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Huge turkey and blow up balloons at the start of the Thanksgiving day annual Macy's parade.
Magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A collage with logos of the Hingham Food Pantry, the Acord Food Pantry, Project 351, Project Bread, and No Kid Hungry, organizations involved in the fight against food insecurity
The Fight Against Food Insecurity in Massachusetts
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
A student checks their Spotify Wrapped on their phone.
How Spotify Transformed Music Recaps into a Ritual
The HHS Concert Band, composed primarily of freshman and sophomores, performed three pieces during the concert.
Band and Orchestra Play in Combined Winter Concert
The Hingham Congregational Church opens the Christmas tree lot at Hingham Harbour for the holiday season.
Christmas Tree Sales: Volunteering for a Cause
On Saturday December 7th, nine members of the Hingham High School Model UN Team attended the 19th annual St. John’s Prep Model UN Conference in Danvers, MA
Hingham High School Students Debate at St. John’s Prep Model United Nations Conference
The television production studio at HHS sits empty between show tapings.
The Recent Absence of Hingham High School’s “The Friday Show” How are Students Feeling?
The Stowe instructor, Jessie (right), who stays with the team from 9 AM - noon, doing a ski drill with sophomore Isabel Dubose (left).
Hingham High Ski Team Makes Their Way to Stowe!
Drivers and team principal, from left to right, Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), Lando Norris (McLaren), Zak Brown (McLaren), and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), pose for a picture on the podium of Abu Dhabi 2024, Chris Whiteoak/The National
Drivers Battle as 2024 F1 Season Wraps Up
Navy’s “Jolly Roger” uniform poses next to match details, set on December 14th at 3:00 p.m. in Landover, Maryland. Graphic created by US Naval Academy Media Team.
America’s Game Arrives: Most Competitive Army vs. Navy Matchup Ever
Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana, SMU, and Clemosn will enter the first ever 12 team college football playoff.
The First Ever 12 Team College Football Playoff Guarantees Thrilling games
Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) looks to take down a sliding Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars QB #16). The dirty hit suspended Al-Shaair and injured Lawrence, which can effect fantasy owners on both ends.
Taking Apart “Fantasy Football”: The dramatic change to the way people watch the NFL
A well known example of the movie makeover, featuring Mia Thermopolis (The Princess Diaries, Walt Disney Pictures/BrownHouse Productions, 2001).
The Complex Evolution Of The Makeover Trope
Mr. Cincotta leads the wind ensemble every day during G block. Taken by Hank Ader.
HHS Shows Out at SEMMEA Senior District Auditions
A look at the empty HHS auditorium, where the Band and Orchestra will perform in a few weeks.
The New Joint Orchestra and Band Concert: Open to the Community
Persephone (Annie Daly pictured middle) performs “Living It Up on Top” with the rest of the cast in HHS’ performance of “Hadestown” on Saturday.
Hingham Drama Club Presents: “Hadestown”
The Gladiator II Movie poster picturing a bloody Paul Mescal, was released just before the movie on Nov. 22, 2024.
Gladiator II Delivers Action and Excitement
A trimmed Christmas tree, a common way to decorate for the holiday season.
Hingham’s Christmas Light Fight: How Harbormen Decorate for the Holiday Season
The Business Pathway debuted this new logo in their introductory presentation last week. (Taken by Hunter Gale)
HHS Business Pathway Program: The Start of Something New
Drivers and team principal, from left to right, Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), Lando Norris (McLaren), Zak Brown (McLaren), and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), pose for a picture on the podium of Abu Dhabi 2024, Chris Whiteoak/The National
Drivers Battle as 2024 F1 Season Wraps Up
A snowman ornament hangs from a Christmas tree
Happy Holidays at HHS! HHS Students Share their Favorite Holiday Movies
Picture shows trees to choose from at Weston Nurseries in Hingham Ma. Photo Credits Celia McCarthy
What’s Really Better for the Environment: Buying A Real or Fake Christmas Tree?
The television production studio at HHS sits empty between show tapings.
The Recent Absence of Hingham High School’s “The Friday Show” How are Students Feeling?
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

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Elle Cavanaugh

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer

Senior Elle Cavanaugh continues her Harborlight career for her fourth year. Along with her work as a contributing writer, Elle also serves as the President of Student Council, the co-President of the ACLU Chapter, the treasurer for the Drama Club, and the treasurer for the Girls Learn International Chapter. Additionally, Elle runs for cross-country and track/field teams and performs as a violinist for the school orchestra.

