Crystal River High School
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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. The mission of Crystal River High School is to create a learning community committed to the achievements that positively impact our communities of tomorrow.
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.
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.
2003-2004: Citrus County 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
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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). These include ENC1101, ENC 1102, Biology, and Calculus. Next year it will include an advanced computer course.
Crystal River
Crystal River may refer to the following places in the United States of America:*Crystal River, Florida, a town in Florida*Crystal River , a river near the town of the same name...
, Florida, in 1969. It was the second of the high schools located in Citrus County. The first enrollment count was 750 students. The mission of Crystal River High School is to create a learning community committed to the achievements that positively impact our communities of tomorrow.
Reconstruction
In 2010, Crystal River High 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 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: Blue and gold.
- Clubs: Crystal River has approximately 36 clubs and activities (not including sports).
- School store: Scallywags (Opened as of spring 2006).
- 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.
2003-2004: Citrus County 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
High School Stories
High School Stories is an original program that aired on the MTV network, and featured stories of pranks, scandals, and controversies kids took part in when they were in high school...
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Affiliations
Central Florida Community CollegeCentral Florida Community College
College of Central Florida, formerly known as Central Florida Community College, is a public state college in Ocala, Florida. The College of Central Florida is a member institution of the Florida College System....
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). These include ENC1101, ENC 1102, Biology, and Calculus. Next year it will include an advanced computer course.
- 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
- Mike HamptonMike HamptonMichael William Hampton is a left-handed former Major League Baseball pitcher. During his career, Hampton was well known for being one of the best hitting pitchers of his time, as well as for his large contract and frequent injuries.-Early career:Mike Hampton was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in...
: former Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher. - Jeff CunninghamJeff CunninghamJeff Cunningham is a Jamaican-born American soccer player who played on multiple Major League Soccer teams. He is the MLS all-time leader in goals scored with 134.-College:...
: American soccer player who currently plays for the Columbus CrewColumbus CrewThe Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
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