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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
Susie Anderson

Susie Anderson, Editor-In-Chief

Senior Susie Anderson has written for the Harborlight since the fall of 2020. Susie serves as the historian for Student Council, captain of the Quiz Bowl Team, and co-president of Books and Banter. She plays field hockey and tennis at the high school. Outside of school she enjoys reading, writing, listening to music, and spending time with her friends.

All content by Susie Anderson
A younger version of me reading Archie Comics in 2011: The pinnacle of engagement in literature.

My Favorite Books of 2022

Susie Anderson, Editor-In-Chief
January 25, 2023
Tim Bevens as Harold Hill performing "Ya Got Trouble" during rehearsals for Hingham High School Drama's "The Music Man."

Reflections on Hingham Drama’s Fall Musical “The Music Man”

Susie Anderson, Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2022
Ms. Sullivan's satire class poses with their copies of "The Importance of Being Earnest" while taking in the importance of mental health during Breathe Out Day on Friday.

Breathe Out Day Prioritizes Mental Wellness

Susie Anderson, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2022
Perry Blasetti greets friends as she walks the red carpet with Ian Grady at Senior Prom.

Seniors Light Up the Red Carpet at Prom

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
June 5, 2022
Friends and relatives gather by the Anna Quinlivan Memorial Bench following the dedication ceremony.

In Memory of Anna Quinlivan: Bench Dedication Ceremony

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
May 30, 2022
Hingham High Drama Club won the preliminary round at the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Competition last weekend.

Drama Wins Big with “Princess Party Smackdown”

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
March 27, 2022
Sophomores Chase Boles, Lily Samoska, Ava Varholak were dressed and ready to take on pajama day.

HHS Winter Spirit Week is a Great Success

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
February 6, 2022
HHS Unity Project meets to plan and discuss the first ever annual Unity Week!

HHS Celebrates its First Ever Unity Week!

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2022
From classics to biographies to children's literature, my tastes ranged throughout the year.

My Favorite Books of 2021

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
January 18, 2022
Some of the books I loved this past year!

From classics to biographies to children's literature, my tastes ranged throughout the year.

Danny Fenster reunites with his mother at John F. Kennedy International Airport while negotiator of his release, Bill Richardson, looks on.

Journalist Danny Fenster Released from Myanmar Prison After Six Months

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
November 26, 2021
Alec Baldwin shot a prop gun on October 23 at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, filming location for a Western titled 'Rust'.

Investigations Ongoing into the Fatal Shooting by a Prop Gun on the Set of the Movie “Rust”

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2021
People of Color and Allies Club collect sign-ups at freshman orientation.

Extracurriculars are Back in Full Swing at HHS

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
October 3, 2021
Scott Peterson of the Back Nine Band performing on Saturday, May 1st at the Hingham Heritage Museum during Springham.

Springham Concert Series Comes to Hingham Again

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
May 21, 2021
Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese male player to win a PGA Masters major last Sunday.

Hideki Matsuyama Enters the Golf Spotlight

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
April 25, 2021
Outrage sparked from viral post of the full-scale gym for the men's teams compared to the yoga mats and hand weights provided to women's teams.

Inequality in March Madness

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
March 29, 2021
One of the many creative valentine alternatives to a typical get-together includes painting jewelry or gift boxes.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in a Pandemic

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
February 15, 2021
Gorman performing "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20th, 2021.

Amanda Gorman: Rising to the Occassion

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2021
Talbots lights up North Street with intricate wreaths and its annual Christmas tree.

Celebrating the Holidays in Downtown Hingham

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
December 14, 2020
Trebek poses with his trophy for outstanding gameshow host for Jeopardy at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in May, 2019.

Remembering Alex Trebek

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2020
Salem, MA: October 16, 2020: Visitors wear masks as they walk along the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall in Salem, Massachusetts.

Is Halloween Canceled?

Susie Anderson, Contributing Writer
October 26, 2020
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