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November 5, 2025
CHS Drama Presents: Kodachrome
Written by: Delaney Laurence
The CHS cast of Kodachrome
“Kodachrome” is a play by Adam Szymkowicz that invites audiences into the quiet rhythm of life in the small New England town of Colchester. The production thoughtfully explores themes of remembrance, letting go, and the profound nature of love and loss. The narrative is guided by The Photographer, who serves as the audience’s lens into the interconnected lives of the townspeople, with each scene capturing a distinct and meaningful moment.
On October 16th and 17th, Citrus High School presented its own interpretation of the play. Although Kodachrome is set in a modest small-town environment, the production encompassed a range of settings that reflected the diversity of human experience. Through dedication and attention to detail, the CHS Drama Department designed and constructed scenic backdrops that transported the audience into the heart of Colchester.
The role of The Photographer, portrayed by Hailey Marques, provided the production with a distinctive stylistic tone. Rather than following a traditional theatrical structure, the play unfolded much like a photo album—each vignette serving as a snapshot in time. This approach effectively emphasized one of the play’s central motifs: the beauty and fragility of captured moments.
By staging this production, Citrus Drama offered audiences a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and appreciate the fleeting nature of life and memory—a message especially resonant in today’s fast-paced society. Those who attended likely left the theater with lasting impressions; their minds filled with images as vivid as photographs, making the CHS performance of Kodachrome a truly memorable and thought-provoking experience.
Mason Robie and Hailey Marques are the stars of Kodachrome. Picture by Mrs. Boudreau
Pirate Pride: A Week of Tradition at CRHS
Student Writer: Taylor Swedlidge
Traditions are a very important part of high school. At Cystal River High School we take tradition very seriously. Whether it’s traditions underneath the glamorous Friday night lights, the day-to-day Crystal River Pirate life, or the exciting busy homecoming week.
It would be an understatement to say that the Crystal River Pirates brought their game with school spirit for homecoming week. Pirates went all out dressing up for the daily themes. Monday was “meme marathon,” where students dressed as their favorite meme. On Tuesday, students dress up like celebrities. Wednesday was “camo couture,” where we blend in while we stand out and rocked our camouflage. Thursday, we wore class colors. On Friday, there was school spirit, with blue and gold flooding the hallways.
Float building was another highlight to homecoming week. All four class floats were designed and constructed by students, teachers, and parents. All whom graciously volunteered their time, after a busy school day. These four floats would be proudly displayed in the homecoming parade, in hopes of winning bragging rights at Prowl.
Following the parade the tradition of Prowl begins. Pirate students and their families all gathered to witness the crowning of the homecoming king, along with the camaraderie and competitiveness of the events to follow. Let the games begin! All four classes competed in thrilling games like the three-legged race, egg toss, tug of war, and dizzy bat, which is sure to get a laugh.
Friday was a big day! Pirate cheerleaders were busy hyping up the crowd as well as cheering on the football team for a big win. Cannons blasted off every touchdown! The stadium was filled with family, friends, and pirates who were dressed to impress. Excitedly waiting for the tradition of who would be announced to our next crowned homecoming queen.
Win or lose Pirate spirit shined bright as they rolled out the red carpet at this year’s glamorous Hollywood themed HOCO night. The perfect ending to that long week of homecoming traditions ended like all others, dancing and celebrating who we are as a proud Pirate family. It was a night to remember at CRHS, and we couldn’t do it without our remarkable staff, family, and fellow students, and I for one, am proud to be a Pirate!
