Sacred Hearts Academy
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Sacred Hearts Academy also known as Sacred Hearts or SHA is located on 3253 Waialae Avenue, in the town of Kaimuki in Honolulu, Hawaii
, 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
. It is affiliated with the Picpus Fathers of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, SS.CC.
, the religious order of Blessed Damien of Molokai
. The school maintains a special relationship with Chaminade University of Honolulu
and Saint Louis School
, both administered by the Society of Mary
.
(ILH), Catholic School League (CSL) and Christian Schools Athletic League (CSAL). Sacred Hearts Academy joined with Punahou School
as a magnet program for United States JROTC
.
of the school year. The marching band won first place in the Aloha Week Parade 2008 and has recently performed in the London New Year's Day Parade 2009. The band also makes appearances in the Aloha Week Parade, Honolulu City Lights Parade, and Kaimuki Christmas Parade. It is an active participant in the O'ahu Band Directors Association (OBDA) Parade of Bands.
Not only is the school known for its band but also for its choral and dance program. Sacred Hearts Academy's performing arts programs have a winter and spring concert every year.
Loving thee SHA
Our dear alma mater we fondly hail
With cheers of joy as we say
One heart, one soul in all we do
Grateful and loyal too
Most proud of our colors with love we hold
Our cherished white and gold
We love thee dear alma mater
All our lives we will endeavor
To uphold your lofty standards
Your motto will guide us forever
Loving children then we will be
Far and near surely you will see
Each of us striving most earnestly
In sorrow or joy to be faithful to thee
We love thee dear alma mater
All our lives we will endeavor
To uphold yout lofty standards
Your motto will guide us forever
Loving children then we will be
Far and near surely you will see
Each of us striving most earnestly
In sorrow or joy to be faithful to thee
The song is sung to the tune of the French march, "Marche Lorraine".
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, 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
Territory of Hawaii
The Territory of Hawaii or Hawaii Territory was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 7, 1898, until August 21, 1959, when its territory, with the exception of Johnston Atoll, was admitted to the Union as the fiftieth U.S. state, the State of Hawaii.The U.S...
. It is affiliated with the Picpus Fathers of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, SS.CC.
Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and of the Perpetual Adoration of the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar is a Roman Catholic religious order of brothers, priests, and nuns...
, the religious order of Blessed Damien of Molokai
Father Damien
Father Damien or Saint Damien of Molokai, SS.CC. , born Jozef De Veuster, was a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium and member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, a missionary religious order...
. The school maintains a special relationship with Chaminade University of Honolulu
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private co-educational university in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Founded in 1955 by the Society of Mary, a Roman Catholic religious order also known as the Marianists, Chaminade is located in the historic Kaimuki district of Honolulu. Chaminade offers...
and Saint Louis School
Saint Louis School
Saint Louis School, located in the town of Kaimuki in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a historic Roman Catholic college preparatory school for boys founded in 1846 to serve the needs of early Hawaiian Catholics in the former Kingdom of Hawaii...
, both administered by the Society of Mary
Society of Mary (Marianists)
The Society of Mary, a Roman Catholic Marian Society, is a congregation of brothers and priests called The Marianists or Marianist Brothers and Priests. The Society was founded by Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, a priest who survived the anti-clerical persecution during the French Revolution. ...
.
Athletics
Sacred Hearts Academy competes in girls' air riflery, basketball, bowling, canoe paddling, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, sailing, track and field and volleyball. The school is a member of the Interscholastic League of HonoluluInterscholastic League of Honolulu
The Interscholastic League of Honolulu or ILH is an athletic conference composed of private secondary schools in Honolulu, Hawai'i. The ILH comprises 26 private schools with over 7500 students participating in 22 different sports including cross country, track and field, swimming and diving,...
(ILH), Catholic School League (CSL) and Christian Schools Athletic League (CSAL). Sacred Hearts Academy joined with Punahou School
Punahou School
Punahou School, once known as Oahu College, is a private, co-educational, college preparatory school located in Honolulu CDP, City and County of Honolulu in the U.S. State of Hawaii...
as a magnet program for United States JROTC
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is a Federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools across the United States...
.
Performing arts
Sacred Hearts Academy has a variety of performing arts programs available, including band, choir, and dance. Sacred Hearts Academy is widely known for being the home of the largest all-girls marching band in the United States of America. The marching band performs in parades for only the first semesterAcademic term
An academic term is a division of an academic year, the time during which a school, college or university holds classes. These divisions may be called terms...
of the school year. The marching band won first place in the Aloha Week Parade 2008 and has recently performed in the London New Year's Day Parade 2009. The band also makes appearances in the Aloha Week Parade, Honolulu City Lights Parade, and Kaimuki Christmas Parade. It is an active participant in the O'ahu Band Directors Association (OBDA) Parade of Bands.
Not only is the school known for its band but also for its choral and dance program. Sacred Hearts Academy's performing arts programs have a winter and spring concert every year.
Alma mater
True Children of the Sacred HeartsLoving thee SHA
Our dear alma mater we fondly hail
With cheers of joy as we say
One heart, one soul in all we do
Grateful and loyal too
Most proud of our colors with love we hold
Our cherished white and gold
We love thee dear alma mater
All our lives we will endeavor
To uphold your lofty standards
Your motto will guide us forever
Loving children then we will be
Far and near surely you will see
Each of us striving most earnestly
In sorrow or joy to be faithful to thee
We love thee dear alma mater
All our lives we will endeavor
To uphold yout lofty standards
Your motto will guide us forever
Loving children then we will be
Far and near surely you will see
Each of us striving most earnestly
In sorrow or joy to be faithful to thee
The song is sung to the tune of the French march, "Marche Lorraine".