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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Watching aquatic life through a fisheye-like window sophomore Madi Holm explores the zoo. Animal Science classes went to the zoo to present enrichment items for animals.

Animal Science presents habitat solutions for zoo

Rahul Kumar, Staff Writer May 24, 2016

Pointing to a picture of a bird at the Des Moines Zoo, junior Maddie Gregurek eventually had the chance to hold two birds with her hand. " I really liked those birds and also being able to feed the alpacas,"...

Prepping to hit the tennis ball senior Joel Heil plays against an Ankeny Centennial opponent. The Dragons ended up losing Ankeny Centennial 4-7.

Senior Joel Heil makes school history in tennis

Sam Farrell, Staff Writer May 20, 2016

Making history, senior Joel Heil became the first boys singles tennis player to ever win a district championship May 12. “Winning districts is probably one of the happiest moments that I have had as...

Seniors Tom Dusen and Nicholas Hanstad attempt to unroll a frozen T-shirt. The top three teams competed in the frozen T-shirt challenge.

Team Gearhart conquers Senior Challenge

Brooke Ginsberg, Staff Writer May 19, 2016

With anticipation and perspiration, 204 seniors competed in “Senior Challenge”, hosted by Student Council at the high school May 18 from 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.  A total of 17 teams and sponsors participated...

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High achieving junior becomes high school drop out

Michelle Kumar, Staff Writer May 10, 2016

Junior Xiao Liu started off her school year like her other peers, prepping for the beginning of her college search. With 13 schools to consider, she never imagined having to making a decision so early....

Senior Joel Heil gets ready to hit the ball in his doubles match against WDM Valley April 26. Heil and doubles partner, sophomore Jack Lucas won in two sets 6-3 and 6-7.

Senior Joel Heil smashes school record

Hailey Sherman, Staff Writer May 6, 2016

Senior Joel Heil is dominating the school record in singles career wins. The school record for singles won was held by former student Ryan Palmer with a career of 43-24. Heil has already surpassed Palmer...

Standing by the Patawney Bridge where Ariels brother passed away, Ariel played by senior Sarah Henry helps out Ren played by senior Seth Tack, pick out verses from the Bible to use at the town hall meeting. Students performed Footloose April 22, 23 and 24 in the auditorium.

Footloose rocks the house

Kitarrah Mangra-Dutcher, Website Manager April 26, 2016

The spring musical, "Footloose", was held opening night April 22 starting at 7 p.m., before preforming again April 23 at 7 p.m. as well as April 24 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Senior Seth Tack took the...

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