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Adelia, The Wonder Girl, a second grade student at South Elementary School is courageously battling a brain cancer diagnosis.
HHS Unity Project Organizes First Ever “Adelia Week”
Nex Benedict’s photo projects onto a wall during a vigil in Oklahoma City on February 24, 2024.
Nex Benedict: Student, Victim, Martyr
Hingham resident Hillary Flynn uses her eclipse glasses to witness the event on April 8th in Boston.
In the Shadow of the Solar Eclipse
Eating the right foods builds brain function and intelligence (Adobe Stock Images)
Top Foods to Improve Brain Health
Children participating in the egg hunt at the Easter Bunny Bash. “2024 Bunny Bash : News & Events.” The Arc of the South Shore, arcsouthshore.org/news-events/2024-bunny-bash.html. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
Celebrating Easter on the South Shore
A representation of the 988 crisis hotline poster, and the lack thereof, in some HHS restrooms (Will Sartor)
Poster Problems: A Gender-Based Discrepancy in HHS’s Mental Health Resources
Eating the right foods builds brain function and intelligence (Adobe Stock Images)
Top Foods to Improve Brain Health
Last Monday HHS sophomores began the English Language Arts MCAS exam, a start to the many MCAS testing sessions at HHS. Photo Credit: https://hhsgrade10mcas20.weebly.com/
MCAS Testing – A Controversial Topic at HHS
Two couples enjoying a game of doubles pickleball (Forbes)
The Popularity of Pickleball
Students filling out their SAT exam booklet (The New York Times)
Steps to Succeeding on the SAT and ACT
This is a glimpse inside a workout class at Orangetheory Fitness, located at 15 Shipyard Drive, Hingham MA.
A Look Inside the Mental and Social Benefits of Exercise 
Hingham 2023 Unified Track team
United Track Team Kicks off Spring
Two couples enjoying a game of doubles pickleball (Forbes)
The Popularity of Pickleball
Notre Dames Becky Obinma (10), Maddy Westbeld (21), and Sonia Citron (11) defend Ole Miss Kharyssa Richardson (33) in the second round of the 2024 tournament. (Credit: Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports)
NCAA Women’s March Madness
Students are excited for the spring sports season (Wicked Local)
Spring Sports Start
Two couples enjoying a game of doubles pickleball (Forbes)
The Popularity of Pickleball
(Above) Bob Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir) passionately plays a packed concert concert venue for fans (Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures)
“One Love” Delivers as an Unconventional Biopic that Captures the Essence of Bob Marley
This is the movie’s poster which you would see when seeing the movie in theaters. Pictured is Timothee Chalamet who plays Paul Atreides and Zendaya Coleman who plays Chani. https://www.dolby.com/experience/dune-part-two/
New Movie Release- Dune: Part Two
Nearly Four Hundred Band Students in Grades 5-12 took us “Back to the 80’s” for this year’s All-Town Band Concert. Photo Credit: HMPA
Rockin’ the 80s at Hingham’s All- Town Band Concert
Jimmy Kimmel kicks off the night with his monologue, congratulating all of the outstanding works of 2024. Credit: Getty Images
The 96th Oscar Awards
A representation of the 988 crisis hotline poster, and the lack thereof, in some HHS restrooms (Will Sartor)
Poster Problems: A Gender-Based Discrepancy in HHS’s Mental Health Resources
Eating the right foods builds brain function and intelligence (Adobe Stock Images)
Top Foods to Improve Brain Health
Last Monday HHS sophomores began the English Language Arts MCAS exam, a start to the many MCAS testing sessions at HHS. Photo Credit: https://hhsgrade10mcas20.weebly.com/
MCAS Testing – A Controversial Topic at HHS
Fundraiser advertisement for the HHS Chipotle event dedicated to the Mentor Program
Thoughts on the HHS Mentor Program
Students filling out their SAT exam booklet (The New York Times)
Steps to Succeeding on the SAT and ACT
Shining a light on Hingham news

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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 23, 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, Trumps 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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