News
Debate team qualifies for nationals
Sam Farrell, Staff Writer
After nine students qualified for the National Debate Tournament in Birmingham, AL, in June, four of them travelled to Kentucky in April for a tune-up. Prakhyath Bujimalla, Jack Lucas, Peter Beebe and Kate Snyder participated in the Tournament...
May 24, 2017
Rumor busting: New high school
May 24, 2017
Rumor: Graduation will be held in the new gym of the high school next year due to the increase in seat...
Students showcase their skills at senior challenge
May 12, 2017
The large gym was full of shouts and laughter as senior challenge took place May 3. Senior Challenge...
Library hosts fun-filled activities over summer
May 11, 2017
The Johnston Public Library's annual summer reading program will kick off June 3. The program will be...
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Teacher organizes outdoor learning center by new high school
Grace Ballesteros, Staff Writer
AP Biology teacher Sara Kate Howe plans to create a science space at the new high school by getting a grant to make the land a prairie. The retention pond and land on the southwest corner of the property inspired her to create a outdoor learning space. Howe ...
June 1, 2017 • No Comments
Students compete in National History Day
June 1, 2017
Allie Tubbs '19 made it to nationals for the first time for National History Day doing a performance. She tried NHD after watching her brother do it, and ended up falling in lov...
Teachers resign as school year ends
May 24, 2017
Four staff members will not be coming back to the district next fall. Jill Versteeg, Madeline Gage, Curt Larkin, Susan Krebs, Alicia Rollison all have memories of Johnston....
May 23, 2017
Along with the opening of the new high school, the education department is also introducing a new class called "Blended History." Blended History will be a learning style...
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Opinion
Unicorn frappuccino is a waste of money
Bryce Schulte, Co Editor-in-Chief
Before the Unicorn frappe was released, people like myself were excited to see it in stores. When it made its debut, there were many mixed reviews. Some like it, but the people...
April 25, 2017
April 24, 2017
With AP exams and finals approaching in the near distance, grades are about to be on the minds of man...
Pros and problems of partner tests
April 24, 2017
In the last couple years, collaborative and group tests have gained popularity among high school teachers....
April 14, 2017
As an Eagle Scout I’ve been in Boy Scouts for quite awhile, and throughout that time my image of what...
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Girls’ track runs well at home meet
Justin Gard, Staff Writer
The girls' track team competed at home on April 11. They competed against Boone, Ankeny Centennial, Wau...
April 21, 2017 • No Comments
Varsity girls’ track team competes at home meet
April 3, 2017
The girls' track team competed March 28 against Ankeny Centennial, Dowling and Valley. Jessica Mckee place...
Student athletes pop pills pre-game
April 3, 2017
Preparing for their junior year state cross country meet, Student A thought it would be advantageous...
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Arts & Entertainment
The “Guardians of the Galaxy” return for more out-of-this-world fun in “Vol. 2”
Erin Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
The thing that sets the "Guardians of the Galaxy" apart from the "Avengers" team is the fact that the Guardians feel like an actual family. They argue, like any other family,...
May 23, 2017
Complexity of Bokura no Kiseki
May 16, 2017
This manga creates a intricate story that can be hard to follow. It uses magic and reincarnation, while...
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Students React
Students React: drivers ed
Hailey Sherman, Staff Writer
In order to get a driving license under 18 years old, it is required that the minor take a drivers ed class. The high school offers its own course that covers in-class learning...
December 19, 2016
Students React: rerouting Dakota Access Pipeline
December 5, 2016
Students React: election results
November 10, 2016
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