Hawaii Baptist Academy's Student News
Dear friend, I'm writing to you now because she said you'd listen and that you are going through the tumultuous experience known as high school. I'm not sure who you are, and you probably don't know who I am. I'm not even sure you'll find what I'm writing useful, but the chance that you will …
On February 10, Kansas state Republican governor Samuel Brownback issued an executive order revoking protections against job discrimination for LGBTQ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning). That day, Brownback stated that the executive order “ensures that state employees enjoy the same civil rights as all Kansans.” Employees in the state can now be legally be …
“If it’s in a word, or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of the Babadook,” reads Amelia to her son Samuel from the crisp pages of black and white pop-up book titled Mr. Babadook. A single mother who lost her husband in a car accident, Amelia’s mental stress is visually displayed through her …
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 …
As Christmas nears, there are millions of children around the world eagerly awaiting the arrival of a certain portly man with rosy cheeks, a white beard, and a red suit who bears gifts for the good and coal for the bad. Some might scoff at the children’s naivety while others revel in their innocence. This …
On Saturday November 1, HBA’s varsity cross country girls and boys competed in the State Cross Country Championships at the Central Oahu Regional Park. The girls placed third in Division 2, and the boys placed fourth in the same division. To run at the State Championship, both teams first had to compete in the ILH …
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 …
On Saturday, September 27, a group of 28 students from the Japanese class will be departing for Japan. For nine days, students will immerse themselves in Japanese culture and travel to places like the Osaka Aquarium, Mount Fuji, the Tokyo Sky Tree, and several ancient temples. The Eagle Eye will be covering each step of …
To kick off the theme of "Love Does" for the 2014-15 school year, HBA administration and the Christian Ministries Department organized the school's first all-school chapel on August 7. Students from all grades gathered at the elementary school for lunch, games, and worship. Video edited by Jaryd Sugihara ('15). Filmed by Kara Marushige ('15), Danielle …
In June 2014, Massachusetts native and singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor released her single “All About That Bass.” It currently sits at Number 4 on the Billboard 100. Since its release, Trainor’s single has received criticism from audiences for “skinny-shaming,” which literally means shaming women for being skinny. The “All About That Bass” music video on YouTube …
