If you happen to hear cheering in the month of February, it’s probably because someone has just been asked to the Junior-Senior banquet. These “asks”, commonly dubbed “promposals,” have become very popular not only at HBA, but across schools around the country. Getting flowers now seems to be the bare minimum as boys go out …
HBA's East Coast trip was a great experience for me. For those of you going on the trip for the first time this spring break. Here's some advice to help you make the most out of it. Because Hawaii is a rock in the middle of the Pacific, I believe that it is essential for …
Go around to any student in school and ask them what they hate most about it. The answer you’ll most likely receive is homework. The average teenager loathes having to go through eight hours of classes and then have to do more work when the day is over. At HBA, a student’s school week consists …
Did you know that enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the Earth four times? The Environmental Health News, an organization dedicated to reporting on environmental topics, reports on their website that “next year, more than 300 million tons will be produced worldwide. The amount of plastic manufactured in the first ten years …
Students in the Writing for the Media class were tasked with writing about a recent journey that they took. These are their stories: First Time International by Christian Chee ('15) At the end of the school year, there are many things to stress over. As much as I wanted to think about the summer during the …
Christian Emphasis Week (CEW), an annual event at HBA, is nearing again for the high and middle schools. The week is a time to focus more on worship, studying scripture, and understanding God, and less on the everyday tasks that often consume students' regular school weeks. The chapel theme this year has been “Love Does,” and …
After completing a stellar season 14-0 in league play, the Lady Eagles finished second in the State Championship, losing 33-31 to defending State Champion Honoka'a from the Big Island. The Eagles jumped out to an early 8-2 lead, and went into the second half 17-12. Heading into the fourth quarter, their lead dwindled to points. With 13 seconds …
Next week, HBA will welcome the Mainland Advisory Council to Hawaii during their annual visit to the school. The Mainland Advisory Council (MAC) is a group of donors who support the school’s mission through monetary donations. The MAC was started by Stanley A. Sagert, who previously served as HBA’s President for 17 years. Sagert traveled …
This year's Spirit Week theme — Blank Ever After — required classes to come up with original sequels to traditional fairy tales. Given that many of these fantastical stories have been around for a long time, they have been adapted and retold for generations, and contemporized for modern audiences. The Eagle Eye presents a series of videos featuring a handful …
“If it’s in a word, or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of the Babadook,” reads Amelia to her son Samuel from the crisp pages of black and white pop-up book titled Mr. Babadook. A single mother who lost her husband in a car accident, Amelia’s mental stress is visually displayed through her …
