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

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

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Next to Hall of Fame Rockie Larry Walker’s retired “33,” Jackie Robinson’s “42,” and former Rockies president Keli McGregor’s memorial “KSM,” Todd Helton’s new “17” is unveiled to the crowd at Coors Field at Todd Helton Night on Thursday. Because he was such a legendary player for the franchise, his number had already been retired - exactly a decade ago on Aug. 17, 2014. Only after his 2024 Hall of Fame induction could the plate be marked with a golden frame.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #13: A Celebration of Todd Helton

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
August 21, 2024
Denver School of the Arts Senior Skye, a speaker at a Nov. 9 pro-Palestine Rally at the Denver Capitol, leads chants and makes a speech for the protesters. A banner behind her accuses senator (D, CO) Michael Bennet of "selling out to apartheid." High school-aged and other Gen-Z Americans like Skye have been a driving force in online advocacy for both Israel and Palestine.

Gen-Z Shares Fervent Advocacy in the Israel-Hamas War

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor & Assistant News Editor
March 27, 2024
Junior small forward and shooting guard A’neya Chambers (#25) celebrates after a penalty shot during the Sweet 16 game on Feb. 23, where Creek won 44-28.

Girls’ Basketball Dominates Until the End

Quinn Rudnick, Junior Editor-in-Chief & Sports Editor
March 25, 2024

Overlooked Stars: Take A Look At Creek Wrestling

Andrei Machado, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Senior Ella Basham, who plays Roxie Hart in “Chicago” lifts up a newspaper that reads “Roxie Rocks Chicago”. Creek theater ran their production of “Chicago: Teen Edition” from March 6-9, telling the tale of a woman who murders the man she’s having an affair with, and the dramatic story behind her trial.

Creek Theater Puts On Performance of a Flamboyant and Bold ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’: See Moments Here

Quinn Rudnick, Junior Editor-in-Chief & Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Senior Brian Bowler poses for Mr. Creek's opening performance. The pageant, hosted annually by student senate, serves as a mid-week show for students to attend, and for one junior or senior to be named Mr. Creek. This event and many others, including Shazam, Mario Kart, 3v3 basketball, and a silent auction all culminated into Creek's Power Week.

Student Senate’s Power Week Breaks Fundraising Record: See Moments Here

Alex Gribb, Quinn Rudnick, Peter Philpott, Alisa Kovaleva, and Sophia Hady
February 22, 2024
Creek junior center and right winger Austin Katz (#20) and Regis senior forward Reece Peterson (#25) stand on the edge of the face off circle, awaiting the puck drop. Both scored a goal in Friday’s game, which went strongly in Regis's favor. "We got on our heels early, we got behind three nothing early in the game and we just couldn't find that energy," Head Coach Jeff Mielnicki said.

Regis Thrashes Creek Varsity Hockey in 7-1 Loss: See Moments Here

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor & Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2024

Unified Theater Shows “A Christmas Carol”

Alisa Kovaleva and Nour Kreishan
December 3, 2023
Creek theater held their fall play, “Radium Girls,” from Thursday, Nov. 4 to Saturday, Nov. 5. Senior Molly Grantz, who plays Grace Fryer, the lead, cries as she is offered a hush deal by the watch-making company after filing a lawsuit against them. Fryer, among many other women who painted glow-in-the-dark watch faces with radium paint, fell ill with radium poisoning and decided to speak out against the wrongful actions and denial of responsibility within the company she worked for.

Glowing Skulls and Women’s Rights: Creek Runs Production of ‘Radium Girls’

Quinn Rudnick, Junior Editor-in-Chief & Sports Editor
November 10, 2023
Ralston Valley players attempt to block an extra point by Creek senior kicker Thomas Goeglein (#49), who increased the score to 28-9 after a touchdown by sophomore wide receiver Max Lovett (#6) at minute 5:12 in the third quarter. Creek Varsity Football beat Ralston Valley 35-9 in their season opener on Friday night.

Varsity Football Smokes Ralston Valley 35-9 in Season Opener: See Moments Here

Quinn Rudnick and Alex Gribb
August 27, 2023
A representative of Meow Wolf, a psychedelic walk-through art experience that opened a location in Denver in September 2021, smiles at the crowd during the parade. The Denver Pride parade was on Sunday, June 25 after a weekend of other celebrations, including a 5K and small marketplace, in downtown Denver.

Thousands Celebrate During Denver Pride: See Moments Here

Quinn Rudnick, Junior Editor-in-Chief
June 27, 2023
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts hosted Colorado's annual Bobby G awards on May 16. The awards seek to honor exeptional high school theater cast and crew. A member of ThunderRidge High School’s The Addams Family cast (left) hugs a friend on the red carpet. Members of The Addams Family cast came in costume to the red carpet in preparation to perform later in the evening on the Buell theater’s stage.

Creek Senior Amelia Mindlin-Leitner Wins Prominent Theater Award: See Moments From Bobby G Awards Ceremony Here

Quinn Rudnick, Managing & Sports Editor
May 22, 2023
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