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Johnston High School - 6500 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA

The Black & White

Johnston High School - 6500 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA

The Black & White

Johnston High School - 6500 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA

The Black & White

Behind the Decks with Avi Devan
Behind the Decks with Avi Devan
Maddie Lehman, Copy Editor

A school dance without music isn’t a school dance at all; it’s students in expensive clothes with uncomfortable shoes standing in their school’s...

End of Chapters and New Beginnings
End of Chapters and New Beginnings
Sophia Lukacs, Staff Writer

Although Julie Probst may seem like any other math teacher to the outside eye, the impact she has had on her students and coworkers is anything...

Breaking Sound Barriers and Boundaries
Breaking Sound Barriers and Boundaries
Maddie Lehman, Staff Writer

Forget ISASPs, ACTs, and SATs. The real test is being a ten-year-old faced with a choice: which instrument should I play? When senior Joshua...

Empowering Voices
Empowering Voices
Emma Lokmic, Staff Writer

Recently at Johnston High School, pink flyers have been hung around hallways and classrooms to gather attention to the brand new Young Feminist...


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Power to the People: Part II
Power to the People: Part II
Cecelia Freeman, Staff Writer

A large reason people lack in advocacy when it comes to social and political issues is because they don’t know where to start. This article...

The Death of DEI
The Death of DEI
Anna Catlett, Online Editor in Chief

Diversity, equity, and inclusion. Three words that create the framework for diminishing discrimination in the workplace or on college campuses....

The Trained Power of Double Meanings
The Trained Power of Double Meanings
Maddie Lehman, Staff Writer

A paper lies on the desk in front of me. A haiku, simple enough in meaning, but I know what it truly hides. My English teacher walks into class,...

#4 Dowling Cruises Past #6 Johnston 31-10
#4 Dowling Cruises Past #6 Johnston 31-10
Kaden Krebs, Sports Editor

West Des Moines, IA – September 5, 2025 Following an opening-week 13-3 win at home last weekend against the Waukee Warriors, the Dragons...

The Dragons rush out of the locker room before the season opener against the Waukee Warriors on August, 29th 2025.
Johnston Opens With a 13-3 Statement Win Over Waukee
Kaden Krebs, Sports Editor

Johnston, IA – August 30, 2025 The Dragons welcomed the Warriors to Dragon Stadium to open the 2025 football season. Johnston won the coin...

Johnston Boys Soccer walks out to midfield before Monday’s CIML conference game against SEP.
Johnston Draws 1-1 With Rams
Kaden Krebs, Sports Reporter

07 APR 25 Johnston, IA, The Rams came into Dragon Nation following a draw against the Knoxville Panthers 2-2 and claimed one win against the...

Working The Rust Off. Photos of Johnston Girls & Boys Soccer teams huddled together
Working The Rust Off
Kaden Krebs, Sports Reporter

31 MAR 25 Grimes IA The Lady Dragon’s were looking to get off on the right foot following finishing the 2024 campaign with a 9-7-1 record...

The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm
Cecelia Freeman, Print Content Editor • September 24, 2025

As the first leaf falls, the curtain rises, and the JHS theatre department begins work on its first production of the season. This year, the...

Behind the Decks with Avi Devan
Behind the Decks with Avi Devan
Maddie Lehman, Copy Editor • September 22, 2025

A school dance without music isn’t a school dance at all; it’s students in expensive clothes with uncomfortable shoes standing in their school’s...

Songs of the Summer
Ena Basic, Photo & Data Manager • May 29, 2025

Sharing Messages and Spreading Joy
Sharing Messages and Spreading Joy
Anna Allison, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

Johnston High School show choir is known for its powerful vocals, sharp dance moves, and history of competition success. The 2025 season was...

Trends for Dummies
Trends for Dummies
Cecelia Freeman, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025

Wanting to fit in is human nature, but the cookie cutter keeps changing shapes over years, months, and even weeks. These flowing social changes...

Gen Z Slang Bee
Gen Z Slang Bee
March 11, 2025

 

Maddie Lehman
Maddie Lehman
Copy Editor

Maddie is a junior in her second year of newspaper as the Copy Editor. She enjoys reading, playing tennis,...

Ena Basic
Ena Basic
Print Editor-in-Chief

Ena Basic is the Print Editor-in-Chief and she is in her senior year of high school. Apart from her position...

Ahana Devadas
Ahana Devadas
Online Editor-in-Chief

Ahana Devadas is a senior in high school and in her second year of newspaper. She currently serves as...

Emma Lokmic
Emma Lokmic
Social Media Editor

Emma Lokmic is a junior in her second year of newspaper. She is currently the Social Media Editor for...