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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

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Sammy Price

Sammy Price, Junior Editor

Samantha (Sammy) Price is a senior and Junior Editor for the Harborlight. Aside from the Harborlight, she is a part of clubs such as Student Council and plays field hockey and tennis at Hingham High. Outside of school she likes to hang out with her friends and spend time with family.

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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

Sammy Price, Junior Editor
September 28, 2025
Students enter Hingham High School in the morning during their last week of classes.

Students Discuss their Last Week of Classes

Sammy Price, Staff Writer
June 15, 2025
This week’s player of the match against Stoughton goes to junior Hannah Mello who played third singles.

Hingham High School’s Girls Tennis Team Advances to the Next Round

Sammy Price, Staff Writer
June 1, 2025
The AP exam schedule that HHS students can reference for the 2025 school year. (Mrs. Rodriguez)

Hingham High Students Prepare for the Upcoming AP Exams.

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
May 4, 2025
A strip of shops in Derby Street can offer many options for job-seeking students.

Students Seek Job Opportunites Locally

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2025
The Main Entrance of Boston Children's Hospital.

Hingham High Starts a Chapter of Dance Marathon

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
March 2, 2025
Hingham has proposed to raise the “close lot” parking fee by over 100 dollars for the 25-26 school year.

School Committee Votes to Raise Parking Prices

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2025
The beginning of a student website on the topic of Central Park 5.

Juniors Continue Working on Their NHD Projects

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
December 20, 2024
A photo from the 2024 Hingham Girls Volleyball Fundraiser of the team.

StuCo Boston Children’s Oncology Drive for Adelia

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
November 29, 2024
Members of the Hingham field hockey team spend time together after their game.

Hingham Field Hockey Team Plays Sandwich

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2024
Picture of the Hingham team playing Cohasset.

Start to the Hingham Girls Field Hockey Season

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2024
HHS's tennis courts this week

Hingham Girls Tennis Closes Out The Regular Season

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
May 27, 2024
Some students take a bit more time before feeling comfortable driving on the highway.

Helpful Tips for Getting Your Driver’s License

Sammy Price, Staff Writer
May 5, 2024
A photo of Hingham High School taken by Sammy Price

HHS Announced as “Global School of the Year”

Sammy Price, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL Playoffs: Who Will Make It to The Superbowl?

Sammy Price, Contributing Writer
January 28, 2024
Picture of the seniors taken after the Thanksgiving game. Taken by Josh Ross.

End to HHS Football Season

Sammy Price, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
A picture of the close lot and its proximity to the school

How Students Feel About Being Assigned Parking Spots

Sammy Price, Staff Writer
September 24, 2023
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