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Celebrating 75 Years of Hawaii Baptist Academy

For 75 years, Hawaii Baptist Academy has shaped tomorrow’s leaders, fostering spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth. With God’s abundant blessings, we’ve empowered generations to bring honor to Him. Join us in celebrating 75 years of growth and success as we reflect on HBA’s journey through the past, present, and future.

Founders of HBA

“Christ for Every Nation” was the vision that led Southern Baptist missionaries to establish Hawaii Baptist Academy. In 1949, founders Hugh and Mary McCormick welcomed 36 students to a campus in Honolulu’s Makiki district, using army barracks as classrooms. By 1953, HBA served grades 1–12, expanding its mission beyond the church to the wider community. HBA’s first graduating class had three students in 1954; today, we celebrate a legacy of over 5,000 alumni.

Founders Mary and Hugh McCormick

Class of '54 graduates: Phillip Perreira, Jr., Kiyo Itokazu, and Harry Uyeunten

Milestone Moments