Students kick start the new year with Spirit Week 2015. Throughout the week, which culminates in homecoming basketball games for the boys and girls varsity teams, students will participate in themed dress-up days and compete in various activities like tug-of-war, minute-to-win-it, pepper squad, and platform jam. Photographs by Jarrett Toyama ('15), Darren Nirei ('15), Matt …
High school Physics and Oceanography students were tasked with building cardboard boats and paddles using only duct tape, caulk and cardboard. On December 5, their vessels were put to the test at the Wet 'n' Wild waterpark in Kapolei in HBA's first Cardboard Boat Regatta. "Quicksilver", built by Rhet Sugihara (captain), Davin Miyahara, Matthew Omiya, Jarrett Toyama …
Students in the Writing for the Media class took a field trip via the public bus to Chinatown, and wrote about their journey and destination. These are their stories: Photographs of Chinatown by Mackenzie Cammack ('17), Jeremy Chang ('15), Jordyn Hartley ('17), Joel Lau ('18), Lauren Lee ('17), Brandon Miyasato ('17), Kristin Moniz ('18), and Megan …
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 …
Every year, the eighth graders learn about life during America's Colonial period during their Colonial Day. The students are introduced to parts of Colonial lifestyle such as butter making, calligraphy, Colonial food, and much more. Students dress up in either Colonial-themed or Native American clothes. Below are some pictures from this year's Colonial day. Photographs …
HBA students were welcomed back to school with an all-school assembly. During the assembly, scheduled as the first period of the day, new teachers were introduced and speeches were given by vice principal Ryan Frontiera, student body president Jantzen Nakai, and senior class president Danielle Toda. Frontiera called on students to "take care of themselves", "take …
On April 25, close to 600 people attended HBA’s Arts and Film Festival (HBAAFF), showcasing student artwork and films at the high school campus for the first time. Making use of the new Arts & Science building, and Learning Center, the festival gave visitors a chance to enjoy and browse through projects done in Art, …
May 22, 2014 marked the Class of 2014's final day of high school. Vice principal Ryan Frontiera and student council advisor Tony Traughber organized the school's inaugural Senior Sendoff to commemorate the seniors' last day at school. Students from grades 9 through 11 lined the breezeway leading to the senior pavilion, and created a tunnel …
HBA's high school drama class performed the High School Musical on May 2 and 3. Below are photographs of the show featuring the senior cast.
The student council hosted the high school’s first ever volleyball intramural tournament. Students formed teams between three and six players to participate in the two week-long tournament. The goal of intramural volleyball is fun and team participation. History teacher Robert Weismantel, who organized the tournament, said, “I want the students to enjoy the opportunity for …
