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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
Popular Halloween candies scattered around.
The Halloween Happenings around Hingham
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump
With Two Weeks to Go, The 2024 Presidential Election Remains Close
The Nova Music Festival in southern Israel was supposed to be a celebration of “Friends, Love, and Freedom”. Instead, it became the site of a merciless massacre and is now a memorial for victims of Oct. 7th, 2023.
Hingham Synagogue Remembers Oct. 7th One Year Later
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
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
Roughly half of the Jazz Band practicing at school. Taken by Aidan Mannion
All About the Hingham High School Jazz Band
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
The LA Dodgers celebrate their World Series win.
The Dodgers Win the 2024 World Series in 5
The boys and girls Hingham crew team, now state champions posing with their trophies and medals at MPSRA.
The Hingham Crew Team Wins Big And Claim The Title Of State Champions
Freshman Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. ( Photo: Wendell Cruz)
College Basketball: A review of last year and what is to come this year
(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
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
Three skillfully carved pumpkins are displayed illuminated by candles lit within.
The Origins of Halloween, and its Traditions of Jack O’ Lanterns, and Costumes
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Books to Read this Fall
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
Meghan Carr

Meghan Carr, Editor-in-Chief

Meghan is the Editor-in-Chief of the Harborlight. She is a senior and it is her fourth year of writing for the paper! She is also the captain of the Model United Nations club, co-president of the French club, and a member of the National Honor Society. She is on the event board of the Global Certificate Program. In her free time, she loves to read, write, and surf.

All content by Meghan Carr
Afghan women protest for their rights on the streets with handmade signs. (https://www.dw.com/en/afghan-women-demand-their-rights-under-taliban-rule/a-59231449)

UN Security Council Denounces the Taliban’s Treatment of Women, Unanimously

Meghan Carr, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2023
SOLA's resilient and intelligent students in class By: SOLA Afganistan

SOLA: Educating Afghanistan’s Girls

Meghan Carr, Staff Writer
April 2, 2023
Lionel Messi holds up the winning trophy in celebration alongside the Argentina team.

Argentina Wins the World Cup

Meghan Carr
January 3, 2023
https://en.as.com/soccer/iran-vs-usa-live-online-score-stats-and-updates-qatar-world-cup-2022-n/

USA Defeats Iran in the World Cup

Meghan Carr
December 5, 2022
"Midnights" Making Monuments

“Midnights” Making Monuments

Meghan Carr, Junior Editor
October 23, 2022
Queen Eizabeth II always carried herself with grace and style.

Honoring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
September 18, 2022
Blake Lively's unfolding train symbolizing the Statue of Liberty rusting through the ages of sustained American Liberty.

New York State of Mind: Gilded Glamour

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
May 11, 2022
Justice Brown Jackson swears in oath before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Newest Supreme Court Justice: Ketanji Brown Jackson

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
May 2, 2022
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Here is My Second Annual Favorite Book and Podcast Review!

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
April 3, 2022
Beverly Cleary: a beloved childhood author.

3 Lost Icons of 2021

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
February 15, 2022
Girls congregate in Pakistan where nearly 56% of the 22.6 million children are not in school.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Girls’ Education Around the World: Unleashing the Female Potential

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
November 26, 2021
Afghan Girls fleeing the country in hope of a better future as the Taliban threatens their education and basic freedoms.

Action in Afghanistan: The Taliban Resurgence and How You Can Help

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2021
Met Gala 2021: A Classic take on American Royalty 

Met Gala 2021: A Classic take on American Royalty 

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
September 26, 2021
Hingham High attempts to reopen school as much as possible before the year ends and lengthens the school day an extra hour.

HHS Students’ Opinions on Leaving School Early Instead of Staying for Study

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
June 6, 2021
Police officers protect the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral after the suicide bombing in Makassar.

Indonesian Bombing Explodes a Celebratory Palm Sunday Mass

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2021
Migrants protesting for comprehensive immigration policies from president Biden on the Mexican border.

Biden Spends $86 million to House Immigrants in Hotels 

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
March 29, 2021
Serena smilies through her loss with grace.

Serena Williams Loses in the Australian Open Semifinals

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
March 1, 2021
Good reads in 2020

My Top 5 Favorite Books of 2020

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2021
Signs around town for the new COVID-19 Testing Site on 308 Cushing Street

How Hingham Is Dealing With The Pandemic This December

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
December 14, 2020
Hingham's annual Turkey Trot looked slightly different this year as participates as the race was held virtually.

Giving Thanks in 2020

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
November 29, 2020
A parent helps her young firefighter with his candy bag on Halloween while following COVID-19 protocol in masks.

Halloween in the Pandemic

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
November 22, 2020
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