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

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

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

The Black & White

1/1800 Gabriela Ferreira La Rota
1/1800 Gabriela Ferreira La Rota
Cate Taylor, Staff Writer

In addition to a packed school schedule, La Rota is advocating for inclusivity within the STEM community and connecting with her family in Brazil. ...

Winter Burnout
Winter Burnout
Anna Catlett, Copy Editor

Winter burnout; a complication negatively impacting Johnston students mental health and overall work ethic. As we transition into winter, many...

Culture of Success
Culture of Success
Allison Christensen and Sidny Pohlman

Through almost every hallway, there are trophy cases showcasing the athletic, academic or musical talent the school hosts. While the majority...

Entrepreneurs of JHS- 2/1800
Entrepreneurs of JHS- 2/1800
Lauren Holm, Staff Writer

High school is meant to prepare students for their future careers in “the real world”. However, some students have gotten a head start on...

Instagram
Childhood Then VS. Now
Ellie Todd, Staff Writer

For teens at JHS, reminiscing on their childhoods can cause major nostalgia. As kids growing up in the 2000s and 2010s, things were a lot different...

Riley Reads #BookTok
Riley Reads #BookTok
Riley Babel, Copy Editor

  Twisted Love This is the first time I have had to read the words “Itty Bitty Titty Committee” in a book, and I pray it will be the...

Why Do Kids Not Enjoy School?
Anna Catlett, Copy Editor

Nearly every teenager you talk to will tell you that they dislike school. Education is not supposed to be miserable, to my understanding...

Girls Basketball Prepare for Regional Play
Girls Basketball Prepare for Regional Play
Kaden Krebs, Sports Reporter

The Johnston Dragons Regional Bracket has the following teams in it: Marshalltown Des Moines North, Sioux City West, and Council Bluffs Lincoln....

J-Town Weekly Recap 1/30-2/2
J-Town Weekly Recap 1/30-2/2
Kaden Krebs, Sports Reporter

#1 Dragons top #10 Waukee Northwest 76-42  30 JAN 24 Johnston IA The Dragon Girls (18-0) topped Waukee Northwest (8-9) 76-42 in a Tuesday...

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

#1 Dragons Top #9 Valley 59-22 23 JAN 24 Johnston IA The #1 Dragons Girls (16-0) #9 Valley (8-7) 59-22 in a special night at Johnston High...

Like, Love and Lack thereof
Like, Love and Lack thereof
Elise Lambert, Staff Writer • February 5, 2024

In the first entry of Like, Love, and Lack Thereof, I am going to be talking about the ‘like’ part of dating. The harmless start of dating...

Corey and his Crown Victoria
Cars of JHS
Ike Venter, Online Editor • February 1, 2024

Corey Suckow 2004 Ford Crown Victoria ‘Vikki’   “So, I was in the parking lot of Johnston High School and it had just snowed...

Riley Reads #BookTok
Riley Reads #BookTok
Riley Babel, Copy Editor • February 1, 2024

  Twisted Love This is the first time I have had to read the words “Itty Bitty Titty Committee” in a book, and I pray it will be the...

Totally Rad Vintage Fest 2023
Totally Rad Vintage Fest 2023
Belén Thompson, Ben Poe, and Ike Venter December 21, 2023

Ben, Ike and Belen make their way downtown to pick up some vintage items and explore the unique atmosphere of Totally Rad Vintage Fest!    

Riley Reads Colleen Hoover....unfortunately
Riley Reads Colleen Hoover....unfortunately
Riley Babel, Copy Editor • December 21, 2023

International TikTok sensation. Award winning author. Over the last few years, Colleen Hoover—CoHo, as she is more informally and affectionately...

Riley Reads Holiday Romance
Riley Reads Holiday Romance
Riley Babel, Copy Editor • December 21, 2023

10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston I spent a good portion of this book terrified that the main character was going to go out with her cousin.  A...

Elizabeth Todd
Elizabeth Todd
Staff Writer

Elli Todd is a junior and this is her first year of newspaper. She is involved in show choir and silver cord,...

Ava Thompson
Ava Thompson
Staff Writer | Podcaster

Ava is a junior, and it is her first year in newspaper. In her free time, she runs cross country, plays...

Anna Catlett
Anna Catlett
Social Media Editor

Anna Catlett is a Junior at Johnston High School, and this will be her second year of newspaper. She...

Elise Lambert
Elise Lambert
Staff Writer

Elise Lambert is a senior and it is her first year in newspaper. Outside of newspaper, Elise likes to...

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