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Mark your calendars for the best Holiday event of the year. Graphic provided by Hingham Holiday Fair website.
Shop at Hingham High’s Holiday Fair this Weekend
(Above) The U.S. Capitol is the home to the legislative branch of the United States government, where both houses of congress, the House of Representatives, and Senate meet to determine the nation's laws. After the elections, the capitol is now home to both houses of congress which have a Republican majority.
The Key Races that Decided the House Majority
HHS Band musicians, conducted by Mr. Cincotta, performing “American Heritage”
Hingham Residents Honor our Veterans
Turkey leading almost 1,900 runners at beginning of 2023 Turkey Trot Race
Annual Hingham Turkey Trot is Coming Up!
Massachusetts voters casting their votes at ballots in 2022.
Election Day Offers an Important Tradition, a Civic Duty, and a Break for Students
This year at HHS, more and more teachers have implemented a phone ban with phone pockets in the classroom like those pictured here.
Phone Bans at HHS: A Necessary Evil?
The switch to online testing. The new app used to take the ACT and SAT.
Standardized Testing: How Juniors are Feeling
There are many Yom Kippur flyers found throughout the school which are created by the Jewish Student Union.
Yom Kippur: A Time to Reflect, Connect, and Renew
Photo of Hingham High School Close Lot Parking Lot on Saturday, October 26.
Student Perspectives Regarding the HHS Parking Situation
The demolition of Hingham’s old concession stand as it prepares to become to foundation for “The Dock Project”
Student Excitement Surrounds The Dock Project
The Hingham boys’ team crowds at the center of the pitch after their 2-0 win against Minnechaug, propelling them to the Final 4.
Final 4 Frenzy: An Inside View of the Soccer and Field Hockey Playoff Runs
Austin Gentle getting ready to snap the football.
Crimson Earning their Elite Status So Far this Season
The Boston Celtics celebrate their 18th championship and hang the banner prior to the opening game against the Knicks.
Tatum Leads Celtics to a Hot Start this Season
Captain, Ryan Hallisy, takes an amazing hit after Malden Catholic hits it out
Hingham Girls Field Hockey Strikes Again
The Hingham Boys gathered in their pregame huddle before the kickoff against Nashoba.
Boys Soccer Hits the Ground Running in the MIAA Playoffs
(Above) The 1975 Saturday Night Live cast, as portrayed in ‘Saturday Night’ (Photo Credit: Hopper Stone)
Comedy is Brilliant Chaos in ‘Saturday Night’!
Album cover of the album “Chromakopia” by Tyler the Creator
“Chromakopia” by Tyler the Creator: A Track-by-Track Breakdown
HHS band students, conducted by Mr. Cincotta playing the national anthem in the HHS stands at the recent neon Hingham vs. Plymouth North home game on Oct 4, 2024.
The Return and Significance of Hingham High’s Pep Band
Photo by Hunter Abrams depicting Ralph Lauren Runway walk during New York Fashion Week
From New York City Runways to Hingham High School Hallways: New York Fashion Week September 2024
Mr. Cincotta teaching Hingham students taken by Hank Ader
Hingham Bands: Building a Culture
The most popular music streaming service in the world, Spotify. (Veronica Webb)
Is Spotify Ruining How We Listen To Music?
A clock being turned forward on the first Daylight Savings Time in 1918 by Senator Charles Higgins. (George W. Harris).
The Origin of Daylight Savings Time
This year at HHS, more and more teachers have implemented a phone ban with phone pockets in the classroom like those pictured here.
Phone Bans at HHS: A Necessary Evil?
A look at the front of Town Hall, the building that houses the Recreation Department, where many freshmen have already completed their service requirements.
The New Community Service Requirement for Freshmen
Being outdoors and exercising can boost mood and energy
The Mental Benefits of Exercise
HHS band students, conducted by Mr. Cincotta playing the national anthem in the HHS stands at the recent neon Hingham vs. Plymouth North home game on Oct 4, 2024.
The Return and Significance of Hingham High’s Pep Band
Photo of fans honoring Welles Crowther during the first half of the Boston College game.
The Boston College “For Welles” Red Bandanna Game
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Shining a light on Hingham news

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Lizzie Quinlivan

Lizzie Quinlivan, Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief Lizzie Quinlivan joined the Harborlight staff during her freshman year. In addition to writing for the Harborlight and The Hingham Journal, she is the Vice President of the Global Citizenship Program, Historian of the Student Council, Model UN captain, and an athlete on the Track and Field team.

All content by Lizzie Quinlivan
The Harborwomen storm the ice after upsetting the #1 seeded HPNA hockey team.

