As the school year ends, students begin to consider applying for part time summer jobs. For many juniors, working a summer job is a new and mysterious step toward adulthood. On the other hand, many seniors have worked part time jobs last summer and some have even continued working throughout the school year. Seniors Mikayla Mau, Amelia …
Over the semester, Japanese teachers Chie Watanabe and Elena Yoo filmed students and faculty members dancing to the Japanese group AKB48's song "Fortune Cookie In Love." Using the short clips they filmed, Watanabe and Yoo created a video corresponding with AKB48's song and dance. The video mainly consisted of students currently taking a Japanese course …
After school on Friday May 24, freshmen adorned in colorful aloha shirts and leis gathered together for a luau themed social filled with dancing, picture taking, performances, and a large array of Hawaiian food. For the main event, the Freshmen Class Council planned a lip sync battle and talent show in the gym with performances …
On May 8, the HBA Arts and Film Festival (HBAAFF) will bring the talents of Visual and Performing Arts students together for a school showcase of art and media projects, films, and demonstrations. Art department head Sean Malinger is once again overseeing the festival to be taking place. "As festival coordinator, I organize the program, …
In just a month HBA students will enjoy two months of freedom from school, homework, and tests, also known as summer. During the summer many students go to summer school, travel for family vacations or sports, or get a summer job. However, some students have been attending summer programs on the mainland, hosted by colleges. …
On May 5, 2015 at 6:39 a.m., Yearbook and Newspaper Production advisor Eunice Sim gave birth to Suvi Song-Yan Hanson. Originally scheduled to be delivered on April 20, Suvi was born at 6 lbs. and 13 oz. Congratulations to Mrs. Sim and her husband Taylor Hanson.
Hawaii Baptist Academy's Eagle Eye news staff took home 25 awards as well as placed first in state overall at the 2015 Hawaii High School Journalism Awards. Every year the Hawaii Publishing Association, Star Advertiser, and Midweek hold an awards luncheon for journalism students in both public and private schools. The banquet was held at the Pagoda …
Americans can’t watch the news or go on social media without being reminded of an impending event: the 2016 Presidential Election. Americans grouse about the ads to come, bashing candidates and revealing personal information that many just don’t care about. The 2012 Presidential Election between Democratic incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican Governor Mitt Romney …
On April 16-18, HBA’s ministry team held its first Refresh Camp, specifically created for present and upcoming student leaders. Christian Ministries director Rob Lockridge and associate John Kaneshiro used this camp to prepare the leaders for next year and send off the seniors. Similar to grade camps, students were given the chance to attend family …
With student council elections taking place this week, an all-female group of candidates will voice their goals for next year in today's special assembly. "I think voters should consider leadership experience, evidence of support for the school, and who they think will help move the student body forward in good ways," says Bible teacher and …
