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Some HHS students look forward to leaving behind the (not so) gorgeous recent weather of Hingham Harbor when they travel elsewhere this April Break.
HHS Welcomes a Long Awaited April Break
Stock values plummeted by the time markets closed in New York on April 4, 2025. Photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuter
The Rapid Fall of the Stock Market and the Recently Imposed Tariffs.
A table of students take their seats for dinner.
Class of 2026 Celebrates Junior Prom!
Rescuers search for survivors amongst the debris of the Sky Villa Condo, a building that collapsed in the recent earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar. (The New Indian Express AP)
Earthquake of 7.7 Magnitude Devastates Myanmar
Overhead view of a typical Greenland community called Nuuk. Photo Credits Evgeniy Maloletka APNews
Why is the U.S. Interested in Greenland?
Hingham High School Robotics team after winning the Gracious Professionalism award.
HHS Hammerheads take on District Championship
A look inside Attleboro High School auditorium, where most of the SEMASC festivities took place.
Hingham Student Council takes on the SEMASC Spring Conference
Down the mysterious hallway in the photography room is the lightroom, where students gather for good lighting to shoot portraits and most commonly, photos of the week.
Photography: More Than Just the Press of a Button
A strip of shops in Derby Street can offer many options for job-seeking students.
Students Seek Job Opportunites Locally
AP Research students created posters directing them on how to write each section of their year long paper.
Discovering AP Research and AP Seminar for future classes is a great way to research topics you love!
A hard contest from Walter Clayton Jr. forces Emanual Sharp to lose possession of the basketball as time expires in the second half.
A Men’s March Madness to Remember
Florida celebrates after defeating Auburn and making it to the National Championship
Florida takes on Houston in a National Championship game 51 years in the making
UConn Huskies’ star player, Paige Bueckers takes ball to basketball in game against South Dakota in Storrs, Connecticut.
Women’s NCAA March Madness Update: Final Moments Before The Championship
Rafeal Devers completely missed a ball during his slump that included a record 12 strike-outs to open up the season vs the Texas Rangers. (Jon Couture)
A Review of the First Three Days of The MLB Opening Weekend
The Hingham Boys Team Poses for Picture After Advancing to the Final 4 Last Spring.
Hingham Lacrosse Aims for Season Goal: State Championship
An array of baked goods tempt buyers in the Flour Bakery and Cafe.
Local favorites: Underrated Boston Brunch Spots to Visit this Spring
The cast of Matilda Jr. stands onstage during the bows.
HMS Puts on Production of Matilda Jr.
Completing puzzles offers more benefits that just passing the time.
A Look into the Short and Long Term Benefits of Puzzles
Mr. Cincotta and Mrs. Crook conduct the fifth and sixth grade bands as they play “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift in the HHS gym.
“Best All-Town Ever”: Musicians of All Ages Amaze Audience at Annual March Concert
Signs with the names of every Hingham High School music student line Main Street from Second Parish Church to Cushing Street.
All HHS Music Students Recognized on Telephone Poles For the First Time
The antagonist of the new netflix series “Adolescence” looming over another character.
Netflix Series “Adolescence” Acts as a Reflection and a Warning
A homework folder overflows with papers
Homework or Free Time? How Students at HHS Are Feeling
College students try their best to focus on a lecture through face masks.
HHS Students Give Their Opinions About the Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic
(In 1913, the day before Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated, women marched for their rights. Photo Credits: Library of Congress via AP)
The History and Significance of International Women’s Day
Rows of new whiteboard tables, chairs, and hightops sit in front of a shining new glass whiteboard wall. Taken by Gus Doggett
Think Classrooms Reimagine Mathematics Education
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?
The girl’s hockey team lines up for the national anthem before getting their ninth win of the season.
A Mid-Season Photo Recap of Hingham’s Winter Sports
Club founders Teddy Anderson (left) and Jack Germian (right) proudly approach lunch tables to spread awareness of the Hope Club. Photo Creds: Jake Varholak December 17, 2024
Introducing HHS’s Newest Club: “Hope Club”
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?
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Anna Post

Anna Post, Junior Editor

Anna Post is a junior at Hingham High School and has been writing for the Harborlight since last year. In addition to writing for the Harborlight, she also is a member of the SADD club and the mentor program. She plays club basketball year-round and in the winter for the varsity team at HHS. In her free time, she likes to read, watch movies, and hang out with her friends.

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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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