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US President Donald J. Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky openly clash during an argument in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. (Saul Loeb/Getty Images)
Unraveling the Global Impact of the War in Ukraine
President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order imposing 25% tariffs on aluminum imports.
U.S. Tariffs Spark International Trade Tensions
Million dollar lottery ticket winner poses with prize after purchasing ticket in Hingham Photo Creds: Scott Bowdridge of The Patriot Ledger
Million Dollar Prize Residing in Hingham won by Lucky Gloucester Resident
Local residents showing off their creative protest signs in downtown Hingham. (Photo by Josh Ross)
Hingham Residents Protest Trump Administration
An art piece hanging in an alcove of Stoked shares a snapshot of the chain’s history and slogan; “Food, Family, Fun.”
Hingham is “Stoked” For a New Pizzeria
The Hingham High School Debate Team standing together to take a team photo after their final in Bridgewater Raynham High School. (Robb Giardino)
Hingham High School Policy Debate Team Earns Huge Accomplishments at Southeastern Massachusetts Debate League Final
English students read books of many different time periods and genres.
Hingham High English Books: What do the students think?
HHS senior chorus member Nick Roche speaks about his experience in the Hingham chorus program in the packed gym at the All Town chorus concert on Monday, 3/3/25.
Young Voices Unite at Hingham’s All-Town Chorus Concert
The play opens with Fortinbras (Ruby Blake) discovering that the royal family has been slaughtered.
Actors Prepare for METG Competitive Drama Festival
The Second Parish Church is where the Hingham Food Pantry is located.
Completing Community Service Hours in Hingham
The 2024 Girls' Tennis Team getting ready for the Elite 8 match! The 2025 Season is right around the corner!
Upcoming 2025 Spring Sports Season!
Indiana Basketball fans storm their court after beating Purdue this past year.
March Madness: A Tournament for the Underdogs
Notre Dame’s Jordan Faison runs by Denver defender in the 2024 NCAA semifinals (Notre Dame Athletics). https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/how-jordan-faison-balances-lacrosse-football-and-how-he-makes-it-look-so-easy/62886#google_vignette
Top College Lacrosse Games of February
Sarah Nauyokas, Sienna Powers, Sophia McDougall, Anna Post, and Elodie Dupin hustle on defense as the game clock winds down to secure their first playoff win. (Credit: Zac Abusheleih)
An Exciting Preview of the Girls Basketball Playoffs
Captain Addy Garrity takes a shot against Wesleyan's goalie in Round of 32 playoff game.
Harborwomen’s Hockey’s Continued Domination Into the Playoffs.
The talented teachers that participated in the competition gather for a group photo after Mr. Cincotta was announced the winner. From left to right, Mr. Porter, Ms. Petrie, Ms. Jope, Ms. Papuga, “Ms. Jope’s helpers,” Mr. Cincotta, Ms. Black, Mr. Burke, Mr. Conley, Ms. Roth, and Mr. Bagan.
Hingham’s First Annual Teacher Karaoke Contest: How the Arts Program Continues to Affect Students in a Positive Way
HHS senior chorus member Nick Roche speaks about his experience in the Hingham chorus program in the packed gym at the All Town chorus concert on Monday, 3/3/25.
Young Voices Unite at Hingham’s All-Town Chorus Concert
Tate McRae sits on stage while debuting her album at the Kia Forum.
A New Side of Tate McRae: What the First Seven Songs of Her Album ‘So Close to What’ Reveal
(left to right) Adriana Paz, Edgar Ramirez, Selena Gomez, Jacques Audiard, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Zoe Saldana receive awards for the production "Emilia Pérez."
Emilia Pérez Revealed To Be A Controversial Pick At The Golden Globes
Mufasa follows the backstory of young Mufasa and the complex history of his relationship with his brother, Scar.
New Hit Mufasa: The Lion King Achieves Box Office Success
Rows of new whiteboard tables, chairs, and hightops sit in front of a shining new glass whiteboard wall. Taken by Gus Doggett
Think Classrooms Reimagine Mathematics Education
A billboard advertising the show pictured in 2023. (Photo by: Michael Siluk)
Shen Yun: The Mystery Behind The Performance
(Above) Oscar stands ready to face this year's slate of acclaimed nominees on Sunday, March 2, 2025. (Photo Credit: Matt Sayles / Invision /AP)
Hear What HHS Students’ Thoughts are On the 2025 Oscars!
Kevin Claiborne encaptures the moment when protestors advocate for their rights inside of America.
Federal Workers: The Foundation of American Society
Tate McRae sits on stage while debuting her album at the Kia Forum.
A New Side of Tate McRae: What the First Seven Songs of Her Album ‘So Close to What’ Reveal
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?
The girl’s hockey team lines up for the national anthem before getting their ninth win of the season.
A Mid-Season Photo Recap of Hingham’s Winter Sports
Club founders Teddy Anderson (left) and Jack Germian (right) proudly approach lunch tables to spread awareness of the Hope Club. Photo Creds: Jake Varholak December 17, 2024
Introducing HHS’s Newest Club: “Hope Club”
The television production studio at HHS sits empty between show tapings.
The Recent Absence of Hingham High School’s “The Friday Show” How are Students Feeling?
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
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Shining a light on Hingham news

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Samantha Jesson

Samantha Jesson, Contributing Writer

Samantha Jesson is a freshman at Hingham High School. She plays soccer in the fall, swims in the winter, and does track in the spring. Along with these activities, Samantha is a part of Hingham High’s orchestra. She is involved in other clubs such as SADD. Outside of school and sports she enjoy listening to music, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.

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Ned Wittmann takes photos of a basketball game at Hingham High School’s gymnasium.

Living Behind the Lens: Ned Wittmann

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February 17, 2025
The Palisades Fire, burning a beach house on the Pacific Coast, in Malibu, California. (Agustin Paullier)

What is Happening With the Los Angeles Wildfires.

Samantha Jesson, Contributing Writer
January 19, 2025
A student getting their party hat ready for the new year.

What the New Year Means to the Students of Hingham High School

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January 3, 2025
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