Dragon Drama Boosters

06/18/2026

Update from Nationals!

Advik Bajpai made it all the way to round 8 of extemp debate before being eliminated. Such a great showing by him!

Alan Qi made it all the way to round 7 of extemp debate before being eliminated. Another great showing by him!

Ella Devine did not break to the next round of poetry but was in the top 144 in the nation poetry.

All of the students represented Iowa and Johnston very well and we can’t be prouder of their hard work and dedication!

Johnston Community School District

06/18/2026

Update from the speech and debate nationals.

We had 3 individuals make it to Thursday competition!

Ella Devine in poetry! She is top 144 in poetry for the 2nd straight year! Wish her luck in her rounds today!

In extemp debate, you must clear with a 3-1 or 4-0 record in order to move onto the next round and then once you lose 2, you are out. We had 2 individuals who accomplished this.

Currently, Advik Bajpai is 6-0 and will have at least 2 more rounds of debate. He will be competing here shortly in round 7.

Alan Qi is currently 5-1 and will be debating in round 7 here

Please wish these 3 luck as they move forward at the national speech and debate tournament!

Johnston Johnston Community School Districtgs

06/17/2026

Update from nationals!

While none of our individuals broke in their main event, today the students are competing in their supplementary event. Wish them good luck. They are competing in the following events:

Ella Devine in poetry
Paige Neighbors in Impromptu
Emilia Kongshaug in prose
Jack McDermott in storytelling
Alan Qi in extemp debate
Advik Bajpai in extemp debate
Ishaan Suyal in extemp debate
Paxton Myers in extemp debate
Satya Thavenish Yalla in extemp debate

Wish them all luck!

06/14/2026

We have made it to Richmond Virginia! Enjoying the expo before our first day of competition!

Johnston Community School District

05/28/2026

Live on PBS at 7pm

05/28/2026

Watch the IHMTA tonight at 7pm on PBS.

This Des Moines Performing Arts community initiative celebrates the achievements of students involved in high school musicals across the state.

05/20/2026

Course Description Drama camp will focus on introducing students to the different elements of creating a play, including creating characters, movement, costumes and make-up. All activities will lead to a performance the last day of camp. This week-long camp is designed for all experience levels. On....

05/20/2026

The end of the year booster club meeting will be at the Fitzpatrick’s on Sunday June 7th at 4pm. Join us as we set a budget and goals for the next year. We hope to get the work done quickly so we can relax and celebrate the end of the year. Please email us if you want to attend and we will send you the address.

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05/07/2026

05/04/2026

Just a reminder that we will be having our end of the year showcase performance and awards ceremony tomorrow night starting at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Free will donation and a small reception afterwards See you then