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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump
With Two Weeks to Go, The 2024 Presidential Election Remains Close
The Nova Music Festival in southern Israel was supposed to be a celebration of “Friends, Love, and Freedom”. Instead, it became the site of a merciless massacre and is now a memorial for victims of Oct. 7th, 2023.
Hingham Synagogue Remembers Oct. 7th One Year Later
Homecoming was bustling with excited shoppers and students.
A Successful Homecoming Despite the Weather
The Artificial Intelligence Meta AI by Instagram is showcased as an example of innovations in AI.
Five New Technological Releases of 2024
Vice Presidential candidates Senator J.D Vance and Governor Tim Walz greet each other prior to their debate hosted by CBS on October 1st.
What You Need to Know About the Vice Presidential Debate
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
Roughly half of the Jazz Band practicing at school. Taken by Aidan Mannion
All About the Hingham High School Jazz Band
Sean Finamore ’22 (left) and Xaviera Zime ’22 review their notes together during a lecture in the Harvard Science Center.
The Most Helpful ways to Prepare for an Upcoming Assessment
Senior students posing in library where Monday meetings of Homework Club takes place.
Looking for a fun, after-school learning environment? Check out HHS’s Homework Club!
The boys and girls Hingham crew team, now state champions posing with their trophies and medals at MPSRA.
The Hingham Crew Team Wins Big And Claims The Title Of State Champions
The cross country boys captains of HHS. Taken by Tucker Fortin.
Hingham Cross Country: A Season for the Books
Members of the Unified Basketball Team on Monday, October 21st during senior night.
Unified Basketball 2024 Senior Night
Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen and catcher Will Smith celebrate the final out of game six of the NLCS (AP Photo/Julio Cortez).
MLB World Series Preview
Members of the Hingham field hockey team spend time together after their game.
Hingham Field Hockey Team Plays Sandwich
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 album cover for Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft"
Billie Eilish’s ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’: A Masterpiece of Emotional Depth and Artistic Versatility
The group of students who modeled for the fashion show
A Look at HHS’s First Fashion Show
Being outdoors and exercising can boost mood and energy
The Mental Benefits of Exercise
Three skillfully carved pumpkins are displayed illuminated by candles lit within.
The Origins of Halloween, and its Traditions of Jack O’ Lanterns, and Costumes
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Books to Read this Fall
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
Performers from the Native American Hoop Dance of Ballet Arizona dancing at a celebration for Indigenous People’s Day (Ross D. Franklin).
History of Indigenous People’s Day
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
Keely Jordan

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Chief

C0-Editor-in-Chief Keely Jordan is a senior this year. She has been an active writer for the Harborlight since September of her freshman year. Keely loves to write and hopes to pursue a career in either journalism or creative writing. When she isn't writing for the Harborlight, Keely participates in the Hingham High School GSA, Debate Team, Mock Trial Team, Quiz Bowl Team, Gymnastics Team, and Student Council. She also enjoys drawing, piano, and writing songs.

All content by Keely Jordan
The Mixed Chorus performs "Come Together"

Hingham High School Hosts its First Talent Expo since 2019

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2022
GSA President Keely Jordan and Vice President Grace Kelly give a speech thanking the HHS student body for their solidarity.

HHS Students Protest the Don’t Say Gay Bill

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2022
Since the first day of school, masks have been required for everyone inside the school building.

The Mask Policy Leaves the Student Body Divided

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2021
The Singer Songwriter Showcase this year was a great success!

Hingham High School Hosts Annual Singer Songwriter Showcase Despite COVID Precautions

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2021
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has now premiered on Disney Plus.

Performing the Three Episode Test On The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2021
A sign warns Austin residents of the dangers of the freezing temperatures.

Snowstorms in Texas Leave Communities Ravaged while Lackluster State Government Assistance Fails To Change Anything

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
February 28, 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
Hingham residents attend special town meeting to vote on approving the purchase of land for the new fire and police station.

Hingham Special Town Meeting Approves Purchase of Land to Build Fire and Police Station

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
November 29, 2020
Trump and Biden at their first presidential debate in 2020.

The First 2020 Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
October 3, 2020
Justice Ginsburg lived a remarkable life, full of hard work and devotion to the fight for gender equality.

The Life and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Keely Jordan, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
September 20, 2020
The pictures of victims were displayed on poster board and held up by various protesters.

