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Madelyn Johnson

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair

Madelyn is a senior at Liberty. This is her fourth year in Journalism! Madelyn runs cross country and track, and is a member of the speech team. Outside of school, Madelyn enjoys watching her favorite romcoms, reading, and hanging out with friends!

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Students from the Liberty Lightning Theater perform in the play “The Crucible,” showcasing the intense atmosphere of the Salem Witch Trials.

Liberty Theater’s production of “The Crucible”

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
November 12, 2024
Fantasy is the most popular genre amongst teenagers, closely followed by science fiction, fiction and mystery.

Turning the page: a new generation of readers

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
October 30, 2024
The Liberty Color Run is one of many fundraisers put on by the Liberty Fund. This year, the run raised a significant amount of money.

Liberty Fund: creating change at Liberty

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
October 2, 2024
The technical theater program works tirelessly in the months leading up to productions to ensure that everything is prepared for the actors.

[Photo] Sustainability takes the stage

Amelia Marquardt, Reporter
September 19, 2024
Sands is excited to join Liberty as the new Athletic Director.

Liberty High School welcomes Brent Sands as new athletic director

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
September 6, 2024
The future is uncertain for the Villatoro family, as they navigate what the new Iowa legislation means for their family.

New Iowa law bans re-entry for deported individuals: immigrant community faces unforeseen challenges

Madelyn Johnson and Aileen Villatoro
May 30, 2024
Students at Liberty will be taking The Iowa Statewide Assessments April 16th and April 17th.

[Photo] State testing through the years

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2024
In an NCAA tournament post game press conference, Caitlin Clark commented on the legacy she hopes to leave, “I hope it's what I was able to do for the game of women’s basketball. I hope it is the young boys and young girls that are inspired to play this sport or dream to do whatever they want in their lives.”

A historic season: the rise of women’s college basketball

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
April 9, 2024
In attendance at the school board meeting was Gavin Gifford, 9. Gavin attends Hills Elementary and is currently in 3rd grade.

ICCSD School Board votes to close Hills Elementary

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
March 29, 2024
The North Liberty Youth Council’s mission is to “... ensure all North Liberty youth have the chance to excel by expanding equality and resources throughout the community.”

North Liberty Youth Council: promoting active leadership among the community

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
March 20, 2024
In the 5th century, Pope Gelasius declared February 14th St. Valentine’s Day.

[Photo] A guide to Valentine’s Day 2024

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024
Two thirds of of students who received a private school voucher in Iowa were already enrolled in private schools, according to new data from the Iowa Department of Education.

Opinion: the public school crisis

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
February 6, 2024
Many changes have been made across the world to reduce the climate crisis happening.

Good news from 2023 that you may have missed

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
January 12, 2024
Former President Donald Trump was recently kicked off the 2024 presidential ballot in Maine and Colorado for his part in the Jan. 6th Insurrection, 2021.

January 6th insurrection – democracy at a crossroad

Madelyn Johnson and Megan Quinn
January 8, 2024
Holiday Lights at the Lake is open Thanksgiving through New Years, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-9pm Friday & Saturday.

Lighting up the community: Holiday Lights at the Lake

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
December 15, 2023
Giving gifts is an important tradition during the holiday season.

Festive finds: the ultimate holiday gift guide for every wishlist

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
November 27, 2023
Liberty Tech worked diligently to construct the many pieces needed to bring this play to life (Manuella Lira, 12, Justin Castillo, 9). (Photo used with permission by Emily Gallagher)

Liberty High School presents: “Radium Girls”

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
November 2, 2023
Seven states have passed laws limiting gender identity in public schools. Florida passed one of the more prominent bills, titled the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

Exploring the controversy: The push to limit pronoun usage and gender expression

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
September 18, 2023
Pride month begins on June 1. Companies have already unveiled their pride collections.

Let’s Celebrate Pride Month, Not Profit Off Of It

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
May 31, 2023
Young girls tend to gravitate towards clothing that many view as too mature for them.

Too much, too young?

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
April 18, 2023
The highest grossing romantic comedy of all time is “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” generating over 241,000,000 U.S. dollars.

Rom-coms: Unpacking the Fairytale

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
April 12, 2023
Aiden Decker, 11, Miriam Terwilleger, 10, and Savannah Page, 9, worked alongside the rest of the cast for months in preparation for “Bye Bye Birdie.” (Dani Petersen)

Liberty High School Presents: “Bye Bye Birdie”

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
April 4, 2023
Societal beauty standards pressure women, specifically young women, to wear makeup.

The Ugly Truth of Pretty Privilege

Madelyn Johnson and Jordyn Smith
February 15, 2023
Liberty School Counselors posing for a picture in the counseling department.

Celebrating School Counselors Week

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
February 10, 2023
Period products are availibe in the health office for anyone who needs them.

Project Period

Madelyn Johnson and Megan Quinn
January 27, 2023
Two high school volunteers carry a recycled table into a moving van. This table will eventually be of use in someone’s kitchen.

Houses Into Homes Makes an Impact

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
January 13, 2023
Members of the You Matter Club pose for a group picture.

The You Matter Club

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
December 20, 2022
Armeen Mann, 10, cheering for Liberty at a football game this fall.

Armeen Mann: Overcoming an Eating Disorder

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
November 30, 2022
The shooting occurred at the physics department of the University of Iowa.

The Anniversary of the 1991 University of Iowa School Shooting

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
November 1, 2022
Welcome to the NESTT

Welcome to the NESTT

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
October 7, 2022
Andrew Tate speaks into a mic while being interviewed for a podcast.

The Controversies of Social Media: Andrew Tate

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
September 14, 2022
The girls volleyball team celebrates together after scoring a point.

High School Athletics: Friend Or Foe?

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
September 8, 2022
It's common for students to move and start at a new school but it can be challenging sometimes. This is my experience with being a new student at a new school.

New Kid on the Block

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair
April 5, 2022
Former Liberty student and member of the girls basketball team, Keiko Ono-Fullard, getting ready to play.

Gender Inequality in Sports

Kaelyn Rickels, Madelyn Johnson, and Tatum Stille
November 24, 2021
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