On Friday, December 2, 2022, twenty-three members of the Class of 2026 and four members of the S.A.D.D. Club participated in the 16th annual Polar Plunge to support the Special Olympics, and what an amazing experience it was! The water was a balmy 44 degrees and the air was a brisk 49 degrees, but nothing could deter this fantastic group of selfless students from “freezing for a reason!”
Participants included: Bailey Barzynski, Paige Borodzik, Charlotte Brindle, Mrs. Burger, Charlotte Brindle, Maggie Bush, Mr. Cintron, Brooke Codr, Ben Cordon, LeeAnne Edwards, Tabitha Farnsworth, Mrs. Ferreri and her son Nick, Laina Getzoni, Emmit Hunter, Ashley Krysztof, Emily Kush, Aubrey Mason, Alisa Overton, Ella Pagano, Julia Rudnick, Giada Rzeszutek, Jordan Seelig, Taytum Shields, Oliva Toolen, Jenna Tran and Mrs. Van Remmen. Not only did 26 people participate in this amazing charity event, we raised a total of $6,436, which allowed us to sponsor 12 local athletes to participate in the Special Olympics!! Woohoo!!!
A huge thank you not only goes to our incredible participants but also to our sponsors, our families, our friends and our teachers who all generously donated to this amazing event without hesitation. A special shout out to our top two plungers, Olivia Toolen, who raised $880, and Laina Getzoni, who raised $820. This event was truly an example of what teenagers can do when they band together with a purpose!
