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The muddy aftermath of the floods in the Nuwakot district.
Raging Waters: Nepal’s Himalayan Disaster
Ukrainian drones crashing into St. Petersburg.
Ukraine Continues to Fight Back: Drones Bomb St. Petersburg
The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) records a large flash from their satellite data, later to be determined as a meteor.
Meteor Strikes Just Over 30 Miles Away from Hingham
Several HHS alums returned to the school to remember Coach Jewett and share stories. Left to right: Brian Fennelly, Sean McKay, Tom Shetzline, Avery Warshaw, and Chris McDowell. Both Fennelly and McDowell carry on Jewett's legacy by coaching as well.
Honoring Coach Jewett’s Legacy
A study of the ideal number of children in various European countries shows that people in first-world countries still want enough children to bring their countries above the replacement rate.
The Threat the Global Fertility Crisis Poses
The group of certificate winners poses together for a group photo with Principal Dr. Buckey and recent HHS graduate Ethan Warhaftig.
Hingham High School Hosts its Semi-Annual Andrew Warhaftig Catching Kindness Awards
The Breathe Out poster hangs proud to advocate for their mission
Hingham High School Breathes Out
Emily Kiernan, Class President of 2026, leads her class in the ceremonial tassel toss.
Hingham High School Celebrates the Class of 2026
Senior Betsy Clow and Junior Oliver Ruccio walks down the red carpet during pre-prom festivities
Seniors’ Prom Night Brings Sunshine and Smiles
Each year on “Move Up Day,” the eighth graders from HMS take a trip to HHS to get insight into what life will be like for them as incoming freshmen.
Move Up Day: HHS Welcomes The Class of 2030
Foxborough in preparations for the World Cup, Statue of Tom Brady outside of Gillette Stadium
Massachusetts is Anticipating a Chaotic World Cup, and Foxborough is at the Center of it
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contorts his body to draw contact in the act of shooting.
Do the Oklahoma City Thunder Play Unethical Basketball?
The 4th Varsity boat enjoys a pride-filled victory.
Hingham Boys’ Crew 2026 Spring Season an Overall Success
Old College football players Reggie Bush (Left), Tim Tebow (Middle), and Johnny Manziel (Right) pose around money signs.
The Wild West Of Saturdays: How NIL Created College Football’s Unregulated Free Agency
Senior Chase Beighley #9 and Junior Tom McCarthy #10 celebrate a goal in a victory versus Scituate. The Harbormen are the #7 seed in the Boys Lacrosse Division II MIAA Tournament.
MIAA Spring Tournaments: Hingham Spring Sports Prepare for Deep Playoff Runs
The Mandalorian and Grogu hiding behind a dune of sand.
The Mandalorian and Grogu: A Serviceable Return to Star Wars
Main character “Bear” (Michael Johnston) contemplates his one wish, with co-worker “Nikki” (Inde Navarrette) silhouetted in the car window. Produced by Focus Features.
Fans and Critics Have “Obsession” For Recent Underdog Movie
Laney Wilson gives her acceptance speech for “Choosin Texas.”
A Langley Filled Night: Ella Langley Takes Home 7 Trophies At The Country Music Awards 2026
The crowd buzzes with excitement at the opening night of Love/Sick, waiting for the curtain to part.
The Opening Night of Love/Sick: A Dazzling Experience 
The Hingham K-12 Art Show was held on Thursday April 30, in the HHS Cafeteria.
Hingham K-12 Art Show: A Night to Remember
Once the cherry trees bloom outside of Hingham High, a hopeful mood of a coming spring takes root.
Spring Is Here, But What Did Winter Do?
(A variety of classic books that are now less frequently read lie on a table.
The Impact of the Modern World on Books: Why Nobody Seems to Read for Fun Anymore
Noah Kahan posing for a photo.
Noah Kahan Announces His New Album The Great Divide
Tom Brady and Jennifer Lawrence look into the Dunkin’ store during the ‘Good Will Dunkin’ advertisement in Super Bowl LX.
Super Bowl LX Commercials: A Letdown?
Morgan Childs drew a heart to represent Valentine's Day.
Saint Valentine and His Special Day
Students and parents browse through the different global presentations during the Symposium.
Annual Global Citizenship Symposium Brings New Experiences and Perspectives to Attendees
“The Pitt” cast (Noah Wyle, Ned Brower, Ambar Martinez, and Supriya Ganesh) display intense emotions while tending to a patient.
“The Pitt” Concludes Its Second Season and Solidifies Itself as a New Kind of Medical Drama
The Cila tribe discusses strategy at their camp after a challenge.
25 Years of Outwitting, Outplaying, and Outlasting: Survivor’s 50th Season
Once colleges get a person’s address, students will often open a mailbox to find many advertising pieces of mail from them.
Tips for Surviving the College Search
Skippermen seniors Johnny Appleton, Lila Johnson, Ella Cignetti, and Emma Izmirlic preparing for their final race together.
Caps Off to the Seniors: Skippermen Wish their Seniors Smooth Sailing
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
McKenzie Patterson

McKenzie Patterson, News Section Editor

McKenzie Patterson is a Senior at Hingham High School and has been writing for the Harborlight since her freshman year. In addition to writing for the Harborlight, she is in the Global Citizenship Program, Student Council, and Model UN. She enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her family in her free time. McKenzie has a goal of becoming a lawyer in the future!

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