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Confetti falls on a large crowd of people gathered in Times Square in New York City who are celebrating the arrival of the New Year after the Ball has dropped at midnight.
Confetti falls on a large crowd of people gathered in Times Square in New York City who are celebrating the arrival of the New Year after the Ball has dropped at midnight.
Huge turkey and blow up balloons at the start of the Thanksgiving day annual Macy's parade.
Magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A collage with logos of the Hingham Food Pantry, the Acord Food Pantry, Project 351, Project Bread, and No Kid Hungry, organizations involved in the fight against food insecurity
The Fight Against Food Insecurity in Massachusetts
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
A student getting their party hat ready for the new year.
What the New Year Means to the Students of Hingham High School
Ping pong tournament winners Patrick Browne and Owen Packard celebrating their win!
Student Council Hosts its 2025 Annual Ping Pong Tournament!
Shopping on Newbury Street in Boston is a great way to spend holiday free time.
How are Students feeling about Winter Break?
Juniors, Ella O'Neil, Emily Kiernan, Libby Rodgers, and Tessa Grossman participating in Flannel Day! Photo Credits: Katie Whitlock
Students Dress Up for Spirit Day at HHS!
Club founders Teddy Anderson (left) and Jack Germian (right) proudly approach lunch tables to spread awareness of the Hope Club. Photo Creds: Jake Varholak December 17, 2024
Introducing HHS’s Newest Club: “Hope Club”
The Harbormen lining up before their puck drop on Christmas Eve. (Photo: Hunter Gale)
A Tradition: Boys and Girls Hockey vs Weymouth
Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (left) and quarterback Joe Burrow (right) talking during a timeout against the Baltimore Ravens.
5 Best NFL Teams Still Searching For a Playoff Spot
Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik steps into a pass against the Stanford Cardinal on September 28, 2024.
What to Expect From the First Round of the College Football Playoffs
From left to right, Dillon Gabriel (Quarterback, Oregon), Travis Hunter (Wide Receiver/ Cornerback, Colorado), Ashton Jeanty (Running Back, Boise State), Cameron Ward (Quarterback, Miami), all finalists for the Heisman posing in front of the trophy.
College Football Heisman Race Winners Announced
Patrick Mahomes leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a playoff berth.
NFL Playoffs: Who’s in and who isn’t?
A well known example of the movie makeover, featuring Mia Thermopolis (The Princess Diaries, Walt Disney Pictures/BrownHouse Productions, 2001).
The Complex Evolution Of The Makeover Trope
Mr. Cincotta leads the wind ensemble every day during G block. Taken by Hank Ader.
HHS Shows Out at SEMMEA Senior District Auditions
A look at the empty HHS auditorium, where the Band and Orchestra will perform in a few weeks.
The New Joint Orchestra and Band Concert: Open to the Community
Persephone (Annie Daly pictured middle) performs “Living It Up on Top” with the rest of the cast in HHS’ performance of “Hadestown” on Saturday.
Hingham Drama Club Presents: “Hadestown”
The Gladiator II Movie poster picturing a bloody Paul Mescal, was released just before the movie on Nov. 22, 2024.
Gladiator II Delivers Action and Excitement
Students at work using the hands on approach in the classroom.
The Ongoing Debate of V.A.R.K. Learning Styles
Taken by Celia McCarthy, a note made in the IOS app is titled 2025 Resolutions.
New Year’s Resolutions: Why They Fall Through and How to Achieve Them
Students often use Google Slides to create in-depth Christmas. (Credit: Caitlin O’Driscoll)
What are Hingham High School Students Asking for This Christmas: The 2024 Sequel
A trimmed Christmas tree, a common way to decorate for the holiday season.
Hingham’s Christmas Light Fight: How Harbormen Decorate for the Holiday Season
The Business Pathway debuted this new logo in their introductory presentation last week. (Taken by Hunter Gale)
HHS Business Pathway Program: The Start of Something New
The television production studio at HHS sits empty between show tapings.
The Recent Absence of Hingham High School’s “The Friday Show” How are Students Feeling?
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
Chris Bierwirth

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer

Chris wrote for the Harborlight during every year of high school.  He is currently a senior.

All content by Chris Bierwirth
The seniors of suicide prevention: (top row left to right) Casey Cosgrove, Kenzie Shea, Gabby Parker, Josh Crosby, Molly Rabinovitz, Emily Carrick, Chris Bierwirth, (bottom row) Will Kellem, Laura DiPesa, and Andrew Rubino

Breathe Out Week at HHS

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
May 3, 2016
Senior Grace Murray poses next to her artwork.

Advanced Student Art Show at HHS

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
March 20, 2016
Players walk onto the court.

Hingham v. Plymouth North Basketball Game

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
January 31, 2016
GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump

Reactions to Donald Trump’s Anit-Muslim Statements

Chris Bierwirth, Senior Staff Writer
January 18, 2016
Fresh cranberries

How to Make Cranberry Sauce

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
November 22, 2015
A car made in the TRACES Program

TRACES Program Display at HHS

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2015
Campaign Update

Campaign Update

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2015
Tsarnaev receives death sentence

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Death Sentence Breeds Discourse

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
June 2, 2015
Bernie Sanders Announces Presidential Bid

Bernie Sanders Announces Presidential Bid

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
May 8, 2015
Indiana's Discriminatory Anti-gay Legislation

Indiana’s Discriminatory Anti-gay Legislation

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
April 4, 2015
Russian Opposition Leader Silenced

Russian Opposition Leader Silenced

Chris Bierwirth, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2015
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