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Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Noe Nekotani

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor and Webmaster, Reporter

Noe Nekotani is a senior fourth-year journalist/webmaster/opinions editor for Ka Leo. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, yoga, and hiking. As a student journalist, she believes that journalism is a way to showcase her point of view to others in an informative way. She looks forward to sharing great memories with her fellow Ka Leo staff members.

All content by Noe Nekotani
Sacred Hearts Academy students and teachers helped plant 10,000 trees at Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku. The initiative is part of the Carbon Neutrality Challenge, which aims to make Hawaii the first carbon-neutral state. Photo courtesy of Camilo Mora.

Taking steps toward a zero carbon footprint

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
February 25, 2020

For Sacred Hearts Academy sophomore Ella blu Pakele to offset her own carbon emissions, she’d need to plant 12 trees. And that’s exactly what she did...

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HIFF HIFF HURRAY!

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
December 3, 2019

“I noticed that (the film showed) different camera techniques that Mrs. (Alyssa) Myers taught us,” said Sacred Hearts Academy journalism student and...

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(Left to right) Junior Jasmine Lee  and senior Jiarong Wang get situated for their first day of SAT preparation classes. All photos by Noe Nekotani.

Students prep for college-entry exams

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
November 7, 2019

During this time of year, notifications flood students’ cell phones, reminding them about upcoming college application and scholarship deadlines.  For...

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An array of colorful frozen treats decorate the fridge at 8 ½ Desserts, located in Kaimuki. Ice cream sandwiches take up a shelf in the display, while the other half  showcases the various sorbets the store has to offer. Photos  courtesy of Rebecca Meyer.

FOODIE FRIDAYS: 8 ½ Ice Cream

Noe Nekotani, Opinions and Blog Editor, Reporter
September 24, 2018

From shoyu mango ice cream to ume sorbets, local dessert delights can be found at 8½ Desserts on Waialae Avenue. The five-star shop specializes in ice...

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Sneezing is a symptom of many common sicknesses.  Photo courtesy of PxHere

Sickness in the springtime

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
April 13, 2018

The common cold is an illness that plagues many during the springtime season. According to LiveScience, “These dramatic temperature changes aren’t...

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Sophomores Amanda Giang and Kaila Kawamura-Jeremiah, along with Junior Tia Sagapolu, drops by one of the event’s informational booths to learn more facts about human trafficking. All photos by Noe Nekotani.

Hearts out for human trafficking

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
February 12, 2018

Last month, the Blue Heart Bonanza kicked off Catholic Schools Week. It was hosted by this year’s The Living in Faith Experience (LIFE) Team and...

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Ka Leo takes to the radio

Ka Leo takes to the radio

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
February 4, 2018

Last week, journalism students from Sacred Hearts Academy visited the Ohana Broadcast Company,  which is home to Oahu radio stations such as, 102.7...

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Academy students give the gift of hope to homeless women in their community. Photo courtesy of Public Domains Pictures.

A Boxful of Hope

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
December 19, 2017

This year, Sacred Hearts Academy’s Interact Club is gearing up for the holidays by giving back to the community through gifts donated to homeless women....

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Succulents getting prepped for the upcoming sale. Photos by Noe Nekotani.

Plants for Polio

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
December 5, 2017

The Sacred Hearts Academy Interact Club hosted its first-ever succulent plant sale to benefit the Diamond Head and Kaimuki Rotary Clubs. The sale took...

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Golden Girls take home the gold

Golden Girls take home the gold

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
November 21, 2017

Sacred Hearts Academy’s varsity cheer team, dubbed the Golden Girls, placed first at this year’s Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) state-cheerleading...

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Customers brave the rainy weather for the wares sold at Three Lanes and Seven Alleys.

Three Lanes and Seven Alleys

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
November 1, 2017

Set in the center of the urban city of Fuzhou, the capital of the Fujian province, is the ancient streets of Sanfang-Qixiang, which translates to “three...

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Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley.

Exploring vineyards in Napa Valley

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
April 19, 2017

During spring break, my family and I visited San Francisco. In addition to the shopping and countless street performers, exploring the vineyards of Napa...

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Masks from the masquerade project made of different mediums. The mask on the left is made from newspapers, while the mask on the right mimics a bridal veil. Photo by Noe Nekotani.

Making masquerade masks

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
February 10, 2017

Reading classic novels, like William Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet,” is common for high school students across the world. At Sacred Hearts Academy,...

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Academy Junior Emily Wharton and senior Jassirae Ordonez participated in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, as part of Na Maka O Pu'uwai Aloha Hula Halau. Photo Courtesy: Cathy Wharton

Dancing hula through New York City

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
December 6, 2016

An estimated 3 million people were at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, including 200 hula dancers and 400 band members from Hawaii. Of...

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Travelers suffering from jet lag.

From jet-setting to jet lag

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
November 29, 2016

The holiday travel season is upon us. And as travelers begin to pack for warm-weather destinations or snowed-out ones, it is important that they also prepare...

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One of our stops in Tokyo was the Giant Lantern, which was where Japanese people would come to pray for a bountiful harvest.

From Taipei to Tokyo

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
November 29, 2016

Landing in Taipei had been a bit underwhelming for me. It was my first time, but I was feeling under the weather and not really able to focus on much of...

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Photo credit: Taylor McKenzie

Homeroom Halloween Decorations

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
November 8, 2016

Breaking away from the old tradition this year's halloween celebration kicks off the year with a new surprise from SHA. Classrooms are to decorate homerooms...

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Senior Chloe Ponimoi works with freshman Hunter-Bailey Kaimikaua during after-school NHS tutoring.

Students take to tutoring

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
October 14, 2016

Although it’s the start of a new quarter at Sacred Hearts Academy, tests, projects and homework will soon be filling students’ schedules. To alleviate...

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Choir teacher Zachary Moore gives a vocal lesson to parents at Back to School Night, an event that gives parents a “feel” for what to expect this school year. Photo courtesy of Allison Miyata.

Parents going ‘Back to School’

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
September 20, 2016

More than 300 parents attended Sacred Hearts Academy’s annual Back to School Night this year. The event gives parents an inside look into their daughter's’...

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