programmer, Domingsil works with the players on and off game days. She has worked on multiple brand shoots with popular athletes such as George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, and wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, DK Metcalf. All photos courtesy of Domingsil.
Alumna takes to the field: Ins and outs of running the NFL TikTok
January 23, 2023
Ka Leo Convos: Draft Day
Ka Leo Convos: Draft Day
January 24, 2023
Ka Leo Spotify creates their own mental health playlist. This playlist contains the 5 best songs/types included in the article. Playlist by Abigail Walker. (playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Np43AHc33E2KCEbBIPx99)
5 best songs/types to include in a mental health playlist and why
January 23, 2023
Fall in love with this list of songs, from Daniel Caesar to Bruno Major. They will be sure to warm your heart. Photo courtesy of PXHere.
Playlist to warm your heart
November 10, 2022
“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
Pictured above are some of the paddlers for Eō Kanalui silhouetted by the infamous Diamond Head shortly after sunrise, taken at a morning practice.
Season recap: Eō Kanalui’s journey across the waters
January 24, 2023
Varsity basketball player Kalysa Marie Ng prepares to take a shot during a game against Leilehua High School. Photo by Samantha Europa.
Mental health: The game not all athletes are prepared for
November 15, 2022
Kalani High School student Lily Merit leading her crew in seat one during the 2022 Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) state championships. Photo courtesy of Merit.
Sports bring different communities together
November 14, 2022
SLS receiver Jaysen Peters DeLaura making a play against Bishop Gorman earlier this year. DeLaura missed the “Friday Night Lights” feeling when he was injured. Photo courtesy of DeLaura.
Inside the life of injured athletes
November 14, 2022
Academy senior Andromeda Tong cheers at her last football game earlier this school year. She’s excited for the offseason to get a much needed break off the mat. Photo courtesy of Robert Tong.
Insight into student athletes’ life during the offseason
November 10, 2022
Soft and creamy Lindt Lindor’s Chocolate Truffles for $11.59 at Target.
Top 5 gifts to get teenage girls
January 24, 2023
Senior Gianna Toro eating cafeteria lunch. Photo by Kaelin Apuakehau.
What’s for Lunch: Cafeteria food or home lunch?
January 23, 2023
This editorial cartoon shows how todays youth are being consumed by the demands of social media. With all eyes on them and their eyes on what is going on in the world, teens find that this connectivity can be suffocating. The toxicity of cyberbulling and phishing overwhelm teens, who are not prepared to handle the consequences. Add this to a mix of other factors, like lack of social interactions and stressful current events, and it makes sense why a recent study shows that almost 50% of teens report feeling sad and hopeless. Editorial Cartoon By Journey Flores.
EDITORIAL CARTOON – Social media consumes today’s youth
November 16, 2022
Academy senior Ember-Joy Guevarra watching a video on social media platform Snapchat. Guevarra has a mixed opinion on social media, which she says can be both a great way to feel connected but at the same time, creates feelings of insecurity. Photo by Abigail Walker.
More teens report feeling sad and hopeless
November 14, 2022
A view of the Sacred Hearts Academy campus. Class sizes at the Academy are typically smaller than other public and private schools on the island. Photo by Danielle Woo.
Exploring private and public schools
November 14, 2022
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Kristen Kate Tumacder is a third-year member and webmaster of the Ka Leo staff and a senior at Sacred Hearts Academy. She has been at the Academy since freshman year. She enjoys playing the piano and listening to music in her free time. She plans to major in computer engineering in college.

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Students take top places in Hawaii SMS

Students take top places in Hawaii SMS

May 12, 2015

Academy AP Economics classes participated in the Hawaii Stock Market Simulation (SMS) from Feb. 16 to Apr. 24. The ten-week simulation is sponsored by...

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Junior wins big in design contest

Junior wins big in design contest

February 17, 2015

Junior Weiyi Huang took first place in the CyberHui Logo Design Contest for designing the community’s new logo. The contest was open to all Hawaii middle...

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CyberLancers end competition at regional round

CyberLancers end competition at regional round

January 26, 2015

The CyberLancers Gold team of seniors Leeyannah Santos, Angelyn Tabalba, Kristen Kate Tumacder and Xuyan Zhang completed the CyberPatriot Regional Round...

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VEX teams compete at state level

VEX teams compete at state level

January 15, 2015

Lancer Robotics teams 2437A and 2437B traveled to Maui for the VEX HECO Hawaii State Championships on Jan. 10. Team 2437A qualified for the competition...

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CyberPatriot team advances to Regional Round

CyberPatriot team advances to Regional Round

December 18, 2014

The CyberLancers and CyberLancers Gold teams competed in the CyberPatriot State Round, which included three “virtual machines,” a Windows Vista image,...

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Engineering students compete in West Oahu VRC

Engineering students compete in West Oahu VRC

November 24, 2014

Two teams from the Introduction to Engineering class participated in the West Oahu VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) at UH West Oahu on Nov. 15. Team 2437A...

