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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
Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert, Photo Editor

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert, a senior, serves as the Photo Editor for the Harborlight. Other than writing or taking photos, MK swims on both the Webb’s Tornadoes club team and the Hingham high school swim and dive team. Outside of school, she enjoys volunteering in her community through the Special Olympic Organization. 

All content by Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
Junior captain Caroline Connelly puts up 2 of her team leading 13 points in the game.

Girls Basketball Tops Plymouth South In First Round Of Patriot Cup

Jake Bednarski and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
March 16, 2021
Senior Captain Cate Macdonald defined herself as the team's top Breastroker through the past 4 years on the team, leading the team as both a Senior and Junior captain. Macdonald will be studying at the University Of Vermont next year.

Hingham Swim Team Finishes the Season Strong

Jake Bednarski and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
February 9, 2021
Senior Abbey Foley poses with her parents, Sue and Mike, and younger sister.

The Harborwomen Celebrate Captain Abbey Foley at Their Annual Senior Night

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert, Photography Editor
February 4, 2021
The end of 2020 brought the exciting roll out of COVID-19 Vaccines. Former physician and now teacher at Brockton hospital, Dr. James Gilbert, was one of the first healthcare workers to receive the vaccine.

2020 in Review

Sarah Bryden, Keely Jordan, Jake Bednarski, and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
January 19, 2021
Seniors Andrew Teague and Trent Hesselman embrace in a hug after winning the game, having shared the field together the past 4 years.

The Harbormen Win The First Patriot League Cup Against The Rams

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert, Photography Editor
November 24, 2020
The girls pose for a team photo.

The Harborwomen Win The First Patriot League Cup Against The Pembroke Titans

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert, Photography Editor
November 24, 2020
Finally, Senior Andrew Teague is pictured at center field with his Brothers and Mother, standing proudly in the memory of their father.

Boys Soccer Celebrates Their Annual Senior Night, Honoring the Life of Justin Teague

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert, Photography Editor
November 1, 2020
Hingham High school talented dance team takes the center field to perform during halftime, sporting Blue Blows in memory of Mr. Teague.

Senior Will Fetsko gets ready to kick the ball in the first quarter.

Sophomore Cole Sampson is pictured at the center field.

Junior Will O'Connor subs out Sophmore Aiden Brazel. In the second half, Brazel comes back to score Hingham's first goal, tying the game 1-1.

The players watch as the starting line up begins the game.

Junior defensive player, John Sula fights for the ball in the first quarter.

The Lakers give the Harbormen a good fight, leading in the 2nd quarter with a score of 0-1.

Number 24, senior Cole Laping fights a Laker on the goal line.

Junior Curtis Murphy was seen on the starting line up for the Harbormen.

All the plays wear blue ribbons on their uniform in memory of Mr. Teague, sending their condolences to his family.

Senior captain Carly Kennedy sports her red Hingham mask as she sets up to serve the ball.

The Harborwomen’s Impressive Win Against The Rams

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert, Photography Editor
October 24, 2020
Plays watch, socially distanced, as the starting lineup starts the game's first set.

Senior captain Haley Mcconnell gets ready to start the first set of the game.

Senior setter Gabby Youssef sets up to serve the ball to Marshfield.

Senior Louise Kenny and junior Maureen Koenen jump simultaneously to block The Ram's hit.

Junior middle hitter Lilly Steiner stands at a height of 6"3". This combined with her remarkable volleyball skills marks her as a star asset to the team.

Senior libero Zoe Bogle significantly contributed to the team's 3-0 win.

Senior captain Shea Galko performs an impressive serve in the second set.

From left to right, Senior captains Shea Galko, Haley Mcconnell, and Carley Kennedy creates a dedicated trio how is passionate about leadership and collaboration during this time of COVID-19.

Senior captain Haley Mcconnell explains the hardest part about playing in the age of COVID-19 is, "... not high-fiving and huddling after every point. We’re a team that is big on group celebrations so it’s been challenging to maintain our distance."

A younger member of the team, Freshman Nora Schulze makes an impressive appearance in the 3rd set.

Cars began to parade from Notre Dame Academy all the way to Hingham High.

The Hingham Senior Parade Celebrates The Graduating Class

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert, Photography Editor
June 16, 2020
Senior Kaliegh Donovan holds up the sign, " Record # of Senior Skip Days."

Two Seniors road in the back of a truck as the crowed cheered.

On the right, Whitney Gray will be attending Denison University. On the left, Josie Ward will be attending Colgate University.

More cars follow in the car parade.

Montana State and Jacksonville flags were hung on a passing car.

Senior James Durkin will be attending Hobart College next year.

While the class of 2020 did not receive a normal send-off, their four years at Hingham High were commemorated through a car parade.

Senior Mary Maffei will be attending Purdue University next year.

The graduating members of the Hingham Crew Team also received a warm welcome with an impressive banner.

Senior Will O'Connell was welcomed by family members on the Hingham Highschool field.

Senior Molly Bombard will be attending New York University and Lydia Boer will be attending Boston College.

Seniors Liam Keliher and Briggs Rowley parade through the crowd. Keliher will be attending University of Massachusetts Amherst while Rowley will be attending University Of Vermont.

Many 2020 graduates dressed their car with their future college flags.

Many cars were decorated in streamers and extravagant balloons.

Cars began to parade from Natre Dame Academy all the way to Hingham High.

The pictures of victims were displayed on poster board and held up by various protesters.

Hingham Residents Show Their Support For The Black Lives Matter Movement

Keely Jordan and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
June 8, 2020
Before Kristin Mccarthy spoke, she asked the audience to raise their hands. When a name was said that they didn't know, they had to put their hand down. She started with well-known names like George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trevon Martin. Then, the hands slowly came down as another 101 names of victims were read, distilling the message that police brutality is not an isolated issue.

Raquel Soto spoke passionately to the crowd about systemic racism and flaws in the police system.

Hingham Juniors Grace Mills, Jillian Rathke, and Mikieh Sullivan hold up their fists, a universal symbol of the Black Lives Matter movement.

From Left to Right, Junior Tori Choo, Claire Gallagher, Stella Robson, and Senior Maire O'Driscoll, passionately hold up signs to passing cars.

Cars pass, honking and cheering the protesters on as they hold up signs that declare their beliefs

More Protesters hold up signs to declare their stance on systemic racism.

A group of Hingham girls faces the camera, holding up the Black Lives Matter fist.

A sign that reads, "Black lives, health, futures, businesses, wealth, and education matter," is held by one passionate protester.

More, "Black Lives Matter," signs are showcased by protesters on route 3A.

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