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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
Meaghan Burke

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer-Fall

Sophomore Meaghan Burke, is a new member of the the Harborlight this year. Meaghan also participates in books and banter, GSA, the drama club, and many other clubs. Meaghan looks forward to joining many other exciting clubs in high school.

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As hijinks ensue, Dennis (sophomore Nathan Lavoie, left) and Mia (junior Lizzy Ford, right) lob blows at Lyle (junior Devan Kushnir, center).

Drama Club performs Midsummer Jersey

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
May 5, 2019
Artwork designed by Nick Thompson. This is one of the many beautiful posters being put up around Hingham High school to advertise the upcoming musical.

Getting Ready for Urinetown: The Musical

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2018
No homework weekends have proven to be controversial calendar items.

No Homework Weekends: Yay or Nay?

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2018
The cast of "So..What Are We Doing Tonight" takes a bow at the end of a successful performance.

Senior One Acts

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
June 10, 2018
Brigid Nugent stressing about the upcoming holidays

[Photo] Are Holidays Over Commercialized?

Brigid Nugent, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2018
The Hingham High chorus performing at the House Of Prayer Lutheran Church. Photo by Patricia McDonald

Chorus Performs Annual Major Works Concert

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2018
Some memorabilia, including playbills and tickets, from the three shows that the Drama Club saw on the New York trip.

The Drama Club Takes On New York

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
April 15, 2018
Both choruses join to perform "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" from The Lion King.

Talent Expo Returns

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2018
The pie-patterned curtain of Waittress at the Boston Opera House.

Waitress, The Musical: A Review

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
February 26, 2018
A picture of a heart with the message, Happy Valentines Day!

Celebrating The Day of Love

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
February 19, 2018
This picture is of a notebook for passwords, writing down log in information and auto conformation for a website.

3 Ways To Keep Your Passwords Safe

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2018
The author's little brother sleds down a snowy slope.

Sledding Season Returns

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
December 10, 2017
the most popular internet based apps being used throughout the world; Skype, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Youtube.

The Problems With Social Media

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
December 3, 2017
American flags wave in a Hingham cemetery as a sign of respect for those who have fought for our country.

Celebrating Veterans Day

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2017
In 2017, the infamous Friday the 13th occurs in October.

Friday The 13th

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2017
A bulletin board displays the Slash the Trash schedule and photos from previous years.

Slash The Trash Returns

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
October 3, 2017
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