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
Olivia White

Olivia White, Staff Writer

Olivia is currently a Junior at Johnston and is in her 3rd year of newspaper. Olivia is a varsity swimmer/soccer player, involved in Best Buddies, Silver Cord, FCA, Iowa Youth Congress, a Student Ambassador, and middle school swim coach. Olivia enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching Netflix, and sleeping. She hopes to one day swim in college.

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All The Ways

All The Ways

Olivia White, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Lost Weekend

Lost Weekend

Olivia White, Staff Writer
January 14, 2016
Senior Rachel Hinders dodges a Dowling player during their game before the varsity boys' Dec. 11. The girls' kept up their undefeated streak 6-0, after winning the game 51-42.

Varsity basketball teams face Dowling Maroons

Olivia White, Staff Writer
December 16, 2015
Senior Karl Rasmussen stands towards the sideline while looking out to the crowd. Rasmussen recently was awarded the Iowa Bankers Association student athlete award.

Karl Rasmussen wins Iowa Bankers Association Award

Olivia White, Staff Writer
December 3, 2015
Junior Cassie Corell has her pulse checked before giving blood at the annual blood drive on Nov. 4. Over 100 students participated in annual fall blood drive.

JHS saves lives

Olivia White, Staff Writer
November 5, 2015
Senior Austin Jesperson dresses up as chemistry teacher Dave Oldham with a bow tie and bald cap.

[Photo] Vote on best dressed for homecoming week

Kate Lichter, Online Editor-in-chief
September 28, 2015
Seniors Sam Linder, Jake Page, and Joe Thatcher cheer while in the senior student section. During the varsity football against Waukee Sept. 18 the student section all wore gold to support.

Dragons team up with Waukee for a cause

Olivia White, Staff Writer
September 22, 2015
Junior Jessica Bigelow runs at the cross country meet held this past Saturday, Sept. 5. at Urbandale High School. "Running is a sport that at times is a challenge, but I love it," Bieglow said.

Cross Country takes on first Invitational

Olivia White, Staff Writer
September 9, 2015
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
Guarded by a Dowling Catholic Maroon player, sophomore Taryn Knuth attempts a layup Feb. 6. The Dragons have played Dowling Catholic three prior times in the season.

Track team supports fellow Dragons at state

Olivia White, Staff Illustrator
March 4, 2015
Teacher Jennifer Palmer works out at a Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping kickboxing class. Palmer, along with other teachers, are in the middle of their third week of the fitness challenge.

Teachers hold healthy competition

Olivia White, Staff Writer
February 26, 2015
Show choirs Innovation and Synergy performed at Showzam in exhibition shows at Showzam Saturday, Jan. 24.

Show choirs take home first place in competitions

Olivia White, Staff Writer
January 29, 2015
This is an illistration of a student unsure of what major to pursue. Many experts say that starting college with an undeclared major is ok.

[Photo] Students enter college undecided, counselors approve

Meredith Gwennap, Staff Writer
January 27, 2015
Sophomore Taryn Knuth hits the ball after it was set to her by senior Kristen Stucker in a tournament on Oct. 21 at the high school.

Athletes experience ‘miracle recoveries’

Olivia White, Staff Writer
December 17, 2014
The drawing above symbolizes how students and staff are balancing academics and holidays as finals come closer, and academics are being placed above holidays and family time.

[Photo] Calendar causes conflict for students, teachers

Esmeralda Flores, Staff Writer
December 16, 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.

Dance team ends season with run at state

Olivia White, Staff Writer
December 9, 2014
In third hour Nov. 12, choir students warm up their voices in class. Students put in many hours of practice outside of class as well.

Students prepare for All-State final performance

Olivia White, Staff Writer
November 12, 2014
Johnston police officers are investigating the details of the vandalism from Thursday, Sept. 25. Multiple places on the campus were vandalized.

Administrators allowed to press charges

Olivia White, Staff Writer
October 17, 2014
Playing at shortstop, sophomore Brooke Wilmes anticipates the next play as junior Haylee Towers pitches to a Valley Tigers' batter. The Dragons started out down by four runs, but were able to put their hitting abilities together and score runs to win the game 9-8 in the eighth inning. The Dragons then went on to beat the S. E. Polk Rams 10-2 in the championship game.

Sports Illustrated features rising athlete

Olivia White, Staff Writer
September 4, 2014
Shopper at Hope Ministries Thrift Shop looks for clothes to wear.

Take a different look at Goodwill stores

Olivia White, Staff Writer
May 12, 2014
Freshman Stefanie Stanisic gives Howie a kiss. She was one of the many caretakers for Howie and the other animals.

Howie the bunny passes away

Olivia White, Staff Writer
April 14, 2014
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