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Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Theresa Ginter

Theresa Ginter, Reporter

Theresa Ginter is a sophomore and in her first year of Journalism class. She enjoys sleeping, watching football, movies and talking to friends. Theresa wants to attend the University of Notre Dame and major in either Pre-Med or International Relations.

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Acne treatment is vital

Acne treatment is vital

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
May 16, 2014

 The most common skin disease of the teen years, acne, affects most teens. An estimated 80 percent of all people between the ages of 11 and 30 have acne...

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NHS honors new inductees

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
May 8, 2014

The annual National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony, honoring outstanding students, was held on Apr. 24 in the chapel. To be accepted into NHS,...

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Speech team members in grades 5-8 proved to be champs at the Punahou tournament by winning trophies for the greatest number of superiors and highest percentage of superiors.

Speech team wins big

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
May 2, 2014

The Academy speech team of students in grades five through eight swept the Punahou speech tournament on Apr. 19, taking first place for most superiors...

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Al Gore talks about sustainability

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
April 28, 2014

Former Vice-president Al Gore delivered a lecture on climate change and sustainability at the University of Hawaii on Apr. 15 to a soldout audience. The...

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Digital Media Club tours KHON2

Digital Media Club tours KHON2

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
April 23, 2014

Students in grades four through six in the Digital Media Club toured KHON2 television station to see how digital media skills can be used in actual careers. Club...

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'Noah' offers twist to biblical story

‘Noah’ offers twist to biblical story

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
April 16, 2014

“Noah,” a Biblically-inspired film directed by Darren Aronofsky, tells the story of Noah and his family and their struggle to survive the flood while...

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Lower school students created self-portraits in the style of Van Gogh.

Students create Van Gogh-inspired art

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
April 10, 2014

The sixth graders have created new art work now displayed in the Lower School art cabinet. The assignment began with students using a mirror and measuring...

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Leo club members helped Kamehameha Lions club welcome Osaka Scouts in their visit to Hawaii.

Leos connect with Osaka scouts

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
April 10, 2014

The Sacred Hearts Leos shared the aloha spirit with a group of scouts from Osaka, Japan, who were challenged to use survival skills on Oahu on Mar. 23 The...

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Biology classes show presentations about diseases

Biology classes show presentations about diseases

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
April 7, 2014

Erin Flynn’s Biology classes presented research presentations about genetic diseases or disorders to classmates and other visitors. Before spring...

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Studies show that lowering the age limit allowing 18-year-olds to drink should not be a viable choice. Laws already in place actually show a decrease in accidents and fatalities when drivers can legally drink at 21.

Legal drinking age protects drivers

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
April 4, 2014

According to a new review published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, the current legal drinking age of 21 saves lives. New demands to lower...

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The sophomores will sponsor a breakfast with the Easter bunny to raise funds for Project Grad.

Sophomore Class fundraises for Project Grad

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
March 25, 2014

The Sophomore Class will host a breakfast with the Easter bunny on Apr. 15 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The proceeds from the fundraiser will help the Class of...

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Five students in the Interact service club participated in the annual convention on February 28.

Interact members attend annual convention

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
March 20, 2014

Interact adviser Toni Normand and students, Angelique Racpan, Nicole Yamada, Noelle Yamamoto, Kellie Komatsu and Theresa Ginter, attended the annual Interact...

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Business department employee, Richlyn Dominguez, donates blood in the annual blood drive.

Annual blood drive saves lives

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
February 24, 2014

The annual blood drive, sponsored by Club Med, takes place Mar. 7, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The drive began at the Academy almost 20 years ago. Donors...

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YWCA informs and helps the sophomores by telling them about the importance of exercise and about Workout Week (WOW).

YWCA helps sophomores stay healthy

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
February 21, 2014

Noriko Namiki, the CEO of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), and internationally recognized professional tri-athlete, Natalia Kravchuk,...

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Lacey Evangelista was one of the fourth graders that presented projects showing ways to conserve natural resources.

Fourth grade projects encourage resource conservation

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
February 5, 2014

Fourth graders presented their natural resources projects, an extension of their Earth Materials science unit, first to their homerooms and later to their...

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Former band director Matthew Martin spoke to students about the value of learning a second language.

Forum emphasizes second language learning for opportunity

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
February 5, 2014

The Academy hosted its annual World Languages Forum in January with teachers and guests speaking to students about the importance of learning foreign languages...

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Eighth graders Natasha Bandack and Celine Arnobit competed in the Honolulu District Spelling Bee, finishing in the 5th and 10th rounds respectively.

