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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
Caitlin Patten

Caitlin Patten, Managing Editor

Caitlin Patten is a junior at Hingham High School and has been writing for the Harborlight since her freshman year. In addition to playing both field hockey and tennis at the high school, Caitlin is also a member of Student Council and Vice President of the Class of 2026. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends and family.

All content by Caitlin Patten
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.

Hingham Students Rally Together to Protest Recent Acts of Hate

Caitlin Patten, Managing Editor
March 18, 2025
Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) looks to take down a sliding Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars QB #16). The dirty hit suspended Al-Shaair and injured Lawrence, which can effect fantasy owners on both ends.

Taking Apart “Fantasy Football”: The dramatic change to the way people watch the NFL

Caitlin Patten, Managing Editor
December 11, 2024
Senior Captain Haylen Wilson does the honors for Hingham in an offensive corner during Wednesday’s game against Whitman Hanson (9/11).

Strong Opening for Hingham High School Athletics

Caitlin Patten, Managing Editor
September 14, 2024
This is a glimpse inside a workout class at Orangetheory Fitness, located at 15 Shipyard Drive, Hingham MA.

A Look Inside the Mental and Social Benefits of Exercise 

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
April 21, 2024
Notre Dame's Becky Obinma (10), Maddy Westbeld (21), and Sonia Citron (11) defend Ole Miss' Kharyssa Richardson (33) in the second round of the 2024 tournament. (Credit: Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports)

NCAA Women’s March Madness

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
The 49er’s signature helmet (left), and the Chiefs helmet (right), placed directly in front of the Super Bowl trophy in preparation for Sunday night’s game.

Super Bowl LVIII Preview

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Copies of Instructions for Dancing (left) and The Summer of Broken Rules (right). (Credit: Caitlin Patten)

Best Books I Read in 2023

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
The bike room featured at Cycle Town Studio. (Kristen Grossman)

Best Ways to Stay Active in the Winter

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023
Forwards (from left to right) Ella O’Neill, Sam Ruddick, and Haylen Wilson celebrate their first goal of the game on Tuesday against Milton. Credit: Joshua Ross

Hingham Girls Field Hockey Advances to Elite Eight

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023
Hingham’s Kiki McGourty wards off an Algonquin forward as she outruns her to the ball. By: Joshua Ross Photography

Girls Soccer Loses 2-1 to Algonquin

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
Darius Slay, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback, covers New England’s receiver, Kendrick Bourne (left) in Week One of the 2023 NFL Season. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper))

A Look at the Patriots Season so far

Caitlin Patten
October 2, 2023
Jason Tatum turns to the Boston crowd at TD Garden for applause after stepping off the court in the 4th quarter of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76er’s. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Celtics Defeat 76ers in Game 7 of NBA Playoffs

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
May 21, 2023
Ben Farrington (left) congratulates Hingham goalie, Nate Hoffman (right) after their victory over Lincoln-Sudbury in the Coaches Cup Championship on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Hingham Boys Lacrosse Defeats Lincoln-Sudbury in a 9-8 Victory

Caitlin Patten, Contributing Writer
April 30, 2023
FDU shoots over Purdue on Friday, March 17th

March Madness 2023: First Round Upsets

Caitlin Patten, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2023
Taken at a USC football game

NCAA Football Playoff Expansion

Caitlin Patten
March 11, 2023
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