Crystal River High School

Crystal River High School was built in Crystal River, Florida, in 1969. It was the second of the high schools located in Citrus County. The first enrollment count was 750 students.^[1]

The school serves the following communities:^[2] Crystal River, Homosassa,^[3] and sections of Black Diamond,^[4] Citrus Springs,^[5] Homosassa Springs,^[6] Pine Ridge,^[7] and Sugarmill Woods.^[8]

Reconstruction

In 2010, the school began a major renovation to replace its outdated facilities with more modernized, state of the art facilities. The first phase included a new baseball field, a new administration building with classrooms, as well as a second classroom building, both of which were constructed on the school's original baseball field. This phase of construction also included the demolition of the school's original classroom building from 1969. Phase 1 of construction was completed in August 2011.

The second phase of construction, which began shortly after the first completed, will include a new Media Center, a third classroom building housing a Freshman Academy, renovations to the old Administration building to house the school's Health Academy, demolition of half of the school's other classroom building, and expansion of the school's cafeteria. This phase of construction is expected to be completed in late 2012.

Spirit

• Motto: Make footprints with your heart.
• Mascot: Pete the Pirate.
• School colors: Royal Blue and gold.
• Clubs: Crystal River has approximately 36 clubs and activities (not including sports).^[9]
• School store: Scallywags (Opened as of spring 2006).^[9]
• Rivalry:

2000-2001: The "Victory Bell" (once located in the high school courtyard and used to celebrate athletic victories) goes missing before the beginning of school in August. Although Citrus High School students had relocated the bell many times in the past as a prank, the bell had always been discovered; however, this time the bell was never found. "C.H.S. Rules" was written in the sand next to where the bell had once lived.^[10]

2003-2004: Citrus High School students climbed the fence of Crystal River High School the night before homecoming. They were dressed in camouflage, and they were armed with paintball guns. Their goal was to paintball the school floats that would be used for the homecoming parade. MTV later became aware of the prank, and the Citrus High School students (along with the participation of some Crystal River High School students) reenacted the nights events. It was aired on MTV's High School Stories.^[11]

Affiliations

College of Central Florida allows for students to participate in Dual Enrollment: a program that allows students, though still in high school, to get college credits (some of the classes are currently offered on campus).^[12] These include ENC1101, ENC 1102, Biology, and Calculus.

• Other programs include the Advanced Placement courses which allow students to go through a course in preparation for the AP Test which, if passed, gives the student college credit for the course. The school offers after school tutoring and has a mentoring program with the community.

Interesting facts

• Crystal River High School was originally located where the current middle school stands today.
• The school's yearbook Tesora Arca means Treasure Chest in Latin

Notable alumni

• Jeff Cunningham – American soccer player who formerly played for the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer, as well as the United States men's national soccer team.
• Mike Hampton – former Major League Baseball pitcher.
• Fred McKinnon – former college basketball standout
• Donnie Dewees - an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs

References

External links

• CRHS home page