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Update: CyberLancers teams complete Round 2

Update: CyberLancers teams complete Round 2

November 14, 2014

The CyberPatriot’s Round 2 featured three “virtual images,” Windows Vista, Windows 8, Ubuntu and a Cisco networking quiz. Contestants competed in...

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CyberLancers teams vie in Round 1

November 13, 2014

Two Academy CyberLancer teams, CyberLancers and CyberLancers Gold, vied in the first qualifying round for CyberPatriot’s National Youth Cyber Defense...

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VEX team qualifies for state championship

VEX team qualifies for state championship

October 2, 2014

Lancer Robotics VEX teams competed in the McKinley Vexposition achieving some success with many new members. Adviser Peter Park said, “On Sept. 9,...

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VEX team competes in robotics

VEX team competes in robotics

August 29, 2014

VEX team members competed in two VEX Robotics Competitions (VRCs) during the summer. The team includes senior Kristen Kate Tumacder, juniors Aimee Pak,...

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Robot Kekoa is on his way to Utah for the regional competition on Mar. 13 - 15. Eight students and two adviser coaches will participate in the tournament.

Lancer Robotics completes robot and build season and will travel to Utah

February 28, 2014

Lancer Robotics completed its 2014 robot, Kekoamekapuuwai or Kekoa, on Feb. 18. Kekoa's full name means “warrior with heart,” in hopes that the robot...

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Senior Lynse Chock and her father Brian, an electrical engineer, work on the FIRST robot for this years competition, Aerial Assist.

Lancer Robotics starts new FRC season

February 7, 2014

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) released its new FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) game, Aerial Assist, to participating...

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Eighth graders, Mindy Thai and Paige Mattos, competed in the first round of the VEX IQ competition at Pearl City High School for the middle school.

Junior High VEX IQ team competes at Pearl City High School

November 21, 2013

The Junior High VEX IQ robotics team competed in their first VEX IQ competition at Pearl City High School on Nov. 16. Seventh graders, Aiyana Arnobit,...

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Lancer Robotics vies in VEX competition.

Lancer Robotics participates in Central Oahu VEX Robotics Competition

November 15, 2013

Lancer Robotics competed at Mililani High School in the Central Oahu VEX Robotics Competition on Nov. 1 and 2. This year’s game was Toss Up, the purpose...

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Junior Lauren Nagamine was cast in a film, Peace by Piece, which will be shown at the Hawaii International Film Festival in October.

Junior appears in ‘Peace by Piece’

September 19, 2013

Junior Lauren Nagamine has a role in the upcoming film, “Peace by Piece.” Nagamine said, “I have done many theater productions in the past, and...

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Music can provide soothing benefits and help improve concentration.

Listening to music can provide benefits

September 10, 2013

Listening to music is a daily habit for most teens who often listen to music doing homework or other activities. Listening to music provides proven benefits. A...

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Service learning impacts students lives

Service learning impacts students’ lives

May 9, 2013

Service learning enhances learning and strengthens community. Theology teacher Lynn Fonseca said, “Part of the service learning projects is to help...

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STEM jobs in demand for future

STEM jobs in demand for future

May 8, 2013

In the world today Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) jobs are in demand. Programs that prepare students for STEM jobs include summer...

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Good preparation begins early on road to college

April 15, 2013

Counselors suggest students start preparing for college as soon as possible. Because of colleges’ unpredictable changes and high tuition fees, students...

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One can learn how to be more focused

One can learn how to be more focused

March 20, 2013

From electronics to social media sites, students may find it difficult to stay focused. Fortunately, they can learn to do so. Sophomore Keighanna Verdadero...

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Blackboard Connect provides quick information to Academy families

Blackboard Connect provides quick information to Academy families

February 15, 2013

Sacred Hearts Academy will be using a new service called Blackboard Connect, which is directly tied to Edline accounts. The purpose of the service is to...

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Students apply robotics programs to daily life

Students apply robotics programs to daily life

February 7, 2013

Robotics programs at Sacred Hearts include FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), VEX and STEM (science, technology, engineering...

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Building strong bones is important during high school

January 25, 2013

The bones of the skeleton give the body shape and posture. Without bones, standing and doing other activities is impossible. Bones also protect the insides...

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VEX offers gateway to science, technology, engineering and math

VEX offers gateway to science, technology, engineering and math

November 2, 2012

VEX is the largest and fastest growing robotics program globally with over 3,500 teams from 20 countries playing in more than 250 tournaments worldwide....

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‘The Time Keeper’ portrays importance of time

‘The Time Keeper’ portrays importance of time

November 2, 2012

“The Time Keeper” by Mitch Albom is a young adult novel about a man named Dor who becomes Father Time since he is the first person to measure time. The...

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Zamzee encourages healthy choices for Junior High students and families

October 9, 2012

This year the Junior High is participating in Zamzee to improve students’ health. According to Junior High counselor, Chantal Seitz, the goal of Zamzee...

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Between the Lines provides modern twist to fairy tale

‘Between the Lines’ provides modern twist to fairy tale

September 19, 2012

"Between the Lines" is a young adult novel by Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha van Leer. In it, a high school girl teams up with a prince from a...

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