Hawaii Baptist Academy's Student News
After a competitive week of events, the Class of 2020 finally took home the Mana Cup with a score of 323. The sophomores (294) and juniors (231) finished in second and third place respectively. The senior class kicked off the week in the lead by winning both the boys and girls Tug-of-War competitions. They were …
For third day of Spirit Week, students came to school dressed to the theme of Apps & Games. During the assembly, classes competed to fit as many people as they could onto a platform in Platform Jam. Each class is given one minute to fit as many students onto a platform as they can and …
On the second day of Spirit Week 2020, students dressed up as their favorite nursery rhyme or children’s book characters. Dr Seuss characters in particular swarmed the school; all seniors came dressed as Dr. Seuss characters and there were many pairs of Thing 1 and Thing 2, and even Things 4 through 6. The day's …
Ninety-nine students from HBA and other Oahu schools participated in the first annual HBA Summer Winds Festival from July 8 to July 12. Student musicians spent over 30 hours in full-band practices and instrument-specific sectionals during this week-long band clinic, which culminated in a concert on Saturday, July 13. HBA band director, Brad Shimizu, said …
For the fifth year in a row, Eagle Eye staff took home the 2019 Best-in-State overall title for HBA’s journalism program at the Hawaii High School Journalism Awards. Fourteen Hawaii high schools—six private and eight public—participated in this year’s competition, and the Eagle Eye took first place in four categories (Best Video, Best Portrait Photo, …
After a day of voting, HBA students have elected the following students to the 2019-20 Student Council: Kathryn Harada (’20), PresidentRiyana Werny (’20), Vice-PresidentAaron Omon (’22), TreasurerNathan Pilar (’20), Corresponding SecretaryAimee Terashima (’20), Recording Secretary
One of the most memorable experiences that students have at HBA is traveling to a foreign country with their classmates and friends. Every other year, the HBA World Languages Department takes Japanese Language students to Japan to see and experience first-hand what they are learning in the classroom. As Japanese teacher Elena Yoo says: "Until …
"We got spirit." There's no better way to sum up Spirit Week 2019. Now that we've combed through the scoring sheets and packed away the costumes, let's enjoy the week for what it meant to everyone—fun, friendship, and spirit. Filmed and edited by Jarin Ashimine ('20). Related Articles: Looking Back at Spirit Week 2019 Seniors …
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%) …
Christian Emphasis Week took place this year at the end of November, focusing on the theme of "Faithful". Worship leaders Chevas Wong and Susie Kumah from Holy Trinity Church in Virginia came to lead the middle and high school in chapels throughout the week, and Jeff Mullis (Olivet Baptist Church) spoke on the faithfulness of …
