On April 9, 2024, the sophomore class went on a social studies field trip to visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, the USS Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial. Social Studies teacher Zachary Markwith believes that field trips to historical sites are key to helping students learn lessons from the past. He explained, “We must …
In recent years, HBA has been expanding its outreach to international students. This year, there are a number of them at the high school and the admissions department hopes to see more. Two new freshmen from South Korea enrolled at the start of the year. Mina Kwon left behind her immediate family and middle school …
On October 14, the Pac-5 Boys Air Riflery Team won the first place title in the ILH Championship. The girls team took second place, capping off an impressive season for the Air Riflery program overall. The Pac-5 team is made up of seven schools and there were 16 HBA students in the combined junior varsity …
Many underclassmen have what they call “the dreaded PSAT” marked on their calendars every year. But as of this year, the College Board has decided to move the PSAT to an online format – a first for everyone – potentially reducing student’s sense of dread as the online exam will be around 45 minutes shorter. …
Hamilton, the popular Broadway musical created by Lin Manuel Miranda, made its debut in Honolulu this past December. From powerful vocals to heartwarming storytelling, Hamilton in Hawaii did not disappoint. The play is set in the late 1700s during the American Revolution, and it follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s Founding Fathers. …