All content by Elle Cavanaugh
Hingham High's Model UN members snapped a quick team photo together before the Opening Ceremonies.

Hingham Model UN Team Attends the B.C. Eagle Conference!

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
April 10, 2022
Kiva keeps track of the sector distribution of borrowers. This data is specific to lenders.

HHS Global Issues Class Explores the Microfinance Market

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
March 15, 2022
Seniors Macey Roberts and Willa Davis impersonated Kevin McCallister of Home Alone on character day.

[Photo] HHS Winter Spirit Week is a Great Success

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
February 6, 2022
On Saturday, January 22, 2022, the South Shore Plaza in Braintree, MA experienced its third shooting in the past five years.

Third Shooting At South Shore Plaza This Past Weekend

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2022
Senior Cara Chaippinelli works hard to dominate a practice game against junior Griffin Coppola.

Ping-Pong Success Brings in Over $600 to the Student Council

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
December 24, 2021
Taylor Swift released "Red (Taylor's Version)", a re-record of her 2012 album "Red", on November 12.

Swifties review Red (Taylor’s Version)

Mimi Jiang-Yu, Delaney Coppola, Elle Cavanaugh, and Ava Malloy
November 28, 2021
With the vision to provide American students with an enriching experience, the American Exchange Project grants high school seniors the opportunity to travel their country for one week, for free.

Attention Graduating Seniors: Travel the Nation with the American Exchange Project

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
October 31, 2021
Students return to HHS's traditional bell schedule. This means students meet for six classes each day, a big change from three classes last year; however, classes are now significantly shorter. HHS students give mixed reviews of the schedule.

HHS Returns to Full-Time, In-Person Learning!

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2021
A shot from a boat breaking apart off San Diego coast

Boat Full of Undocumented Immigrants Capsizes Near San Diego Coast

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
May 12, 2021
Taylor posted the complete track list of Fearless (Taylor's Version) on April 3, 2021 and released the album days later on April 9th!

Our Reviews for Every Song Off of Fearless (Taylor’s Version)…and Then Our Rankings!

Elle Cavanaugh, Mimi Jiang-Yu, and Delaney Coppola
April 25, 2021
Former coach of the Duxbury football team, Dave Maimaron, was recently fired after news of anti-semitic language within the team broke out.

Hingham Football Cancels Duxbury Game in Response to Anti-Semitic Language on the Field

Delaney Coppola and Elle Cavanaugh
March 29, 2021
From Left: Sophomore Margaret Lowther, junior Jade Weggeman, and senior Meghan Hendrickson pose with their batons minutes before the 4x400 meters relay. Lowther runs mid-distances races like this one, but Weggeman and Hendrickson typically run much longer races, sometimes up to 2 miles!

Hingham’s Winter Track Team Adapts to COVID

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
March 29, 2021
Taylor Swift's "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" is now available to pre-order on her website taylorswift.com. Her album cover for the re-recorded "Fearless" (2008) nods to the original album cover.

Music Icon Taylor Swift Kicks Off Re-Recording Journey With “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)”

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2021
American sex education programs are grossly outdated and ineffective.

Letter to the Editors: Update Sex Education

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
February 8, 2021
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, the College Board announced that they were canceling all SAT Subject Tests and optional SAT Essays.

The College Board Discontinues SAT Subject Tests and the Optional SAT Essay

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
January 24, 2021
This season, many families turned to ZOOM, a video chat service, to connect with their extended family and friends.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
January 2, 2021
Children watch fireworks to celebrate Biden's victory.

America Reacts to the 2020 Presidential Election Results

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2020
From Left: Junior Allie Briggs, Senior Mia Kourafas, Junior Sadie Burm, Senior Julia Burm, Junior Delaney Coppola, and Junior Mila Ranocha pose for a quick photo with Schitt's Creek's Annie Murphy who stands across the street in a green jacket and pink sweater.

Schitt’s Creek’s Annie Murphy Steps Foot in Hingham To Film Her New Comedy

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
October 30, 2020
Band and orchestra students performed a piece together at the 2019 Winter Concert. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, concerts are unlikely to happen any time soon.

