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

Drake Relays Results
Drake Relays Results
Theron Luett, Editor-In-Chief • May 3, 2023

The annual Drake Relays event took place from Thursday April 28- Saturday, April 30, 2023, hosting high school and college athletes from across...

Innovation at Showzam
'By Lifting Others', Innovation Approaches An Undefeated Season
Laura Holm, Staff Writer • March 28, 2023

Innovation is Johnston’s varsity show choir, and is directed by Laura Grimm. The show choir is comprised of juniors and seniors. This season’s...

Frizzante Jazz Spaghetti Concert Is Back
Frizzante Jazz Spaghetti Concert Is Back
Lily Fleming, Copy Editor • March 28, 2023

On Tuesday March 7 at 5pm, middle and high school jazz bands brought back the Frizzante Jazz Spaghetti Concert. After the success of this...

Gender-affirming Care Ban and Trans Bathroom Bill Passed
Theron Luett, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2023

As of March 22, 2023 Senate File 538 and Senate File 482 have been signed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and officially passed into law.  Senate...

Meet the Staff
Dory Holms
Dory Holms
Staff Writer

Dory is a sophomore and in her first year of newspaper. She enjoys volunteering for Urbandale Community Action Network in her free time. She also enjoys competing in Irish Dance competitions. When she...

Lily Fleming
Lily Fleming
Copy Editor

In her second year of Newspaper, Lily Fleming is a senior and the Copy Editor of JHS Black & White. Apart from journalism and writing she enjoys reading, drawing, being outside, and all things music. 

Abigail Wharton
Abigail Wharton
Online Editor

Abigail Wharton, junior, is the online editor for the JHS Black and White. Outside of school and newspaper she runs track and cross country, is an avid reader, works at Scheels, and engages in local politics.

Audrey Allen
Audrey Allen
Design Editor

Audrey is a junior and in her second year of newspaper. She is involved in many things around school like speech, fall play, and musical pit! Outside of school, she loves crocheting, rock climbing, and...

Mitch Driscoll uses a forehand shot to return the ball during Boys Substate
Game, Set, Mitch
John Kirkpatrick, Sports Editor • June 1, 2023
The Willow Project
The Willow Project
John Kirkpatrick April 27, 2023
Nyle Beganovic 25
1-1800 Nyle Beganovic
Sidny Pohlman, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023
Atlas Nguyen ‘23 listens to speakers at the ‘We Say Gay’ rally March 8, 2023.
Our Liberties We Prize, Our Rights We Will Maintain
Theron Luett April 27, 2023
Cupids Curse
Anna Catlett, Staff Writer • March 7, 2023
The class of 2022 and the class of 2023 face off in the most recent game of Powderpuff.
A Tradition Worth Saving
Abigail Wharton, Online Editor • November 18, 2022