Hingham Residents Show Their Support For The Black Lives Matter Movement

Keely Jordan and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
June 8, 2020
From Left to Right, Gabriella Bonitto, Katie Milligan, Darcy Milligan, Olivia Monarch, Ryan Frankel, and Kristin Mccarthy kneel for a picture.

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
Governor Baker announced his plans to reopen the state on Monday May 18th

How Governor Baker Plans to Reopen the State

Keely Jordan, Managing Editior
May 30, 2020
Board games are a great way to spend time with your family during quarantine.

Board Games to Pass Time in Quarantine

Keely Jordan, Managing Editor
May 2, 2020

Super Tuesday Results, What Do They Mean Going Forward?

Keely Jordan, Managing Editior
March 16, 2020
The democratic candidates stand on the debate stage.

Where do the Democratic Candidates Stand on the Major Issues?

Keely Jordan, Managing Editior
February 29, 2020
Suspect Pharaoh Yahturs was taken into custody on Jan 25, 2020 after a nearly 3 hour long police standoff.

Hingham Shipyard Resident Fires at SWAT Team

Lizzie Quinlivan and Keely Jordan
February 9, 2020
As a light snow falls, the festival of the trees is visible inside of the Old Derby Academy. It is easy to see the lanterns that surround the steps and sidewalk.

Hingham’s Annual “Christmas in the Square” Festival Brings Residents Together

Keely Jordan, Managing Editor
December 8, 2019
Seeing Santa is one of the biggest attractions of Christmas in the Square. After riding in on a firetruck, Santa walks to his chair in the center of the Square.

Santa rides into the square in the front seat of a fire truck.

After writing their letters to Santa, children can mail their letters in this charming mailbox.

At Christmas in the square, children are given the opportunity to write letters to Santa at a booth.

At the Festival of the Trees, people had the opportunity to bid on a tree that gives a donation to Maddie's Promise.

Saint Pauls Church sets provides school in the square. When a train drives by the air from the tunnel forces cotton balls to fly into the air as children watch in wonder.

Many trees are on display at the festival of the trees in the Old Derby Academy.

A chart declares the times that Snow will come when the train drives by.

The steps of Old Derby Academy are lit up by Luminaria lanterns.

The entire cast performs "Money, Money, Money".

Hingham High School’s Production of “Mama Mia!” is a Rousing Success

Keely Jordan, Managing Editior
November 24, 2019
Freshmen Alexandria Dumas (right) and Haley Cogill (left) show their school and Halloween Spirit by dressing as a football player and cheerleader.

How Old Is Too Old To Trick Or Treat?

Keely Jordan, Managing Editor
November 3, 2019
Ms. Baggott looks forward to her second year on staff at HHS.

Hingham Alumna Ms. Baggott Enters Her Third Year On Staff

Keely Jordan, Managing Editor
September 28, 2019
Ms. Dollard teaches World Literature for Sophomores this year.

Hingham High School Welcomes Ms. Dollard Back for Her Second Year

Keely Jordan, Managing Editor
September 20, 2019
Hingham High School Mourns the Death of Coach Paul Killinger

Hingham High School Mourns the Death of Coach Paul Killinger

Keely Jordan, Managing Editor
June 2, 2019
A friendly sign greets visitors at Outright VT.

The Outright Truth of Outright Vermont

Keely Jordan, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2019
The poster for Hingham High School's talent expo was designed by Senior Conor Power this year.

Talent Expo Takes On Country

Keely Jordan, Contributing Writer
March 17, 2019
The Hingham Highschool Library has set up a display for black history month.

Hingham High Speaks On Black History Month

Keely Jordan, Contributing Writer
February 10, 2019
The movie's poster hangs outside Patriot Cinemas.

The Bizzare Darkness that is Mary Poppins Returns: A Review

Keely Jordan, Contributing Writer
January 13, 2019
Junior Lucas Webber went all out for his Halloween costume, playing the bagpipes as he walked around the school.

Halloween at HHS

Keely Jordan, Contributing Writer
November 2, 2018
The coin wars pitted class against class for a good cause.

Hingham High’s Coin Wars

Keely Jordan, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2018
Ms. Cataldo will teach U.S. and World History this year.

Introducing New Teacher Ms. Cataldo

Keely Jordan, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2018
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