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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.
Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop: One of the Many Traditions Celebrating the New Year
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
Mr. Cincotta playing the shaker for the jazz band while they play Perdido by Juan Tizol (arr. Lopez)
After-School Music Programs Join Together to Play in Small Ensembles Concert
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!
The Varsity Hingham Girls basketball team got a once in a lifetime opportunity on January 11 to play at TD Garden
Hingham Girls Basketball Takes the Court at TD Garden
From Left: Mattie Cummings? Alexander Rozanitis, Bradley Wheeler, Jake Varholak, and Gabe Tesler huddle together to hype up before their game against Hanover.
Hingham Boy’s Basketball Team: A Diamond in the Rough
Notre Dame’s kicker Mitch Jeter, center #98, celebrates as he makes the game winning field goal against Penn State
A New College Football Playoff System is Rapidly Coming to a Close in Dramatic Fashion
Colin Lasch taking a face off in a game against the Weymouth Rams
The Harbormen Hockey Team Starts Their Season with a Smashing Success!
Rookie quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Penix Jr., Spins a ball on his fingers (Todd Rosenberg/ Getty Images)
Chasing Glory: The NFL Regular Season Ends and the Playoffs Begin
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
Two neighbors playing in the snow after a blizzard.
New England’s Lack of Snow and What it Means for this Season.
Photo taken by Josep V. Zaragoza, people in Madrid Spain are gathered in the Puerta de Sol on new years eve waiting for the ball to drop.
Different New Years Traditions to Bring a Year of Good Luck
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
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 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
McKenzie Patterson

McKenzie Patterson, Contributing Writer

McKenzie Patterson is a Sophomore at Hingham High School and has been writing for the Harborlight since her freshman year. In addition to writing for the Harborlight, she is in the Global Citizenship Program, Student Council, and SADD. Outside of school she greatly enjoys baking, reading, and being with friends. 

All content by McKenzie Patterson
Colin Lasch taking a face off in a game against the Weymouth Rams

The Harbormen Hockey Team Starts Their Season with a Smashing Success!

McKenzie Patterson, Contributing Writer
January 12, 2025
Image from one of the many 2022-2023 girls’ basketball wins. Photo Credits: Joshua Ross Photography

Hingham High School Welcome The Winter Sports Season

McKenzie Patterson, Staff Writer
December 3, 2023
Hilary Swift - New York Times

The Lewiston, Maine Shooting

McKenzie Patterson, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Photo taken of the Hingham High School Girls Soccer Team just before playing in their game. (Photo Credit: Maddie’s Promise Foundation)

Annual Maddie’s Promise Game

McKenzie Patterson, Staff Writer
October 15, 2023
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