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program.
What has remained stead-
Hawai‘i Baptist Academy students participate in Operation Christmas Child 2019, a service project all of the school’s campuses join in each year. PHOTOS COURTESY HAWAI‘I BAPTIST ACADEMY
using our talents and resourc- es to work toward the good of humanity. We are proud of the thousands of HBA alum- ni working toward the greater
Some are leading their own companies in the private and nonprofit sectors, and all are contributing talents in their own special ways. They bring strength of character, whole- some values, and a strong work ethic, and we’ d like to believe that HBA, as well as their families, nurtured those qualities.
fast in our nearly 75-year story is that we bring faith and learning together. While HBA is often recognized for
Commitment
its strong academics that pre- pare our students for college, we believe our core values of humility, curiosity, love and commitment equip our young leaders for life.
Humility
In awe and with gratitude, we recognize that we are born into God’s vast creation. We cultivate humility by taking time to be contemplative, being open to change, and knowing that there is and will always be more to learn.
der, we explore God’s truth through His Word and His creation. We cultivate curi- osity by asking questions, seeking opportunities to learn, trying new things, and by persevering in our quest for answers.
Love
We cultivate love in the community by striving for peace, through eliciting and sharing ideas, constructive- ly expressing and resolving disagreements, respecting differences and loving all people, and by asking for and offering forgiveness.
good and demonstrating lead- ing to serve worldwide. Our graduates serve in many po- sitions from government and churches to hospitals and tech companies.
Curiosity
We express our commit- ment by speaking the truth and taking responsibility, caring for God’s creation, and
To learn more about HBA, visit hba.net.
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H awai‘i Baptist Acad- emy came from humble beginnings as a small school founded by Christian missionaries in 1949, with 36 students. Today, we serve more than 1,000 students each year on our elementary, middle school and high school cam- puses. This year, we expand- ed our offerings and opened our first junior kindergarten
BY RON SHIIRA, president of Hawai‘i Baptist Academy
An Academy Built On Strong Values
With an attitude of won-
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