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

Members of the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC) are trying to pass a bill banning the use of tanning beds for all minors. The bill is currently in the House where it will be further discussed in committees.

SIYAC takes on tanning

Olivia White, Staff Writer April 10, 2015

As prom quickly approaches, many teenagers look to tanning beds to acquire a certain glow. However, this may be the last year that is possible. Members of the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council...

Students stand in line at the accounting office after school to purchase prom tickets.

After Prom rumor bust

Sydney Ginkens, Photographer April 9, 2015

Rumors have been circulating about the possibility that there will not be a hypnotist at this year's After Prom. Tracey Page, the After Prom coordinator, explains that the rumor is wrong. "We will...

These posters have been on the bulletin boards since the mental health awareness assembly. Students are able to begin going to the Hangout on April 12th, continuing the second Sunday of every month.

“The Hangout” promises safe place for those interested in mental health

Casey Metcalf, Staff Writer April 7, 2015

An addition to the bulletin boards around JHS boasts of a new activity called "The Hangout", which was covered briefly in the mental health assembly back in January. The poster says, "Break the stigma....

Des Moines Register columnist Rekha Basu moderates a question and answer session with former journalist and current novelist Jónína Leósdóttir of Iceland. The two spoke on Leósdóttirs experiences around the world and her writing.

School safety conference raises awareness on LGBTQ youth

Bryce Schulte, Staff Writer April 7, 2015

Seven GSA members travelled to the 10th annual school safety conference on LGBTQ+ youth April 3. The conference was held at the event and conference center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. Speakers included...

Student Council holds contest for best dressed

Student Council holds contest for best dressed

April 6, 2015

Spring Fling week takes place April 6-10 prior to prom April 11. The student with the most votes will win the contest and be awarded by Student Council with a prize Friday, April 10. Voting for each day...

Academic Decathlon members pose for a photo holding their second place plaque from the state competition. Out of the eight team members, seven were all awarded medals and all team members placed within the top 13 in their divisions.

Academic Decathlon moves on to national competition

Bryce Schulte, Staff Writer April 2, 2015

Academic Decathlon competed at the state competition in Mount Vernon, IA March 6-7. There, the team placed second overall in the state and all members of the team placed individually within the top 13...

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