Harborwomen Hockey Makes Tournament History and Upsets #1 Seed HPNA

Lizzie Quinlivan, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2020
Suspect Pharaoh Yahturs was taken into custody on Jan 25, 2020 after a nearly 3 hour long police standoff.

Hingham Shipyard Resident Fires at SWAT Team

Lizzie Quinlivan and Keely Jordan
February 9, 2020
My copy of Le Figaro.

My Global Citizenship Program Project: Le Figaro

Lizzie Quinlivan, Editor-in-Chief
December 31, 2019
Seniors Julia Foley and Riley St. Pierre dressed up in camouflage, and were recognized for having the best team costume at the event.

Student Council’s Second Annual Ping Pong Tournament Proves Successful

Lizzie Quinlivan, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2019
My view of the city of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

My Global Citizenship Program Project: A Freedom Attacked

Lizzie Quinlivan, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2019
Flooding in Houston following Hurricane Imelda has prevented residents from leaving their homes. Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle

Hurricane Imelda’s Aftermath in Houston Mimics that of Hurricane Harvey

Lizzie Quinlivan, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2019
Hingham High School Alumna and former Global Citizenship Program member Lily Deneen stands next to her "Disney Around the World" portfolio project that gained her a Global Competency Certificate.

Hingham’s Global Citizenship Program Promotes Global Engagement

Lizzie Quinlivan, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2019
The Gund Kwok Asian Women's Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe welcomes seniors to the Global Symposium.

Seniors Showcase Global Projects at 6th Annual GCP Symposium

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
May 19, 2019
Immigrants line up in hopes of gaining entrance to the United States at a detention center in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Cedar Attanasio (AP)

President Trump’s Promise: An Update on the Border Crisis

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
April 8, 2019
Hingham High School, along with all other schools in the district, was closed on Monday, March 4 after Hingham's snowfall total exceeded one foot.

Hingham’s Late Snow Day Cancellations Inconvenience Students

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
March 10, 2019
Students line up in the cafeteria to purchase rose and candy package for their friends before Valentine's Day.

Student Council Introduces Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
February 17, 2019
Graduating classes have worn red and white in the past. Photo via hinghamschools.org.

Senior Class Reacts to Change in Graduation Tradition

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
January 21, 2019
Lizzie Quinlivan

A Promising Season Ahead for Hingham Track Team

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
December 17, 2018
Members of the Global Citizenship Program play Dreidel during the Hanukkah Lunch Bunch on Monday.

Celebrating My Jewish Faith During Inclusive Schools Week

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
December 9, 2018
The Woolsey Fire and Camp Fire in California have left hundreds of thousands homeless and at least 63 dead. Photo via California Community Fund.

Fires Shatter Records in California

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2018
Hingham fans shop at activity tables on the outside of the turf field during the girls soccer game of Homecoming.

Another Spirited Hingham Homecoming

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
October 24, 2018
During lockdown procedure, classes must lock doors, turn off lights, and students must shelter in place or in the far corner of the room.

Inside the Lockdown: Student Voices

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
October 7, 2018
Serena Williams confronts umpire Carlos Ramos for making what she claims to be "sexist" calls. Photo via Billboard

Serena Williams Goes Head-to-Head With “Sexism” in Tennis

Lizzie Quinlivan, Junior Editor
September 22, 2018
Principal Swanson taped a rainbow heart above the Martin Luther King Jr. quote on his door to show support for Hingham's LGBT+ students and faculty.

“RiceGate”: The Controversy Explained

Will Sutton, Edan Larkin, Liv Casey, Claire Taylor, and Lizzie Quinlivan
June 18, 2018
Members of the graduating class of 2018 shared one last memory through the Senior Survivor game.

Seniors Share One Last Memory With “Senior Survivor”

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
June 10, 2018
Members of Hingham High School's swim team pose for a team photo in the Connell Pool in Weymouth. Photo by Andrew Mariner

Hingham Swim Team Finds a New Home

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2018
The College Board administers Advanced Placement exams over a two week period in May, causing significant stress amongst students enrolled in the AP curriculum. Photo via the College Board.

College Board: Friend of Foe?

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2018
The programs for Legally Blonde Jr., featuring the artwork of a seventh grade student, were distributed to audience members at both performances.

Omigod You Guys: “Legally Blonde” Hits The Middle School Stage

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
April 8, 2018
Paintings by artists from Hingham Middle School are showcased on a bulletin board on the first floor.

Talented High School Artists Showcase Work at Town Hall

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2018
The work of photography students hangs near the Planning Board Room.

The work of photography and graphic design students from Hingham High School.

The work of graphic design and photography students from Hingham High School.

The work of advanced photography students lines the walls of the second floor of the Town Hall.

