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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
Elena Bryden

Elena Bryden, Photography Editor

Senior Elena Bryden leads the Harborlight staff as a photography editor this year. She loves listening to music, reading poetry, and spending time with friends. She is a a member of the HHS crew team and plays cello in the school orchestra.

All content by Elena Bryden
HHS comfort dog Opry welcomes students at Freshman Orientation.

Welcome Back, HHS!

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
September 13, 2022
Hingham Class of 2022 Graduates!

Hingham Class of 2022 Graduates!

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
June 7, 2022
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[Photo] Seniors Light Up the Red Carpet at Prom

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
June 5, 2022
Buffalo residents pay their respects to victims of the attack. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Buffalo Market Shooting Leaves 10 Dead, 3 Injured

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
June 5, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo poses with her three Grammy Awards

What happened at the Grammys?

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2022
Damage from a rocket attack in Kyiv.

Russia Invades Ukraine

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2022
Prices are predicted to continue to rise in 2022.

Rising Inflation Expected to Continue into 2022

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2022
Rittenhouse confers with his attorney during the trial.

The Verdict is in; Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
December 4, 2021
Junior Nick Germain prepares to play his solo in the piece "Danse Macabre"

Music Returns to HHS: Annual Fall Concert is a Success

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2021
The University of Massachusetts Amherst responds to increased anti-Black racism seen at the school.

Racist Email at UMass-Amherst prompts investigation

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
October 3, 2021
When returning to school for in-person learning, desks will have 3-6 feet of physical distancing.

Hingham High School’s Re-Opening Plans 

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
March 29, 2021
The late Chadwick Boseman's wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, accepts the award on his behalf.

78th Annual Golden Globes Are Successful Despite The Pandemic

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2021
A home in New Orleans decorated for Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras Celebrations During a Pandemic 

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2021
President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address on January 20, 2021.

President Biden’s Inauguration: a New Era in America   

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
January 24, 2021
The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use by the FDA.

FDA Approves Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
December 20, 2020
A WiFi malfunction during the week of Thanksgiving forced all students to participate in remote learning.

Wifi Malfunction Forces All Students to Learn Remotely

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
November 29, 2020
Passengers on the subway in Paris, France on September 15.

Covid-19 Rates Spike In Europe

Elena Bryden, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2020
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