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Jane Goodall playing with Bahati, a 3-year-old chimpanzee, at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in 1997.
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Jane Goodall
The logo of the Hingham Food Pantry, indicating that they have helped families in need since 1991.
Hingham Food Pantry: The Fight Against Food Insecurity
Mock-up released by the White House of the plans for the soon to be constructed 200 million dollar ballroom.
Changes at the White House: From Hoban’s Vision to Trump’s New Ballroom
Hingham residents protest the Trump Administration on an early Wednesday morning.
Local Hingham group Stand Up and Speak Out continues to expand movement to protest the Trump Administration
The leopard spots that were discovered on a rock called “Chayava Falls”. These spots indicate that Mars may have once been able to support microbial life.
NASA Reports Potential Proof of Life on Mars
Students from the HHS Breathe Out Club setting up the SWell table in preparation for Breathe Out Day.
First Breathe Out Day of the Year Promotes Student Well-being
Several members of the team point towards the camera.
Girls Volleyball Blows Out Plymouth South!
The Dock ribbon cutting occurred on September 12, 2025, finally debuting it to the community.
Ribbon Cutting Concludes Awaited Dock Project
Inundation District is a new film that discusses the devastating effects of climate change on Boston’s Seaport.
Recap and Student Perspectives on the Viewing of “Inundation District”
A Cancer Kid’s First tri-board was displayed at the club fair during freshman orientation, encouraging freshman to join the club.
Cancer Kids First: A Glimpse At The Organization’s Empowering Message
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics talk on the court during the second half of their game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2025.
Celtics Revamp Roster as Preseason Approaches
Jason Tatum addresses his road to recovery at the Celtics Media Day Press Conference at Auerbach Center on September 29th.
Jayson Tatum Appears Ahead of Schedule on Optimistic Recovery
Josh Jacobs pushes through defenders as he makes a beeline towards the end zone in the fourth quarter.
Packers and Cowboys Showdown Leads to Rare Ending
The Chicago Cubs celebrate their Wild Card win over the Padres and get ready for their divisional series matchup with their NL Central rival the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB Wild Card Round Finishes With Three of Four Higher Seeds Advancing
Marcus Jones (#25) and Alex Austin (#28) celebrate in the end-zone with Patriots fans after Jones’ 87-yard touchdown on a punt return. The play gave the Patriots a 7-6 lead over the Carolina Panthers.
Should Patriots Fans Be Optimistic About the Season?
Season 3 cover photo with Belly (center), Conrad (left), and Jeremiah (right) in front of the Cousins house.
Jenny Han Strikes Again: The New Twists and Turns in Season Three of “The Summer I Turned Pretty”
Liam (left) and Noel Gallagher (right) reunite for the “Live 25” tour.
Don’t Look Back in Anger: Oasis Celebrates 30 Years of “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory”
Dominic Fike blows stardust on the cover art of his mixtape “Rocket.”
“Rocket Is Not An Album”: A Review of Dominic Fike’s First Mixtape
All of Swift’s albums, spanning more than 15 years, including “Taylor’s Version.”
A New Era: Taylor Swift Wins Ownership of Her Albums
The “Minecraft Movie”, a recent release has earned its place as the most popular film of 2025 thus far.
The Rise Of Irony And The Fall Of Sincerity
HHS lines the hallways with ample recycling bins that students can use.
How Eco-Friendly is HHS?
Ms. Papuga teaches in her classroom.
Ms. Papuga: Hingham High’s very own Ceramics Teacher
These four books are either banned in some schools, or have been challenged in others around the US.
The Impact of Censorship in American Education
The Climate Crisis has caused a dramatic increase in wildfires such as this at Talkin Lake in British Columbia in July, 2023.
Climate in Crisis: Recent Climate Events Strike Global Concern
The entire Class of 2026 will be wearing their bright red Senior Shirts on the first day of school on Tuesday.
The Last First: How Do Seniors Feel About The Start to their Final Hingham School Year?
These four books are either banned in some schools, or have been challenged in others around the US.
The Impact of Censorship in American Education
Both titles illustrate an example of the tests available and the features AP Classroom presents.
AP Exam Reflections: What Students Had to Say
Pictured left to right, Haylen Wilson, Ava Souppa, Taylor Gay, Caitlin O’Driscoll, Adam Healey, Elinor Deady, Ava Ladd, Luca Guidi, Tasha Otoka, and Ivy Clark sit at first graders desks after helping teachers at South Elementary School.
Seniors Step Up: Harbormen Helping Hingham Day 2025
The Dock’s woodwork paneled in insolation visualizes its final silhouette.
The Dock Drifts Towards Completion at HHS
Three HHS students playing a mobile game, one of the many contributing factors to overwhelming screen time.
Are the Effects of Screen Time Altering HHS Students’ Education?
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Shining a light on Hingham news

