This past weekend marked the annual Penguin Plunge event to support Special Olympics Vermont. It happens that this year's event took place during a snow storm, which certainly added a frosty element.
Many of our schools have historically participated, forming teams and garnering interest, enthusiasm, and support for an important organization. This year, three of our schools had teams that took the plunge in icy cold waters.
In all, the Cool Schools program raised over $110,000. Contributions from CVSD schools and communities total $50,000 of that! Thank you to the faculty, students, staff, parents, and others who came out in the snowy cold to run into Lake Champlain for an important and valuable organization. See all of the details on the Special Olympics Vermont's Cool Schools page
CVU's team maintained their record-setting status for the 10th year in a row as the leading school fundraising team. They raised over $29,000 this year. Peter Booth, CVU teacher and Penguin Plunge captain, said this after the event:
"The plunge went on in the middle of that massive snow storm. It was epic and horrible and amazing all at once. And wet. It was very wet. Eighty-five kids showed up and proceeded to grin, laugh, and dance their way through the whole thing. CVU really showed up and showed up with fabulous attitudes. They made me proud!"
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The team from Hinesburg Community School, led by captain and teacher Paul Lasher, raised $11,000, resulting in the third highest fundraising school team. Principal Suzan Locke provided this quote:
"5th and 6th grade HCS students survived a blinding snowstorm and the freezing waters of Lake Champlain in support of the Special Olympics Vermont, while participating in the Penguin Plunge. 22 students along with teachers Miss. Wieland and Mr. Lasher helped raise $11,000 for this amazing organization. Here’s a video of their efforts: https://youtu.be/h9urm5HcP5g"
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Shelburne's team was not to be outdone, raising over $8,000 for Special Olympics Vermont. SCS student Gray Latka was the team captain. Bravo!
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The photos and videos were provided by a range of contributors, including parents and student media collaborators.
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