“Summer is a time for students to explore, relax and express themselves freely,” said senior adviser and counselor Tara Gruspe. At the start of this past summer break, senior Jason Lau looked forward to having the freedom to indulge himself without worrying about the school's dress code. Lau’s fashion identity plays a huge part in …
Buy your tickets and get to work on your cosplay because on September 18, Comic Con arrives in Honolulu for the first time with amazing artists, celebrities, and more. For the uninitiated, Comic Con is a social event in which thousands of people gather to celebrate comic books and pop culture. Comic Con is definitely …
While school offers you a long and agonizing year of essays, math equations, projects, and deadlines, summer gives you only one deadline to worry about: the date and time that you need to have your bags packed and passport in hand. Some HBA students turned into world travelers this summer as they embarked on adventures …
A world traveler, a secretly talkative alumni, a hardcore outdoorsman, and a seasoned athlete walk into school on the first day of the school year... While this may seem like the beginning of a bad joke, it’s actually a description of the four new teachers on the high school campus. HBA welcomes Michelle Hendrick (Social …
Last Thursday, the senior class of 2015 spent their last day at HBA finishing exams, eating lunch at the administrative offices, and saying goodbye to the school at the senior send off. Seniors dressed in formal wear to attend a luncheon provided by the school at the administrative office's historic property on Wylie Street. Near …
The following interviews of the 2015-2016 student council officers were conducted by Shannon Mau (SM) to delve deeper into the personalities and tastes of the student government for next year. Isabel Wiemken (President) SM: What is your favorite color? IW: Green and yellow because they’re bright and easter-like. I like easter. SM: Apples or Oranges?? …
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, …
