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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
Sarah Bryden

Sarah Bryden, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Senior Sarah Bryden has written for the Harborlight since freshman year. She also plays viola in the school orchestra, competes on the debate team, and is a varsity track athlete. Outside of school, she is passionate about creative writing, linguistics, reading, and music, and hopes to one day visit every country on earth.

All content by Sarah Bryden
The Mixed Chorus performs "Come Together"

[Photo] Hingham High School Hosts its First Talent Expo since 2019

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2022
A severely damaged tree crushes a fence, while cleanup efforts begin clearing away damaged trees and branches.

[Photo] Nor’easter Strikes Hingham

Mimi Jiang-Yu, Photo Editor
November 1, 2021
The HHS Boys' Track Team poses with their trophy after being named D1 South State Champions.

Hingham Boys’ and Girls’ Track Teams Compete at D1 South State Championships

Sarah Bryden, Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 10, 2021
The Class of 2021 throws their caps in the air in celebration at the end of the ceremony.

Graduation 2021!

Mimi Jiang-Yu and Sarah Bryden
June 7, 2021
A large crowd gathers to protest anti-Asian violence and racism on March 27, 2021, in Los Angeles.

The Long History of anti-Asian Racism in the US: HHS Students Weigh In

Mimi Jiang-Yu and Sarah Bryden
April 19, 2021
From March 7th to March 19th, HHS is celebrating National Foreign Language Week with a virtual reading contest and a raffle.

Hingham High School Celebrates National Foreign Language Week

Sarah Bryden, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2021
Scientists are have identified three main variants, and are currently working to understand how they behave differently from the original Covid-19 virus.

How Much of a Threat Do Covid-19 Variants Pose?

Sarah Bryden, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2021
A woman stands amid the destruction caused by the most recent flare-up in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Op-Ed: America Must Pay Attention to Nagorno-Karabakh Before It’s Too Late

Sarah Bryden, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2021
The end of 2020 brought the exciting roll out of COVID-19 Vaccines. Former physician and now teacher at Brockton hospital, Dr. James Gilbert, was one of the first healthcare workers to receive the vaccine.

2020 in Review

Sarah Bryden, Keely Jordan, Jake Bednarski, and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
January 19, 2021
Both Pfizer and Moderna have submitted their vaccines for FDA approval.

Pfizer and Moderna Announce Vaccine Candidates With Over 90% Efficacy

Sarah Bryden, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2020
With less than a month until Election Day, Trump's positive test result poses significant challenges to his campaign.

Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Sarah Bryden, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2020
A student completes online schoolwork.

Remote Learning: a Quote Story

Sarah Bryden, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2020

HHS Graduation Information and Livestream

Sarah Bryden
August 1, 2020
Protests gather outside of the White House in Washington DC.

The Murder of George Floyd and How the Public is Responding

Keely Jordan and Sarah Bryden
June 7, 2020
James Dean, Sal Mineo, and Natalie Wood star in the 1955 film "Rebel Without a Cause."

10 Classic Movies to Watch During Quarantine

Sarah Bryden, Junior Editor
May 31, 2020
Governor Baker announced on Tuesday that all Massachusetts schools will move to remote learning for the rest of the academic year.

Massachusetts Schools Close for the Remainder of the Academic Year

Sarah Bryden, Business Manager
April 25, 2020
Rubble and debris are seen at Ain al-Asad air base in Anbar, Iraq, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Ain al-Asad air base was struck by a barrage of Iranian missiles on Wednesday, in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike that killed atop Iranian commander, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, whose killing raised fears of a wider war in the Middle East.

The Iranian Attack on the US Base: One Month Later

Sarah Bryden, Business Manager
February 2, 2020
Strikers gather in downtown Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, October 17. About 25,000 teachers took part in the 11-day strike, which they pitched as a fight for equity in a city which has long struggled fiscally.

Chicago Teacher Strike Ends After Eleven Days

Sarah Bryden, Business Manager
November 11, 2019
A screenshot of the Facebook News tab. Courtesy of Facebook.

Facebook’s New Feature Sparks Controversy

Sarah Bryden, Buisness Manager
November 3, 2019
Joe Kennedy III, a Democrat from a long-standing political dynasty, will challenge Ed Markey for Senate.

Joe Kennedy III Announces Senate Bid

Sarah Bryden, Business Manager
October 1, 2019
A year ago, Ramirez (left) accused Kavanaugh(right) of sexual misconduct during a party when both were freshman at Yale. New York Times

Brett Kavanaugh Hit With New Wave of Controversy

Sarah Bryden, Business Manager
September 22, 2019
City of Virginia Beach. A collage of the shooting’s 12 victims.

Virginia Beach Shooting Leaves 12 Dead, Four Injured

Sarah Bryden, Business Manager
June 9, 2019
Director Brian Cincotta directs the HHS band.

A Bittersweet Symphony: Band and Orchestra Collaborate for Their Final Concert

Sarah Bryden, Contributing Writer
May 19, 2019
Tiger Woods celebrates in a moment of pure elation after winning his fifth Masters title.

Tiger Regained His Roar: A Golfing Great Returns to the Top

Sarah Bryden, Contributing Writer
April 21, 2019
The Hingham High School Orchestra, conducted by Phaedre Sassano, in their rendition of “Crazy Train.”

Rock On: the 2019 All-Town Orchestra Concert

Sarah Bryden
March 10, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris is an early frontrunner in the Democratic primary race. Pictured here during a 2017 news conference. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Off to the Races: A Guide to the 2020 Presidential Candidates

Sarah Bryden, Contributing Writer
February 18, 2019
A display showing prototypes of the border wall. (Jenna Schoenefeld / The New York Times)

Can Crowdsourcing Fund the Border Wall?

Sarah Bryden, Contributing Writer
January 7, 2019
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