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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A Night of Choices at Mamiya Theatre

Sacred Hearts Academy is pleased to present a special  FREE performance of  "A Night of Choices”  at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 at Mamiya Theater as a part of the Academy's Directors Internship Program. Students are mentored by Mr. Kyle Kakuno, Theatre Manager at Saint Louis Center for the Arts. These one act plays, directed by student directors,  bring two stories together. 

"Why?" is a story of a how tobacco and alcohol are serious problems with tragic consequences as told through the eyes of a young child. "True Friends" tells a tale of two girls who grow close, then apart as one succumbs to peer pressure. Both stories are great for students in grades 3-8, but  are suitable for younger and older audiences.

These plays feature  actors Maya Waldrep, '16, Alana Glaser, '18, Alexiz Hicks, '18, Celine Isabelle Arnobit, '18, Jade Spallina, '18 and Shannon Domingsil, '16.

The student directors are Maya Mathur, '16, Kaysey Siobal, '17, Taylor Mackenzie, '18 and Jenelle Ho, '18.

For ticket information, please email tnormand@sacredhearts.org.

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Space Structures at Sacred Hearts Academy

Mr. Joseph Lyons’ Astronomy students spent the last few class sessions simulating the elements of a space structure. Needing to be strong and light to exist and be used in space, the students built their own “space structure,” made only of straws, paper, string, glue and tape. 

These were tested for strength and construction integrity using textbooks, which were stacked on the structure – and, the current record stands as withstanding SEVEN books! 

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Thirty-Seven Students Inducted Into Society

On April 21, 37 students were inducted into the Academy’s National Honor Society (NHS) during a morning ceremony in the Chapel. Approximately 60 proud parents and family members attended.

These new members were elected to the Society based on their outstanding academic, leadership and community service achievements.

These sophomores, juniors and seniors join the 57 NHS Members already in the cohort, under the direction of Dr. Kira Krend and Joseph Lyons, the advisors.

As part of their Society responsibilities, members provide peer tutoring in the High School Library twice a week, complete 20 additional hours of service, assist at school events, attend visiting speaker discussions, maintain high scholastic standing and strong character, and enhance their leadership abilities both on campus and beyond.

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Success at the 5th Annual Red Carpet Event

The Digital Media Club held its 5th Annual Red Carpet Event in the auditorium on Friday, April 17. The Digital Media Club is an after school club for students in grades 4-6.  At the Red Carpet Event students showcased their top 20 videos that they produced this school year, including four videos that received statewide recognition in video competitions among 1000 other entries.  

The goal of Digital Media Club is to produce movies to help make our community a better place.   About 150 attendees enjoyed family fun at the photobooth, free popcorn, and never-before-seen student movie premieres. At the end, guests voted for their favorite movie, and the winner of the People’s Choice Award was 4th Grader Samantha Europa’s music video titled “Gold.”  

To see more of their movies, visit their website at http://digitalmediaclubhawaii.blogspot.com/

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