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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
HHS Band musicians, conducted by Mr. Cincotta, performing “American Heritage”
Hingham Residents Honor our Veterans
A student checks their Spotify Wrapped on their phone.
How Spotify Transformed Music Recaps into a Ritual
The HHS Concert Band, composed primarily of freshman and sophomores, performed three pieces during the concert.
Band and Orchestra Play in Combined Winter Concert
The Hingham Congregational Church opens the Christmas tree lot at Hingham Harbour for the holiday season.
Christmas Tree Sales: Volunteering for a Cause
On Saturday December 7th, nine members of the Hingham High School Model UN Team attended the 19th annual St. John’s Prep Model UN Conference in Danvers, MA
Hingham High School Students Debate at St. John’s Prep Model United Nations Conference
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?
The Stowe instructor, Jessie (right), who stays with the team from 9 AM - noon, doing a ski drill with sophomore Isabel Dubose (left).
Hingham High Ski Team Makes Their Way to Stowe!
Drivers and team principal, from left to right, Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), Lando Norris (McLaren), Zak Brown (McLaren), and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), pose for a picture on the podium of Abu Dhabi 2024, Chris Whiteoak/The National
Drivers Battle as 2024 F1 Season Wraps Up
Navy’s “Jolly Roger” uniform poses next to match details, set on December 14th at 3:00 p.m. in Landover, Maryland. Graphic created by US Naval Academy Media Team.
America’s Game Arrives: Most Competitive Army vs. Navy Matchup Ever
Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana, SMU, and Clemosn will enter the first ever 12 team college football playoff.
The First Ever 12 Team College Football Playoff Guarantees Thrilling games
Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) looks to take down a sliding Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars QB #16). The dirty hit suspended Al-Shaair and injured Lawrence, which can effect fantasy owners on both ends.
Taking Apart “Fantasy Football”: The dramatic change to the way people watch the NFL
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
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
Drivers and team principal, from left to right, Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), Lando Norris (McLaren), Zak Brown (McLaren), and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), pose for a picture on the podium of Abu Dhabi 2024, Chris Whiteoak/The National
Drivers Battle as 2024 F1 Season Wraps Up
A snowman ornament hangs from a Christmas tree
Happy Holidays at HHS! HHS Students Share their Favorite Holiday Movies
Picture shows trees to choose from at Weston Nurseries in Hingham Ma. Photo Credits Celia McCarthy
What’s Really Better for the Environment: Buying A Real or Fake Christmas Tree?
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
Claire Taylor

Claire Taylor, Business manager

Business manager Claire Taylor, a senior, joined the Harborlight Staff her freshman year. She is an active member of swim team, sailing team, National Honors Society, ROC and Current Events Club. In addition to writing, her interests include history, government, and literature. During her sophomore year she studied in Warsaw, Poland, where she shared her academic, social, and cultural experiences through her column right HERE.

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Class of 2019 Vice President Peyton Belsher (left), Treasurer James Winikoff (center), and President Billy Johnston (right) pose before Harbormen Helping Hingham Day. The exec board recently announced free prom tickets.

Class of 2019 Announces Free Senior Prom Tickets

Claire Taylor, Business Manager
April 16, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez praising climate change activists protesting outside of Nancy Pelosi's office. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger / The New York Times)

The Controversy and Popularity of the Green New Deal and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Claire Taylor, Business Manager
March 10, 2019
One of the furloughed federal employees protesting outside of the White House (Photo from Business Insider)

What the Partial Government Shutdown Means for the U.S.

Claire Taylor, Businnes Manager
January 13, 2019
Ms. Perez, an alum of the Hingham Schools METCO program, is now the director of the district's METCO program. (Photo courtesy of Ms. Perez)

Getting to Know New Metco Director Mrs. Carols Perez

Claire Taylor, Business Manager
November 25, 2018
11 Killed in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

11 Killed in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Claire Taylor, Business Manager
November 4, 2018
David McCullough sitting at his typewriter.

History is Human: An Interview with writer and historian David McCullough

Claire Taylor, Business Manager
September 30, 2018
Principal Swanson taped a rainbow heart above the Martin Luther King Jr. quote on his door to show support for Hingham's LGBT+ students and faculty.

“RiceGate”: The Controversy Explained

Will Sutton, Edan Larkin, Liv Casey, Claire Taylor, and Lizzie Quinlivan
June 18, 2018
The members of the graduating class of 2018 throw their caps into their air in celebration.

