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Senior Jenica Wong wears the blood drop costume to invite students to participate in the raffle. The raffle was a fun trivia to test how much students knew about the blood donation process and its outcomes. Photo by Kaiulani Ferrer.
The Academy’s blood drive gives a second chance at life
April 15, 2024
What time is it? Participants enjoy “It’s Slime Time” by getting their hands messy. The recipe used to make the slimes included glue, contact lens solution, food coloring and shaving cream. Photo by Jenica Wong.
Symposium inspires next generation of women in STEAM
March 20, 2024
Ssebayiteko takes a selfie after school. While she may not be doing it here, the senior participated in a growing trend called sadfishing. She posted pictures of herself crying due to the stress of college applications. Photo by Anna Casupang.
Sadfishing: Teens caught up in rising trend
December 22, 2023
Scholastic judge Sara Satro congratulates senior Madison Iwashita (right) on winning the Distinguished Young Women’s Award. Iwashita is the first Academy student to win this award since 1994. Photo courtesy of Kelsey Kojihara.
Seniors win big at Distinguished Young Women Program
October 17, 2023
(Left to right) Academy students Tiarelei Keanu and Kaila Teves folding donated clothes for Maui fire victims. They volunteered at today’s donation drive, which collected enough items to fill three vans and a truck. Photo by Keira Wheeler.
Lancer community helps Maui fire victims
August 11, 2023
(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
The day begins in the campus gym, where pairs of LIFE Team members (photo left) Jetaime-Tihani Tajiri and Reagan Beissel and (photo right) Jayna Amasol and Keira Iwamoto lead the school in the gospel song, “Gloryland.” The liturgy brings together the Lower and Upper School students for Catholic Schools Week. The LIFE Team, or worship team, has a reputation of lighting up every mass or religious event with much enthusiasm for God. LIFE Day is at the forefront of these events, as the student members plan the day’s activities.
Living the Lancer LIFE Day experience
March 6, 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
Seniors Amber Wolfe, Kana Barlag and Daphne Ibrao celebrate National Letter of Intent (NLI) Day at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki. They committed to sports programs at their colleges of choice. Photo courtesy of the Ibrao Family.
Ready, set, go
February 20, 2024
Infographic by Zaneya Caires.
INFOGRAPHIC – Females in flight
February 10, 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
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
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-5s 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 dont belong’ or ‘girls cant 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
Seniors Amber Wolfe, Kana Barlag and Daphne Ibrao celebrate National Letter of Intent (NLI) Day at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki. They committed to sports programs at their colleges of choice. Photo courtesy of the Ibrao Family.
Ready, set, go
February 20, 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
According to a study by the Sleep Foundation, 72% of high school students get less than the recommended amount of sleep. It has become so bad that experts call it an epidemic. Photo courtesy of Canva.
Teens face sleepless nights
December 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of Quinn Lum.
Why you shouldn’t pass on UH Manoa
November 3, 2023
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
A comparison of Christmas photos during the COVID-19 pandemic and after it in 2023.
Robbed by the pandemic
December 5, 2023
(From left to right) A before and after of my first time getting braids. Since then, I’ve learned how to prepare my hair for braids and maintain them. Photo courtesy of Marian Redd.
Black Girl Here: Braids for Days
October 19, 2023
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Shajaira Fiesta

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor, Reporter

Shajaira Fiesta is a senior and a first-year member of Ka Leo. She is currently a part of the LIFE team. She enjoys playing the piano, dancing the hula, and going to the beach. Shajaira aspires to pursue a career as a pharmacist.

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Kirk finishes as state champion

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor
May 20, 2016

Senior Phoebe Kirk won the 1500m and 800m at the State Track & Field Championships. Athletic Director Ryan Hogue said, “We are proud of Phoebe...

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Harboring students for history

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
May 12, 2016

The Freshman Class took a field trip to Ford Island on Apr. 13 to view exhibits and artifacts, exploring and learning about the USS Missouri Memorial and...

