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The Nova Music Festival in southern Israel was supposed to be a celebration of “Friends, Love, and Freedom”. Instead, it became the site of a merciless massacre and is now a memorial for victims of Oct. 7th, 2023.
Hingham Synagogue Remembers Oct. 7th One Year Later
Homecoming was bustling with excited shoppers and students.
A Successful Homecoming Despite the Weather
The Artificial Intelligence Meta AI by Instagram is showcased as an example of innovations in AI.
Five New Technological Releases of 2024
Vice Presidential candidates Senator J.D Vance and Governor Tim Walz greet each other prior to their debate hosted by CBS on October 1st.
What You Need to Know About the Vice Presidential Debate
Leo Grindstaff, 12, left, helps his brother Gabe, 4, while they journey to their grandparent's house to salvage items on Sept. 30, 2024, in Old Fort, North Carolina.
Hurricane Helene Wipes Through the American South and Southeast
All Arts Pathway members gather for their October monthly meeting (Gabi Mgner).
Arts Pathway Continues to Prosper
Image taken by Jack Griffiths, image depicts students William Pollenz and Boris Goldin Correa showing pride on red white and blue day.
Hingham High Spirit Week: Where Students’ Pride and Creativity Prosper
Homecoming was bustling with excited shoppers and students.
A Successful Homecoming Despite the Weather
Hingham High School GCP logo
Successful First Meeting for the Global Citizenship Club
Image taken by Oliver Ruccio on Apple iPhone 14. Image depicts a student driver car about to be taken out for one on one driving hours with David Jacobs, an instructor at HHS Driver’s Ed.
All You Need to Know About HHS’s Driver’s Education Program
Boston University vs Harvard (Gil Talbot)
Boston University vs Harvard: A long time rivalry
Arkansas fans stormed the field after upsetting #4 Tennessee.
Massive Upsets In College Football
Swiss Army Knife Running Back Chase Beighley catching a pass and turning up field Credit: Joshua Ross Photography
Toughness and Finesse: Hingham Football Glides to a Homecoming Victory over Whitman-Hansen
Homecoming was bustling with excited shoppers and students.
A Successful Homecoming Despite the Weather
NHL preseason, Stars beat Avalanche 4-2 (Matthew Pearce)
New Season, New Expectations: An Overview of All 32 NHL Teams
Photo by Hunter Abrams depicting Ralph Lauren Runway walk during New York Fashion Week
From New York City Runways to Hingham High School Hallways: New York Fashion Week September 2024
Mr. Cincotta teaching Hingham students taken by Hank Ader
Hingham Bands: Building a Culture
The album cover for Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft"
Billie Eilish’s ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’: A Masterpiece of Emotional Depth and Artistic Versatility
The group of students who modeled for the fashion show
A Look at HHS’s First Fashion Show
Emma Chamberlain poses at the 2024 Met Gala.
The 2024 Met Gala: Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion
Performers from the Native American Hoop Dance of Ballet Arizona dancing at a celebration for Indigenous People’s Day (Ross D. Franklin).
History of Indigenous People’s Day
Two people enjoying a movie in their living room with lots of fall decorations.
Best Fall Movies to Get You into the Season
Photo of Pumpkins outside of the local grocery store getting ready for fall. (Credit: Casey Teahan)
Top 5 Fall Foods to Get you Excited for the Season:
Pumpkins at C.N. Smith Farm in Bridgewater MA (Photo by Abigail Zimmerman)
Top 3 Activities to Do in the Area This Fall
Loring Hall, Hingham’s local movie theater, dedicated to showing films unrecognized by main theater chains and smaller art films to the general public.
“Reagan” is an Anachronistic Vision of Optimism and the American Dream, And Maybe that’s a Good Thing?
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
Ethan Warhaftig

Ethan Warhaftig, Managing Editor

Ethan Warhaftig is a junior and a Managing Editor for the Harborlight. He is president and founder of the Jewish Student Union, junior executive of HHS Unity Project, and is also a member of Model UN, Student Council, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band. He plays tennis year round and starts on the boys varsity team. In his free time, Ethan enjoys playing guitar and piano, watching sports, and spending time outdoors.

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The Nova Music Festival in southern Israel was supposed to be a celebration of “Friends, Love, and Freedom”. Instead, it became the site of a merciless massacre and is now a memorial for victims of Oct. 7th, 2023.

Hingham Synagogue Remembers Oct. 7th One Year Later

Ethan Warhaftig, Managing Editor
October 14, 2024
Homecoming was bustling with excited shoppers and students.

A Successful Homecoming Despite the Weather

Ethan Warhaftig, Managing Editor
October 13, 2024
Dr. Buckey stands outside HHS every morning to greet students as they enter the building.

Meet Dr. John Buckey, HHS Interim Principal

Ethan Warhaftig, Managing Editor
September 14, 2024
Seniors Celebrate Prom

Seniors Celebrate Prom

Ethan Warhaftig, Contributing Writer
June 6, 2024
Principal Swanson stands in his office at HHS

Appreciation for Mr. Swanson: A Profound Change-Maker at HHS

Ethan Warhaftig, Contributing Writer
May 27, 2024
Adelia, The Wonder Girl, a second grade student at South Elementary School is courageously battling a brain cancer diagnosis.

HHS Unity Project Organizes First Ever “Adelia Week”

Ethan Warhaftig, Staff Writer
April 21, 2024
Nearly Four Hundred Band Students in Grades 5-12 took us “Back to the 80’s” for this year’s All-Town Band Concert. Photo Credit: HMPA

Rockin’ the 80s at Hingham’s All- Town Band Concert

Ethan Warhaftig, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
In the spring of 2024, six new tennis courts at Hingham High School will become part of the athletic complex. Photo Credit: Ethan Warhaftig

Hingham High School Set to Debut Six New Tennis Courts In Spring

Ethan Warhaftig, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Two Electric Vehicle chargers at the Water St. train station

The Unknown Future of EVs

Ethan Warhaftig, Contributing Writer
February 6, 2024
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic

1984: 75 Years Old, Yet More Relevant than Ever

Ethan Warhaftig, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
The Hingham High School Wind Ensemble during their concert on Thursday night. Credit: Hingham Music Parents Association

HHS Band Program Produces Another Stellar Performance

Ethan Warhaftig, Staff Writer
December 10, 2023
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Congregation Sha’aray Shalom as the Latest Victim of Antisemitism

Ethan Warhaftig, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
The empty gymnasium, a more common sighting this year during the school day due to the change to the sophomore gym requirement. Credit: Ethan Warhaftig

Monumental Change to Sophomore Gym Requirement

Ethan Warhaftig, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Plant samples from AP Environmental Science in Mr. Hutcheson’s classroom By: Ethan Warhaftig

Environmental Science: Hingham’s Newest AP

Ethan Warhaftig, Staff Writer
October 15, 2023
HHS Music Kickoff a Major Success

HHS Music Kickoff a Major Success

Ethan Warhaftig, Staff Writer
September 24, 2023
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