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Anna Post

Anna Post, Managing Editor

Anna Post is a senior and Managing Editor for the Harborlight. In addition to writing and editing, Anna is an executive board member for the Mentor Program, a member of National Honor Society, SADD Club, and the Drama Club. She plays basketball year-round and is the captain of the Girls Varsity Basketball team. Anna also has a passion for environmental studies and research and has contributed to environmental research through the Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research all four years of high school. In her free time, she loves to cook for her friends and family, work out, and watch a good movie. Fun fact: Anna’s favorite movie is La La Land.

 

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Dominic Fike blows stardust on the cover art of his mixtape “Rocket.”

“Rocket Is Not An Album”: A Review of Dominic Fike’s First Mixtape

Anna Post, Managing Editor
September 19, 2025
Recently healed KJ Muldoon reaches out to his doctors who treated his rare genetic disorder.

A Cured Baby Marks a Breakthrough in Personalized Gene Therapy

Anna Post, Junior Editor
May 26, 2025
HHS students Luke Burke, Harry Fitzgerald, Lauren Walker, Clare Blatchley, Tag Tomlinson, Breanna Weiss, and Annie Daly (pictured left to right) hold up anti-hate signs on Thursday’s rally.

[Photo] Hingham Students Rally Together to Protest Recent Acts of Hate

Caitlin Patten, Managing Editor
March 18, 2025
HHS senior chorus member Nick Roche speaks about his experience in the Hingham chorus program in the packed gym at the All Town chorus concert on Monday, 3/3/25.

Young Voices Unite at Hingham’s All-Town Chorus Concert

Anna Post, Junior Editor
March 9, 2025
Mufasa follows the backstory of young Mufasa and the complex history of his relationship with his brother, Scar.

New Hit Mufasa: The Lion King Achieves Box Office Success

Anna Post, Junior Editor
January 11, 2025
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”

Anna Post, Junior Editor
December 5, 2024
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?

Anna Post, Junior Editor
November 9, 2024
Katie Roberts, the former assistant superintendent, has been appointed the new interim superintendent for the Hingham Public School district.

Meet the New HPS Interim Superintendent: Katie Roberts

Anna Post, Junior Editor
September 22, 2024
Photo credits: Ryan Craggs

Top Five Activities to Stay Involved this Summer

Anna Post, Staff Writer
June 3, 2024
Photo Credits: Anna Post, poster by HHS Drama Club Last Friday and Saturday, the HHS drama club performed their rendition of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”

HHS Presents: Much Ado About Nothing

Anna Post, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Last Monday HHS sophomores began the English Language Arts MCAS exam, a start to the many MCAS testing sessions at HHS. Photo Credit: https://hhsgrade10mcas20.weebly.com/

MCAS Testing – A Controversial Topic at HHS

Anna Post, Staff Writer
April 7, 2024
Freshman Callie Crean wins the face-off in Wednesday night's game against Malden Catholic.

[Photo] Harborwomen Hockey Season Ends in Elite Eight

March 13, 2024
MANSI has impacted over 791,229 individuals in saving and educating young women about maternal care and reproductive health in India.

Make an Impact with MANSI

Anna Post, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
(Photo Credits Tracy Winter) HHS students enjoyed their late start to the school day Monday thanks to the 2-hour delay.

Top 5 Snowstorm Comfort Dishes at HHS

Anna Post, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
The cast of Hingham High School’s Little Shop of Horrors takes their final bow after their closing performance on the night of Saturday, December 2. By: Anna Post

Hingham High School Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

Anna Post, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/survey-most-teens-lacked-sleep-struggled-schoolwork-2021-during-covid Factors like excessive homework, extracurriculars, sports, and screen time are detrimental to the amount of sleep HHS students get.

Majority of HHS Students Don’t Get Enough Sleep

Anna Post, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023
AI and ChatGPT continue to threaten organic learning in schools, increasing the temptation to cheat and plagiarism among students. https://educationcopilot.com/ai-in-education/

AI in Schools: a Hero or a Villain?

Anna Post, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
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