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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Mercedes Anacleto

Mercedes Anacleto , Social Media Editor, Reporter

Mercedes Anacleto is a second-year Journalism student in her Senior Year. She is the Social Media and Sports editor.  During her free time she enjoys playing volleyball, being adventurous outdoors, and listening to music. As a student journalist, she trusts herself that she can inspire others and portray her skills. She looks forward to making a change in the school and inspiring others to join. Outside of school, Mercedes is involved with photography, surfing, hanging out with friends, and JROTC. 

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The Crusader and Lancer team show off their winning routine at a pep rally on the Academy campus last week. They won their second national title this year. All photos by Mercedes Anacleto.

Male cheer team hoists over stereotypes

Mercedes Anacleto, Social Media Editor, Reporter
February 28, 2020

For a sport that’s become predominantly female, Saint Louis School senior Odyn Kane is proud to be part of the state’s first all-male cheer team.  “(People...

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Senior Rachel Faith Javier took her passion for performing to a higher level after the passing of her older brother. She plays an ukulele gifted by him and believes it's like he is always with her whenever she performs. Music, she said, is also how she coped with his passing. Today, the high school teen enjoys sharing her talents as part of the Academy's worship team and recently auditioned for "American Idol." Photo by Kirsten Aoyagi.

Singing her way to ‘Idol’ stage

Mercedes Anacleto, Social Media and Sports Editor
December 5, 2019

As Sacred Hearts Academy senior Rachel Faith Javier stepped out to what would be one of the biggest auditions of her life, she kept her late brother in...

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Artist Jenny Floro paints a mural on a traffic signal box in Kaimuki; it’s one of 26 boxes that got makeovers as part of a project coordinated by Street Art Hawaii. Photo by Kirsten Aoyagi.

Street art colors Honolulu communities

Mercedes Anacleto, Social Media Editor, Reporter
November 2, 2019

 As artist Jenny Floro puts the final touches on a mural near the Kaimuki fire station, onlookers are already praising her work. The painting of locally-grown...

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The varsity volleyball team after the game with the division II championship trophy. The Lancers beat two-time defending champion Le Jardin Academy.

Varsity volleyball takes state championship title

Rebecca Meyer and Mercedes Anacleto
November 6, 2018

For the second time in Sacred Hearts Academy’s 110-year-history, the varsity volleyball team took home a state title, defeating former two-time division...

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Lily Kahawai passing up the first ball for the last point against Le Jardin. The last play of the JV Gold’s season.

Undefeated champions

Mercedes Anacleto, Reporter
November 6, 2018

“We’re like a pack of wolves. Hungry for the win and always have each others back,” sophomore and captain of junior varsity (JV) team Sarah Fiaseu...

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