Seven Sacred Hearts Academy juniors and sophomores in the current Spanish III Honors class were inducted into “La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH),”...

The myriad of coffee options one encounters upon walking into a local coffee shop or a nearby Starbucks can be overwhelming; not to mention, the befuddling...

Sacred Hearts Academy’s Advanced Placement (AP) Physics students had the opportunity to learn about physics in an innovative, fast-paced manner, while...

On July 1, 2015, Hawaii became the first state to issue a ban on plastic bags.   Almost two years later, however, how effective has the ban been? It...

Stage lights slowly fade up from complete black to a dimly lit spotlight. It falls on a graffiti painter performing a hip hop routine to Latin music, as...

Some consider teenagers and young people to be among one of the more disrespectful age groups in school, in the community and in the workplace. They point...

Directed by Theodore Melfi, the drama and historical film, “Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race,”...

Celebrated as the Holiday of Love, Valentine’s Day is the annual day of affection and appreciation, when couples, friends and families express their...

The junior class held its annual retreat at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center in Kalihi last week. It is traditionally an event planned and led by students...

President Donald Trump is making good on his campaign promises. Following his inauguration, which drew national attention for its seeming lack of attendants,...

On Jan. 10, President Barack Obama bid a bittersweet farewell to an emotional crowd in his hometown of Chicago, Ill. The 44th Commander in Chief’s...

Over Thanksgiving Break, Sacred Hearts Academy’s varsity soccer team traveled to the Big Island for a tournament and team bonding.   The 45th Hawaii...

Sacred Hearts Academy students are getting into the holiday spirit with an annual Christmas Spirit Dress Down Day. The special event will be on Friday,...

Last week, Sacred Hearts Academy high school students, in addition to many other young people from across the state, congregated at the Hawaii Convention...

Recently, a salmonella outbreak has affected 14 adults and children on Oahu, with four requiring hospitalization, as of Nov. 8. The recent outbreak...

During the holiday season, there are several opportunities for project graduation fundraising that will benefit the class of 2018. Project graduation,...

Last month, Sacred Hearts Academy senior Marissa Okamoto was named Lancer of the Month for her outstanding performance on the varsity bowling team. Lancer...

Hawaii is a place of rich culture and history. With this, however, comes myths and legends that oftentimes reveal the supernatural side of the islands....

Choir students at Sacred Hearts Academy have been getting ready for their fall concert next month. But what better way to master a song than to work with...

The ability to vote for legislature is a privilege that should be taken advantage of by all eligible citizens but mostly, by our youth. They are the next...

Instead of sitting and taking notes during a lecture last week, some AP students suited up for war, dodging imaginary bullets and bombs. It was part of...

Japanese language students at Sacred Hearts Academy have been using a unique method to further their foreign language skills—through the pages of a digital...

The distorted global perspective of Hawaii is all too commonly known among those from the state. Ideas of white sandy beaches, along with scantily-clad...

Academy students are working to make the virtual world safer, one computer at a time. And they’re doing this through a national cybersecurity competition. The...

With the start of the new school year comes new changes to policies at Sacred Hearts Academy. According to Vice Principal Kinga Sanders, such changes were...

Three Academy students won awards in this year’s Keiki Day Contest, with winners named in the special Keiki Day edition of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser....

The Academy Ka Leo staff garnered multiple awards at the 2016 Hawaii High School Journalism Awards on Apr. 20. The Ka Leo  was named the 3rd Best in State...

The Honolulu Zoo has lost its accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) because of inconsistent funding. The zoo must be supported...

“Eddie the Eagle,” directed by Dexter Fletcher, is a family-friendly film based on the true story of ski jump Olympian Michael “Eddie” Edwards....

Imagine living where the sun never sets for six months. Then, imagine going one mile below the Earth’s surface to study miniscule particles that can’t...

The Academy VEX IQ team has emerged victorious, earning one of the spots representing Hawaii at the prestigious Worlds competition in Louisville, Ky. This...

Junior Kaycee Selga and sophomore Pakalana Kam are the Academy’s representatives for the Interscholastic League of Honolulu’s (ILH) new Student Advisory...

Going vegan is a major decision for any person. True vegans consider more than just the food they consume. It is a change of lifestyle. According to...

Windward Community College (WCC), in partnership with the Pacific Center for Environmental Studies (PaCES) and Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB),...

Mass shootings are no longer uncommon, and it’s a frightening fact that American citizens now face such occurrences too often. In 2015, over 350 mass...

The Academy’s two CyberLancers teams recently completed the second round of the CyberPatriot competition in which students demonstrate what they learned...

With the holiday season approaching, all of Oahu is joining in the festivities, and there is a myriad of activities for the local holiday aficionado. Ward...

Having a relationship with an animal is an experience like no other. More than just an affectionate companion, a furry friend is beneficial to many aspects...

Lower School students eagerly shopped for new books during the Scholastic Book Fair this past week. The fair, themed “Reading is So Fun It’ll Give...

Although the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields have been male-dominated for a long time, women are beginning to make inroads and...

Based on the book by Andy Weir and directed by Ridley Scott, “The Martian” follows the story of astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) who is stranded...

Recently, students in grades 7 to 12 lost dress down day privileges, during which students come to school in class tee shirts and jeans. Privileges...

Welcome to the Feminist Club! “Feminist Club was started to educate girls in the fundamentals of feminism. We wanted to create a safe place for girls...

The College Board has made several substantial changes to the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) as well as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)...

