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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Reports of events at school, in the community, and around the world.

Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, the city’s first Black mayor, addresses community leaders surrounding him during his speech at the Martin Luther King Day Marade. His breath is frosty in the frozen air, which marchers trudged through on the cold morning. “I'm really glad people came out despite the cold weather this morning, I feel like the people coming together, we brought out the sunshine,” marcher Naomi Amaha said.

“Not a Day Off, a Day On”: MLK Marade Persists Through Freezing Cold, Supported by Local Leaders

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
January 23, 2025
Freshman Ethan Berndt takes a practice speaking quiz in his CP German class. The new docking stations in the language lab allow students to connect to headphones, microphone, and audio software, all without the old desktop computers removed after last school year.

World Language Department Renews Language Lab

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
December 13, 2024
Principal Ryan Silva embraces social studies teacher David Knoeckel after presenting him with the Educator of the Year award. "Silva came in, and then I saw the flowers, and it registered," Knoeckel said. "I was like, 'No way is this happening?'"

David Knoeckel, Virginia Decesare Awarded Educator of the Year

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
December 12, 2024
As one of two new disciplinary procedures implemented, along with in-school suspensions, students must have fewer than seven tardies and two absences to attend after-school events, like this Sept. 27 football game.

Creek Crackdown: New Disciplinary Procedures

Peter Philpott and Rayna Moon
December 12, 2024
in social studies teacher Matthew Weiss's new course History of Sports, students can expand, he wants to allow students to expand on their knowledge or passion for athletics and see history with a new perspective.

History of Sports Connects Athletics to “Larger Historical Narratives”

Evelyn Laughlin, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024
PE teacher Sarah LaGrange's Body Works class hopes to add a separate option for Creek students, one that incorporated elements of barre, yoga, and pilates into a less-intense daily load.

Body Works Provides a Low Impact PE Option

Elise Dougherty, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024
Compared to the CP Psychology class, the new to Creek AP course covers extra topics like therapy, problem solving, and intelligence. AP Psych teachers hope to give interested an extra pathway for their futures.

AP Psychology Introduced to Creek, Expands Off CP Course

Dhanya Rajendiran, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024
Sources of Strength is a club that focuses on providing new and healthy mental health solutions for students. They often use a version of this wheel to help students work with mental health.

Sources of Strength’s New Trusted Adult Campaign aims to Help Students Find Mental Health Solutions

IV Collier, Staff Writer
December 5, 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
Live Colorado Election Coverage: Follow Updates on Colorado Legislation, Amendments, Propositions, and Measures

Live Colorado Election Coverage: Follow Updates on Colorado Legislation, Amendments, Propositions, and Measures

Quinn Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2024
Large red ribbons are tied around trees outside of the Campus Middle School Parking lot to welcome the start or Red Ribbon Week.

Youth Advisory Board’s Red Ribbon Week Aims to Spread Drug Abuse Awareness, Keep Students Safe

Quinn Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2024
Nine out of ten inductees pose for a photo after the ceremony. The event honored Creek alumni and teachers who had achieved significant things in their field related to fine arts and science.

Ten Creek Alumni, Teachers Honored at Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Fine Arts, Science Achievement

Quinn Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
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