The Class of 2018 Graduates

Claire Taylor and Annmarie Fennelly
June 5, 2018
State Representative Joan Meschino (left) and State Senator Patrick O'Connor (right) with Hingham High School students (from left to right) Claire Taylor, Jack Meyers, Nick Thompson, Will Sutton, Will Brady, and Molly Schwall. (Photo by Ryan Heffernan)

Students Discuss Gun Control and Partisanship with Local Lawmakers

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2018
Hingham High Senior Lauren Mitchell during the March for Our Lives this past Saturday.

The March For Our Lives in Boston Is A Day To Remember

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
March 27, 2018
The front of the March For Our Lives as participants approach the Boston Commons.

Signs seen during the march down Columbus Avenue this past Saturday for the March For Our Lives.

One of the many security latches that was implemented in every classroom at Hingham High School last week.

Can Bulletproof Windows Stop School Shootings?

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
March 18, 2018
Junior Molly Ahern (far left) speaking to freshmen Nate Bourgon, Amanda Crosby (center), and Claire Gallagher (left) about upcoming events in the Mentor Program.

Easing the Gap: Class Divisions at Hingham High School

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2018
Sophomore Beth Laine conversing with freshman Anna Mayo at the mentor program meeting held this past Thursday March 8, 2018.

An informal discussion in room 135 about the upcoming mentor program events held during this past Thursday March 8, 2018 meeting.

Graphic Design teacher Mr. Eshow with past year medals awarded to Hingham High School students at the national awards.

Scholastic Art and Writing Winners Announced

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2018
Christmas tree and decor at the author's household.

The Perfect Holiday Gift

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
December 24, 2017
A Happy Holidays sign on the door of Room 106.

The main office's festive holiday decorations.

Snowmen decorations in the main office this week.

The high school's gymnasium filled with various local businesses' stands.

Another Successful Holiday Fair at Hingham High

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
November 20, 2017
Customs4u tapestries seen on the walls of the cafeteria and christmas trees of Designs by Sagnija on display Saturday afternoon.

Rory Ahern representing Empty Bowls on Saturday afternoon.

Freshman Emma Meyers representing Hingham High School's Student Council and Shira Berkin representing Girls Learn International.

Seniors Will Mullin and Tyler O'Connor representing Hingham Rowing on Saturday afternoon.

Freshmen Haley Marsden and Grace Kushing representing Bee Keeping Club on Saturday afternoon.

Senior Peter Dalimonte and his mother representing Boys Soccer on Saturday afternoon.

Matt Cooper representing M.A Cooper Designs at his stand on Saturday afternoon.

Senior Audrey Cole and freshman Jen Hickens representing Girls Lacrosse on Saturday afternoon.

Junior Casey Hussey, senior Sophie Donahue, and freshman Cameron Frank representing Global Citizenship Club.

Senior Tristan Del Aguirre and junior Nick DeSilva representing Cross Country and Track and Field on Saturday afternoon.

Wendell Davis representing his business at the Holiday Fair with only the few baked goods left after many purchases on Saturday morning.

Wendell Davis representing his business at the Holiday Fair with only the few baked goods left after many purchases on Saturday morning.

Freshman Patrick Rizzo representing the Support the Troops stand on Saturday afternoon.

Juniors Julia Cerio and Leah Humphrey representing Class of 2019 on Saturday morning.

Juniors Grace Gruber and Robbie Briggs representing the Sailing Team table on Saturday morning.

The Struggle for Catalan Independence

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
October 8, 2017
Common area in counselor hallway lined with college flags and posters.

The Truth About The ACT and SAT

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
September 24, 2017
Bookshelf in counselor Ms. Rapoza's office containing both ACT and SAT prep books.

Multiple college fliers held on a rack (left) and standardized test prep programs and tutor information fliers (right) in counseling common area.

From left to right: Claire Taylor, Lech Wałęsa, Tomasz Taylor.

A Meeting with Lech Wałęsa, Former Polish President

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
May 10, 2017
A homemade turkey Thanksgiving Dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and corn.

Thanksgiving in Poland, Away from Home

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
December 2, 2016
ASW’s main entrance is decorated with flags of all the nationalities of former and current ASW students.

Presidential Election of 2016: What Poland has to say

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2016
Small Thoughts from Across the Ocean

Small Thoughts from Across the Ocean

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
September 12, 2016
Can you spot the camera just across from the gymnasium doors?

A Blessing or a Curse: Security Cameras of Hingham High School

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2016

“Daffodil Days” Fundraiser Returns

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
January 10, 2016
This graph demonstrates the global temperature increase over the last two centuries.

United Nations Holds Climate Change Conference in Paris

Claire Taylor, Contributing Writer
December 6, 2015
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