The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal
The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal
The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal

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Prominent school and local figures, groups, programs, or events, told from an in-depth perspective.

Biology teacher and boys golf coach Dustin Neel poses with a micropipette. He uses his expertise from his college experience and his PhD in performance psychology to teach his students and his athletes better.

Dustin Neel Brings His Graduate School Expertise Back to Creek

Peter Philpott, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2025
Creek has many contracts to review as 23 positions are filled for next year with more yet to be. Students will play a part in the process.

How Creek Incorporates Students Into the Hiring Process

Havana Amanlou, Assistant Opinions Editor
May 14, 2025
Atithi Gautam, senior at Creek, soon to graduate, aspiring to create more music, continuing her role as an artist.

Senior Atithi Gautam Pursues Further Education in Music After Releasing Solo Album at Age Three

Rayna Moon, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025
These eight teachers are saying goodbye to Creek. From left: Erica Padzik, Vernal Pope, Cory Lefebre, Mike Kraft, Steve Huntingdale, Dara Goeglein, Matt Buddington, and Michelle Barber.

Retiring Teachers Say Goodbye To Creek

Serenity Hurtado, Andrei Machado, and Berkeley Bowler
May 5, 2025
Seniors Dex Rhody (left) and Charlie Stern lean over the microphone, reading out sports announcements.

“The Sun Is Shining, The Birds Are Chirping”: Dex Rhody, Charlie Stern Look Back on Years Of Morning Announcements

Peter Philpott, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2025
Creek's Writer Studio was established this year and works to help students improve their writing, both academic and creative.

Creek Writers’ Studio Provides Student Support in Academic and Creative Writing

Sophia Hady, Managing Editor
March 25, 2025
Security Specialist April Garcia placed photos of Anderson in her security kiosk after her passing.

“She Always Had the Biggest Smile” Sheletha Anderson Will Be Remembered For Her Constant Joy

Serenity Hurtado and Avery Exley
March 13, 2025
Spanish 4 Honors for Native Speakers teacher Wilmer Barrera helps students register for an upcoming national Spanish test.

Spanish Native Speaker Classes Allow Students To Learn In Their Language

Briana Flores, Chief Photographer
March 13, 2025
Creek's K-pop dance team, The Blue Cherriz, perform at the Power Week pep assembly on Feb. 14.

The Blue Cherriz: Inside Creek’s Internet Viral K-pop Dance Group

Havana Amanlou, Staff Writer
February 19, 2025
Senior and step team member Kai Alejo performs during Creek's spirit week assembly.

Stepping into the Spotlight: Building Rhythm, Community, and School Spirit

Briana Flores and Peyton Champion
February 11, 2025
Students reach out to pet Galaxy, one of the Children’s Hospital therapy dogs during a presentation to Creek’s Psychology Club. Galaxy was brought into the meeting with child life specialists Sarah Scott and Brianne Newman, who discussed their careers with the club.

Children’s Hospital Therapy Dog Visits Creek Psychology Club, Brings Education and Wagging Tails

Quinn Rudnick and Elise Dougherty
January 30, 2025
Creek alum Hannah Grober ('24) stands on the summit of Mt. Massive holding a Girls On The Run Flag.

Creek Alum Raises Thousands For Running Club After Climbing Fourteener

Cristal Garcia, Staff Writer
January 24, 2025
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