HHS Students’ Thoughts on Full-Remote Music Classes

Elle Cavanaugh, Staff
September 26, 2020
The city of Kigali installed portable hand washing stations all over the city, in hopes of increasing sanitation and fighting the virus.

The World’s Major Cities Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
June 14, 2020
Due to the pandemic, several of Hingham’s local businesses have had to adjust their types of services.

Local Businesses Adapt to Life According to COVID-19

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
May 31, 2020
Hingham Public Schools switched to a Remote Learning plan on April 6. Students complete online assignments from home.

Virtual Learning Sparks Discussion Among HHS Student Body

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
May 4, 2020
I tried out #10 and made a homemade smoothie bowl!

30 Ways to Spend Your Time While Off From School  

Elle Cavanaugh   , Contributing Writer
April 8, 2020
While Senior Lizzy Ford's character doses off, Senior Peyton Semjen and Senior Morgan Willison's characters drag Junior Benton Perry into a scene from "A Man for All Seasons" where the executioner will kill him.

Hingham High Drama’s The Actor’s Nightmare was Anything But a Nightmare

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
March 9, 2020
From left: current sophomores Ava Malloy and Deirdre O'Donnell participating in Medical Science's rat dissection last year.

Both professional and volunteer firefighters have been risking their lives to put out the fires in Australia.

Wildfires Cause Massive Destruction in Australia

Elle Cavanaugh and Delaney Coppola
January 13, 2020
The House of Representatives impeached President Trump last Wednesday, December 18, 2019 on two accounts: Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress.

President Trump Becomes Third President in U.S. History to be Impeached

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
December 31, 2019
From Left: Sophomores Mila Ranocha, Molly Drew, Elle Cavanaugh, Jade Weggeman, Ava Malloy, and Camille Boer pose for a photo after finishing the trot.

Runners Power Through the Weather for Hingham’s Annual Turkey Trot

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
December 1, 2019
The Hingham High Dance Team shows their spirit during their half time routine.

Highlights From This Year’s Homecoming Festivities

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert and Elle Cavanaugh
October 17, 2019
Sophomore Ava Maguire (#5) crosses the ball to switch fields.

After watching their teammate score, the team embraces sophomore Olivia Sharkansky (#22).

From Left: Seniors Nick Capodilupo, Mitzie Estes, Marina O'Callaghan, and Tess Leonard sing the national anthem prior to the start of the game.

From Back, Left: Sophomore Carly Sullivan (#18), Senior Corinne Hanney (#20), Junior Emma Sharp, (#13) Sophomore Macey Shape, Sophomore Cara Chiappinelli (#3), and Sophomore Michaela Reilly (#11) pose for the camera before the game.

As part of the Hingham High Girls Varsity Soccer team's senior day celebration, Coach Puntiri hugs and gives flowers to senior Corinne Hanney (#20). The celebration honored seniors: Taylor Aymar (#8), Corinne Hanney (#20), Emma Hynes (#14), Captain Phoebe Murphy (#12), Captain Jess Parnell (#2), and Captain Emma Quilty (#16).

Sophomore Alexa Varholak (#15) jumps at the ball from the corner kick.

Sophomore Riley Cotter (#9) crosses the ball to senior Taylor Aymar (#8).

Jenna Cross takes the shot on junior Grace Lepenske.

During the Best Buddies halftime game, Avery Berigan dribbles the ball up the field while junior Lillie Hamilton watches on.

Former Red Sox Player, David "Big Papi" Ortiz was shot in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, June 9.

Former Red Sox Player David Ortiz Shot in Dominican Republic

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
June 16, 2019
Sophomore Nathan Lavoie and Junior Olivia Barbuto perform their rendition of What I've Been Looking For from High School Musical.

Hingham High Drama Club Celebrates Thespian Night

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
May 19, 2019
The Hingham High Drama Club students see a sign for To Kill a Mockingbird with the phrase, All Rise, as they leave the show and head for dinner.

Hingham’s Drama Club Visits NYC

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writers
April 15, 2019
Rescuers clean and look through the site of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash. (Mulugeta:Associated Press)

Boeing 737 Max 8 Causes Two Fatal Crashes

Elle Cavanaugh, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2019
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