A Prayer For A New School Year

Lord, we thank you for the unique gifts of every new and returning Sacred Hearts Academy student and their families as we transition into a new school year. 

Fill each of our girls with fresh enthusiasm and a heart that is excited to learn and grow. 

Cover them with your enduring love, give them confidence and grace, and equip them with the ability to persevere. 

Bless our teachers with wisdom, understanding and a heart to serve as we embark on this journey together. Amen. #GoLancers #SacredHeartsAcademy

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Psalm 9:2-3 tells us "I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart;
I will declare all your wonderous deeds. I will delight and rejoice in you;
I will sing hymns to your name, Most High."

As we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends and enter the Advent and Christmas liturgical seasons, let’s remember and thank God for all He has provided us.

We give thanks to God for grace He gives each one of us.

We give thanks to God for loving families, caring friends, and welcoming homes in a country that values gratitude, generosity, and service to one another.

We give thanks to God for the gift of Catholic education, especially for Sacred Hearts Academy and the mission of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

We give thanks to God for our vocation of teaching God’s children alongside all of our colleagues, an amazing team of dedicated educators and administrators who work together to help our students grow closer to Him.

We wish safe travels for all who are going to see loved ones near and far over the long weekend. And we leave our Academy 'ohana with this prayer of Thanksgiving. Have a truly blessed weekend.

Father, all powerful,Your gifts of love are countlessAnd your goodness infinite;As we we come before you on Thanksgiving DayWith gratitude for your kindness,Open our hearts to have concernFor every man, woman, and child,So that we may share your gifts in loving service.Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son,Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Fifth Grade Retreats Together

The fifth graders explored the concept, gleaned from Winnie the Pooh and friends, that “A Friend Is the Nicest Thing That You Have,” the theme of their Class Retreat on August 31. 

With assistance from members of the High School Living In Faith Experience (LIFE) team and Sr. Katherine Francis Miller, '57, ss.cc., who organized the day, the 42 fifth graders delved into all things related to “friendship,” including how to bring out the qualities each appreciates in her friends. They also explored the individual characteristics needed to be a good friend to others. 

To reinforce these concepts, the students participated in activities that required them to work together and support one another to reach the end goal. 

This was the first Class Retreat experience for the students, and they enjoyed building their friendships with peers and being “mentored” by the LIFE team.
 
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Educating the Heart Through Youth Outreach

Alika Cambell, Waikiki Youth Outreach Center Director, Hale Kipa

Alika Campbell, director of the Waikiki Youth Outreach Center, a service of Hale Kipa,  receives a check for $5000 from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation on December 19, 2017.

Through a program entitled “Educating the Heart”, the Foundation partners with schools to teach students about non-profit organizations in Hawaii.  This is the third year that the Junior Theology class, Call to Justice, has worked on a project in collaboration with the Weinberg Foundation in favor of Youth Outreach.  

Juniors Jasmine Policarpio, Agnes Brown and Ashli Sordillia served as leaders of the project called Fast for a Better Tomorrow. The Fast involved 125 Academy students who collectively served over 500  hours of community service with special emphasis on learning about the situation of homeless youth in Honolulu. Students gathered donations of can goods and supplies and to make over 200 first aid and hygiene kits for the center.  

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In Loving Memory of Andrea Cummings Hamilton, '68

Sacred Hearts Academy,  St. Margaret Mary Chapel
3253 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

Sacred Hearts Academy​ is saddened with the news of the sudden and unexpected passing of Andrea Cummings Hamilton, '68, on Friday, July 21st, 2017. 

Visitation & Mass
Sacred Hearts Academy
St. Margaret Mary Chapel

Friday, August 4th, 2017

10:00am - Visitation
1:00pm- Memorial Mass 

Aloha attire suggested. Light refreshments to follow. The family will be holding a private scattering of ashes at a later date.

We share our sincerest condolences, love and aloha with her daughter, Makena, '10, and the entire Cummings & Hamilton 'Ohana.

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Message From Mr. Randy Fong To All Alumnae

Aloha Academy Graduates!

I hope you are having a great  fall semester in college. At Sacred Hearts Academy, we are getting ready for our annual Alumnae Forum, which will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates like yourself to come back to the Academy and share your college experiences with our  current students. The Forum will be open to students in grades 7 - 12, and the format will be the same as last year with breakout sessions by grade level, including the morning start time.

The tentative schedule is for the Alumnae Forum to start after morning homeroom. You should be on campus by 7:30 am for a short orientation. The forum will be followed by a breakfast meal and fellowship for all of you, and a mini college fair at recess (40 minutes).

Last year we had 35+ graduates returning to our campus for the forum!

More information will follow, but if you are able to attend, please email me back by next week with the following alumnae update:

·         Name

·         SHA Graduation Year

·         College Attending

·         Major

·         Mailing Address

·         Cell Phone Number--Important!!

If you are able to, please bring brochures, viewbooks, etc., from your college--you can check with the Admissions Office at your college; they will be more than happy to give you materials to distribute to our students.

Good luck on your exams!

