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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

Peter Philpott

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator

Hey there! My name’s Peter, I’m a junior, and I’m the USJ’s News Editor and Outreach Coordinator. I believe that the first amendment is incredibly important, and as journalists we have the right and the duty to uphold it. I am very passionate for news reporting, from small, local issues, to major politics or systemic change topics. This is why I love political/breaking news reporting, and one day I hope to be an investigative journalist. I also enjoy artistic photography in my free time. My position as Outreach Coordinator gives me the opportunity to connect to other newspapers, businesses, and families in the community to grow our reach and get our coverage in the hands of more people. I play trumpet and mellophone and I am part of Creek’s Marching Band. I’m enthusiastic to inform this school on the happenings of our community, from Capitol Hill to the quad. Also, check out my column, Peanuts and Cracker Jack, where I talk about in-depth baseball!

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All content by Peter Philpott
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
In November, voters will be able to decide whether or not they support measures 4A and 4B, which would lead to the reconstruction or refurbishment of campuses across the district.

Community Plays Part in Bond Planning, Campaigning

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
October 23, 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
 Summer blockbuster “Twisters” was released to theaters on July 19, 28 years after the 1997 film “Twister.” While many aspects of the movie’s structure, special effects, plotline, and characters bear striking resemblance to the 90s hit, that is no reason to discount this incredible watch.

‘Twisters’ Is Just a Remake, but Not in a Bad Way

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
August 23, 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
Professional Trumpeter Bijon Watson fist-bumps Jazz B tenor saxophonist freshman Gavin Kim. Watson helped Kim work on his solo, growing his confidence and encouraging to look away from his music and truly improvise. "As a young player that is learning jazz, it is important for them to treat jazz as learning a language," Watson said. "Improvisation is not just 'making things up,' there are several rules, parameters, and approaches that one can only learn through repetition, discipline, and humility."

Grammy Award Winning Trumpeter Visits, Clinics Creek Jazz Bands

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor & Assistant News Editor
May 20, 2024
The MLB’s 2023 season brought many wonders. Perhaps the biggest one was the Texas Rangers. Led by all-star veterans like Corey Seager and Marcus Semien, the Rangers went all the way to win the World Series, after starting the postseason as a Wild Card.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #10: 2023’s Biggest Surprises

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor & Assistant News Editor
November 10, 2023
Author and social strategist 
Nick Shelton gives his talk at the 2023
 TEDxCherryCreekHS event, hosted by 
now freshman Michael Zhang when he was an eighth grader at Campus Middle School. “I felt really comfortable up there,” Shelton said.

TEDx CherryCreekHS Aims to Engage, Include Bruins

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor & Assistant News Editor
May 10, 2024
Leading up to 2024, where Nike’s new uniform line has caused a great controversy, baseball has a long history of poorly designed uniforms. I highlighted some of the W.O.A.T.’s, including (from top left) the Los Angeles Dodgers City Connects, Great Britain’s from the World Baseball Classic, the Pittsburgh Pirates 2008 Alternates, the Arizona Diamondbacks color scheme swaps, the San Diego Padres blinding yellow outfits, the Chicago White Sox shorts, the Florida Marlins blue shirts, and the Milwaukee brewers baby blue uniforms. Then I reviewed the Nike scandal (center).

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #12: Bashing Baseball’s W.O.A.T. Uniforms

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor & Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2024
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