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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
Will Sutton

Will Sutton, Photography Editor

Will Sutton has written for the paper for four years. He enjoys photography, design, theatre, skiing and the outdoors. He is a captain of the Debate Team, Vice President of National Honor Society,  captain of HHS Cross-Country, Youth Coordinator at St. John’s Episcopal Church, and a founder of PEERS Hingham. He has been awarded a National Silver Medal in Photography from the Scholastic Art Awards.

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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).

[Photo] Drama Club performs Midsummer Jersey

Meaghan Burke, Contributing Writer
May 5, 2019
Town Moderator Mike Puzo reads the results of the ballot vote on Article 10. (Still by Harbor Media)

Hingham Votes to Acquire Aquarion

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
April 30, 2019
Ms. Roth's sophomore English class reviews sample MCAS essays in advance of taking the updated test this year.

“Next-Generation” MCAS: HHS Sophomores Prepare for Online Testing

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
March 25, 2019
Ophelia (Senior Casey Hussey) embraces Jeb (Senior Andersson Perry) after a vulnerable moment.

[Photo] Drama Club’s performance of Life, Off Book encourages students to accept their true selves

Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert, Contributing Writer
March 3, 2019
The proposed compressor station would occupy some of the empty land near the Fore River Bridge- an area, opponents argue, that is already highly industrialized.

For the Fore River Basin: The State of Compressor Station Opposition

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
February 8, 2019
By Monday, the rain from this weekend's nor'easter had frozen over, coating trees- and roads- in ice.

[Photo] Winter Storms Hit United States

Jake Bednarksi, Contributing Writer
January 21, 2019
Senior Will Bryant participates in Tony Porter's speech. Photo by Nick DeSilva.

Resolutions from the Reimagine Manhood Symposium

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
January 2, 2019
Jakelin Caal, in an image provided by her family (via CNN).

Op-Ed: Jakelin Caal and the “Rule of Law”

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
December 23, 2018
Students Harry Hull, Nick DeSilva, Caroline Johannes, Beth Lane, Avery O'Connor and Claire Haney show off their Hingham-inspired footwear choices.

Photos from Thanksgiving Spirit Week

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
November 25, 2018
Juniors Emily Goldstein (Right) and Sean Kelly (Left) pose in their pajama day outfits at Homework Club.

Seniors Molly Schwall (Left) and Caroline Johannes (Right) in their Wild West looks.

Senior James Winikoff lounges in his pajama day outfit.

Senior Harry Hull is a stoic cowboy for Wild West day.

Seniors (from left) Nic England, Coleman Clifford, Christopher O'Connor, and Cole Hartman embrace their inner cowboys.

Junior Owen O’Brien takes the snap. Most of Hingham’s plays were running plays, many of which going for over ten yards.

Photos from Hingham High’s Homecoming

Jake Bednarski and Will Sutton
October 27, 2018
The debate over Question 3 has largely centered around use of public restrooms.

Q3, Through the Eyes of Who it Affects Most

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
October 23, 2018
Sen. O'Connor regards the ocean, in a photograph from his campaign. Photo via oconnorforsenate.com.

2018 Midterms: Interview with Incumbent State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R)

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
September 30, 2018
Katie McBrine celebrates the opening of her new office in Weymouth on Sep. 24. Photo by Wry Photography.

2018 Midterms: Interview with State Senate Candidate Katie McBrine, M.D. (D)

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
September 30, 2018
Principal Swanson taped a rainbow heart above the Martin Luther King Jr. quote on his door to show support for Hingham's LGBT+ students and faculty.

“RiceGate”: The Controversy Explained

Will Sutton, Edan Larkin, Liv Casey, Claire Taylor, and Lizzie Quinlivan
June 18, 2018
The Class of 2018 enjoys a cookout under the sun. Photo by Rose Papuga.

Photo Essay: HHS Class of 2018 Says Goodbye

Will Sutton and Liv Casey
May 28, 2018
Future drama club presidents Andersson Perry (left) and Casey Hussey (right) pose in front of the stage after being passed the "torch".

