On Thursday, August 30, the seventh grade class went on their first middle school camp held at the Pu’u Kahea Baptist Conference Center in Waianae, Hawaii. “Good news, bad news, good news” was the theme of 2017's three-day, two-night seventh grade camp. Because there are usually a significant number of new students entering seventh grade …
Over the summer, the high school band room went through extensive renovations. This is the first time the room has been renovated since its construction 30 years ago. From new lockers, sound proofing to new carpeting, the renovated band room was a welcome sight to band students returning to the new school year. Before the …
Have you been interested in becoming an engineer? Are you curious to know what engineering is? Do you have a passion for inventing or problem solving? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you’re in luck. This year, for the first time, HBA is offering a one-of-a-kind, semester long class, Applied Engineering, …
The 2017-2018 HBA girls bowling teams have begun training in the hopes of a successful season and qualifying for the bowling state championships this fall. Starting the very first day of school, bowling tryouts commenced for the junior varsity and varsity teams. However, practices began as early as June this year. In fact, every year …
This morning, people from all over the world gathered across the continental United States to witness a total solar eclipse. Such an eclipse, where the moon completely obscures the sun, has not been seen in the continental United States for 36 years. This year's eclipse, commonly known as The Great American Eclipse, was seen across …
With the end of the school year comes many sights: final exams, summer plans, and... a dog? This past Tuesday, Buddy the Labradoodle joined the HBA community as freshman Mason Mayeda’s service dog. Mason Mayeda has Type 1 diabetes, which means his body is unable to produce enough insulin—a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. …
On Friday, March 3, the senior class of 2017 set out for a weekend filled with lots of walking, tons of activities, and unforgettable memories on the Big Island. Upon their arrival at the Hilo airport, the group got onto tour buses and headed to Rainbow Falls for a quick photo stop before heading to …
On April 28, the high school campus hosted HBA's annual Arts and Film Festival (HBAAFF), featuring films, art, photography, programming and robotics projects, and science displays by HBA students. The festival also featured the high school Legacy Band, a select group of students from the high school Wind Ensemble, and performances by the middle school drama …
The 2016-17 Pac-5 baseball program started off this season with a new coaching staff, changing the attitude of the entire program. On the junior varsity team, coaches and players had the opportunity to come together as a team and follow the new motto: Be Relentless. For the team, this meant that no matter what, "everyone …
You stand centerstage, breathe in the quiet, and remember all those who’ve graced this space before you. Under these lights, hundreds of students have spoken and sung stories to life. Nerds and jocks broke the status quo, seven brothers wooed seven brides, and a young refugee found his identity. Twice a year, the high school …
