Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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A phone displaying the app TikTok in front of the United States Capitol. The parent company of the popular video sharing platform, ByteDance, temporarily shutdown the app before resuming operations yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Cato Institute.
TikTok restores service after going dark for 12 hours
January 20, 2025
Mililani High School students hold handmade signs in support of Learning Centers. The students featured in the photo are participants in a performing arts program funded by Learning Centers. Due to the proposed budget, their program was at risk. Photo courtesy of Teah Vaoifi.
State performing arts programs at risk due to budget cuts
December 11, 2024
Watch out! Rubber ducks are on the loose, floating down the Ala Wai Canal. Photo courtesy of Tyler Beissel.
Quack quack! Ducks raise funds at a charity event
December 11, 2024
Infographic by Ann Li.
INFOGRAPHIC – What is the rosary?
November 15, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy hosted its first-ever living rosary last month. In front of the grotto, students prepare for their moment to read their prayer for this religious gathering.
Academy hosts first living rosary
November 14, 2024
Students perform a scene from the"Christmas Spectacular" for KHON's live morning show. Photo courtesy of the Academy.
Head of School sparks campus joy with festive activities
February 19, 2025
Stepping into excellence: The UH Manoa Rainbow Warriors Teen Camp
Stepping into excellence: The UH Manoa Rainbow Warriors Teen Camp
February 12, 2025
Sacred Hearts students enjoy dinner at this year's Winter Ball at the Ala Moana Hotel. Photo courtesy of Kaila Aiwohi-McKee.
Winter Ball: A tradition of camaraderie, community and celebration
February 10, 2025
Senior Lilith Davis sculpts an angel
Art within the Ceramics Room
February 7, 2025
Hawaiian Humane Society adoptions representative Marleigh greets dog walker volunteer and her furry friend from their walk around the block. They’re exhausted after an hour of walking around. Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
Community Service Highlight: Volunteering with four-legged friends
January 30, 2025
Students perform a scene from the"Christmas Spectacular" for KHON's live morning show. Photo courtesy of the Academy.
Head of School sparks campus joy with festive activities
February 19, 2025
"The Fire Inside," directed by Rachel Morrison, follows the true story of Claressa Shields. She becomes the United States’ first female boxing gold medalist and the only American to win back-to-back Olympic boxing titles.
‘The Fire Inside’ delivers a knockout on the big screen
January 15, 2025
‘Nutcracker’ showcases the talent of Lancer Dancers
‘Nutcracker’ showcases the talent of Lancer Dancers
December 13, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy seniors Alyssa Giang, Anna Casupang, Samaya Hogue, and Academy junior Sage Nguyen are on the stage of “Freaky Friday.” Giang, Casupang, and Hogue are seen as cater waiters, while Nguyen is a Torrey (assistant).
Hawaii’s premier of ‘Freaky Friday’
December 6, 2024
Team Elevate completes a contemporary piece at Mamiya Theater during the Fall Mo’olelo Showcase. The song they performed to was “Smash Into You” by Beyonce.
New moves for Mo’olelo Studios
December 2, 2024
The Sacred Hearts Academy paddling crew celebrates their seniors, as they finish this season with smiles on their faces. Senior Mahina Monsarrat-Ohelo recalls her loving memories and four years paddling for the school. All photos by Joy Gora-Aina.
Paddling through the finish line
February 7, 2025
Wrapping up the wrestling season with Academy junior Lillian Kaleikini-Thompson (left). Photo courtesy of Kaleikini-Thompson.
Wrestling: Competing and defeating
February 3, 2025
Setter from Hemolele 16/17s at Transpac playing to win in Gold bracket.
Serving up excitement: Oahu’s first big volleyball tournament of the year
January 22, 2025
Crusaders defeat warriors, 37-7
Crusaders defeat warriors, 37-7
November 1, 2024
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
Every Friday, the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resorts hosts a fireworks show; however, the show was cancelled for the week after the Aliamanu fireworks tragedy in respect to the victims and their families. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ramirez.
Balancing tradition and safety: Lessons from Aliamanu firework tragedy
February 21, 2025
This phone captures apps that people use on a daily basis, including social media apps such as Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter (now known as X). Social media can be beneficial for displaying work such as writing, art and photography. Photo courtesy of iStock.
How social media impacts people
January 22, 2025
Sophomore Yong Xuan Li scrolling through a short video on Instagram. She is working on limiting her screen time, using Instagram for less than one hour daily. Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
The impact of social media on Gen Z’s mental health
January 8, 2025
Notes From Underground a book written by Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Picture taken by Katie Kaoihana.
Philosophical Literature: Notes From Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky
December 11, 2024
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
October 28, 2024
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
A trip into the past: Visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
February 11, 2025
Hawaiian Humane Society adoptions representative Marleigh greets dog walker volunteer and her furry friend from their walk around the block. They’re exhausted after an hour of walking around. Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
Community Service Highlight: Volunteering with four-legged friends
January 30, 2025
Shoppers check out the Mālama Hawai’i Makers Market at Ala Moana Center. It happens every second Saturday of the month. Photo courtesy of Mālama Hawai’i Market.
Shop cute & local this holiday season!
December 9, 2024
My hālau, Hula Hālau O Kamuela, performing on the Merrie Monarch Festival stage last year. As one of the top three hālau, we were invited to a similar hula festival in Japan. Photo courtesy of Bruce Omori.
My hula journey through the heart of Japan
November 22, 2024
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
October 28, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Jaime Tumbaga

Jaime Tumbaga, Reporter

Jaime is a third-year journalism student and a junior at the Academy. This year in journalism, she hopes to learn how to connect with her peers and tell their stories. She spends her free time sleeping or playing video games with her friends. A random fact about her is that she once slept on the U.S.S. Missouri at Pearl Harbor for a field trip.

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Varsity basketball members cheering on their teammates during a game against Hawaii Baptist Academy. All photos by Samantha Europa.

How team chemistry led to a successful basketball season

Jaime Tumbaga, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2023

Having a good team bond means having good chemistry, and for the Sacred Hearts Academy varsity basketball team, it led to an exceptional season. Team...

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B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancer members share about their club at this year's club fair. They support students facing challenging times. All photos by Keira Wheeler.

B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancers show they care

Jaime Tumbaga, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022

B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancer, which stands for Believe It Or Not I Care Lancer, is a team of Sacred Hearts Academy students that reaches out to peers who might...

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Maile Yamada started KonaKineDesigns at the start of the pandemic and during a gap year after high school. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Kho. All photos courtesy of Tiffany Kho.

How a gap year inspired a successful business

Jaime Tumbaga
April 28, 2022

Who knew a video game could inspire the start of a successful business like it did for California college student Maile Yamada. The idea for KonaKineDesigns...

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Virtual learning made a huge impact on education during the pandemic. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Why American Sign Language should be taught in schools

Jaime Tumbaga, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022

American Sign Language (ASL) is the main source of communication for those who are diagnosed with some type of hearing loss. It’s also a language not...

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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

Jaime Tumbaga, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, more people tune into streaming content online, from watching video game matches to esports tournaments. For Sacred...

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Gender norms are still the norm

Gender norms are still the norm

Jaime Tumbaga
March 23, 2021

From a young age, we are taught to believe that men and women have different roles in society. In fact, some cultures believe that men are “superior”...

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Pressure from peers can have a positive effect on youth, as a way to nurture one’s personal growth and development. Photo courtesy of Wiki Commons.

Does peer pressure have a positive effect?

Jaime Tumbaga
January 12, 2021

Peer pressure is usually thought of as something negative in today's society. The pressure, for example, to do drugs or skip school comes with consequences....

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