HBA students share their experiences during the start of the 2014-2015 school year. They reflect on the challenges they faced on the first day back to school, adventures over the summer, and even share their Man-Crush-Mondays/Woman-Crush-Wednesdays. Video edited by Danielle Woo ('15) Filmed by Karly Tom ('17), Kylie Yamauchi ('16), Blaise Takushi ('16), Kylie Takai ('15), Sarah …
During lunch this past Wednesday, HBA's high school clubs were showcased in a simple but well-attended club fair. Both old and new clubs came together to recruit members for the school year. Some booths were decorated with props while others featured club-related projects. The Experiments Club showcased their pet mouse and the Environmental Club offered visitors sour gummy worms from …
In June 2014, Massachusetts native and singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor released her single “All About That Bass.” It currently sits at Number 4 on the Billboard 100. Since its release, Trainor’s single has received criticism from audiences for “skinny-shaming,” which literally means shaming women for being skinny. The “All About That Bass” music video on YouTube …
Each new school year usually brings new changes and improvements. Although the HBA handbook rules stayed the same this year, the high school counseling department saw some drastic changes. Students are now grouped and assigned to counselors according their last names rather than by their grade levels. Junior class counselor Andy Taylor left during the summer, …
Students in the Writing for the Media class were tasked with trying out new food and writing about their experiences. These are their stories: Cameron Kaneshiro ('18) I am not a very big fan of Hawaiian food, especially not lau lau. To me, it just smells bad. Sadly, I am the only person in my …
On July 24, while students were either actually finishing their summer homework or prolonging their procrastination, the 2014 Comic-Con International: San Diego opened its doors to nerds and fans from around the world. Comic-Con is a four day convention where entertainment and comic franchises promote themselves through workshops, merchandise, special screenings, and panels featuring producers, directors, and actors. The …
When we hear the phrase “The happiest place on earth,” we most likely will think of the Disneyland Park in California. What about the other Disney Parks around the world? Can there be more than one "happiest place on earth" in the Disney Kingdom? This past summer I took a trip to Tokyo Disneyland. It was an innovative and …
Sitting on noisy Koko Head Avenue in Kaimuki, a small sandwich shop named Sprout has become a local hotspot for the Kaimuki towners. Sprout is a surf themed shop that sells homemade sandwiches, desserts, and drinks. I will be reviewing this lunch stop as part of our new series, Up and Coming, where we will share our …
This year, the high school HBA faculty welcomes four new members: Sean Shiroma, Lesley Stevens, Lauren Takao, and Elena Yoo. Sean Shiroma (Biology, Chemistry) "...God has guided me to teach science here at HBA and I have thoroughly enjoyed it so far!" —Sean Shiroma I am originally from Mililani and went to Mililani High School. …
By Danielle Toda ('15) and Aaron Wilford ('15) Monday, August 11. The day that could make or break your school year. With one flash, your best or worst moment could be captured in 1,260 yearbooks for all of eternity. Luckily, we are here to help you take the picture you'll want to send to your …
