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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

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Matt Dwyer

Matt Dwyer, Photography Editor

Senior Matt Dwyer is The Harborlight’s Photography Editor.  He has been a full-time contributor to The Harborlight since his freshman year. He is on the cross country team, the swim team, and the tennis team. In his spare time he likes to read and spend time with his friends. He is also an Eagle Scout.

All content by Matt Dwyer
Full Cast of Shuddersome Perfoming

A Shout In The Dark

Addy Stupin, Matt Dwyer, and Rose Flynn
March 13, 2016
The gymnastics team before the start of the meet.

Gymnastics Team Faces Hanover

Matt Dwyer, Photography Editor
February 1, 2016
Left to Right: sophomore Maya Nielsen, senior Erin Lynch, and freshmen Katherine Connolly and Olivia Casey relax in the pool.

Hingham Swim and Dive Faces Hanover

Matt Dwyer, Photography Editor
January 24, 2016
A scout tends to the trees picked up by his team over the course of the day.

Troop 1 Hingham’s Chritmas Tree Drive

Matt Dwyer, Photography Editor
January 10, 2016
Jack Metzger, Natalie Gebhardt, Cam Baker, Johnny Dwyer, Dylan Davis, and Kate Murray huddle around a firepit for warmth

The Polar Plunge

Matt Dwyer and Rose Flynn
December 14, 2015
Veterans stand to commemorate their specific branch of service as its anthem is played by the band.

Hingham’s Veterans Day Commemoration

Rose Flynn and Matt Dwyer
November 16, 2015
Taylor Commesso, Casey Cosgrove, Jessica Anderson, and Maddie Drinkwater, as nurses, and Brooke Ashley as a baby.

Halloween 2015

Matt Dwyer, Photography Editor
November 1, 2015
The arcade-style set up creates a driving experience for participants.

Distractology 101 at Hingham High

Matt Dwyer, Photography Editor
October 18, 2015
The two teams await the play to progress towards them.

Field Hockey Under the Lights

Matt Dwyer, Editor
October 14, 2015
Spectators at the football game watch the Dance Team before things went awry

Lights Out

Matt Dwyer and Addy Stupin
September 29, 2015
New Teacher Profile: Mr Tarentello

New Teacher Profile: Mr. Tarentello

Matt Dwyer and Addy Stupin
September 27, 2015
Lifeguards at the YMCA watch over the pool.

High Schoolers’ Summer Jobs

Addy Stupin, Isabel Allen, and Matt Dwyer
September 15, 2015
HHS's August 2015 Japan Trip

HHS’s August 2015 Japan Trip

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
June 21, 2015
Graduation

[Photo] Class of 2015 Graduates

Rose Flynn
June 7, 2015
Courtney Shea and Kayla O'Regan stand by the harbor at the aquarium.

Senior Prom

Matt Dwyer, Photography Editor
May 31, 2015
Deflategate Punishment Handed Down

Deflategate Punishment Handed Down

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2015
Crisis in Yemen

Crisis in Yemen

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2015
Matt Dwyer and Addy Stupin review "Rose Under Fire"

Matt Dwyer and Addy Stupin review “Rose Under Fire”

Addy Stupin and Matt Dwyer
April 7, 2015
Incarceron Book Review

Incarceron Book Review

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
February 28, 2015
A pair of authentic Beaver Tail snowshoes in good, usable condition. Made in 1948.

Blizzard Juno

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
February 2, 2015

Taliban Attacks Pakistani School

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
December 20, 2014
Veteran's Day Ceremony at Town Hall

Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Town Hall

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
November 15, 2014
"Horns" Book Review, Matt's Take

“Horns” Book Review, Matt’s Take

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
November 3, 2014
Robert Louis Stevenson Book Review (He said...three stars)

Robert Louis Stevenson Book Review (He said…three stars)

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
September 28, 2014
Janay Rice, left, with her husband, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice.

NFL Domestic Violence Policy Sparks More Controversy

Matt Dwyer, Senior Staff Writer
September 5, 2014
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