If one were to associate any sound with the word “sports,” one would probably conjure up the screeching blast of a whistle or the distinct scream of a timer on a game clock. Either way, both are indicative of time limits that many sports have. Many athletics are made competitive by the simple, age old …
With Junior Camp coming up this week, most juniors are looking forward to taking a break from classes and spending time bonding as a class. However, this year’s camp also coincides with the final old SAT test date before the new SAT will be used. While the school administration is making accommodations for juniors taking …
The Class of 2016 came out on top at the end of Spirit Week, beating the sophomores by 26 points. The tenth graders trailed closely behind the seniors up until the last day of the competition, but the seniors managed to pull ahead by winning in the Platform Jam, fundraiser, All-school Cheer, and Class Banner …
On the final day of Spirit Week, black, white and gold united all the classes as students came to school dressed in HBA's colors. During the final assembly, classes competed in Platform Jam and the All-School Cheer, while their mascots made the most of their final chance to impress the judges. That evening, during halftime …
Back stories to different cereals took centerstage today as classes presented their Pepper Squad performances on the fourth day of Spirit Week. There was no lack of cereal puns, jokes and breakfast food references as each class worked hard to win over the judges through drama, dance and class cheers. Photographs by Karly Tom ('17). …
No, you're not seeing double. For the third day of Spirit Week, students got together in small groups and dressed up alike to pose as twins, triplets, or quadruplets. During lunch, each grade sent up a representative to participate in a breakfast themed speed eating contest. All competitors tried their hardest, but senior Matt Sakai …
The second day of Spirit Week had students tackle another well-known Disney property as they dressed up as the beloved animated characters from Pixar studios. With a significant lack of merchandise compared to Marvel and DC, students had to get creative as they put together all-new costumes based on both Pixar's iconic and obscure characters. At …
On the first Monday of the third quarter, students walked onto campus dressed as popular characters from the Marvel and DC franchises. The army of masked crusaders and supervillains was a clear indication to students, their parents, and the surrounding community that Hawaii Baptist Academy’s annual Spirit Week competition was, once again, in full swing. …
Spirit Week 2016 will kick off the second week of school this January. Here's what students need to know to get ready for the high and middle school's most boisterous week of the year. THEME: Cereal Box Smackdown! DRESS-UP DAYS & ACTIVITIES MONDAY: Marvel Vs. DC Day* & Tug-of-War Students must dress up in a …
If you squeeze your way through HBA’s senior area and ask a handful of the soon-to-be college freshmen what they plan to study, most of them will likely answer with majors such as business, biology, English or engineering. If you’re lucky, maybe a few people will name a foreign language. However, not many are likely …
