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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
Students at HHS are excited to begin the winter sports season
The Transition From Fall to Winter Sports at HHS
Freshman Nolan McManus makes a play in his first season of soccer
Hingham High School Wraps Up Term One
Runners starting the Hingham Turkey Trot
Celebrating Different Thanksgiving Traditions Around Hingham
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
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
Celia McCarthy’s family's Liberty Pole home, decorated with lights for the holidays in 2021
When to Start Decorating for the Winter Holiday Season
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
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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Liv Casey

Liv Casey, Managing Editor

Managing Editor Liv Casey is a senior that swims for the Webb’s Tornadoes Swim Team, as their captain. She is also a member of the Global Citizenship Certificate Program, and the founder of the club T.I.L.E. (Talks on Innovation, Leadership, & Entrepreneurship). In the future, she would like to pursue a career in International Relations and Political Science.

All content by Liv Casey
Senior, Clara Kingsbury gets excited to go see "The Grinch" by looking up images of the new animated take on the character.

Why “The Grinch” May Not Be For All Ages

Liv Casey, Managing Editor
December 4, 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
Mrs. Whitney smiles in front of a white board of practice problems in her classroom.

Mrs. Whitney Retires to Hong Kong

Liv Casey, Managing Editor
June 11, 2018
The Class of 2018 enjoys a cookout under the sun. Photo by Rose Papuga.

Photo Essay: HHS Class of 2018 Says Goodbye

Will Sutton and Liv Casey
May 28, 2018
Friends Emma Ryanm Margaret Strehle, and Caroline Leduc pose for a photo outside the cafeteria.

Performers from the Triveni School of Dance, a non-profit organization in Brookline, demonstrated a classical Indian dance for the symposium.

A Successful GCP Symposium

Liv Casey, Business Manager
May 20, 2018
Aquiles sits in Ms. Papuga's room and leads a discussion on the Dominican Republic. (In the back from left to right: Leah O'Rourke, Caroline Milton, Maureen Kent, Abby Dansreau, Ms. Papuga, Caroline Mashburn, Emily Nash, and Meredith Noonan)

Aquiles Comes to Hingham

Liv Casey, Business Manager
May 15, 2018
A student, who requested her name not be shared, holds up a cartoon image of a marijuana leaf to remind readers of the focus of controversy on this issue.

Medical Marijuana Establishments Banned in Hingham

Liv Casey, Business Manager
April 30, 2018
Señora Kelley poses in front of her Galápagos informational poster.

Safe Travels

Liv Casey, Business Manager
April 2, 2018
Junior Eleanor Collins graciously offered her large morning coffee for a "photo-op."

Is Coffee a Necessary Evil?

Liv Casey, Business Manager
March 4, 2018
This cartoon depicts a common thought that students can relate to. (KQED news)

Midyear Exams: Are They Necessary?

Liv Casey, Business Manager
January 29, 2018
Sophomore Stella Robson prepares to lead off her relay team.

A Close Call: Hingham Loses to Duxbury

Liv Casey, Business Manager
January 17, 2018
Sophomore Devan Kushnir is all smiles after his 200 M.

Senior captain Dylan Davis cheers the team up by striking creative poses.

Juniors Hannah Leawack and Kate Connolly get pumped with a pose before the meet.

Freshmen Cate MacDonald glides into the wall with a perfect two hand touch.

Coach Kait McDonough intently watches the boys 200 relay

Coach Kait McDonough gives the team a pep talk at the end of the meet.

Assistant coach Kara McDonough cheers for her swimmers in the 400 relay.

As the Hingham team enters the Duxbury pool they are greeted with this daunting sight.

These Pecan Snowball Cookies make a beautiful winter scene come to life in your kitchen. (Pic Cred: American heritage cooking)

Pecan Snowball Cookies: A Delicious Holiday Dessert for Everyone

Liv Casey, Business Manager
December 17, 2017
Juniors Abby Fennelly, Liv Davies, and Leah Humphrey rock intense U.S.A. outfits that show off their school spirit.

A Spectacular Spirit Week

Liv Casey, Business Manager
October 24, 2017
The vice president of Hingham High smiles behind his new desk.

A Warm Welcome To Our New Vice Principal

Liv Casey, Business Manager
October 1, 2017
Will Barao strikes a pose for his teammates at the Manitou Incline in Colorado. (Photo courtesy of Colton Parkinson)

Our Incredible Hometown Swimmer

Liv Casey, Business Manager
September 24, 2017
The dynamic duo of Ms. Szyman and Ms. O'Keeffe, who will be the full time nurse next year, poses for a picture.

A Farewell to a Spectacular Nurse

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
June 5, 2017
The girls that participated in an over night practice for WTST are still psyched despite how late it is.

Webb’s Swim Team Offers Amazing Experience for Swimmers

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
May 22, 2017
(From left to right) Lizzy Haggerty, Bryce Williams, Caroline Leduc, Jack Muldoon, Margaret Strehle, Emma O'Neil, and Mackenzie Brennan pose for prom pics.

A Joyous Junior Prom

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
May 22, 2017
Sophomore Rachel Ader gets pumped to discuss profanity in the high school.

Profanity: Accepted or Just Ignored?

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
April 4, 2017
HHS Students Traveling to Monte Cristi in the Dominican Republic

HHS Students Traveling to Monte Cristi in the Dominican Republic

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
February 19, 2017

HHS Swim Team Makes A Splash Against Middleboro

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
January 15, 2017
Senora Carpenters class shows off their Holiday spirit in C Block!

Holiday Cheer and Fear

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
December 18, 2016
The marriage of seniors Emma Rowe and Mary-Kate Brennan took place in the gym the morning of fancy day at Hingham High.

Spirit Week

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
November 27, 2016
From left to right: Katie Cappiello, Greta Eustace, Stephanie Pett, and Matt Rice in the auditorium next to the idea boards.

Rape Culture: Is It Our Culture?

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
October 23, 2016
From left to right sophomores Julia Salvucci, Hannah Leawack, Kara May, Kayla Collins, Olivia Davies, Abby Fennelly, Liv Casey, and Ali Henderson dressed for fall.

Female Fall Fashion Trends At HHS

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
October 2, 2016
The HHS girls sprinting team is all smiles for the meets next week.

School Sport Participation: How Far Is Too Far?

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
May 8, 2016
Freshmen Will Sutton and David Mills joke about their bromance in between classes before Valentine's Day.

To be, or not to be mine…

Liv Casey, Contributing Writer
February 15, 2016
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