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 …
On March 21, the House of Representatives reinforced the Senate’s resolution to repeal the Obama-era regulation on internet privacy before it even went into effect. The prior regulations would have required internet service providers to get a consumer’s consent before collecting and sharing their web browsing and location data. Providers would have also been required …
On March 14, 48 students consisting of 20 freshmen and 28 sophomores, along with five chaperones embarked on a journey to the East Coast. Through the trip, students learned about U.S. history and American rights. Several of them got to travel outside of Hawaii and experience snow for the first time in their lives. This …
The high school student council election results are in! Here are your student council officers for the 2017-18 school year: 2017-18 High School Student Council Thank you so much for your unconditional support. Being President is such an honor and I can't wait to serve you all. I promise you I will work my …
Senior point guard Ty Minatoya has been starting point guard for the HBA varsity basketball team since his freshman year. This season, his last on the court for the Eagles, Minatoya played through some pain in his thigh as he always did with other injuries, but later discovered that he had a torn quadriceps tendon …
