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2013 Polar Bear Plunge

Monday, January 28, 2013

South River High Leads Local Schools in Plunge Donations

South River High School currently holds a small lead over Arundel High in fundraising for the MSP Polar Bear Plunge.

Students at South River High are gearing up to take the plunge on Friday and they are making a big impact—the SnoHawks currently lead all schools in fundraising for the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge. Students from Arundel High aren't too far behind.  More than 12,000 people participated in the 17th annual Plungefest at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday and raised more $2 million. Students at Anne Arundel County Schools will plunge on Friday. Arundel High School has in recent years been tops among area schools when it comes to donations for the plunge. However, South River currently leads area schools having raised $33,065 in donations so far. Arundel has brought in $28,390. According to the school’s website, South River’s goal …

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Local Schools Set Sights on 2013 Polar Bear Plunge

The 17th annual plunge where participants run into the chilly Chesapeake Bay will take place on Jan. 26, 2013, at Sandy Point State Park.

South River and Southern high's vibrant, community-focused student bodies have their sights on Jan. 26, as both schools prepare to raise money for the upcoming Polar Bear Plunge.  Before you know it, the big event will be here. Each year, thousands take a quick dip in the Chesapeake Bay to raise funds for Special Olympics Maryland. The Plungefest, which is open to the public, is set for Jan. 26, 2013, at Sandy Point State Park. Frigid Friday for participating schools will take place the day before the Plungefest. To participate in the plunge, you must collect a minimum of $50 in pledges—and if you're younger than 18, you must have a parent or guardian's written consent. It's still early but more than $200,000 has already been raised for …

Hey Deb

9:17 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

My Daughter took the plunge last year, and I believe she is going to repeat it this year. For a student to participate, all he/she needs is a minimum of 50.00 dollars...IF one of the kids ask for your support, please try to help, money goes to a great cause! South River may come in first this year, but, not keeping track of that...think it's great that students do this in freezing weather no less…   more ›

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