Student Life

9th-12th Grades:

1.     REMINDER: Once the first school bell sounds, students are expected to be wearing approved outerwear which includes HBA Mills jackets.  The only approved exception to this are for those students who have earned and received a varsity HBA Athletic jacket.  This jacket is nylon, mostly black, and with white along the tops of the sleeves.  There is white piping that runs up and down the front and back on either side.  There is "HBA ATHLETICS" with "Varsity" embroidered on the front, left chest and the school seal embroidered on the upper, center back.  Mr. Namba has a demo model hanging in his office.  Thank you for your cooperation. 
{Mr. Namba}

2.    From Counseling (Mrs. Smith):  Exploratory period Tuesday, March 10 11:25 - 12:15.
Freshmen:  Showcase preparations in designated places.
Sophomores:  College planning in the cafeteria and rm. C102.
Juniors:  "Try Wait"  MS MPR
Seniors: graduation planning in the gym.

3.    From Christian Ministries (Mrs. Gruspe):
a.    CEW:  You will be receiving your CEW schedules in home room today.  Please look them over carefully.  If you notice any errors, please see Mrs. Gruspe.  For those of you who have been scheduled to be in "Caroling to the Elderly," "City Love," "Let's Go Fishing," and "Solomon, the Heart of a Leader,"  you should also be receiving a Field Trip permission form.  These forms are due on Thursday.
b.    Servant Group:  We will be folding and organizing the CEW T-shirts probably on Tuesday in the cafeteria.  Please check the Christian Ministries window for updates.
c.    CEW help is needed this Sat. March 14th.  If you can help set-up, please sign up with Mr. Lockridge.
d.    8th Grade Camp Counselors Meeting:  Wed., March 11th during lunch in Mrs. Gruspe's room
e.    Prayer Group meeting in Mrs. Gruspe's room on Thursday, during lunch.

4.    Computer Animations created by students in Hawaii Baptist Academy's The Art and History of Film are airing during the month of March on Olelo D.O.E. channel 56.  Airdates are Tuesdays at 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Thursdays at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  {Mr. Malinger}

5.    The student leaders of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at HBA are pleased to announce today's lunch period event which will be held promptly at 12:25 p.m. in the gym. 
Our speaker today is Aneli Cubi-Otineru, the outside hitter for the University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Volleyball team.  This past season, Aneli helped her team reach the regional finals, and a No. 7 national ranking.  She has been a welcome addition to the Rainbow Wahine after transferring from the College of Southern Idaho, where she earned All-American honors.  At Punahou she lettered four years in volleyball and led her team to three ILH titles, and in 2003 earned state player of the year honors.  She will be sharing how her faith has played an influential role in her volleyball career. 
Come and enjoy hearing Aneli's testimony, some pizza, and some good fellowship in Christ!  {Mr. Namba}

6.    From the Athletic Director (Mr. Oshiro):
a.    All Winter Sport Athletes:  Once your season is completed, please launder, bag and label your school issued uniforms and return to the athletic office.
b.    All Spring Sport Athletes:  Please remember to check either the dry erase board outside the athletic office OR the bulletin board in the middle school snack bar EACH MONDAY for transportation and early release schedules for that particular week.  If you notice any errors or omissions, you need to notify me right away.  This is standard procedure and the policy is enumerated in the athletic handbook.  You should also frequently check these boards for any changes during the week due to inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances.  Contact me or come see me in the athletic office if you have any questions.

7.    From the Student Council Corresponding Sec. (Corresponding Secretary/ Herder/Traughber):
     a.    Attention to all Student Council members: We will be having a mandatory meeting this week Tuesday to discuss important school issues. Please be prompt! Thanks!
     b.    Aloha to all students! As the school year starts to come to a close, the time for Student Council elections gets closer. This year, we have an action-packed Student Council election over a three-week period.  Here is a general over-view of those weeks: From April 13-18, we will be having Student Council Petition Week. From April 20-24, Campaign Week will commence. On April 28th, we will have a Student Council Assembly to give all candidates a chance to present to the school their ideas to make everyday school life better. And then, on
April 29th, we will have elections! Start thinking about running for office!  Be on the lookout for more information!

8.    Please continue to support HBA’s efforts to earn college scholarships for high school seniors through Foodland’s Shop for Higher Education Program.  We need to be ranked in the top 50 schools in order to qualify for a scholarship award, and we are currently in 58th place.  HBA’s school code is 7521.  This program runs through March 24, 2009.  {Mrs. Lee}

9.    Hawaiian Club (Ms. Chong):
a.    There will be a Hawaii Baptist Academy Taro Patch work day by the stream today (Mon.) and Wed. after school (3:00-4:00 p.m.) if you are interested in malama 'aina service work.  Gloves will be provided for weed clean-up.  Please meet by the gate to the stream at 3:00!  The Taro Patch is in dire need of weed clean-up!  Much Mahalo!
b.    If you are interested in working in a Native Hawaiian fishpond this Saturday March 14, please see Ms. Chong for a Service Learning field-trip form.  We will be working at Waikalua Fishpond in Kane'ohe.  The time will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and lunch will be served after the project is through.  Please turn in a field-trip form on the day of the project.  Mahalo.

10.    President's Aloha Council (PAC) Students: There will be a PAC meeting on Thurs. Mar. 12 during lunch in C-102.  Lunch will be provided.  PAC members who hosted MAC guests should make it a point to be there! 
{Mrs. Goya}

11.    Interact Club Members:  The Rotary club of Ala Moana has $100 per student available to subsidize the Interact Convention fees.  Please turn in your completed applications by this Wednesday, 3/11/09.    Students signed up to work at the Crab Fest this Saturday should report to the KCC dining hall by 1:45 p.m.  {Mrs. Goya}

12.    Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Please come to the gym during break today for your yearbook photo.  Today is the yearbook deadline, so if you don't come, there is no chance to retake!  Thanks.  {Mr. Honzaki}


9th GRADE:  East Coast Trip - Attention Freshmen!  The East Coast Trip applications are due April 16th.  Please turn in your applications to Mr. Honzaki, Room 300B ASAP.  The trip will be a fun learning experience, with time spent bonding with others in your grade.  This trip is only open to students in the class of 2012!  Hope you can make it.  {Mr. Honzaki}


11th GRADE:  This is a reminder to turn in your college field trip permission forms for April 30 to your homeroom advisor by this Friday.  {Mrs. Goya}


12th GRADE:  Senior Males - You are required by law, to sign up for the Selective Service System (military draft) within 30 days of your 18th birthday.   Failure to do so may jeopardize college funding and you may be subject to prosecution.  When filing the FAFSA, it asks if you would like them to sign you up automatically upon your birthday.  If you checked "yes", FAFSA will submit your info to the Selective Service System.  You may also sign up at a post office or online at www.sss.gov.  {Mrs. Goya}