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

The girls varsity softball team rushes together moments after winning the game. This was their second state win in four consecutive trips to the state finals.

Girls’ varsity softball defeats Pleasant Valley to win state title

Kathryn Ikeda, Head Editor-in-Chief July 23, 2016

The girls' varsity softball team defeated the Pleasant Valley Spartans 3-2 in the 5-A State Championship finals to win their third state title since 2009. The game took place in Fort Dodge Friday, July...

Senior Nolan Monthei raises the bat, prepared for the pitch. The Dragons played the Ames Cyclones July 15, winning 10-0.

Varsity baseball wins sub-state tournament

Kitarrah Mangra-Dutcher, Photo Editor July 18, 2016

The boys' varsity baseball team won July 15 in the sub-state tournament against Ames 10-0. The game was played for six innings. The team will play again July 20 at 7:00 p.m. at home against the winner...

Prepping for potentially hungry participants juniors Sophie Catus and Madison Mehls set out bananas and other foods. Participants were free to pick up snacks and water bottles after completion of the race.

Establishing an annual tradition

Brooke Ginsberg, Staff Writer May 17, 2016

Welcoming a new fundraiser, over 70 students including Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld participated in a 5k race for “Amanda the Panda” at Beaver Creek Elementary May 14. Through grief counseling...

Working to defend the Dragons side of the field senior Shayna Stubbs studies a way to get the ball. The Dragons played against the Rams May 10 winning 2-1.

Varsity girls’ soccer holds victory against SE Polk

Hailey Sherman, Staff Writer May 12, 2016

The varsity girls' soccer team played SE Polk Rams May 10. During the first half, senior Shayna Stubbs crossed the ball towards sophomore Katelyn Bonnett who then went for a header to make the first...

Senior Carter Spugin waits to carry a riser off stage during the rehearsal. Innovation will be performing at Fame, a competition that could send them to show choir nationals, Saturday, April 9.

Innovation practices before big competition

Kitarrah Mangra-Dutcher, Website Manager April 6, 2016

Innovation, the varsity show choir, practiced the night of April 4 in preparation for their competition this weekend in Branson, Mo. Innovation will be one of six mixed choir groups performing at the...

The JV Oak Leafs team celebrates after equalizing the score 3-3 with only 7.9 seconds left in the match as the Capitals goalie, junior Nick Martin, reacts by curling into a ball. Both Capitals JV and varsity squads won against the Oak Leafs Nov. 24 in the annual Turkey Cup between the two teams. Oak Leafs are currently at the top of the league with the Capitals second.

Capitals beat Oak Leafs in annual Turkey Cup

Kathryn Ikeda, Double-truck editor December 1, 2015

Both junior varsity (JV) and varsity Capitals' teams defeated the Oak Leafs Tuesday at Buccaneer Area Nov. 24. JV won in a shootout after the third period ended in a 3-3 tie after the Oak Leafs' equalizer...

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