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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

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Humans of JHS: Tyler Phi and Show Choir
Ike Venter, Online Editor

Tyler Phi ‘24 was inspired to join the show choir after watching his cousin, a senior at the time, perform on stage. Despite having not taken...

No Such Thing as Empty Threats
No Such Thing as Empty Threats
Anna Catlett, Copy Editor

With the rise of social platforms and desensitization in the media, empty threats have become an epidemic alarming school districts across the...

Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
John Kirkpatrick, Sports Editor

The bright lights of Carver-Hawkeye Arena shine down on the tan hardwood floors of the basketball court. The distinctive sounds of a bouncing...

Get to Know Superintendent Dr. Nikki Roorda
Get to Know Superintendent Dr. Nikki Roorda
Ena Basic, Staff Writer

On October 25th, 2023, Dr. Nikki Roorda was named the new permanent superintendent of the Johnston Community School District. Dr. Roorda was...

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America: A Theocracy in Disguise 
America: A Theocracy in Disguise 
Sam McAlister, Staff Writer

“The legitimate powers of government reach actions only and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American...

A Country Past its Prime
A Country Past its Prime

The members of the political class running America are getting to an age where they can no longer properly govern the country, a national concern...

The Death of Public Schools
The Death of Public Schools
Sam McAlister, Staff Writer

Iowa is consistently ranked among the best states in the country for education, but recent legislation targeting our Area Education Agency (AEA)...

Bryce Beachem ’27 hugs a JHS coach
#8 Johnston Dominates #6 SEP
Kaden Krebs, Sports Reporter

07 Oct 24 - The Dragons (4-2) welcomed the Rams of Southeast (3-3) into Dragon Stadium Friday evening, decided by halftime with a final score...

Johnston falls in triple overtime to Cedar Falls 37-34
Johnston falls in triple overtime to Cedar Falls 37-34
Kaden Krebs, Staff Writer

Johnston  IA 06 SEP 24 The Dragons (1-1) welcomed the Tigers of Cedar Falls (2-0) into Dragon Stadium Friday evening which ended in triple...

J-Town Weekly Recap
J-Town Weekly Recap
Kaden Krebs, Sports Reporter

      Saturday afternoon Thriller 11 MAY 24 Johnston IA, What more could you ask for in the final regular season...

Kadin Nguyen ‘25 throws the ball in play by the Dowling sideline
Johnston Soccer- Thursday night thriller
Kaden Krebs, Sports Reporter

25 APR 24  Johnston IA, In the final game of April, the Dragons were looking to end the month on a high note. Newly ranked #1, Dowling was...

Events in Des Moines
Events in Des Moines
Emma Lokmic and Reagan Zahn October 4, 2024

Love on the Podium
Love on the Podium
Ahana Devadas, Staff Writer • October 3, 2024

This summer, the Olympics occurred in Paris, France, the iconic “City of Love”. While the periodic games commemorated the world’s most...

Zero or Bust
Zero or Bust
Cecelia Freeman, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

Karl Lagerfeld, one of the world's most influential fashion designers, died at the age of 85. His designs helped to create the house of Chanel...

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Humans of JHS: Tyler Phi and Show Choir
Ike Venter, Online Editor • May 6, 2024

Tyler Phi ‘24 was inspired to join the show choir after watching his cousin, a senior at the time, perform on stage. Despite having not taken...

Pt. 3 - Like, Love  and Lack Thereof
Pt. 3 - Like, Love and Lack Thereof
Elise Lambert, Staff Writer • May 3, 2024

During the Like, Love, and Lack Thereof series, I have talked about both the good and bad parts of high school relationships. To finish off the...

Pt. 2 - Like, Love and Lack Thereof
Pt. 2 - Like, Love and Lack Thereof
Elise Lambert, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024

As hot girl summer ends and cuffing season begins, many are starting to wish for love in a long term relationship. In part two of Like, Love,...

Dory Holms
Dory Holms
Print Editor-In-Chief

Dory is a senior in her third year of newspaper and is currently the Print Editor-In-Chief. When she...

Maddie Lehman
Maddie Lehman
Staff Writer

Maddie Lehman is a sophomore in her first year in Newspaper. She is a part of Theater and Student Council....

Ahana Devadas
Ahana Devadas
Staff Writer

Ahana Devadas is in her first year of the newspaper. In her free time, she runs cross country and enjoys...

River Hartschen
River Hartschen
Staff Writer

River Hartschen is a sophomore and this is her first year in newspaper. She loves school but that's a...