Five years ago, many students noticed that social media was taking over their lives. It is a melancholy event when students walk through the grand halls of Hawaii Baptist Academy and observe the slow zombification of those that have succumbed to social media, the dead pace of those walking through the halls while checking their …
It’s that time of the year when seniors embark on a capitalistic adventure in their economics class: the stock simulation exercise. The eight-week exercise, though often bewildering and often complicated, helps students learn how to trade stocks in the stock market. The simulation allows students to gain experience in the stock market as if entering …
One of the most popular senior privileges is the ability to leave school during lunch or during a Senior Independent Period—commonly referred to as “senior independence.” For the first time in their school career, seniors are able to go off campus and do a variety of activities during school hours. This privilege allows seniors a …
Many students join Math League for the challenge and the thrill of completing complex problems. At HBA, Math teachers Cameron Taketa and Terence Li advise the high school Math League, which currently has 30 members. Students can compete in Math League no matter their level of math completed. Though students often have a lot of …
“Summer is a time for students to explore, relax and express themselves freely,” said senior adviser and counselor Tara Gruspe. At the start of this past summer break, senior Jason Lau looked forward to having the freedom to indulge himself without worrying about the school's dress code. Lau’s fashion identity plays a huge part in …
