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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.

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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

December 24, 2021
Taylor Swift released Red (Taylors Version), a re-record of her 2012 album Red, on November 12.

Swifties review Red (Taylor’s Version)

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

October 31, 2021
Students return to HHSs 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!

September 25, 2021
A shot from a boat breaking apart off San Diego coast

Boat Full of Undocumented Immigrants Capsizes Near San Diego Coast

May 12, 2021
Taylor posted the complete track list of Fearless (Taylors 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!

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

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

March 29, 2021
Taylor Swifts Fearless (Taylors 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)”

February 22, 2021
American sex education programs are grossly outdated and ineffective.

Letter to the Editors: Update Sex Education

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

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?

January 2, 2021
Children watch fireworks to celebrate Bidens victory.

America Reacts to the 2020 Presidential Election Results

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 Schitts Creeks 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

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

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

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

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

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

30 Ways to Spend Your Time While Off From School  

April 8, 2020
While Senior Lizzy Fords character doses off, Senior Peyton Semjen and Senior Morgan Willisons 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

March 9, 2020
From left: current sophomores Ava Malloy and Deirdre ODonnell participating in Medical Sciences rat dissection last year.

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

Wildfires Cause Massive Destruction in Australia

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

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

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

Highlights From This Year’s Homecoming Festivities

October 17, 2019
Sophomore Ava Maguire (#5) crosses the ball to switch fields.

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

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

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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.

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As part of the Hingham High Girls Varsity Soccer teams 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).

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

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

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Jenna Cross takes the shot on junior Grace Lepenske.

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

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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

June 16, 2019
Sophomore Nathan Lavoie and Junior Olivia Barbuto perform their rendition of What Ive Been Looking For from High School Musical.

Hingham High Drama Club Celebrates Thespian Night

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

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

March 24, 2019
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