On October 24, after a field trip to the state capitol, the Class of 2018 gathered in the Middle School MPR to participate in the Divergent games, planned by their freshman class council. Students were grouped into five different factions and competed for points as five teams. The class social was based off the book and …
Students in their junior and senior years commonly take trips during school breaks around the country in search of their ideal college. This helps students in the application process and decision making. Visiting colleges in person is different from looking at a screen containing lone words and photo stills. Senior Jasha Onogi said, “The best …
On Thursday October 23, HBA’s eighth graders arrived at Camp Pu’u Kahea for three days and two nights of camp. Small group sessions, worship, daily chapel services, and activities focused students on their relationship with others and how God can reflect through them. This year’s eighth grade camp was titled Friends, Family, Faith. Christian Ministries …
Anton Hammerl, Michael Mahon Hastings, Chauncey Bailey, and Mika Yamamoto are just a few of the many freelance journalists who have lost their lives while reporting from the front lines of world conflicts. With the recent, tragic deaths of journalists Steven Sotloff and James Foley, who were both beheaded by the terrorist group ISIS (Islamic …
On Tuesday October 14, the HBA girls varsity volleyball team played their last home game in the regular season. The match proved to be an exciting one, with the Eagles playing against Punahou II, and both teams coming into the game undefeated. The Eagles did not make it past the second set, losing 17-25 and …
On October 15, while the other grade levels were taking the PSAT, the senior class of 2015 celebrated Senior Day with a field trip to Kakaako Waterfront Park and Ala Moana Beach Park. At HBA, the annual Senior Day consists of a service activity followed by a class bonding activity. This year, the seniors handed …
The Hunger Games is story about a fight for survival in a post apocalyptic world. On September 19, the senior class council held a class social around this popular book and movie series. The evening began with a "reaping", where names of tributes (or competitors) from the Class of 2015 were placed into a bowl and randomly …
Students at HBA are eligible to take Advanced Placement courses during their junior and senior years. According to teachers, counselors, and experienced AP students, the decision of whether to take one, none, or multiple AP classes is not one students should take lightly. AP courses often present many challenges, a heavier workload, a faster pace, …
Have you ever wondered what happens to the princess and prince after the end of a fairy tale? What does “happily ever after” actually look like? Rarely do we get a glimpse of the heroes’ lives after their triumphs. After the princess marries the prince and destroys the evil queen, what happens? What about the guilt …
In a few days, fall break will be upon us. Tired and stressed out high school students want nothing more than two weeks full of fun and relaxation. Since HBA’s fall and spring breaks span two weeks, many families take the opportunity to travel off-island to visit relatives, go to Disneyland or other popular destinations, or …