Mr. Fong rfong@sacredhearts.org

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Academy Alumnae Return to Coach CSL & CSAL Volleyball

Sacred Hearts Academy is an active member of the CSL (Catholic Schools League) and CSAL (Christian School Athletic League). These programs have grown considerably, thanks to the dedicated leadership of our Athletic Director, Ryan Hogue; excellent coaching by Merle Yim Sen, '75, and Shirley Batad Labisores, '75; nurturing care by Bob and Wanda Ontai Pila, '68, who serves as a liaison between the school and the parents; and encouragement and assistance of Shelly Spence.

Being active in sports like these helps our youngest Lancers  not only to develop character and athletic skills, but also  to balance academic work with physical activities. Want to keep up to date on all Lancer Athletics? Check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lancerathletics/ 

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Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit

Nearly 1,000 Hawaii Catholic Schools teachers and administrators joined Bishop Larry Silva and Superintendent Michael Rockers to celebrate Mass today at St. Ann's Church in Kaneohe. 

Pictured with the Bishop and Academy administrators and teachers Sr. Irene Barboza, '78, ss.cc., and Sr. Katherine Francis Miller, '57, ss.cc., are alumnae: Carol Flores Chong, '91,(St John The Baptist Catholic School); Faye Castillo Pabo, '00, (Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa) and Lovey Gonsalves DeRego, '72,(Associate Superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools). ‪

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Celebration of Life for Sr. Marie Dominic Reantaso, ss.cc.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Sr. Marie Dominic Reantaso, '51, ss.cc. went home to God early this week. Please join us for a celebration of her life on Wednesday, April 13th, at the Sacred Hearts Academy St. Margaret Mary Chapel.

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016

• 8:00 a.m. Office of Readings & Lauds
• 9:00 a.m. Public Viewing 
• 9:30 a.m. Rosary
• 11:00 a.m. Eulogy for Sr. Marie Dominic Reantaso, ss.cc.
• 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass
• 1:00 p.m. Burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery   

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Academy Seniors Interview Honorable Bishop Larry Silva

When given the opportunity to question the Honorable Bishop Larry Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu, what do high school seniors ask:

Senior:  Do you have body guards?

Bishop:  I only have lots of angels to protect me!

Senior:  Do you dream of being our Pope?

Bishop:  Absolutely not!  That would be a nightmare!

Senior:  What advice do you have for working with a stubborn father?

Bishop:  Put yourself in his shoes.  You will always be your parents' children; so lovingly talk to them.  If it doesn't work, move out of the house at age 18!

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Academy Students Hold "Somebunny Loves You" Easter Celebration

Academy students involved in the O.U.R. Club, Interact Club and N.H.S. recently prepared an Easter celebration for the children of Loliana Hale. The annual Easter party is designed to let the children of Loliana Hale know “Somebunny Loves You.”

Approximately 35 children participated in an Easter egg hunt, received rabbit ears and bunny noses and
enjoyed a special visit with the Easter bunny! Among the plethora of activities available was a water balloon game, bubbles and sidewalk chalk art. The afternoon concluded with a sweet treat of brownies and ice cream.

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In Loving Memory of Sr. Julie Louise Thevenin, ss.cc.

 SR. JULIE LOUISE THEVENIN, SS.CC.

Sr. Julie Lousie Thevenin (Violet) died peacefully in sleep on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the convent of Malia O Ka Malu. She was 97 years old. Sister had been hospitalized for a time, but was returned home under hospice care.

Sr. Julie Louise was born on September 18, 1918 in Honolulu of Alfred Joseph Thevenin and Maile Elizabeth Cowan Thevenin.  Sr. Julie Louise attended Sacred Hearts Academy and graduated in 1936. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in 1938 and was a teacher at Sacred Hearts Academy from 1940 to 1959. 

She also directed the Girls Scouts Program, was responsible for the Athletic Club,  directed the Junior Red Cross, was the advisor for the SHA Audion Yearbook and organized the school’s annual Fair.  In 1959-1960 she did Art Studied in Paris, France.  In 1963-1968 she taught at Sacred Hearts Academy in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, then in 1968 she was teacher, then principal at Maria Regina School in Gardena, California.  She returned to Hawaii in 1982 to continue teaching until her retirement in 1984. 

Although residing at Regina Pacis, she continued to be interested in the activities of Sacred Hearts Academy. She used her artistic talents to paint pictures that were sold at the Academy Gala each year.  The Gala was a means of raising scholarship funds to assist students who needed financial aid. Illness in 2014 prompted her to be retired to the congregation's central Infirmary at Malia O Ka Malu, however in 2015  Sister celebrated her 70^th Jubilee of Religious profession as a Sister of the Sacred Hearts.  She continued her contact with many of her students both here in Hawaii and also on the mainland.

Sr. Julie Louise was an advocate of peace and justice and often spoke out about what she felt needed to be corrected or addressed.  True to the charisma of her Congregation, she brought all of these concerns to the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration.

She is survived by her nieces ,a nephew and numerous cousins and friends.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Nuuanu Memorial Park.  Services for Sr. Julie Louise will be on Monday, February 8^th at the Sacred Hearts Academy St. Margaret Mary Chapel (Directions).  Public viewing will be a t 9 a.m. with rosary at 9:30 a.m., eulogy at 11:00 a.m followed by Eucharistic Liturgy at 11:30.  Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please give a donation to the Sacred Hearts Academy Scholarship Fund.