Eighth graders compete second time in district spelling bee

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
February 5, 2014

Eighth graders Celine Arnobit and Natasha Bandack competed in the Honolulu District Spelling Bee held at the Academy on Jan. 18 for the second time in...

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The largest number of alumnae returned to speak to students at the annual Alumnae Forum where students heard among other topics about transitioning to college and learning routines.

Alumnae Forum helps students prepare for college

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
January 22, 2014

Forty alumnae, representing 25 colleges or universities, returned for the annual Alumnae Forum where they spoke to students in grades seven through 12...

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LEO club members served as marshals at the recent Sony Open at the Waialae Country Club. The PGA gave special permission for students who were younger than 18.

LEOs volunteer at Sony Open

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
January 10, 2014

For the second year, the LEO Club has been asked to marshal at the annual Sony Open. Although the minimum age at the event is usually 18 years old, the...

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Technology benefits many, but it can become an obsession.

Phone obsessions interfere with social interactions

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
December 17, 2013

In today’s society, many people cannot live without their smartphones which have become a necessity to their everyday lives. For some, however, smartphones...

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One million Americans live with Parkinson's disease, including Johnny Cash, Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali.

Students volunteer at Parkinson’s Walk

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
December 12, 2013

Sixteen students volunteered at the Parkinson’s Walk on Nov. 16 to raise awareness and fundraise to help those with the disease. Parkinson’s disease...

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The CyberLancers vied in round one of the CyberPatriot competition against 1,500 teams. If successful in the second round, the team will move forward to the semi-finals.

CyberLancers vie in national competition

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
November 25, 2013

The Academy’s CyberLancer team competed against more than 1,500 teams across the nation in the first round of the CyberPatriot competition on Nov. 15. The...

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Lower school parents help at the Scholastic Book fair which encourages reading and raises funds for the library.

Lower school hosts annual book fair

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
November 8, 2013

The lower school library hosted the annual Scholastic Book Fair from Nov. 5 through 8 to give  students and parents the opportunity to visit and purchase...

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Travel to foreign countries can help teens develop a wider perspective and an appreciation for their own lives.

Traveling abroad yields unexpected benefits

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
November 5, 2013

The world is no longer as big as it used to be. Communication has become immediate and access to different cultures is quite possible. Still, traveling...

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Aloha United Way Bake Sale on Thursday

Aloha United Way Bake Sale on Thursday

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
October 23, 2013

Every year, the lower school hosts the annual AUW Bake Sale. The money that is raised will go to Aloha United Way (AUW). It will be held on Thursday, Oct...

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Senior Angela Wong was chosen Student of the Month by the Friends of Hawaii Robotics, a group which supports robotics programs in Hawaii. Wong has been involved in robotics since the eighth grade.

Senior and Lancer Robotics team win awards

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
October 21, 2013

Senior Angela Wong was named the Student of the Month by the Friends of Hawaii Robotics (FHR), a non-profit organization that supports robotics programs...

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The student cafeteria's hot lunches follow federal guidelines for healthy lunches, yet many students choose items from the a la carte menu.

Sodexo provides healthy hot lunches for students

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
September 30, 2013

The student center cafeteria, run by Sodexo, serves students lunches and snacks every day. Hot lunches come in two choices, A and B. A is the standard...

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Robotics teacher Peter Park demonstrates a VEX robot to third graders. Park earned his certification as a VEX teacher during the summer at Carnegie Mellon University.

Robotics teacher attains teacher certification

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
September 18, 2013

During the summer, robotics teacher Peter Park attended two robotics training workshops provided by Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU) Robotics Academy....

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Lipsticks and lip glosses can be a source of metal contamination over a long period of time.  Studies have shown that metals such as lead and cadmium can accumulate in the body.

Lipstick and glosses contain toxic metals

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
September 13, 2013

According to research conducted by the University of California at Berkeley's School of Public Health, lipsticks and lip glosses contain toxic metals that...

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Senior Angela Wong spent six weeks in the Engineering High School Internship Program at the University of Hawaii where she helped to track cube satellites and learned the basics of programming and circuitry.

Senior participates in engineering internship program

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
September 12, 2013

Senior Angela Wong was one of 22 participants in the University of Hawaii College of Engineering High School Internship Program. Wong attended the program...

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Video games aren't just a source of entertainment. They can also increase brain flexibility.

Video games may boost brain’s flexibility

Theresa Ginter, Reporter
September 12, 2013

According to a new study, playing certain video games can boost the brain’s flexibility. Researchers say that this could help to find new treatments...

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