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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

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School-To-Work
Reagan Zahn, Online Copy Editor

Since 2016, Johnston High School students have had the opportunity to participate in a program titled School-to-Work. This program allows for...

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Rookies Redefine Competition
Ahana Devadas, Online Editor-in-Chief

While JHS WIN times are usually reserved for students making up school work, Olivia Havig ‘28 and Molly Schaffer ‘28 use it to get ahead...

Speaking Truth to Power
Speaking Truth to Power
Natalie Miller, Staff Writer

Emilia Kongshaug ‘26 takes a deep breath, looks at her partner, Ella Devine ‘26 and begins her duo interpretation performance. Blending excellent...

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A Man of Many Titles
Cecelia Freeman, Copy Print Editor

Student Council president, National Honor Society president, Iowa Youth Senator: at most other schools that list would include multiple names....


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Women’s Sports Need More Female Coaches
Women’s Sports Need More Female Coaches
Lilly Bresson, Staff Writer

Imagine a young athlete looking at the sidelines and never seeing a reflection of their own potential. For most boys, male leadership is a given....

Hot Spots in a Blooming City
Hot Spots in a Blooming City
Maddie Lehman, Print Copy Editor

Iowa’s winter is notorious for being relentlessly cold, but as we inch closer to March 20th it’s time to plan where Iowans will spend their...

Ridiculous Restock
Ridiculous Restock
Sophia Lukacs, Staff Writer

Since early 2020, restock videos have gained a tight grip on numerous social media platforms, originally sprouting from TikTok. These videos...

The Dragon bench celebrates during the second half of the 2026 IHGASU state semifinals between #1 Johnston and #5 Ankeny. Johnston would come away with a 49-39 victory.
#1 Dragons Chase Three-Peat as #3 Wolves Seek First Title in 5A Final
Kaden Krebs, Sports Editor

Des Moines, IA– March 6, 2026 The No. 1 seeded Johnston Dragons will look to extend their dominance when they face the No. 3 seeded Waukee...

Johnston players gather and celebrate with the state qualifier banner following their 43–40 win over Roosevelt in the substate final on March 3 at Roosevelt High School. The victory sends the Dragons back to the state tournament for the first time since 2024.
Johnston Defeats Roosevelt 43–40 in Electric Sold-Out Substate Final, Advances to State
Kaden Krebs, Sports Editor

Des Moines, IA – March 3, 2026 Johnston trailed 24–23 at halftime but secured the win in the closing minutes. A critical three-point field...

Junior defensive back Bryce Beachem celebrates after making a play on defense on Friday, October 31, 2025
#3 Johnston Hangs On for 34-26 Victory Over #14 Ankeny Centennial, Advances to Round of 8
Kaden Krebs, Sports Editor

Johnston, Iowa - October 31st, 2025 After finishing regular season play 6-2, the Dragons were awarded the three seed in the playoffs, leading...

Heartlanders Blanked at Home 2-0 by Komets
Kaden Krebs, Sports Editor

Coralville, Iowa — November 1st, 2025 The Iowa Heartlanders couldn't get out of a three-game losing skid on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at...

Everything's Gnarly
Everything’s Gnarly
Maddie Lehman, Copy Editor • February 10, 2026

In less than two years since their debut, KATSEYE has known nothing but success. They won a Vocal Music Award for Best Push Performance, were...

Defying Gravity Once More
Defying Gravity Once More
Natalie Miller, Staff Writer • February 10, 2026

*there will be spoilers about what happens in this movie* From book, to musical, to movie, Wicked is beloved by many, including myself. Wicked:...

Grammy Nominations by a Charlatan
Grammy Nominations by a Charlatan
Maddie Lehman, Print Copy Editor • January 28, 2026

There are several things music fanatics look forward to every year: Spotify Wrapped, Ticketmaster sales and every February, the Grammy’s. This...

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What Does 6’7 Really Mean?
Kajsa Skram, Staff Writer • December 10, 2025

One picture of three NFL players, the score, with the caption “this is the greatest picture of all time.” Not a game winning catch, not an...

Weird Girl Book Recs
Weird Girl Book Recs
Cecelia Freeman, Print Copy Editor • December 9, 2025

A Certain Hunger is a debut novel by Chelsea G. Summers which follows a successful food writer. This book is a mock-autobiography, written as...

Lulu Kang: Center Snare
Lulu Kang: Center Snare
Jack Hutchinson, Staff Writer • November 24, 2025

With the Johnston Varsity Marching Band season finishing out, time is up for the seniors in the class of ‘26. With roles coming to an end,...

Kaden Krebs
Kaden Krebs
Sports Editor

Kaden is a Senior and in his second year of newspaper. Kaden will also serve as a Sports Editor. Kaden...

Jayson Sakris
Jayson Sakris
Staff Writer

Jayson is a junior in his 2nd year of newspaper. When he’s not writing for the Black and White, he...

Ahana Devadas
Ahana Devadas
Online Editor-in-Chief

Ahana Devadas is a senior in high school and in her second year of newspaper. She currently serves as...

Ena Basic
Ena Basic
Print Editor-in-Chief

Ena Basic is the Print Editor-in-Chief and she is in her senior year of high school. Apart from her position...