The HBA Alumni Association's purpose is to promote and foster relationships among our alumni and former students.
We also assist present and future programs that benefit HBA. HBA’s first graduating class was three young men in 1954. Since then, more than 4,800 students who have joined the alumni ranks, with about 60 percent living in Hawaii. Alumni relation’s maintains a database of alumni, profiles our alumni in the school newsletter and social media, and features updates on our alumni’s accomplishments, gra
07/29/2026
Last night HBA was the host location for the Baylor University Hawai’i send off party. Baylor President, Linda Livingstone, and her husband, Brad, were there to greet incoming and current students, alumni and parents. It was wonderful to reconnect with so many HBA Eagles who are now Baylor Bears. 🦅 🐻
07/08/2026
Mahalo to everyone who came out to our Alumni Celebration - Ho’olaule’a 2026! Congratulations to our milestone reunion classes who celebrated with us - class of 1976 and class of 1986. 🎉🦅
We had a great time connecting over ono food, great entertainment by Johnny Suite and a full shopping experience with our alumni pop up vendors.
Special presentations from the HBA Alumni Association were made to Harvest Family Life Ministries: Brad and Ester McDaniel from the class of 1986; and a $2,500 donation to the HBA Alumni Association Endowment was presented to President Shiira ‘75.
Susan Utsugi ‘82 gave encouraging news of our alumni class challenge. Congratulations to our top 5 classes: 1980, 1982, 1978, 2001, 1954!
Save the date for Ho’olaule’a 2027 - June 26, 2027. We hope to see you there!
07/04/2026
Last Thursday, as part of our Alumni Celebration Week, President Shiira ’75 hosted a fun-filled evening honoring our HBA legacy families.
Together, we celebrated more than 350 families with multiple generations of HBA Eagles. Thank you for making HBA part of your family’s story and for carrying on the legacy. 🦅❤️
Alumni Spotlight: Akemi Santiago ‘18
A leap of faith. A passion for art. A career beyond what she ever imagined.
From HBA to Los Angeles, Akemi has built an international career as a celebrity nail artist, proving that it’s possible to pursue your creative dreams with courage and purpose.
Watch her story.
Alumni Spotlight: Leiton Chinn ’62
From HBA classrooms to nearly 50 years of ministry, God used faithful teachers and mentors to plant seeds that grew into a lifetime of Kingdom impact.
Read his story at the link in bio.
In our inaugural series highlighting alumni supporters of the HBA Alumni Association, we spotlight Cheri Takesh*ta, of 808 Sweet Sentiments. For the last few years, Cheri has been a major sponsor of our events. From donating her delicious snacks, to assisting with our Eagles After Dark Pau Hana’s, Cheri has truly been a blessing to our organization. Please check her booth at Ho’olaule’a next week Saturday or look for her on Instagram Sweet Sentiments! Mahalo! 🦅💛
Alumni Spotlight: Dee (Palmer) Cook ’75
What does a life shaped by faith look like? For Dee (Palmer) Cook ‘75, it led from HBA to a lifetime of global ministry through Indigenous Ministries, serving and equipping communities across the world. Here’s her story.
Why does Susan Utsugi ’82 give back to HBA?
Because the investment made in her life continues to impact future generations.
“As alumni, we have the opportunity and responsibility to ensure that HBA remains strong, relevant, and mission-focused for future generations.”
Every gift helps strengthen HBA’s mission and create opportunities for students to thrive.
Join Susan and fellow alumni in the Alumni Class Challenge. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Want to give? Link to join the challenge is in our bio
04/28/2026
🎯 May 29, 2026 Pau Hana Event 🎯
We know graduation season can get busy so start the summer right by joining us at our next Pau Hana happening Friday, May 29th! Proceeds from this event will fund our HBAAA Eagle Pride Scholarship.
Location: TJ’s Sports Bar and Grill - 600 Kapiolani Blvd.
Date: Friday, May 29 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Cost: $30 (Includes food and prizes!)
Please RSVP by texting Bryce Tani with your name and graduation year (808) 927-9545
Payments can be made via venmo to -Tani
04/21/2026
Register today for our annual pickleball tournament for a chance to earn this beautiful custom plaque made by Reuben Lee (Courtesy of the Iolani Schools Community Woodshop Program). Thank you!
📣 SPOTS ARE FILLING UP! REGISTER TODAY 📣
Location: Kings Intermediate Pickleball Courts
Date: Saturday, April 25 from 7:30am Check-In, 8:00am Game Start
Cost: $50 (Includes lunch) paid via Venmo to -Tani
Please RSVP by texting Bryce Tani with your name and skill level (808) 927-9545
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