On Saturday, March 23rd, Oakers teamed up along with Ponaganset High School and around fifteen other schools across Rhode Island at Salty Brine Beach in Narragansett. Together, there were 31 teams on the beach. Coventry had the biggest team and raised $12,291, beating the goal of $10,000.
CHS Students and Teachers Plunge for a Great Cause BY LILY MANCINI
Though jumping into the winter-chilled ocean may not be the first thing people want to do on their first Saturday of spring, the Oakers were proud to plunge in order to raise money for the Unified program at CHS and for Special Olympics.
On Saturday, March 23rd, Oakers teamed up along with Ponaganset High School and around fifteen other schools across Rhode Island at Salty Brine Beach in Narragansett. Together, there were 31 teams on the beach. Coventry had the biggest team and raised $12,291, beating the goal of $10,000.
At 12:00, the countdown ended and Coventry and Ponagansett raced into the water, with Captain Rylee Campbell leading the Oakers. While some dove head first and others dipped a toe, everyone, as well as some who just watched from the safety of their jackets, did their part to donate to the cause.
Though the entry fee was $50 in donations, many students on the team went above and beyond to surpass that, with one student gaining over $900 in online donations alone.
While on the beach, Oakers and Ponagansett students alike dressed from head to toe in school colors. Every student, teacher and family member showed immense excitement and school spirit from the moment they arrived to the moment they left.
The fun surely continued afterward, with a group lunch at George’s down the road. The Polar Plunge may not be for everyone- except for when it’s for a good cause, and the Oakers showed that!
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