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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
Shira Berkin

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor

Junior Editor Shira Berkin began writing for the Harborlight last year when she was a sophomore. She is the Cross Country team captain and the secretary of Girls Learn International. She also draws, paints, and plays the violin.

All content by Shira Berkin
The BC Calculus class takes a selfie via-selfie stick on their last day of A block math class.

Seniors’ Last Day of School

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor
May 27, 2017
Spring Emerging at World's End.

Spring Break 2017: Relaxation or Lurking Academic Stress?

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor
April 21, 2017
Sophomores Claire Haney and Molly Schwall having fun on the bus.

Nashville Music Trip 2017

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor
March 21, 2017
John Joyce, Kate Farrell, and Sarah Calame (left to right) enjoying a round of physics studying!

Hingham High School Students Face Midyears

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor
January 21, 2017
Ms. Sassano conducts the HHS B block orchestra.

HHS’s Annual Winter Orchestra Concert

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor
December 26, 2016
Cutting out coupons! (Shira Berkin)

“Extreme Couponing Project”: Math and Community Service in One

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor
November 21, 2016
Spirit Week

Spirit Week

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor
October 16, 2016
Junior Sam Oomen-Lochtefeld, Senior Scott Myers, and Sophomore Zack Passios (left to right) during their race.

HHS Cross Country Faces Off Against Tough Competition

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor
October 2, 2016
Shira Berkin

Endless Summer Work

Shira Berkin, Junior Editor
September 7, 2016
The girls' distance team poses for a picture.

Spring Track Banquet Closes a Great Season

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
June 13, 2016
From left to right Meghan McConville, Matt Greene, Ryan Parker, Billy Harrington, Collin Parker, Ivan Frantz, and Sarah Endyke all show of their college shirts on their long-awaited last day.

Last Day at HHS, for Seniors, that is…

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
May 27, 2016
Senior Ben Bochman was eliminated from Assassin on his way to Senior Chamber Orchestra last year.

Senior Assassin

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2016
Yet another renowned supermodel, John Joyce, found roaming the streets with Hingham High's Shira Berkin.

HHS’ Music Department’s Trip to Chicago

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
April 10, 2016
Hannah Kerber, Shira Berkin, and Michael Hill before the concert (photobomb featuring Francesca Corrado)

All-Town Orchestra Concert

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
March 13, 2016
The Facebook profile picture of Marshawn McCarell

Activist Marshawn McCarrel Found Dead

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
February 15, 2016

The New SAT

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
January 24, 2016
One of the many signs made for specific band students, in this case Senior Jacob Goldman

HHS Winter Band Concert 2015

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
December 13, 2015
Hingham rowers at this year's ergathon fundraiser

HHS Ergathon

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2015
New Documentary, He Named Me Malala

“He Named Me Malala” Documentary Review

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
October 25, 2015
A Reflection on Freshman Year

A Reflection on Freshman Year

Shira Berkin, Contributing Writer
September 26, 2015
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