Hawaii Baptist Academy's Student News
Starting the new school year, HBA administration will implement a weekly Z Period that is mandatory for all students involved in romantic relationships with other currently enrolled students. “These periods will be a time for students to receive a more in-depth look at our rules regarding public displays of affection,” explains a counselor involved in …
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During prom season, the makers of Duck Tape brand duct tape host their annual Stuck At Prom scholarship competition for high school students. Up for grabs are 20 scholarship prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize. To participate, students must fashion a prom dress and tuxedo completely out of Duck brand tape. Seniors Danielle Woo and Brenner …
On February 7, HBA's middle and high school Science Olympiad teams entered the Windward Oahu Science Olympiad Regional Tournament. The middle school team competed in Division B and won third place overall while the high school team took second place in Division C. The Science Olympiad is a nationwide science tournament where schools compete in …
Junior Annemarie Lee’s adoption story lies within her Chinese name. Her adoptive parents, Tony and Karen Lee, named her Mei Mei after the plum flower that grows during the winter. To the Lee family, the flower is a constant reminder of Annemarie’s survival through the harsh winters in China before her adoption. Annemarie spent the …
If you happen to hear cheering in the month of February, it’s probably because someone has just been asked to the Junior-Senior banquet. These “asks”, commonly dubbed “promposals,” have become very popular not only at HBA, but across schools around the country. Getting flowers now seems to be the bare minimum as boys go out …
Did you know that enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the Earth four times? The Environmental Health News, an organization dedicated to reporting on environmental topics, reports on their website that “next year, more than 300 million tons will be produced worldwide. The amount of plastic manufactured in the first ten years …
Christian Emphasis Week (CEW), an annual event at HBA, is nearing again for the high and middle schools. The week is a time to focus more on worship, studying scripture, and understanding God, and less on the everyday tasks that often consume students' regular school weeks. The chapel theme this year has been “Love Does,” and …
After completing a stellar season 14-0 in league play, the Lady Eagles finished second in the State Championship, losing 33-31 to defending State Champion Honoka'a from the Big Island. The Eagles jumped out to an early 8-2 lead, and went into the second half 17-12. Heading into the fourth quarter, their lead dwindled to points. With 13 seconds …
Next week, HBA will welcome the Mainland Advisory Council to Hawaii during their annual visit to the school. The Mainland Advisory Council (MAC) is a group of donors who support the school’s mission through monetary donations. The MAC was started by Stanley A. Sagert, who previously served as HBA’s President for 17 years. Sagert traveled …
