On the final day of Spirit Week, black, white and gold united all the classes as students came to school dressed in HBA's colors. During the final assembly, classes competed in Platform Jam and the All-School Cheer, while their mascots made the most of their final chance to impress the judges. That evening, during halftime …
Back stories to different cereals took centerstage today as classes presented their Pepper Squad performances on the fourth day of Spirit Week. There was no lack of cereal puns, jokes and breakfast food references as each class worked hard to win over the judges through drama, dance and class cheers. Photographs by Karly Tom ('17). …
Spirit Week 2016 will kick off the second week of school this January. Here's what students need to know to get ready for the high and middle school's most boisterous week of the year. THEME: Cereal Box Smackdown! DRESS-UP DAYS & ACTIVITIES MONDAY: Marvel Vs. DC Day* & Tug-of-War Students must dress up in a …
The 2015 Fall Introduction to News Production and Yearbook spoke to students and teachers at school about their thoughts on Christmas and the new year. This video was produced by: Anika Chang Tiffany Ibara Camille Oga Karli Uwaine Jarred Hee Watch Part 2.
The 2015 Fall Introduction to News Production and Yearbook spoke to students and teachers at school about their thoughts on Christmas and the new year. This video was produced by: Jonathan Ho Coltin-Kai Kaupiko Jessie Lin Deylen Sueoka Bey Thompson Jewel Tominaga Watch Part 1.
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 …
The National Honor Society, a high school service club, organizes projects throughout the year to impact the community both inside and outside of school. More than 60 students are in the NHS, participating in different projects throughout the year. This year, there are 13 committees, each in charge of a different service project. Below are …
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 …
On September 9, 2015 at lunch, over 80 students gathered in D201/D202 to enjoy a Japanese Club hosted pancake party. With the help of a few students, Japanese teacher Chie Watanabe made over 400 pancakes to prepare for the club’s first meeting. “The first meeting went really well. The chocolate chip pancakes were really good, …
