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Sacred Hearts Academy senior Peyton Bennett stands with Governor Josh Green, holding the official Black History Month proclamation. After four years of advocacy and community work, Bennett successfully secured statewide recognition for Black History Month in Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Bennett,
Student secures proclamation for Black History Month
April 11, 2025
Freshman Kaitlyn Miranda drives through the defense during a game against Hawaii Preparatory Academy earlier this year. As an athlete, Miranda has suffered multiple concussions but says she has received strong support from the school throughout her recovery.
Concussion rates in Hawaii stabilize
March 13, 2025
A teacher holds a green card to inform other's around them that their students are all present.
Mass evacuation drill takes place on Lancer’s campus
March 12, 2025
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
A Day Of Dance And Laughter At Senior Ohana Lunch!
A Day Of Dance And Laughter At Senior Ohana Lunch!
April 28, 2025
Dancing Through the Memories: Seniors Take Their Final Bow
Dancing Through the Memories: Seniors Take Their Final Bow
April 14, 2025
The Cudiamat Skybox, located upstairs in the gym, opened to the Lancer community earlier this year. All photos by Joy Gora-Aina.
New Skybox Offers More
April 7, 2025
This summer, Academy sophomore Karys Shimizu (left) and Khloe Shimizu (right) competed in the 2024 Ice Sports Industry (ISI) World Recreational Team Championships in San Jose, Calif. The sisters started skating from a young age and have since made many memories together on and off the ice.
Two sisters carve their path into figure skating
March 9, 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
A movie poster of the Thunderbolts team. The characters’ interactions and the tagline, “Careful who you assemble,” allude to their status as antiheroes and dysfunctionality as a team. Photo courtesy of Marvel.
‘Careful who you assemble:’ Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’ crashes into theaters May 2
April 21, 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
The Cudiamat Skybox, located upstairs in the gym, opened to the Lancer community earlier this year. All photos by Joy Gora-Aina.
New Skybox Offers More
April 7, 2025
Freshman Kaitlyn Miranda drives through the defense during a game against Hawaii Preparatory Academy earlier this year. As an athlete, Miranda has suffered multiple concussions but says she has received strong support from the school throughout her recovery.
Concussion rates in Hawaii stabilize
March 13, 2025
Earlier this year, the Sacred Hearts Academy varsity volleyball team competed in the 20th Annual Bucs Bash tournament in San Diego, showcasing their skill and determination. The all-girls team finished with a 6-1 record and secured second place in the highly competitive Gold Bracket.
Spike for Second: Academy’s volleyball team soars in San Diego Tournament
March 12, 2025
Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA) junior Lauren Okuda, wearing the gray helmet, skillfully weaves through defenders during a scrimmage at Pearl City High School last weekend. The play ends as a defender pulls her flag, marking the moment in the fast-paced matchup. HBA has teamed up with Sacred Hearts Academy, and the scrimmage is part of preparations for the historic season as the sport gains official recognition in high school athletics. Players and coaches express excitement about the opportunity to compete and build a foundation for future teams. Athletes say the season represents a significant step in expanding opportunities for female athletes, generating enthusiasm among schools and communities.
ACTION PHOTO – Lancers gear up for inaugural girls flag football season
March 9, 2025
Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA) junior Lauren Okuda, wearing the gray helmet, skillfully weaves through defenders during a scrimmage at Pearl City High School last weekend. The play ends as a defender pulls her flag, marking the moment in the fast-paced matchup.
Lancers gear up for inaugural girls flag football season
March 1, 2025
picture of Volcom in Waikiki
Popular surf shops set to close
April 14, 2025
This image features the front cover of "Kira-Kira", a novel about love, loss, and the beauty of everyday life. Photo courtesy of Yes24.
The journey of hope and loss in “Kira-Kira”
April 7, 2025
Adding a touch of personality—Chanel Trantham with her jade bracelets and rings, making this uniform uniquely hers. Her jewelry signifies the memories she's created as well with her personality. Photo by Chloe Wolfert.
Personalizing the Look: Students and Uniform
March 8, 2025
ILLUSTRATION - Cancer Loops
ILLUSTRATION – Cancer Loops
March 7, 2025
Every Friday, the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort hosts a free fireworks show. A public fireworks show is a possible solution to mitigate the use of illegal fireworks in Hawaii. The Hilton show was also canceled the week after the Aliamanu fireworks tragedy out of respect for the victims and their families. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ramirez.
Balancing tradition and safety: Lessons from Aliamanu firework tragedy
February 21, 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
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
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Jillian Simpson

Jillian Simpson, Reporter

Jillian Simpson is a first-year Journalism student and a senior at the Academy. As a student reporter, she hopes to have a safe space to share her passions, interests, and issues that she cares about. In her free time, she enjoys painting, sailing, and fashion. She is also involved in Student Council and the Sailing Club.

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Attendees dance the night away

The junior development councils puts on a paw-ty

Jillian Simpson, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2022

It was a “paw-some” time for several Sacred Hearts Academy students, who hosted the inaugural Junior Tuxes and Tails Gala for the Hawaiian Humane Society...

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This is Levi Dakota. Dakota began sailing in his youth through Hawaii Yacht Club. He sailed with the junior sailing program and raced with the Sacred Hearts Academy team. His high school did not offer sailing as a sport, so he found his own team through the Academy. Dakota raced with the young female sailors for practice and experience. He absolutely fell in love with sailing and the ocean and decided to make it his lifestyle. He went to school for boat handling and repair but soon realized that this mundane lifestyle wasn’t for him. He wanted to create his own normal, while also contributing a small carbon footprint. He soon left on a 100-ft. catamaran to an island left of Australia. There, he boarded various other small boats and worked as a delivery man for eight months. He lived off the land, eating coconuts and fish for his meals. He enjoyed all the ocean had to offer, including spearfishing and diving with sharks. Dakota then bought a 23-ft. catamaran, with which he used to drift on the Great Barrier Reef, just off of Queensland in Australia. Dakota states that: “Sailing is everything, and everything is great.” Photo by Jillian Simpson.

PORTRAIT PHOTO – Levi Dakota, Sailor

Jillian Simpson, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2022

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Sacred Hearts Academy senior Kasey Le shows off clips she makes for face masks. She used her newly-found free time during the pandemic to start a business. Photo by Jillian Simpson.

Student shop owners embrace ‘hustle culture’

Jillian Simpson and Ella blu Pakele
February 28, 2022

Gen Z is the up-and-coming generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. They understand their audience's needs, have a grasp on modern technology...

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Academy junior Juliette Cramer during sailing practice. She also coaches youth at Hawaii Yacht Club. All photos by Jillian Simpson.

Spectacular sailor stories

Jillian Simpson, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2021

Sailing is a beautiful, yet underrated, aspect of our community. Whether it is competitive racing, casual cruising or a way of life, there are people in...

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Before the coronavirus pandemic, student-lead businesses were popular on the Sacred Hearts Academy campus. In-person transactions made these small mobile shops widely accessible to their classmate clientele. However, with the pandemic came many obstacles for these young business owners, whose profits went toward athletic expenses and college tuition. This comic illustrates the issue and how today's youth contributes to a phenomenon coined "hustle culture." This is the belief that one must work harder and longer in order to be successful. Instead of giving up, these entrepreneurs crafted and created products, like face masks, from home. They taught themselves how to run a digital storefront and once again, returned to business, as usual. Comic by Jillian Simpson.

COMIC – Student shop owners embrace ‘hustle culture’

Jillian Simpson, Staff Reporter
November 26, 2021

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