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High School Plunge

Penguin Plunge

Join Emperor Penguins WMUR-TV 9's Meteorologist Kevin Skarupa, along with WOKQ Morning Waking Crew's Mark Ericson & Karen Kiley as they welcome new and returning Plungers to the 2013 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!
 
Mobile Check-In Sites 
We will be adding more sites in the coming days - keep checking back to see if your school is added!
 
Monday, January 28
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Team U

Wednesday, January 30
10:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.: Sanborn Regional High School

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. 

History
 
  • 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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Image Gallery
 
 
 
Click Here to view photos from the 2012 High School & Penguin Plunge!




2013 Torch Run
May 12 - 31, 2013

• Register to Participate
• Support a Runner
• The Torch Run Schedule

Questions? Contact AshleyL@sonh.org or
call (603) 624 - 1250 ext. 42.