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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
Delaney Coppola

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer

Senior Delaney Coppola began writing for the Harborlight the winter of her sophomore year. She is a cross country captain this fall as well as running indoor track, outdoor track, and horseback riding. Delaney plays cello in the school orchestra, acts as treasurer of the National Honors Society and Event Coordinator of Girls Learn International, and is a member of Hingham High’s Model United Nations Club and Global Citizenship Program.

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A chart of gas prices over the years reveals a dramatic spike this year, rising above even the 2008 cost.

The Cost of Driving: Gas Prices at an All-Time High

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2022
On Wednesday night, students gathered in the cafeteria to watch the new Disney movie, Encanto. Flags representing students in the HHS community hang above.

A Reflection on the Success and Spirit of Unity Week

Delaney Coppola and Ava Malloy
February 11, 2022
Seniors Sarah Bryden and Charlotte Andrews show their decorated light up bows for the combined band and orchestra finale.

HHS Music Program’s Wonderful Winter Welcome

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
February 6, 2022
An updated Hingham Public Schools Calendar after removing the midyear testing days of 1/27 and 1/28, and replacing the make-up exam day (1/31) with an early release.

Missing Midyears!

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
January 24, 2022
Taylor Swift released "Red (Taylor's Version)", a re-record of her 2012 album "Red", on November 12.

Swifties review Red (Taylor’s Version)

Mimi Jiang-Yu, Delaney Coppola, Elle Cavanaugh, and Ava Malloy
November 28, 2021
A friendly skeleton decoration at a Hingham house.

A Guide to Fun in the Fall Foliage

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
October 31, 2021
A Sweet Charity poster sparks excitement for the upcoming musical at HHS.

The Show Must Go On!

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2021
A snapshot of a standardized testing scantron, much like those utilized for MCAS testing.

MCAS: Juniors’ Opinions on Optional Testing

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
June 6, 2021
Juniors Delaney Coppola, Mila Ranocha and Cara Chiappinelli enjoy lunch outside even during the rain. As the new schedule changes more students will partake in eating lunch outside.

[Photo] Another Change of Plans at HHS

May 18, 2021
Taylor posted the complete track list of Fearless (Taylor's Version) on April 3, 2021 and released the album days later on April 9th!

Our Reviews for Every Song Off of Fearless (Taylor’s Version)…and Then Our Rankings!

Elle Cavanaugh, Mimi Jiang-Yu, and Delaney Coppola
April 25, 2021
Former coach of the Duxbury football team, Dave Maimaron, was recently fired after news of anti-semitic language within the team broke out.

Hingham Football Cancels Duxbury Game in Response to Anti-Semitic Language on the Field

Delaney Coppola and Elle Cavanaugh
March 29, 2021
Large crowds have gathered past the 8pm curfew in Miami for many nights

Spring Break Gone South

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
March 29, 2021
A snapshot from last year's in person conference. From left to right: Anna Mayo, Julia Burm, Jade Larson, Mia Kourafas, Grace Lepenske (4/5 of the senior captains!)

See You Next Year HMUN!

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
February 8, 2021
Women, both pro-choice and pro-life, protesting abortion laws in Washington D.C. on January 18th, 2019.

Letter to the Editors: Defend Women’s Access to Abortions

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
January 23, 2021
Walking my dogs in this weeks' snow!

Fun, Socially Distant, Ways to Spend Your Winter Break

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
January 2, 2021
Harry Styles's "Fine Line" took home Favorite Pop/Rock album at the AMA awards and he received 3 nominations for the 2021 Grammys.

AMAs and Grammys, Oh My! – Unpacking the Results of 2020s Music Award Shows

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
November 29, 2020
An example of the postcards filled out at the Sunrise Club's socially distant meeting.

HHS Clubs: A COVID Experience

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
October 26, 2020
Hingham girls' soccer during the 2019 season. Although games will look different this year, the teams energy and talent remains.

An Unusual Season: Fall Sports 2020

Delaney Coppola, Staff
September 26, 2020
One of many signs of support for the graduating class hanging at the high school.

A Goodbye to the 2019-2020 School Year

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
June 14, 2020
Hingham Residence keeping our community motivated with kindness rocks which line Main street.

A Guide to At Home Motivation

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
May 24, 2020
Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel, Two of three hosts of the One World Together at Home live concert.

A World United Through Music During Desperate Times

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
April 25, 2020
From left: sophomores Elle Cavanaugh, Kate Schembri, Caroline Bastardi, and Morgan Buczynski spread ACLU cheer at the 2019-2020 homecoming game.

Hingham’s “Hidden Gem” Clubs

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
March 1, 2020
Some of the products sold by GLI in their fundraising efforts fro the Emusoi Center in Tanzania

Both professional and volunteer firefighters have been risking their lives to put out the fires in Australia.

Wildfires Cause Massive Destruction in Australia

Elle Cavanaugh and Delaney Coppola
January 13, 2020
Taken by Delaney Coppola From left: sophomores Elle Cavanaugh, Katy Mulflur, Maddie Aylward, and Caroline Bastardi smile for a photo before performing onstage.

HHS Orchestra and Band Host a Whimsical Winter Concert

Delaney Coppola, Contributing Writer
December 31, 2019
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