The work of advanced drawing and painting students is displayed in front of the Town Hall Auditorium.

The work of 8th grade artists from Hingham Middle School is displayed on the walls of the first floor at Town Hall.

Pieces by students involved in the graphic design program at Hingham High School.

Pieces by students involved in the Drawing and Painting program at Hingham High school are displayed on a bulletin board on the second floor of the Town Hall.

Pieces by graphic design students from Hingham High School hang in the hallways of Town Hall.

Pieces by advanced drawing and painting students from Hingham High School.

Photography pieces by Hingham High School students.

Graphic design pieces by students at Hingham High School line the walls of Town Hall.

Drawings by students from East Elementary School.

Drawings by students from East Elementary School hang on the second floor.

The Hingham High School Yearbook, formerly a club, will become an elective course in the upcoming school year where students will work to produce the yearbook over the course of the year. Photo via Hingham Yearbook.

10 New Courses Offered in the Upcoming School Year

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2018
North Korean and South Korean athletes march into the Olympic Stadium in Pyeongchang under the same flag, with both a North Korean and South Korean athlete holding the flag. Photo via CNN

Peace or Propaganda: The “Unified” Korea

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
March 4, 2018
Alpine skier and Hingham resident Alice Merryweather will compete in the downhill skiing event in the 2018 Winter Olympics on February 20.(Photo via Team USA)

Massachusetts Athletes Go For Gold

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
February 19, 2018
Following the backlash against his controversial suicide awareness video, a teary-eyed Logan Paul took to twitter on January 3, apologizing for his actions and announcing his temporary hiatus from his Youtube channel. Photo via US Weekly

Logan Paul Returns to Youtube After Controversial Video

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
February 11, 2018
Hingham received over twelve inches of snow on Thursday, forcing Hingham Public Schools to close on Thursday and Friday and making the four day school week only two days. For some students, these snow days made the Winter Vacation feel longer than others. Photo via CBS Boston

Is Winter Vacation Long Enough?

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
January 7, 2018
The Skirball Fire burns in the Bel Air, threatening multiple homes and buildings. Photo via NBC Los Angeles.

Wildfires Sweep Through Southern California

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
December 17, 2017
The 60th Grammy Awards will take place on January 28, 2018. The list of nominees for the Grammys were announced on November 28, 2017. Photo via The Grammys.

The 60th Grammy Award Nominations: Student Predictions and Surprises

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
December 10, 2017
The homework assignments for an average week fill this Hingham High School Sophomore's agenda book.

Homework: Is It Really Worth It?

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
November 25, 2017
The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas in the aftermath of the shooting on November 5 that killed 26 people and injured at least 20. Photo via CNN.

Tragedy in Texas

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2017
Hingham Harbormen Football holds the Hingham flag before the game against Duxbury.

A Festive Hingham Homecoming

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
October 29, 2017

North Korean Missile Tests: Is the United States at Risk?

Lizzie Quinlivan
October 15, 2017
At Hurricane Maria's peak, the storm made landfall on Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, causing damage on most of the island. (Graphic courtesy CNN)

Hurricane Devastation Continues with Hurricane Maria

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
October 1, 2017
Plymouth North team leads the Hingham two mile team at the second lap.

The Girls Track Team Gets Redemption Over Plymouth North

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
May 22, 2017
The 2017-18 school year program of studies includes many academic courses and elective courses that students can enroll in in the upcoming school year.

Brain Drain: The Most Challenging Courses At HHS

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
April 10, 2017
The basketball court at USC before the SMU and USC game on Friday.

The Beginning of the Annual March Madness Tournament

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
March 20, 2017
The "Queen of Carbon", Millie Dresselhaus died on Monday, February 20.

The Death of the “Queen of Carbon”

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
March 5, 2017
The Student Council sold the printouts of Match-o-Matic quiz at lunch on Valentine's Day for $1.

Student Council Introduces New Valentine’s Day Tradition to HHS

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
February 19, 2017
Patriots Quarterback, Tom Brady, holds up the Super Bowl trophy in celebration.

The Patriots Win Their Fifth Super Bowl

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
February 12, 2017
The reported impact of the southern storm that took 18 lives this weekend.

Storms Make a Major Impact In the South…And North

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
January 29, 2017
Former President Barack Obama shakes hands with President Donald Trump.

The Inauguration of President Donald Trump

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
January 22, 2017
The makers of "Zootopia" accept the award for best animated film.

The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
January 16, 2017
The girls 100 freestyle race is watched by the coaches of the Hingham and Duxbury teams.

HHS Swim Team’s First Away Meet Against Duxbury

Lizzie Quinlivan, Contributing Writer
January 8, 2017
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