Sacred Hearts Academy announced the appointment of the first male to head the 110-year-old all-girl school at a morning assembly Feb. 28. Scott Schroeder, a dean and professor at Chaminade University of Honolulu, was introduced to the student body and faculty by Sister Regina Mary Jenkins, president of the Sacred Hearts Academy Corporation, and superior […]
Academy head of school announces her retirement in 2019
Sacred Hearts Academy’s longtime head of school, Betty White, has announced that she will retire on July 1 of next year. White has been the chief administrator of the all-girls Catholic school for 27 years, following a career in teaching. In a Sept. 5 news release, White said she was thankful for the opportunity to […]
Photo: First from Hawaii
Sacred Hearts Academy middle school teachers, from left, Kana Takahashi, Jennifer Arthur, Dawn Robertson, were selected for the highly competitive Trustey Family STEM Teaching Fellows program. They attended the Trustey Summer Institute at the University of Notre Dame July 16-28. The goal of the program is to foster continuous improvement in STEM (science, technology, engineering […]
Photo: Cheerleader champs
Sacred Hearts Academy Lancer cheerleaders were named ILH Intermediate and Varsity Champions. The squad went on to win the Hawaii State Championship. Junior Melina O’Reilly was selected ILH Cheerleader of the Year. Juniors Giana Costa and Megan Valente were named to the ILH Cheer All-Stars first team (base). Sophomore Lexy Freitas was named to the […]
Photo: Investing in the future
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation on July 7 awarded Sacred Hearts Academy $180,000, to support the Ka Lei ‘Ike (Embrace the Knowledge) Program which provides girls at Palolo Elementary and Jarrett Middle School an opportunity to develop self-confidence and citizenship skills, and successfully transition to high school and beyond. Pictured, from left, are Gailene […]
For a second time, Sacred Hearts Academy selected as a National School of Character
Sacred Hearts Academy in Kaimuki has been named a 2017 National School of Character by Character.org, the nonprofit organization that validates character initiatives in schools and communities around the world. It is the only school in Hawaii to achieve the designation. Eighty-three schools and four districts in 21 states have been designated 2017 National Schools […]
Photo: For service to the Academy
Sacred Hearts Academy head of school Betty White, second from right, was recognized for outstanding leadership and community service at the 39th Annual YWCA Oahu LeaderLuncheon on June 14 at the Sheraton Hotel in Waikiki. White, a lifelong advocate for girls’ education, has dedicated more than four decades to serving at Sacred Hearts Academy. The LeaderLuncheon, […]
Photo: Outstanding alums
Six outstanding alumnae of Sacred Hearts Academy were honored Oct. 17 at the school’s annual Scholarship Fund Gala. They are, seated from left, Mona Chang Vierra, Margaret Mary Kula Stafford, Alethea Au Seto, Faith Rivera, Paula Hee Ng and Geri-Ann Baptista. Pictured with them, standing from left, are Sacred Hearts Academy board chairman Terence Enriques, […]
