Lancer Marching Band Performs in Kaimuki Christmas Parade

Located on Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki, Sacred Hearts Academy is a historic Roman Catholic college preparatory school for girls founded in 1909 to serve the needs of early Hawaii Catholics in the former Territory of Hawaii. This school is widely known for being the home of the largest all-girls marching band in the United States.

The marching band won first place in the 2008 Aloha Festivals Parade and in 2012 for the performance of Hawaiian music, and has also performed in the London New Year’s Day Parade in 2009.  The band also makes regular appearances in the Wahiawa Veterans Day Parade, Waikiki Holiday Parade, and the Kaimuki Christmas Parade.

The Kaimuki Business & Professional Association will present the annual Kaimuki Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 7th, 2017 starting at 6:00PM along Waialae Avenue from Saint Louis School/Chaminade University to Koko Head Avenue.

The 69 member marching band includes 60 musicians and 9 color guard and is led by Band Director Keith Higaki, with Drum Major Kacey Chong, Drumline Captain Lauren Chung, and Color Guard Captain Logan Shiroma. 

They will be performing Christmas Parade Sequence, featuring the popular carols Joy to the World, Good King Wenceslas, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Show your Lancer spirit and cheer on the #SacredHeartsAcademy ladies! 

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Leo or Leona the Lion

Ashley Robinson, 1st Grade, Sacred Hearts Academy

Academy 1^st graders are learning to “draw from reference,” which means looking at a picture carefully, and drawing what you see. Students practiced using their knowledge of the different line families to determine what type of line to draw next: straight, curved or angled.

Next, they used their imagination to create a more realistic or imaginary setting for the lion. Some really show off their sense of humor by including details like the lions underwear hanging on a hanger in their room, or a heavenly lion on cloud wearing a halo.

Kanoe Kostiha, 1st Grade, Sacred Hearts Academy

Drawings were colored in with markers, and oil pastel for the background. They experimented with using the side of the oil pastel to create a bumpy texture, coloring like a crayon or “smudging”  it for a softer look.

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Caring and Kindness of Kupuna Celebrated

To celebrate the special role kupuna play in their lives, students in grades seven to 12 welcomed these special members of their 'ohana to campus on November 15 for the school's annual Grandparent' Day festivities. 

Over 300 kupuna joined their granddaughters for a special program showcasing some of the school's outstanding performing artists before sojourning to classrooms to get a glimpse into student life. They also participated in some fun and spirited activities, including Bingo, "Name That Tune" and even a session making and "personalizing" a Gak-like concoction with bright colors.

The celebration of Academy grandparents continues on November 17 when 300+ kupuna of those in grades Pre-School to six descend on campus!







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