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Band Marches Down Road to Oz via Kansas

The Clarence TC Ching Student Center was transformed into the “Land of Oz” on October 24 when the Academy Band Program hosted “The Road to Oz – It Began in Kansas.” During the Paniolo-style dinner, nearly 200 attendees were whisked off to Oz as the various Band groups, with members bedecked in Kansas-inspired outfits, performed pieces inspired by the Wizard of Oz and Wicked.

The event also featured a Silent Auction and other fun, Oz-related activities.  Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards purchasing uniforms and musical instruments and pay for performance expenses.

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Leo Club Braves Weather for YWCA Kokokahi Community Fair

Community service is a big part of the curriculum of the Academy's Campus Ministry​.  Service clubs like the Sacred Hearts Academy​ Leo Club, sponsored by the Kamehameha Lions Club & Foundation​, often provides opportunities for its members to be active in their community. 
Leos Jordan Higuchi and Angelina Gomes assisted at the YWCA’s Camp Kokokahi Community Fair. The girls braved the stormy weather to man one of the activities booths. This annual event celebrates the Windward community and our Hawaiian heritage; it featured local entertainers, a craft fair, and helped local organizations to raise awareness for their causes. 

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Sisters Celebrate Academy's 106th Birthday

It was only appropriate that an enthusiastic week of celebrating the 106th anniversary of Sacred Hearts Academy end where it all started—with the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts. A group of administrators and students visited on Sunday evening with whom Sr. Helene Wood calls the “Golden Sisters” and also some who are still active in the school. Most of these ladies have many years of teaching at the Academy and take great delight in hearing about current happenings from today’s students.

1st row, seated: Sister Marie Dominic Reantaso, Sister Jane Frances Leandro, Sister Julie Louise Thevenin, Sister Anne Marie Tamanaha, Sister Angela Gregorio.

2nd row, standing: Sister Mary Josephine Araki, Sister Regina Jenkins, Sister Georgene Perry, Sister Helene Wood, Sister Katherine Francis Miller, Sister Irene Barboza, Sister Dolores Marie Pavao, Sister Vandana Narajan.

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Start a Fire in Our Souls

“Start a Fire in Our Souls!” The Mass of Holy Spirit was celebrated this morning at Sacred Hearts Academy! It is in one spirit that the Academy 'ohana gathered together for First Friday Mass in celebration of the word of the Lord. A special mahalo goes out to Sacred Hearts Academy's Campus Ministry for organizing this morning's mass with Sr. Irene, Sr. Katherine Francis, Fr. Tony Biswas, ss.cc. and the Academy's 2015 LIFE Team.

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Academy Faculty & Staff Gear Up For New School Year

 
Sacred Hearts Academy welcomed two special guest speakers on campus as a part of the week leading to the first day of school.

Mahalo to Jeaney Garcia with the Positive Coaching Alliance who spoke with the Academy's faculty on staff providing lots of great tips on communicating positively, working together and being a good sport. Teachers are excited to implement some of these strategies into their classes in the coming weeks! 

Another special mahalo goes to Dr. Paul Singer of Assets School for sharing valuable insights with the faculty and staff on working with Independent School Parents. Many valuable insights were shared with lots of take away pointers.

As a finale to a week's worth of learning; the faculty and staff gathered at St. Anthony's Retreat Center in Kalihi for a rejuvenating retreat.


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Class of 2015 Closes Out High School Era

The final bell on May 20 not only marked the end of the school year for the Academy’s students, but also, the culmination of high school academic experiences for the school’s 119 seniors. This “countdown” actually began on May 15, the final day of formal instruction, which also included the spirited “Senior Farewell.”

Amid graduation practices, the seniors celebrated during a luncheon with the Sisters of the

Sacred Hearts and participated in their Baccalaureate Mass on May 21.

After their Commencement Exercises on May 23, every member of the Class of 2015 will join thousands of others as they pack their bags – ready to face the challenges of college. They have been accepted to schools such as Brown University, West Point, Carnegie Mellon University, Penn State and Boston University. Others will travel to campuses closer to home, including the University of San Diego, Seattle University, Hawai’i Pacific University, Chaminade and the University of Hawai’i.

No matter where they are headed, these students leave the Academy armed with a firm academic foundation and motivated make the world a better place not just for themselves, but for everyone around them.

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When Life Gives You Lemons

"When life gives you lemons..."

The Academy's Senior Class women learned to complete this phrase as they spent their final overnight retreat at St. Anthony Retreat Center on April 23 to 24.  The 120 young women enjoyed quality time with one another thanking God for the blessings of the past years, rejoicing in the present and looking forward to the adventures beyond high school.  

Senior advisor, Leilani Asuncion Tagupa, '91 and the retreat team led by Sr. Katherine Francis Miller, '57, prepared a memorable slate of activities to assure each young woman of her special place in the hearts and minds of her peers, her teachers, and all who shared life with her at the Academy.  The blessings of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary be on each one!

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