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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
ChatGP is one of the most commonly used language models.
Should Artificial Intelligence Be Allowed in Schools?
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”
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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McKenzie Patterson

McKenzie Patterson, Junior Editor

McKenzie Patterson is a Junior 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 Debate Team. 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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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

McKenzie Patterson, Junior Editor
October 7, 2025
All the speakers gathered with the big scissors to cut the ribbon.

The Brand New Foster Elementary Opens With A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

McKenzie Patterson, Junior Editor
September 22, 2025
The logo for the Global Citizenship Program at Hingham High School.

Empowering Changemakers: Inside the HHS Global Citizenship Program

McKenzie Patterson, Junior Editor
September 19, 2025
The seniors are ushered into their graduation ceremony under beautiful rose arches, held up by the younger siblings of the graduates.

Rain Holds off for our 2025 Graduates

McKenzie Patterson, Junior Editor
June 9, 2025
Like the families sitting in the bleachers, the seats on the turf await the graduates' arrival.

Opry, the HHS Service Dog, would never miss this event!

The graduating class meets in the auditorium one final time before receiving their diplomas.

The HHS Class of 2025 gathers in the main lobby, waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Charlotte Bernstein gives a smile to her classmates before receiving her diploma.

Class president Ryan Burns is the final student to receive his diploma.

Moments after receiving their diplomas, the seniors are wild with celebration.

Soon to be graduate Matt McCarthy walks up to the podium for a handshake and a diploma.

Tala Sanford leaves the podium after giving her Valedictorian Speech.

The graduating class patiently listens to the various speakers before it's diploma time.

The Class of 2025 stands to face the crowd before doing the annual tassel toss.

Dr. Buckey, the principal of Hingham High School, addresses the graduating class and audience.

The Hingham High Turf was decorated with the tradition “Hingham High School” red banner and the new “Class of 2025” banner.

Hingham High provides information about one of the travel opportunities in 2026.

HHS Students Expand Their Horizons: Hingham High 2026 Travel Opportunities

McKenzie Patterson, Junior Editor
June 8, 2025
Graduates of the Class of 2024 throw their graduation caps in celebration.

Hingham High Says Goodbye to the Class of 2025

McKenzie Patterson, Contributing Writer
May 25, 2025
The epic attacks of the senior assassin games! (YouTube: Smosh Games Thumbnail)

Senior Assassin 2025: Let the Games Begin!

McKenzie Patterson, Contributing Writer
May 11, 2025
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

McKenzie Patterson, Contributing Writer
April 8, 2025
English students read books of many different time periods and genres.

Hingham High English Books: What do the students think?

McKenzie Patterson, Contributing Writer
March 9, 2025
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump gave the executive order for the immediate withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. (Jim Watson Getty Images)

Reversing Biden’s Climate Change Initiative: Trump Withdraws the U.S. from The Paris Agreement

McKenzie Patterson, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2025
Colin Lasch taking a face off in a game against the Weymouth Rams

The Harbormen Hockey Team Starts Their Season with a Smashing Success!

McKenzie Patterson, Contributing Writer
January 12, 2025
Image from one of the many 2022-2023 girls’ basketball wins. Photo Credits: Joshua Ross Photography

Hingham High School Welcome The Winter Sports Season

McKenzie Patterson, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Hilary Swift - New York Times

The Lewiston, Maine Shooting

McKenzie Patterson, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Photo taken of the Hingham High School Girls Soccer Team just before playing in their game. (Photo Credit: Maddie’s Promise Foundation)

Annual Maddie’s Promise Game

McKenzie Patterson, Staff Writer
October 15, 2023
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