The year 2020 has brought massive changes to all aspects of school life and HBA's band program is one of those areas that has been dramatically impacted. The program, HBA’s largest performing arts group with around 300 students in five bands last year, faced a variety of challenges, not limited to those brought about by …
When the state government announced the first lockdown in mid-March, several spring sports were still in session. With their seasons cut short, returning athletes for this school year were eager to see to see how this year's sport seasons would pan out. For much of this year, many athletes continued to train on their own …
We can’t all be like Santa and have ready-made wishlists on our hands. So what do we do when we have no idea what to get someone? The Eagle Eye spoke to folks at school to get some ideas and many of us have stories to tell about gift receiving and giving. High scool librarian …
Hawaii Baptist Academy started its school year fully online on August 10, 2020, and then beginning September 24, the middle and high school transitioned to a concurrent schedule, with students returning to in-person classes two days a week. In this schedule, students are split into two groups that take turns coming on campus for classes. …
Sleep. Everyone knows we need it to function well, yet most of us go through our days on less than sufficient amounts of sleep. It seems as though our busy schedules, filled with work, school, family, friends, etc., make it very difficult for us to get a healthy amount of sleep. Many of us have …
From the first stay-at-home order in March until now, people have been learning to adjust to the effects of the global health crisis as it continues to progress in unforeseen ways. To be “stuck at home” is a common expression people have used to describe their state during the past eight months of being, for …
In a time where students are physically distant from one another, class councils have to think of creative ways to promote class unity during online school. Large social events or activities like clubs, assemblies, and camps ground to a halt at the end of the last school year. Currently, student leaders are trying to find …
Since the beginning of March, local businesses have faced an uncertain future, especially with Hawaii’s multiple shutdowns and re-openings. In addition, the 14-day quarantine requirement had all but stopped the stream of tourists coming to Hawaii, severely affecting businesses that depend on Hawaii's year-round visitor traffic. According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on September 20, Honolulu …
In celebration of the fall season, the Eagle Eye is holding a pumpkin carving contest. Put your creativity and knife skills to work by transforming an ordinary pumpkin into a work of art. The top three entries will be decided by the most "likes" on our Instagram feed (@hbaeagleeye) and will win gift cards to …
The HBA Environmental Club presents the Pass the Plastic Challenge! Recycling is an easy way to take care of and protect the environment—it saves energy, prevents pollution, reduces waste, and it’s something that everyone can do! We hope you'll join us in showcasing your recycling efforts! To participate in the Pass the Plastic Challenge, take a …
