February 16, 2015

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Indiana Statesman For ISU students. About ISU students. By ISU students.

Volume 122, Issue 55

Monday, Feb. 16, 2015

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A member of Alpha Sigma Alpha takes the plunge in support of the sorority’s philanthropy, Special Olympics. The event raised nearly $34,000 (Photo by Gary Macadaeg).

Students make a splash for Special Olympics

Alex Modesitt Editor-in Chief

The wind gusted and snow fell as 190 Polar Plunge participants took turns clambering up the poolside ladder and diving into the frigid water on Saturday morning. The daring divers were, “freezin’ for a reason” as they took the plunge in an effort to raise money for Special Olympics Indiana. Students, staff and members of the Wabash Valley community donated a mini-

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mum of $50 to the cause, raising a record amount of money. Kimberly Monte, chair of the Polar Plunge, was pleased with the charitable donations made to Special Olympics Indiana. “We have so far received $33,951.93, but will continue to receive donations which will up that total,” Monte said. The almost $34,000 tops the record of $32,000 raised last year. Twenty-three groups from all across campus and the community came to par-

ticipate in the event. While most plungers came dressed up in costumes, none were more visible than Alpha Sigma Alpha. Alpha Sigma — whose philanthropy is the Special Olympics — brought 57 members to the Polar Plunge, all dressed as ladybugs. Along with the army of ladybugs, there were divers dressed as penguins and black ice. Linda Bedwell, Special Olympics coach from Greene County, Indiana, dressed in Hawaiian luau garb. After all the participants took their

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turn jumping into the icy water, they headed into the Student Rec Center for refreshments and the award ceremony. Bedwell may not have won the best costume contest for her Hawaiian outfit, but she won the award for highest single donation; she donated $5,700. The award for best outfit and top team went to students from Terre Haute North High School. The students painted their bodies gold and called themselves trophies and raised $5,705 for Special Olympics Indiana.

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