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

Ka Leo
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Keira Wheeler

Keira Wheeler, Features Editor

Keira is a third-year Journalism student and a junior at the Academy. She is also the Features Editor. She hopes that she can use her love of writing to inform others on important topics. Keira believes that in Journalism, if you work hard and be kind to everyone you encounter, you’ll be rewarded with opportunities and connections that’ll help you in the future.

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Sacred Hearts Academy President Dr. Brandy Ann Sato. Sato is not only an alumna of the school but also a previous teacher and vice principal. All photos courtesy of Sato.

Full Circle Moment: From student to President of the Academy

Keira Wheeler, Features Editor
October 3, 2024

This year, Sacred Hearts Academy welcomed to its Kaimuki campus a new president, who is no stranger to the Lancer life. Brandy Ann Sato, a proud graduate...

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Off-the-beaten-path of Japan

Off-the-beaten-path of Japan

Keira Wheeler, Features Editor
April 30, 2024

During spring break, my family and I went to Japan for the first time. When we were figuring out where we should visit, we knew we wanted to experience...

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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

Keira Wheeler, Features Editor
April 3, 2024

For the second year in a row, Sacred Hearts Academy’s Lower School basketball team remains undefeated, winning 10 games this Division II Catholic Schools...

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Cassandra Morete greeting customers at the Nanding’s Bakery Kapahulu location. The Academy sophomore has been working at the family business for the past eight years. Photo by Keira Wheeler.

Folding Love into Every Roll

Keira Wheeler, Features Editor
January 24, 2024

Sacred Hearts Academy sophomore Cassandra Morete spends her Sundays quietly loading dozens of Spanish rolls into the oven at her family's bakery. The soft...

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(Left to right) Academy students Tiarelei Keanu and Kaila Teves folding donated clothes for Maui fire victims. They volunteered at today’s donation drive, which collected enough items to fill three vans and a truck. Photo by Keira Wheeler.

Lancer community helps Maui fire victims

Keira Wheeler, Features Editor
August 11, 2023

On Tuesday, several brush fires quickly spread throughout Maui’s communities, including historic Lahaina town. The fire destroyed many people’s homes...

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Photo of a couple in a movie theater, looking in love. Spending time together can help build connections. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

Learning From your Past Connections to Better Improve your Next

Keira Wheeler, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2023

Songs to listen to with this article: Always -Daniel Caesar ft. Summer Walker https://youtu.be/X8-t1c5Kd4M Nothing by Bruno Major https://youtu.be/ucRVDoFkcxc When...

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LAYOUT & DESIGN - B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancers show they care

LAYOUT & DESIGN – B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancers show they care

Keira Wheeler, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022

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This is the purple hyacinth, representing sorrow and forgiveness. Photo courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.

Flowers speak more than words

Keira Wheeler, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022

The language of flowers has been loved for centuries in many countries throughout Europe and Asia. It has been shown in mythologies, folklore, sonnets...

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Fall in love with this list of songs, from Daniel Caesar to Bruno Major. They will be sure to warm your heart. Photo courtesy of PXHere.

Playlist to warm your heart

Keira Wheeler, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022

The best way to invoke feelings, good or bad, is through music. Music can be one of the only things that people have in common; it helps people through...

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