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New culture. New life. New language. New environment. Two students, Ana Petrovic ‘27 from Germany and Karlygash Zhalgasbay ‘27 from Kazakhstan, left behind their home country and everything they’ve ever known to spend 10 months in Johnston this August. “I wanted to improve my English and to experience the typical American culture because I always...| The Black & White
As 5th period ends, Madeleine Schieffer ‘26 logs into Canvas to start her college DMACC classes. Schieffer is one of many senior students who are dual-enrolled into Des Moines Area Community College Career Advantage Program, and spends half their school day taking DMACC classes that align with their chosen degree. “The DMACC career advantage...| The Black & White
As the first leaf falls, the curtain rises, and the JHS theatre department begins work on its first production of the season. This year, the play is The Tempest by William Shakespeare. English teacher and theatre director Jeremy “Fitz” Fitzpatrick will be directing this show. “High school students can do Shakespeare and do it well,...| The Black & White
A school dance without music isn’t a school dance at all; it’s students in expensive clothes with uncomfortable shoes standing in their school’s cafeteria. Music creates a dance, it creates a vibe, it creates memories. What’s a school dance without its DJ? Introducing Avi Devan, an actuarial science major at ISU and JHS’s DJ for...| The Black & White
West Des Moines, IA – September 5, 2025 Following an opening-week 13-3 win at home last weekend against the Waukee Warriors, the Dragons traveled to West Des Moines to face off against the #4-ranked Dowling Catholic Maroons, who entered the matchup after a narrow 20-19 loss to the #3-ranked Valley Tigers. Junior kicker Ricky Solis-Downing...| The Black & White
Johnston, IA – August 30, 2025 The Dragons welcomed the Warriors to Dragon Stadium to open the 2025 football season. Johnston won the coin toss but elected to defer and receive the ball at the start of the second half. Johnston opened the scoring when junior QB Trevin Helming connected with junior WR Bryce Beachem...| The Black & White
Although Julie Probst may seem like any other math teacher to the outside eye, the impact she has had on her students and coworkers is anything but ordinary. It all began after high school, when Probst attended the University of Iowa in pursuit of her math degree. She switched majors and graduated with a degree...| The Black & White
An Iowa summer day can be best described as waking up to the sound of birds chirping and the neighbor kids out playing. The scent of fresh cut grass and the thick feeling of humid air. The day ends with a bonfire and the hum of cicadas. The fireflies light up the sky as the...| The Black & White
Natalie Miller 27’ and Paige Neighbors 27’ have been friends since elementary school. They share a strong interest in performing arts, which led them to participate together in the speech duo category. This experience has strengthened their friendship and taught them many valuable skills. “We’ve been friends since 2nd grade when Paige forced me...| The Black & White
It’s that time of year that we begin to wrap up the final days of the school year at Johnston High School and start planning for the summer. Fortunately, this summer, new seasons of TV shows are on their way to keep us entertained until the fall. Here are the top five anticipated shows this...| The Black & White
