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

Junior Austin Russ plays against junior Edward Hovhannisyan at the second chess club meeting. The club meets every Tuesday in teacher Jesse Dowells room until 3:45 p.m.

Chess club checks in

Anne Rogers, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2014

Seven people showed up to the first chess club meeting last Tuesday. "I've offered it in the past, but people haven't come," supervisor Jesse Dowell said. "This year I put a flyer outside my room and people...

Sophomore Taryn Knuth spikes the ball at the home game Sept. 9. Knuth helped the Dragons win against Ankeny Centennial Sept. 18 2-0.

Dragons dominate number one in state

Anne Rogers, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2014

The number three ranked varsity volleyball team beat number one ranked Ankeny Centennial 2-0 Sept. 18. The first set was won 25-23 and the second set was won 25-22. "We were down 15-9 and (sophomore) Taryn...

Junior Alex White swings down the sledgehammer trying to break through the roof. Student Council hosted a car smash for homecoming last year Thursday, Sept. 26. The event raised about $250 that was be donated at the Dig Pink/Spike Blue volleyball game that was held against Urbandale on Tuesday Oct. 8.

Student Council strives to make a difference

Brooklynn Ginsberg, Staff Writer September 19, 2014

From Captain America, to undaunted soldiers defending our nation, this year's homecoming theme is centered around the idea of superheroes. Entailing that novel fiction is what comes first to mind, Student...

Forward and captain of the USMNT Clint Dempsey is key for the team to advance in the World Cup. Dempsey shows incredible skill, which was obvious in his goal against Ghana in the first 29 seconds of the game. He also shows rare toughness, visible again in the Ghana match when he got kicked in the face, coughed up blood, and then returned to the field to play. Dempsey will need to execute the offense early in the game in order for the U.S. to pull out a win against Germany.

Popularity of professional soccer scores with USMNT

Anne Rogers, Sports Editor June 25, 2014

America is not a soccer nation. Everyone, no matter what sport one is a fanatic about, can recognize that the American people do not engage in soccer as often and as enthusiastically as they do in football,...

Jake Perrington rides his bike in front of the runners to show the route during the 5k.

Seventh annual 5k for Karen successful

Clare Farrell, Sub Editor June 25, 2014

The 5k for Karen was held Friday June 20 during the Johnston Green Days Festival. This was the seventh year the event was held in honor of Karen Coaldrake, an active member of the Johnston community who...

Junior Luke Johnson breaks away with the ball at his feet as he dribbles up the field in order to pass to senior and striker Sam Graving.

Dragons fall to Iowa City West in championship game

Anne Rogers, Sports Editor June 13, 2014

The boys' varsity soccer team ended their season with a loss to Iowa City West in the state championship game Tuesday June 10. The final score was 1-0 after I.C West player Jack Olson scored off of a strike...

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