Thespian Night: Honoring Seniors, Welcoming New Leaders

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
May 20, 2018
Attendees donned orange ribbons in honor of Andrew Warhaftig; pictured here pinned to the vest of Junior Nick Thompson.

Class Unity at Junior Prom

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
May 18, 2018
Participating junior Eli Fano shows off his "Pride flag" socks.

On April 27, Silence Spoke Volumes

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
April 29, 2018
Junior Emma Busby addresses the crowd.

Hingham High Students Join National Walkout

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
March 21, 2018
A guard (played by Steven Reis) prepares to hang Greta (played by Shea Kushnir) for her crimes against humanity.

HHS Drama Club Tackles “Dark Road”

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
March 4, 2018
For most students, studying involves pouring over textbooks.

How to Ace Your Midyears, According to Science

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
January 14, 2018
The senior orchestra and about 20 members of the HHS band, as well as some alumni, play "Sleigh Ride."

Holiday Orchestra Concert

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
December 24, 2017
Directer Phaedre Sassano directs the Chamber Players as they begin Im Volkston, the first movement of "Two Norwegian Airs."

The freshman orchestra strums away on 'Nimrod.'

Mrs. Sassano addresses the audience before the freshman chorus begins to play.

A screencap of an article from the site Inshapetoday.com that incorrectly claims that vaccines cause autism. The article was posted in November 2017.

Rethinking Anti-Vaccination

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
December 3, 2017
Senior Andre Lavoie (left), boldly embracing "Hawaiian Day", quietly judges Senior Jeremy Canney (right), who wore a simple sweatshirt and khakis to school.

Not-So-Spirited

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
November 26, 2017
Deposed Puigdemont speaks in Brussels on Tuesday, announcing his party's plan to run in the December 21 elections. (Photo: CNN)

Tumult Continues in Catalonia

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
October 31, 2017
An unidentified man attempts to console a victim of the October 1 shooting. The woman survived. (David Becker/ Getty Images)

Las Vegas Tragedy Reignites Gun Control Debate

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
October 6, 2017
Students convene during the closing ceremony of NHD nationals (Photo courtesy Kyra McConnell).

Up-And-Coming: Kyra McConnell

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
September 29, 2017
All 98 delegates for Boys' State 2017. (Photo courtesy American Legion)

Up-And-Coming: Aidan Pierce

Will Sutton, Photography Editor
September 22, 2017
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Ms. Hunt poses with the author (left) and his classmate Harry Hull (right) in late December.

Beloved Math Teacher Ms. Hunt Retires

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
June 5, 2017
Joseph Young directs Mixed Chorus during their performance of the Fauré Requiem.

Foray Into Fauré: Hingham High Chorus Tackles Major Works

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
May 22, 2017
Captain Mary Kate Brennan receives the baton from Emily Brazel in the 4x100m relay.

A Tuesday Triangular Track Meet

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
May 15, 2017
The cover of Verghese's Cutting for Stone.

Cutting for Stone: Heartfelt and Unique

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
May 3, 2017
Sophomore Curran Dillis flaunts a unique look after the makeup workshop Saturday morning.

HHS Drama Club Has An Adventure In New York City

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
April 10, 2017
Logan debuted March 3rd, 2017.

Logan Breaks the Mold

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
March 20, 2017
Phaedre Sosanna directs the Chamber Players during their rendition of Raider's March

All-Town Orchestra Concert Highlights Student Talent

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
March 13, 2017
Luke Papich, Graham Bates, and Britt Beinfang compete in the 55m hurdles.

Last Lap for the Winter Track Team

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
January 29, 2017
Dylan Lindsay and Matt Rice, senior Varsity debaters, organize their evidence during their first debate.

Hingham High Debate Team Attends Rounds 5 and 6

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
January 15, 2017
According to Business Insider, one headline incorrectly asserted that ex-Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders was ready to launch a third-party run.

The Fake News Controversey

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
December 18, 2016
"I truly believe that he will save our country."

Election Day on the South Shore and in D.C.

Will Sutton, Contributing Writer
November 28, 2016
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