Boise Highlights

McKenna Johnson

McKenna Johnson, Editor in Chief

McKenna Johnson is a current junior and enjoying her first year as part of the Boise Highlights team. Ever since she can remember, writing has been her strong suit in school and has fueled her interest in journalism. She is thrilled to be a reporter and to make her mark on Boise High. In addition to the newspaper, McKenna is the vice president of Boise Highs Key Club and a member of the Brave Sensation dance team. Outside of school, McKenna enjoys dancing competitively, reading, and volunteering. After high school, she wishes to further her journalism career and travel the world.

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The Brick House, donated by Idaho Federation of Families, will be open after school from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.

The Brick House

McKenna Johnson, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2020

Since 2010, atmospheric carbon dioxide has been continually rising at a faster rate than ever before. The movement to combat climate change seemingly blew up in 2019, but it had been around since the beginning of the decade. More people have come to realize that the climate is changing, and are perhaps a little more slowly realizing that it is our fault.

“I want you to panic.”

McKenna Johnson, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2020
Boise High students are held too high academic standards. Is our schedule system contributing to rising stress levels?

Block Day Schedules are the Way to Go

McKenna Johnson, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2019
“These are Idaho volunteers at the (Moms Demand Action) national conference this summer,” Jess Westhoff, pictured back row, first from the left, explains.

Demanding Action in Boise

McKenna Johnson, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2019
The 2019-20 cheerleading team, pictured left to right: Hailey Geib, Jada English, ChloeAnne Fox, Maddie Black, Stacia Mers. Come cheer along with them at our football games.

Three Cheers For Change!

McKenna Johnson, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2019
Dumbo, the newest disney remake of an original animation, received only a 49% on rotten tomatoes compared to the 98% rating of the original from 1941.

Disney Live Action

McKenna Johnson, Managing Editor
April 16, 2019
The 8 central pillars that sources of strength programs around the nation focus on, from mental health to spirituality.

Peer Support at Boise High

McKenna Johnson, Managing Editor
April 16, 2019
The 1966 BHS yearbook, featuring the Scarlet Skirts pep club, a group seemingly lost in history.

Secrets of the Scarlet Skirts

McKenna Johnson, Managing Editor
March 8, 2019
The summit theme, Brave Together: Finding Common Ground.

Brave Together: Finding Common Ground

McKenna Johnson, Managing Editor
February 11, 2019
Protesting has become part of our American culture, and will definitely factor into the zeitgeist of both 2018 and 2019.

The Spirit of the Times

McKenna Johnson, Managing Editor
February 11, 2019
Megan Bass, Gracie Maulik, Ella Schmitz, Caitlin Atkins, Sophia Martin, Alana Cronin, Kyra Cronin (left to right)  BHS Sophomores and Juniors volunteering at the Nike Regionals Cross Country Meet. What a great way to help out the community!

Tis The Season to Volunteer

McKenna Johnson, Managing Editor
December 11, 2018
One of the beautiful glowing displays at the 2018 Winter Garden aGlow depicting a fake fireplace sparkling in the moonlight.

The Tradition of Christmas

McKenna Johnson, Managing Editor
December 11, 2018

America’s Most Haunted

McKenna Johnson, Reporter
October 24, 2018
Refugees making the dangerous journey from Myanmar to Bangladesh by sea. To them, the deadly voyage was worth it to escape the fear and persecution they endured in Myanmar.

A Crisis In Myanmar

McKenna Johnson, Reporter
October 24, 2018
2017 Boise Braves Swim Team

Sanctioning the Swim Team

McKenna Johnson, Reporter
September 30, 2018
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