Hawaii Baptist Academy strove to put the “social” in social distancing in its 2021-22 Winter Banquet. The event took place at the Ko’olau Ballrooms on Saturday, February 5, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and closing five hours later. Close to 200 students booked their seats, eager for the school’s first off-campus dance in almost …
The boys varsity team finished 4th in the state championships this year, the highest placing (also in 2015 and 2008) for the school. Prior to the state championships, they capped off an impressive ILH season and finished on the top of the Division 2 league with a 10-1 record. Photo Gallery - HBA vs Hanalani …
Along with the beginning of the second semester and a new year, Hawaii Baptist Academy welcomed Elton Kinoshita as its new high school principal. He takes over from long-time principal Marsha Hirae, who led the high school for 24 years. Prior to coming to HBA, Kinoshita worked in Hawaii's Department of Education first as an …
According to an article published by the American Psychological Association, “less than 20 percent of U.S. teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 percent say they use social media every day.” These results are not surprising due to the increase of technological distractions like video games or …
With all of the uncertainty surrounding high school and what comes after, especially in the midst of a pandemic, students must find different ways to cope with their anxieties about the future. For some, this means finding activities that take their minds off of their troubles, providing a much needed break. On the other hand, …
High school offers many opportunities for teenagers to mature socially, albeit sometimes through awkward, newfound experiences. High school dating relationships promises much joy and fun but the stakes are high as there are risks—they may not work out as you hope. The Eagle Eye surveyed HBA high school students to find out their perspectives on dating …
For many centuries, the month of February has been a special time set aside for love. Today, Valentine's Day, commemorated on February 14, is filled with flamboyant romantic gestures, cheesy comedies, heart-shaped cookies and chocolates, lavish flower arrangements, and everything red, pink, or white. Displays of love are hard to miss at this time of …
In recent news, high profile athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have taken a break from competing to prioritize their physical and mental health. Although our HBA athletes do not participate in professional level sports, they still identify with similar pressures. With the additional stress of academic responsibilities, family expectations, college recruitment, and self-doubt, being …
Driving can seem daunting at first to new drivers, but the Eagle Eye reached out to veteran drivers—students and teachers—to get some advice that should help new drivers feel less intimidated. From advice on written tests and road tests, to driving on your own for the first time, here's what we found. Scheduling a driver’s …
It was June 9, 2021 in the early afternoon. Even with the overcast sky hiding the sun, there was a sense of hope in the air. The group yelled “land ho!” at the sight of a herd of bison, relief blanketing them as the week-long game of bison tag finally came to an end. They …
