This past October, I joined HBA’s Japanese language class as they traveled across the Pacific to experience the culture of the Japanese people. We were able to partake in many hands-on experiences, from a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, calligraphy, mochi making to staying at a ryokan (a Japanese inn.) Even though I had traveled to …
The night of Homecoming involved two victories and one loss: On the basketball court, the Lady Eagles won against Saint Francis; the seniors were named Spirit Week champions; and the boys basketball team lost to Punahou by a small margin. The Lady Eagles made their way to victory with a 3-pointer made by No. 15, …
At the the end of the third day of Spirit Week 2019, the senior and junior classes are tied in a tight race for the coveted Mana Cup after the day's main event: Platform Jam. Each grade had one minute to fit as many students as possible onto a platform and then remain on the …
Classes competed today in Capture the Flag. The game was played in three rounds: boys, girls, and mixed. Each class fielded two boys and two girls. Here is the latest tally: Dress-Up (Tourist Tuesday): 5th: Seventh grade (79%) 4th: Eighth grade (96%) 3rd: Freshmen (97%) 2nd: Sophomores (98%) 1st: Tie between seniors and juniors (100%) …
HBA’s 2019 Spirit Week—themed "Sidekick Story"—officially began this week Monday, January 7, with a lot of fierce competition. Groups of middle and high school students formed individual squads and came to school dressed up in costumes reflecting one theme. For instance, the entire senior class banded together and all showed up to campus as “senior …
On September 30, students from the Japanese 3, Japanese 4, and AP Japanese classes flew to Japan and explored the food, sights, and language of the beautiful country. The ten-day trip took students to places like Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, and Hiroshima. The first day of the trip was mostly spent traveling on a nine hour …
This morning, the middle school held its biennial Thanksgiving Breakfast and Chapel. This event has been a tradition for the middle school for over 22 years. Students, their families, and middle school staff and faculty gather for a potluck breakfast before attending chapel together. Middle school principal George Honzaki said, “My favorite thing from this …
Seven HBA students explored Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands this spring break as research volunteers with Ecology Project International (EPI) for HBA’s first ever school trip to South America, conducting research and learning about ecology of the islands. For science teacher and trip leader Claire Mitchell, the trip was a fulfillment of a long time dream. “With …
On March 5, the sophomore class travelled to Pearl Harbor for a U.S. History 10 field trip. There, they learned about Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, visiting various memorials honoring those who lost their lives. Students later boarded the USS Missouri, where they participated in a ceremony honoring those who lost their lives serving our …
Living on an Island in the middle of the Pacific ocean, there is no shortage of beautiful places to visit. Magnificent sunrises greet us as we wake up in the morning and in the evening an elegant sunset is there to end the day. I encourage others to leave home and go out into nature. …
