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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
Josie Pappone

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer

Senior Josie Pappone joins the Harborlight for her second year in a row. When she is not writing, she likes to see friends and play with her dog Duncan. In addition to being a contributing writer for the Harborlight, she is a co-secretary for the POCA club, vice president of the Diversify Our Narrative Club, and runs for the girls’ winter track team.
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