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Alumnae welcome seniors through Academy tradition

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
May 9, 2016

Seniors were inducted into the Academy’s sisterhood at the Alumnae Investiture on Apr. 27. The evening began with a processional of several alumnae...

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Photo credit: Aileen Jornacion

Seniors share bagels with Bishop

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
April 13, 2016

The Senior Class visited with Bishop Larry Silva in his annual “Bagels with the Bishop” program on Apr. 8. Bishop Silva visits Hawaii Catholic...

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Photo credit: ScoringLive

Basketball athletes compete one last time

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editors
March 23, 2016

Seniors Jessica Hanashiro and Zoe-Ann Yamamoto played in the Third Annual Geremy Robinson Senior Classic for the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH)...

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Photo credit: Jordan Asing

Perpetuating Hawaiian culture through hula and language learning

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
March 18, 2016

The Academy’s hula class attended the 10th Annual Lei O Lanikuhonua Hula Festival on Feb. 26 at the beautiful Ko Olina on the west side of Oahu. High...

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Photo courtesy of Angie Mara

Senior is locked and loaded

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor
March 16, 2016

Everyone acknowledges winners but few ever recognize what it takes to accomplish the goal. When actors win an Academy Award, most of them took years to...

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The varsity softball team won Maryknoll’s tourney in February bringing home 1st place. The championship gives hope that the team will be successful this year. Photo credit: Colby Rosado

There is no place like home

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor
March 1, 2016

The Academy varsity softball team is off to a great start. The team competed in the silver bracket of the Maryknoll Tournament from Feb. 12-14, taking...

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Photo courtesy of Alec Schumacker

Choir students perform in Hawaii All-State Choral Festival

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
February 23, 2016

Academy concert and select choir students attended Nā Leo Hou: Hawaii All-State Choral Festival from Feb. 11-13 where Nā Leo Hou strives to showcase...

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1516 Senior Night Basketball FINAL KA LEO from Sacred Hearts Academy on Vimeo.

[Video] Senior Night 2015-2016 Basketball

January 28, 2016

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Golf enthusiasts and members of the Leo club served as marshals at the Sony Open in January. Special permission was given to students who must usually be at least 18 years old. Photo credit: Whitney Miyahira

Leos get their daily dose of iron

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
January 21, 2016

Six members of the Academy Leo club, with La Pietra Leos, worked at the Sony Open golf tournament as official PGA marshals at the Waialae Country Club...

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Senior Jessica Hanashiro was chosen Lancer of the Month for November.

Basketball senior chosen Lancer of the Month

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor
January 19, 2016

Senior Jessica Hanashiro, recently named Scoringlive Athlete of the week after helping to lead her team to a win over the reigning two-time Oahu Interscholastic...

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Sophomore Dorothy Sanidad is on her way to competing in the Junior Olympics this summer for the second year. She has again been the top scorer in local high school competition.

Sophomore qualifies for Nationals again

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor
January 11, 2016

Sophomore Dorothy Sanidad took first place at the State Junior Olympic Smallbore Championships on Dec. 20, scoring of 552/600, leading by 17 points. For...

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Photo Credit: ScoringLive Senior Jessica Hanashiro was recognized by ScoringLive as the outstanding athlete of the week. Hanashiro is a key player on the varsity basketball team.

Student athlete named Female Athlete of the Week

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor
December 18, 2015

Senior Jessica Hanashiro was named Female Athlete of the week on ScoringLive.  Hanashiro is a 5’9 post and plays a big part in the varsity basketball...

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Octobers Lancer of the Month

[Video] October’s Lancer of the Month

December 10, 2015

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Seniors in the Dying and Rising class completed the annual cleaning of the King Street Catholic Cemetery.

Spending a day with the dead

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
December 9, 2015

The Dying and Rising class of seniors served the community by cleaning the King Street Catholic Cemetery for its fall service project. Religious fathers,...

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Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons Outstanding student musicians were chosen to play with the Hawaii Youth Symphony.

