Cherry Creek Alumni NewsletterSpring 2016

March: 2 “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” 7:00 pm3 “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” 7:00 pm4 “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” 7:00 pm5 “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm7-11 Wish Week at CCHS8 Brain Bowl, 6:30-10:00 pm, Fine Arts Theater9 Mr. Creek Pageant with guest Zachary Heckendorf 6:30 pm10 Talent Show, 6:30 pm15 Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm17 Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm22 Wind Ensemble, Concert and Symphonic Band Concert, 7:00 pm23 Mid-Winter Chorale Concert 6:30 pm USJ, Choralaires and Girls 21 8:00 pm Statesmen, A Cappela, Troubadours and Meistersingers24 Cherry Creek Schools Foundation Gala, Hyatt Regency DTC, 5:30 pm Cocktails, Dinner & Program 6:30 pmApril:1 FACE, Real Group and Union Street Jazz, 7:00 pm14 “The Importance of Being Earnest”, 7:00 pm15 “The Importance of Being Earnest”, 7:00 pm16 “The Importance of Being Earnest”, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm20 Senior Orchestra Recital 7:00 pm 21 Western Area District Art Show 5:00-7:00 pm

May:3 Spring Concert, Statesmen, Choralaires, A Cappela 7:00 pm4 Spring Concert, USJ, Troubadours, Girls 21 & Meistersingers, 7:00 pm5 Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm6 Percussion Ensemble, 7:00-9:00 pm10 Wind Ensemble, Concert and Symphonic Band Performance, 7:00pm12 Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm19 A Capellooza (A Cappela, Choralaires & Statesmen) 7:00pm

FRANK LOESSER and

ABE BURROWS'

Tickets available starting

Monday, February 22 at the

CCHS Theatre Box Office from

10am – 1pm

or online through the

CCHS Activities homepage

2015 • Cherry Creek High School • 2016

Book by

ABE BURROWS

JACK WEINSTOCK

and WILLIE GILBERT

Music and Lyrics by

FRANK LOESSER

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

7:00pm & 2:00pm(Matinee March 5)

March 2-5

2016

Reserved Seating

$20 VIP$15 Adults

$10 Students

$10 Seniors

MEET PRESTON!

Some of his favorite things are: the color black, Pokemon, reading, the Avengers, dogs, riding his bike, playing basketball and video games

with his friends

DRESS UP DAYS Monday: America Monday

Tuesday: Tropical Tuesday Wednesday: Famous Duos

Thursday: Rock n’ Roll Friday: Creek Day

EVENTS: Tuesday (3/1)

Restaurant Night @ Burnt End Barbecue

*mention CCHS Wish Week

Monday (3/7) Bucket Ball

IC Café @ 6:30 pm Admission: $5/team

Tuesday (3/8)

Brain Bowl Fine Arts Theater @ 6:30 pm

Admission: $3

Wednesday (3/9) Mr. Creek Pageant

Fine Arts Theater @ 6:30 pm With guest Zachary Heckendorf

Admission: $5 presale/ $7 at door

Thursday (3/10) Talent Show

Fine Arts Theater @ 6:30 pm Admission: $3 student presale/ $5 parent presale/ $7 at door

Friday (3/11) Pep Assembly

South Gym @ 2:00 pm

Since 2010, Cherry Creek students have partnered with the Colorado Make a Wish Foundation to assist a child with a life threatening illness by raising the funds necce-sary to grant a special wish. This six year tradition has benefited over 20 children and their families. During past Wish Weeks, $107,000 was collected. The support of our Cherry Creek Community allows the sponsored child to create memories of hope, strength and joy with their famillies.

This year CCHS is sponsoring Preston who would like to take a Carribean cruise with his family. Preston is a 12 year old boy battling an autoimmune disease. In order to help fulfill Preston’s wish, we are asking the Cher-ry Creek Community to consider supporting our Wish Week. Any level of generosity will ensure that we can make a positive impact in Preston’s life. This year CCHS will also support the Gabby Krause Foundation who creates “Bags of Fun,” for children receiving treatments at local hospitals.

Photo by Mike Larremore

Alumni Spotlight

Zach Heckendorf, Class of 2011Vocalist and Musician

Zach performed and signed his first record deal by the age of 18. He performed at Red Rocks and shared the stage with the likes of: Rodrigo Y Gabriela, John Butler Trio, Brett Dennen, The Lumi-neers, Michael Franti, Spearhead, Guster and One Republic.

He is now touring with his full band promoting his album, “Speed Checked by Aircraft.” Zach will be the musical guest at Cherry Creek High School’s Wish Week on Wednesday, March 9th for the Mr. Creek Pageant.

For more information:http://www.zachheckendorf.com/

Chris Gish, Class of 1998Founder, Seeds of Change

After surviving a terrible accident, Chris Gish had a great deal of time to consider his life. He became consumed with the notion that if he could regain his health and mobility he should devote himself to the service of others. He founded the non-profit orga-nization, “Seeds of Change.” Chris believes that through the pro-motion of sustainable technologies, educational development and environmental reform significant change can take place. Working with countries that are struggling with social and environmental conflict, Seeds of Change seeks to bridge the gap between prob-lems devastating local communities and sources of practical long-term solutions. By promoting sustainability and education, Seeds of Change seeks to spark social progress for stagnated societies in dire need of positive change.

CCHS recently partnered with Chris to benefit “Seeds of Change” and he spoke to students during Global Awarenss Day.

Read more about his work in building a self-sustaining library and orphanage in Nepal at: http://www.socfusa.org/

Class of 1956 - Did you know that this is the first ever graduating class from CCHS? The high school opened on September 6th ,1955 with 364 students. The superitendent at the time was Clark Stutler and the high school had a staff of 35. Below are pictures of the Head Boy, Marshal Caley and Head Girl, Frances Gonser.

Class of 1966 - Reunion Scheduled for August19th - 20th, 2016. For more info: http://www.cherry-creek66reunion.com - register onlineFriday the 19th - Golf at Wellshire at noonBruin’s Bash Ice Breaker - Dads & Dudes Breweria at 8:00 pmSaturday the 20th - BYOB - BBQ @ Dave Lettins4:30-11:30Connect with this group via Facebook at:Cherry Creek H.S. Class of 66, Englewood, CO

Class of 1976 - This class graduated on the evening of May 27th, 1976 in the Denver Auditorium Arena. The senior class present was announced by the senior class president Robert Perry.

Class of 1976 -

Class of 1986 - The reunion for this class is scheduled for the weekend of July 23rd. The evening includes cocktails and dinner at

Inverness Hotel from 6:00- 11:00 pm. A picnic the following day is in the works. Follow the facebook page for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1275181185841289/

Class of 1996 - The 20 year reunion is scheduled for July 16th at Limelight,

1355 Curtis St., Denvercheck out the website at:

http://www.cck1996.reunited.com

Class of 2006 - Save the Date for

August 12th and 13th. Check back soon for more information or

see the Facebook page

- https://www.facebook.com/groups/471460589726570

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