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

Biology teacher Lisa Horsch stands on a bench in order for her students to be able to see the next stage of meiosis. Students in Horschs biology classes went through the different stages of meiosis on May 2.

Biology kids have fun as cells

Molly Hauser, Staff Writer May 4, 2018

While learning about how cells form, biology students in Lisa Horsch's class went outside to go through the different stages of meiosis on May 2. Students were either given hats, rings or bracelets to...

Controversial pages from the books I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and The Chocolate War

Censoring books past and present

Molly Hauser and Taylor Siebert February 28, 2018

Since librarian Ruth Thoreson moved from Wallace Elementary to the high school four years ago, no one has asked to remove a book from the library. “I was at [Wallace] and there were some books at Beaver...

Boston Grimes 18 looks for an opening pass. Number 22 from SE Polk blocks while directing his team to cover other players. The Dragons won 72-64 on Jan. 23.

Boys’ varsity basketball team beats Southeast Polk

Molly Hauser, Staff Writer January 26, 2018

The boys' basketball team won again against the Southeast Polk Rams at home to go to 11-3 on the season Jan. 23 by the score of 72-64. They got off to a fast start taking an eight-point lead by the end...

Reagan Nesheim 19 waits to rebound the ball. The girls varsity team lost 58-59 against Southeast Polk.

Girls’ varsity basketball team loses to Southeast Polk

Molly Hauser, Staff Writer January 26, 2018

The girls' basketball team lost against the Southeast Polk Rams by the score of 58-59 on Jan. 23 bringing their season to 13-3. The Rams started out strong but the Dragons kept up and eventually overtook...

Johnston public library to hold finals week activities

Johnston public library to hold finals week activities

Molly Hauser, Staff Writer December 18, 2017

The Johnston public library will be offering a space for students to study and relax during the week of finals, Jan. 8 - 12, from two to eight p.m.. The large meeting room will be separated into two...

Libbie Smith 18 holds the long range speaker as the band practices marching on the track. The band had early morning practice everyday starting at seven during the marching band season.

Save your words and show some respect

Molly Hauser, Staff Writer November 1, 2017

I'm standing off to the sideline waiting to run onto the field excited to be playing my first Friday night game. I'm excited to show the people there, especially my parents, what we've been working on...

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