Student musicians chosen for prestigious orchestra programs

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
November 19, 2015

Hawaii Youth Symphony (HYS) is the only statewide orchestra program for youth. Each year HYS serves students ages 7-18 from nearly 100 schools on the different...

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Fall athletes finish seasons at division and state competitions

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor
November 11, 2015

October marked the end of the season for fall sports. Students in several sports earned berths at division and state championships. Seniors Angelique...

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Athletes serve their way to championships

Athletes serve their way to championships

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor
November 5, 2015

Catholic School League (CSL) volleyball team members, comprised of fifth, sixth and seventh graders, played hard against St.John Vianney School on Oct....

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St.Louis wins ILH Division I championship and is off to States

Shajaira Fiesta, Sports Editor
October 30, 2015

A crowd of more than 10,000 fans gathered at the Aloha Stadium on Oct.24 and witnessed the St.Louis Crusaders defeat Punahou, 27-23. With only seconds...

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Athlete shoots for Lancer of the Month

Athlete shoots for Lancer of the Month

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
October 30, 2015

Every month, the Athletic Department recognizes one outstanding athlete. The designated athlete’s is recognized at morning flag ceremony. Senior Aimee...

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A second chance for Crusaders to take top spot in ILH

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
October 22, 2015

The Academy’s brother school, St.Louis, rallied and won against Punahou on Oct.17 after a previous loss early in the season. With this win, the Crusaders...

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Come FAST!

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
October 21, 2015

Every year, the FAST for a Better Tomorrow is sponsored by the Junior Class as a service activity for students in grades nine through 12. Participants...

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Academy prepares students for the SAT and ACT from Sacred Hearts Academy on Vimeo.

[Video] Academy prepares students for the SAT and ACT

October 20, 2015

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Retreat emphasizes individuality and supportive friendships

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
October 19, 2015

Eighth graders had their retreat, themed “Donut Be Afraid,” at St.Anthony’s Retreat Center on Oct. 8. LIFE team members, the retreat leaders,...

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Acting classes spark performers for theater and screen

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
September 28, 2015

Kyle Kakuno, program director at Mamiya Theatre, has offered to students semester-long courses, Musical Theatre Workshop and Acting for Stage & Screen,...

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Picture courtesy of Kevin Kirk

Senior gives scholarship finalists a run for the money

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
September 28, 2015

Senior Phoebe Kirk, previously a finalist for the Positive Coaching Alliance Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship, has won the scholarship. Kirk has...

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Why is our school mascot a lancer?

Shajaira Fiesta and Celine Arnobit
September 21, 2015

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CPR and first aid have the potential to save lives

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
September 17, 2015

Human bodies are susceptible to injuries, illnesses and trauma. Having basic knowledge to take care of critical situations can save lives. Knowledge...

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Photo courtesy of Ryan Hogue

Hard work does pay off!

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
September 11, 2015

Positive Coaching Alliance(PCA) is a national non-profit developing “Better Athletes, Better People” by working to provide youth and high school athletes...

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LIFE team sponsors first Lancer Christian Community

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
September 3, 2015

The Academy’s Living in Faith Experience (LIFE) team will hold the first monthly gathering of the Lancer Christian Community (LCC) to create fellowship...

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Tutoring center begins work helping struggling students

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
September 1, 2015

The tutoring center officially begins on Sept. 1 in the Conference Room  and is open to students during the lunch recess or after school. Tutoring...

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How to beat the heat

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
August 31, 2015

Hawaii is getting hotter and more humid this year thanks to the El Nino effect. Hydration is especially needed to cope with the intense heat. Senior...

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Seniors get valuable information for final year

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
August 27, 2015

As college applications are soon due, counselor Randall Fong will hold the annual Senior College Night on Sept. 15 at 6:00 p.m. for seniors and their parents...

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College counselor plans annual fall college tour

College counselor plans annual fall college tour

Shajaira Fiesta, Reporter
August 19, 2015

Sacred Hearts Academy will host its annual fall college tour from Oct. 7-12, visiting northwest colleges that include the University of Oregon, Oregon...

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