Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Lancer Alumnae share advice and helpful tips to high school students to help prepare them for college during the annual alumnae forum. Photo courtesy of Kellie Fase.
Academy welcomes former Lancers
March 6, 2026
As part of the 5D Method of Appstinence, users are encouraged to downgrade to a transition device such as a flip phone. The Generation Z–led movement promotes evaluating habits around social media and smartphone use.
Appstinence: The movement to digital detox
March 3, 2026
Students fill the Sacred Hearts Academy’s chapel during adoration and singing practice last month, surrounded by scaffolding and painting materials. The chapel remains in use while undergoing a multi-year restoration project expected to be completed later this year.
Chapel renovations expected to finish this year
December 12, 2025
(Center) Claire Tarumoto, vice president and grants administrator for Bank of Hawaii, smiles for the camera as recipients of the McInerney Foundation scholarship hold their certificates. The grant, established in 2020, provides tuition assistance for students in preschool through grade 12. Photo by Bailey Leong.
Academy scholars receive awards at second-year presentation
December 4, 2025
Sacred Hearts Academy celebrates its 116th Birthday
Sacred Hearts Academy celebrates its 116th Birthday
December 3, 2025
Six outfits, one shared theme. Sophomores Kalena Low, Kenna Souza, Bella Slagel, Maren Williams, Shelby-Cozy Bertram and Jojo Reyes dress up for Wacky Thursday during the sophomore division’s dress-down week at the Academy. Low, Souza, Williams and Bertram wear matching cat ski masks as part of their coordinated outfits.
Class of 2028 celebrates their sophomore week
March 7, 2026
Senior Megan Lee, founder of the student-led nonprofit See It Through My Eyes (SITME), coordinates behind-the-scenes tasks for the organization. Through SITME, Lee focuses on advocacy, service and storytelling to amplify voices often overlooked.
SITME Down: Megan Lee amplifies community voices through nonprofit
March 6, 2026
Academy students gather in the courtyard for a morning flag assembly. The area was once home to a large banyan tree that served as a central gathering place for students.
Beneath the banyan tree: The legacy of Lancer traditions
March 6, 2026
Lancer Alumnae share advice and helpful tips to high school students to help prepare them for college during the annual alumnae forum. Photo courtesy of Kellie Fase.
Academy welcomes former Lancers
March 6, 2026
As part of the 5D Method of Appstinence, users are encouraged to downgrade to a transition device such as a flip phone. The Generation Z–led movement promotes evaluating habits around social media and smartphone use.
Appstinence: The movement to digital detox
March 3, 2026
COMIC - Appstinence
COMIC – Appstinence
March 3, 2026
Senior Sara Kea smooths out the rim of her bowl before it is fired and glazed. Her pieces were donated to the Empty Bowl Project, which raised money for local food banks.
Lancers fill ‘empty bowls’ to help food insecurity
December 3, 2025
Freshman McKinnely Harris stars as Princess Ariel in this year’s “Little Mermaid Jr.” production at Sacred Hearts Academy. In her first year at the Academy, Harris took on the lead role in her first Mo‘olelo Studios production. She performed alongside students from several Oahu schools in the musical staged in the Academy’s auditorium. Harris also appeared on KHON2’s morning show to promote the production, which featured immersive projections and drew families, alumnae and community members to campus. “Holding the lead role is such an honor, and it really tests your ability to stay humble and kind,” Harris said, adding that Ariel is her favorite Disney princess. To prepare, Harris watched multiple versions of “The Little Mermaid,” studied other productions online and repeatedly reviewed her script. “I had to act softer and more curious, which was a little more difficult for me because of my volleyball background,” she said, adding that dyeing her hair red helped complete Ariel’s look and personality.
PORTRAIT PHOTO – Freshman McKinnely Harris makes a splash as Ariel
November 24, 2025
The “Little Mermaid Jr.” cast raises their hands triumphantly to bow, concluding their final play of the busy week. The student cast is made up of Academy students, along with students from local high schools and middle schools.
‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ Play showcases student talent
November 24, 2025
Jack and Acacia sing “Flamme à lunettes,” performed by Dionysos and Olivia Ruiz. When the two meet for the first time as children, their surroundings freeze in time and begin to float, reflecting the film’s dreamlike storytelling.
Exploring flaws and acceptance in ‘Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart’
May 16, 2025
The crew finishing up their race, all in sync as they push to the finish line (Laule’a Meyer ‘26, Noah Ishida ‘26, Kahua Mersberg ‘26, Gabriel Ahana ‘27)
Continuing a fight, the mixed crew and their push for states
March 1, 2026
Academy’s varsity girls crew includes sophomore Miko Cvilikas (seat 1), junior Taylor Minami (seat 2), sophomore Anne Holt (seat 3), sophomore Rilynn Milczarski (seat 4), junior Leilani Freitas (seat 5) and junior Joy Gora-Aina (seat 6). Minami reflects on her experience this season. “I’ve been paddling for three years at the Academy. I started because a friend reached out to me and encouraged me to join,” Minami said. “I feel honored and blessed to go to states with the girls who have been my biggest supporters this season, and to experience it together.” Minami said one of the team’s biggest challenges was staying focused and not letting their guard down, which could give other teams an opportunity to pull ahead. Another challenge came when the crew got in their own heads and lowered their expectations, affecting their performance. “But we locked in and showed up for one another,” Minami said. “We knew we wanted to go to states.”
Beyond the shores: The thrill of paddling
February 10, 2026
The Sacred Hearts Academy cheer team earns fourth place at the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Cheerleading Championships in November.
Cheerleaders place fourth at states and reflect on journey
December 7, 2025
Surf team members sophomores Claire Pinkerton, Hannah Zhang and senior Sara Kea welcomed students to sign up for the club or team at this year’s club fair. Club members will assist the team this season by volunteering at competitions and earning service hours.
Lancers join high school surf team lineup this spring
December 3, 2025
The Lancer volleyball team gathers in a huddle to pray before their first game, kicking off the tournament!
Beyond the Game: Volleyball tournament brings teams together
December 3, 2025
A side-by-side comparison of brand-name makeup and skincare products and their “dupes.” Dupe culture, popularized on social media platforms like TikTok, encourages consumers to purchase lower-cost alternatives that resemble high-end products.
Affordable Illusions: The price of dupe culture
March 7, 2026
KA LEO MINI DOCS - Doomscrolling
KA LEO MINI DOCS – Doomscrolling
March 6, 2026
COMIC - Appstinence
COMIC – Appstinence
March 3, 2026
ILLUSTRATION – Living in a dupe nation
ILLUSTRATION – Living in a dupe nation
February 1, 2026
Tablet displaying social media apps
Decoding What Gen Z’s Slang Reveals About Society
January 16, 2026
Coconut Girl in a high fashion world; the time I spent at Vogue
Coconut Girl in a high fashion world; the time I spent at Vogue
November 12, 2025
I smile at the camera upon completing my cross country flight from Prescott to Page, AZ. The cross-country flight was one of several flights planned for the participants of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Take Flight Program this summer. Photo courtesy of Genevieve Leong.
Taking to the skies: My time at a summer flight program
September 30, 2025
Glass exterior of the Hawaii Convention Center with a large “Kawaii Kon” banner inside. The banner features cute chibi characters, event dates for 2025. Photo by Ann Li.
Kawaii Kon 101: Everything You Need to Know
April 25, 2025
The flourishing Mango Tree
Cutting Down The Last of My Childhood
April 16, 2025
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
February 11, 2025
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