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

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Members of the football team, alongside junior quarterback Brady Vodicka (#13), celebrate as they are handed the 5A trophy for winning the state championship. The team beat Legend high school on Dec. 7 in CSU’s Canvas Stadium with a score of 13-0.

“We’re Not Going To Lose This Game:” Creek Football Takes The State Championship After Tight Win Over Legend

Quinn Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2024
Rabbi Joe Black of Temple Emanuel responds to a question posed by moderator Fletcher Woolsey. The discussion, notably featuring no segment to involve the audience, aimed to promote security in the community, despite clashing opinions on the Israel-Hamas war. “People are gonna leave this discussion feeling comfortable, feeling happier, feeling that Creek is a diverse, very equitable place, and that's what's important,” senior JSC president Sam Allen said.

Religious Clubs Host Israel-Palestine Peace Discussion, Promote Diversity, Security

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
November 20, 2024
Senior Neilly Watts high-fives students at Homestead Elementary during Creek's Spirit Bus program. The bus is an annual tradition during Spirit Week, where students spend the day driving to Creek's feeder elementary and middle schools. In addition to the Spirit Bus, Creek hosted many more events during the week, including athletic championships, trivia games, and other performances.

Creek Hosts its Annual Spirit Week Before Homecoming Weekend: See Moments Here

Quinn Rudnick, Peter Philpott, Rue Minar, Kellen Ringland, Briana Flores, and Emily Lambert
September 29, 2024
Jazz A tenor saxophone sophomore Sophie Drake grooves to her solo in “Hardly,” the band's first tune of the night. “I was really happy that I incorporated some of the licks that I had worked on,” Drake said. “I felt pretty good. I was definitely feeling it, I was definitely in the zone.”

Jazz Bands Pull Together a “Confident” Fall Concert

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
September 19, 2024
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 Saturday. 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
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