As the new school year begins, there are a total of eight new staff and faculty joining the HBA high school and middle school ‘ohana. A few of them have close ties to the school while others are getting to know the HBA community for the first time. Mr. Noah Pourciau (pronounced poo-sho), the new …
On April 2, after bad weather forced the postponement of their grade level camp in March, the juniors finally headed to Camp Homelani for some time away from school. From enjoying campfire s’mores together to discovering their classmates' karaoke talents, the juniors shared laughs and made memories that drew them closer as a class. Every …
On March 18, 51 freshmen and 8th graders embarked on a trip to the East Coast to expand their knowledge on American history and government. From history museums to Broadway musicals, their itinerary was packed with historically and culturally important stops. Their journey began with a flight to the nation’s capital, Washington D.C., where they …
From puakenikenis to banana trees, HBA’s campuses in Nu’uanu feature a diverse array of plants. HBA students also get to enjoy green spaces when not in their classrooms—the elementary school’s grassy quad with its la’amia tree (one of just a small handful on Oahu) is a gathering place for assemblies and play, the middle school …
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. …
