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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
Meaghan Burke

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer-Fall

Sophomore Meaghan Burke, is a new member of the the Harborlight this year. Meaghan also participates in books and banter, GSA, the drama club, and many other clubs. Meaghan looks forward to joining many other exciting clubs in high school.

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As hijinks ensue, Dennis (sophomore Nathan Lavoie, left) and Mia (junior Lizzy Ford, right) lob blows at Lyle (junior Devan Kushnir, center).

Drama Club performs Midsummer Jersey

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
May 5, 2019
Artwork designed by Nick Thompson. This is one of the many beautiful posters being put up around Hingham High school to advertise the upcoming musical.

Getting Ready for Urinetown: The Musical

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2018
No homework weekends have proven to be controversial calendar items.

No Homework Weekends: Yay or Nay?

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2018
The cast of "So..What Are We Doing Tonight" takes a bow at the end of a successful performance.

Senior One Acts

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
June 10, 2018
Brigid Nugent stressing about the upcoming holidays

[Photo] Are Holidays Over Commercialized?

Brigid Nugent, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2018
The Hingham High chorus performing at the House Of Prayer Lutheran Church. Photo by Patricia McDonald

Chorus Performs Annual Major Works Concert

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2018
Some memorabilia, including playbills and tickets, from the three shows that the Drama Club saw on the New York trip.

The Drama Club Takes On New York

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
April 15, 2018
Both choruses join to perform "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" from The Lion King.

Talent Expo Returns

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2018
The pie-patterned curtain of Waittress at the Boston Opera House.

Waitress, The Musical: A Review

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
February 26, 2018
A picture of a heart with the message, Happy Valentines Day!

Celebrating The Day of Love

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
February 19, 2018
This picture is of a notebook for passwords, writing down log in information and auto conformation for a website.

3 Ways To Keep Your Passwords Safe

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2018
The author's little brother sleds down a snowy slope.

Sledding Season Returns

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
December 10, 2017
the most popular internet based apps being used throughout the world; Skype, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Youtube.

The Problems With Social Media

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
December 3, 2017
American flags wave in a Hingham cemetery as a sign of respect for those who have fought for our country.

Celebrating Veterans Day

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2017
In 2017, the infamous Friday the 13th occurs in October.

Friday The 13th

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2017
A bulletin board displays the Slash the Trash schedule and photos from previous years.

Slash The Trash Returns

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
October 3, 2017
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