A flurry of chiffon, flowers, and camera flashes filled the Hilton Waikiki Beach hotel on March 13 as HBA held its annual junior-senior banquet. In keeping with HBA tradition, the junior class planned the banquet—more commonly known as prom— in honor of the seniors. With the help of advisers, and after several months of hard …
It is 2005. HBA kindergartener Davis Tsuha’s backpack obscures all but his sneakers teetering on the curb of the designated pick up area. He readjusts the straps to support the weight of his bag. Among the clutter of glue sticks and crayons, Tsuha carries home his very first Hawaii Baptist Academy yearbook. Meanwhile, two miles …
HBA is launching a new uniform design for the 2017-18 school year that will apply only to the high school. The new uniform looks significantly different from the current ones, and the lower price tag will be a welcome break for families who find the current uniforms expensive. Among the changes include the elimination of …
In an unprecedented turn of events, the HBA Administration recently announced a set of changes for the 2017-2018 school year. These changes include a new uniform design and the elimination of the competition in Spirit Week activities. While the daily costume themes, assemblies, and activities will remain, these events will no longer contribute to an …
The article about the Spirit Week overhaul is entirely fictitious. As far as we know, Spirit Week 2018 will continue the tradition of lively competition between classes and the Mana Cup will be up for grabs.
The new uniform article is entirely fictitious. Happy April Fool's Day! While student council members did meet with school administrators recently to represent student body interests, there was, in fact, no discussion about redesigning HBA uniforms.
With no towering condominiums, gridlocked roads, or traffic lights in sight, time is unhurried on the island of Molokai. On the island’s north shore, soaring green cliffs and a windswept coast hem in the small village of Kalaupapa, accessible only by boat, private plane charters, or a 3.5 mile hike. The peninsula’s natural beauty seems …
On December 9, 130 HBA students, along with boats made of cardboard, recycled materials, duct tape, and even 3D printed plastic, departed the campus for the Wet and Wild water park in Kapolei. It was HBA's ninth annual Boat Regatta, and high school students from Physics, AP Physics, and AP Environmental classes had spent the …
Rap and hip hop music is enjoyed by millions of teens and young adults today. Kendrick Lamar made $18.5 million off of his album Untitled Unmastered in 2016, Drake made $38.5 million of his album Views, and even an older artist such as Dr. Dre made $41 million from his movie Straight Outta Compton, the most …
Hawaii Baptist Academy has never been known for being a basketball school. In the high school varsity sports arena, there’s often a lot more talk about HBA’s volleyball and bowling programs when it comes to postseason success. The girls varsity basketball team, however, is hoping to change this perception, in spite of the challenges they’ve …