Students are looking forward to Sacred Hearts Academy Room Parents’ (SHARP) Board Halloween Fright Night on Oct. 30 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The event was...

The versatility of Pillsbury products is endless. The company offers a variety of dough products used to make breads, rolls, biscuits, pizza and pie...

Videography students are reinventing the morning news program with new videography teacher, Alyssa Myers. The 15 girls in the class have recreated...

Influenza vaccinations are essential for preventing the spread of flu and maintaining the overall health of people. According to the Centers for Disease...

New lower school Student Council members were inducted on Aug. 28. A ceremony in the auditorium welcomed 14 homeroom representatives and four officers...

New lower school Student Council members were inducted on Aug. 28. A ceremony in the auditorium welcomed 14 homeroom representatives and four officers...

Known simply as “Malala,” Malala Yousafzai has revolutionized education for children in Third World countries, especially girls, all before her 20th...

Science department chair Erin Flynn was honored as one of 108 recipients of the 2015 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching...

Culture should be embraced, not repressed. Culture connects people to their ethnic or national roots. By treasuring their culture, people gain knowledge...

First graders held their annual Mother’s Day celebration on May 6 when students enjoyed refreshments with their mothers. Students recited poems and read...

The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH) plans to build a 30-meter telescope (TMT) on the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii island. The Institute of Astronomy...

Freshman Chloe Kaneshige spends much of her free time practicing capoeira, a Brazilian art form that includes dance, fight, rhythm and music. The origins...

May is an eventful month for the Performing Arts department. Plays directed and performed by students were presented during “A Night of Choices”...

Two student-directed plays, the final products of the Director’s Internship program, will be performed at “A Night of Choices” on Sunday, May 3. Under...

The Sacred Hearts Academy Dance Department concluded its season with its spring dance performance, excerpts from “Coppélia.” Because the ballet...

The Sacred Hearts Academy Room Parent (SHARP) Board and the Athletic Board sponsored a malasada and bake sale on Apr. 9. The majority of items for sale...

The second installment of the “Divergent” series, although not quite faithful to the book, is a thrilling adventure which follows the endeavors of...

The Sacred Hearts Academy Room Parent (SHARP) Board will sponsor a Spring Bake and Malasada Sale on Apr. 9. The sale’s proceeds will go towards funding...

Second graders created their own shops in order to learn about potential careers and how to run a successful business. Two malls, called “The...

Freshman Biology classes are studying the mechanism and impact of genetic disorders as part of a unit on human genetics. Disorders include progeria,...

Academy band and choir students embarked on a week long trip to the East Coast during spring break. Band director Keith Higaki said, “Originally,...

Being a member of the military, although valiant, can and does affect the whole family. It is not simply an individual effort of the service member but...

Everyone has opinions but not everyone can be trusted or believed. To be credible, opinions must be based on reliable sources and not simply based on...

Academy students heard the Women Empowerment Club’s message that women must pursue higher education. Chaminade University sponsored the presentation...

Freshman LeGrand Pound triumphed at the state swimming championships on Feb. 20-21 winning gold in two events. Pound placed first in the 200 and 100-yard...

Today’s teens appear to be inseparable from their electronics. Many consider them vital to their well-being. This profound attachment can prove detrimental...

Vaccinations are crucial in preventing and protecting against disease. The current measles epidemic would not be occurring if all children were vaccinated. In...

Hordes of student volunteers as well as student and faculty participants flocked to Aloha Tower for the 31st Great Aloha Run (GAR), sponsored by Kaiser...

The feast day of St. Patrick of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day, was first celebrated as a national holiday in Ireland. Today, many simply see the day...

Lions and Leo clubs from across the island held the annual Leo Club Carnival at St. Louis’ Mamiya Theatre for club members and friends and families of...

In recent months, a free smartphone application called “Trivia Crack” has gained a great following in North America, especially among teenagers. Available...

The Freshman Class enjoyed the annual Mother-Daughter luncheon on Jan. 18 at the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki. Mothers and daughters spent the Italian-themed...

A panel of alumnae and teachers with foreign language backgrounds encouraged language students to continue their studies at the 5th Annual World Languages...

The “Night at the Museum” films revolve around night guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) and the challenges he faces during his shifts at the Museum of...

The U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has selected senior Aina Katsikas as one of two delegates to represent Hawaii in its highly competitive, prestigious...

Junior Phoebe Kirk, an outstanding runner since Junior High, placed at the top of her age group in the Honolulu Marathon on Dec. 14. A first-time participant...

Sacred Hearts Academy emphasizes helping others through charitable works and donations especially during this time of year. In October, the Academy...

Seven Academy students have been named fall All-Stars in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH). Junior Phoebe Kirk was named to the first team...

Seven Leo club members volunteered at the Young Athletes Program (YAP) organized by Special Olympics Hawaii at Kaiser High School. The YAP program strives...

Freshmen are celebrating their Freshman Week Nov. 17-21. The theme of the entire week, including the retreat on Friday, is “Uncharted Seas.” The...

Thanksgiving has become increasingly commercialized since its origins in the 17th century. The history behind the holiday is often unknown to those who...

Senior athletes involved in fall sports of volleyball, bowling, air riflery and cheerleading were honored at the Senior Breakfast on Nov. 10. Breakfast...

Sixth graders ended their unit in social studies on ancient Egypt with a museum walk, showcasing homemade Egyptian artifacts. From dioramas of the Great...