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

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Carly Kinning

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief

Carly Kinning is a senior at JHS, and the Online Editor-in-chief of the Black and White. Carly enjoys the company of her pets, food, and the occasional friend. She plans on go to Wartburg college in Waverly, Iowa, and continue to Wartburg West in Denver, Colorado for internships. Carly plans to study journalism and communications in college. If you would like to have more Carly in your life, you can find her almost always in the journalism lab or checking out groceries at your local Hy-Vee.

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Marcus Miller speaks at a previous school board meeting regarding Student Council. Miller graduated from Johnston in 2015.

[Photo] Pride surpasses prejudice

February 13, 2017
Senior Jack Bergstrom runs the hurdles during the track invitational March 31 at the home football stadium.

Track athletes represent high school at Drake Relays

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
April 24, 2015
Senior Taylor Anthony serves staff members their lunches April 9.

[Photo] Culinary 3 classes begin serving meals at lunch

April 15, 2015
Junior Joe Thatcher dresses for Beach day.

[Photo] Student Council holds contest for best dressed

April 6, 2015
Prom court members announced by committee

Prom court members announced by committee

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
March 27, 2015
AP Chemistry teacher Dave Oldham plays his drum in the journalism lab as he announces that senior Anne Rogers is the Iowa Journalist of the Year.

[Photo] Mystery surrounding Oldham’s new uniform

March 12, 2015
Stage manager, senior Rylee Keith takes attendance of cast members March 9 at their rehearsal at Des Moines Onstage. Adolescent Anarchys production of Big Fish: The Musical is set to premiere in May 1-10 at Grand View University.

[Photo] Students assist in “Big Fish: The Musical” premiere

March 10, 2015
The dangers of using the Internet for self-diagnosis can cause many issues that can be solved simply by visiting a doctor.

[Photo] Internet self-diagnosis is inadequate

March 9, 2015
At last years after prom, seniors Sarah Eikenberry and Katie Cunningham compete to place their markers farthest down the inflatable.

[Photo] Committee members reveal details for after prom

March 6, 2015
50 shades of masochism: the twisted Twilight

50 shades of masochism: the twisted “Twilight”

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
March 6, 2015
Eighth grader Jaedyn Brockway and sophomore Cassidy Gabbert play a game at the high school GSA meeting. The two clubs came together in a collaborative meeting and a memory game.

[Photo] Middle school students launch new Gay-Straight Alliance club

February 26, 2015
Jakob Allison from Waukee High School attempts to get a reversal on freshman Zach Price during the district championship on Feb. 14. Price preceded to stop the reversal, however he eventually lost the match, placing second in the district. Price will be competing in the state championships at 106 pounds Feb. 19-21 at Wells Fargo Arena.

Wrestlers qualify for state dual tournament, send nine to individual state

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
February 17, 2015
Seniors Karli Killian and Alex Reiher perform at the home football game against Ankeny at half-time.

[Photo] Varsity dance team returns from nationals

February 9, 2015
Show choirs Innovation and Synergy performed at Showzam in exhibition shows at Showzam Saturday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] Show choirs take home first place in competitions

January 29, 2015
Number 44 from the West Des Moines Valley Tigers boys basketball team guards senior Regen Siems.

Racial slurs thrown at basketball game

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
January 14, 2015
Students often leave their iPad around the school, resulting in iPad HQ having to track down the iPad.

[Photo] iPad tracking technology remains primitive

December 22, 2014
The dance team performs during one of their football halftime performances. The team placed fifth in their jazz dance at the state dance competition Dec. 5.

[Photo] Dance team ends season with run at state

December 9, 2014
Senior Aryaa Regmi experienced racism directed towards her at Panera from a grown man who is also a father of two.

[Photo] Racism rears its ugly head

November 18, 2014
Science teacher Chris Siewert directs students off of the street as they evacuate the building.

Fire alarm causes chaos

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
November 12, 2014
Senior Regen Siems pursues an Ankeny player for a tackle.

Dragons defeat Ankeny Centennial in play-off blowout

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
November 3, 2014
Senior Ross Kromminga hits the snare drum with the drumline next to the field. The band scored Superior for their performance at state.

[Photo] Band obtains awards

October 31, 2014
The alleged abduction was reported to be in a small neighborhood behind Greendale Road. The report was found to be false.

[Photo] Potential abduction false alarm

October 31, 2014
Members of Catalyst handed out candy with a bible verse on it Oct. 17 after a meeting. Students hoped to spread the word of God while giving people the candy.

[Photo] Students found religious group at high school

October 30, 2014
Senior Kristen Stucker throws a ball to the crowd at senior night against Dowling Catholic Oct. 14. Stucker will be attending Austin Peay State University to play volleyball after high school.

Dragons fall to Dowling Catholic on senior night

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
October 16, 2014
Students not only covered the high school with toilet paper, but they also covered it with lanyards, plastic wrap, paper towels, diapers and vandalism.

Students cover high school with more than toilet paper

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
September 26, 2014
During the night of Thursday, Sept. 25, students began vandalizing the high school, instead of only the annual activity of TPing the trees on campus.

[Photo] Superintendent sends out disappointment letter

September 28, 2014
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[Photo] Elementary assemblies reinstated

September 26, 2014
Students TPed the high school and middle school on the night of Thursday, Sept. 26. TP was on the football field as well, and the marching band had to clean it in the morning.

Students anticipate news on Homecoming activities

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
September 26, 2014
Senior Senad Besic and his team rally themselves in anticipation of the night of events. The night consisted of Best Buddies tailgate and Rock around the Clock after.

Students rock around the clock

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
September 25, 2014
The sign up sheet for Knowledge Bowl is to the left of the door by Clines classroom.

Students sign up to compete in Knowledge Bowl

Carly Kinning, Online Editor-in-chief
September 25, 2014
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