High School Plunge

 

The High School Plunge is a fundraising event that benefits Special Olympics New Hampshire. Participants (Plungers) raise funds to run (Plunge) into the ice-cold Atlantic Ocean at Hampton Beach. On February 2nd, why not dress up like you're a Greek Olympian to support the New Hampshire athletes representing Special Olympics Team USA at the World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea? You need only raise $175 (including your $50 non-refundable registration fee) to experience the High School Plunge!

Thursday, January 31
10:50 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.: Dover High School

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Spaulding High School

Friday, February 1
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: Epping High School

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: St. Thomas Aquinas

Award Categories

• King Penguin - Plunger who raises the largest amount of money
• King Flock* - Flock (with a minimum of five members) that has the highest dollar average raised per plunger.
• Little Penguin - 1st year Plunger who raises the largest amount of money.
• Rock Hopper Penguin - Students who have Plunged for 4 years.
• Yellow-eyed Penguin - Plunger wearing the best costume.

• Yellow-eyed Flock - Flock wearing the best Costumes.
• Gentoo Penguin - Flock leader that makes an exceptional contribution to the High School Plunge.
• Macaroni Flock* - Flock that raises the most money.
• Snares Flock - Flock that makes an exceptional contribution to the Plunge through their spirit, loyalty & fundraising.
• Chinstrap Penguin - Pampered Penguin who raises the largest amount of money.

*Indicates that one award will be given per category. Categories are based on NHIAA's divisions for boy's basketball. 

• The first High School Plunge in 2009 had 150 Plungers.
• The second High School Plunge had 241 Plungers participating from 28 high schools.
• The 2011 High School Plunge had 323 Plungers from 32 High Schools raising $137,730.  
• The 2012 High School Plunge had 483 Plungers from 43 High Schools raising $179,688

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