App State ROTC Takes the Plunge!!

The 2018 Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Watauga County was Thursday the 22nd of February in the Duck Pond at App State.

Watauga Law Enforcement agencies sponsor the event that raises money for Special Olympics and draws students and community members to dress up in costumes and jump into the chilly (and duck seasoned) waters of the Duck Pond. ASU ROTC kicked off the plunge as usual with its tactical element (the Commandos) crossing the pond as a unit.  They were followed with the remaining Cadets and Cadre jumping into the pond off of the event platform. ASU ROTC  has been the highest fundraising group for many years in this event. They repeated the effort this year, raising over $1500.

All of the money raised stays in Watauga and goes directly toward the training and competition efforts of the athletes.

Other posts on same event:

http://www.wataugademocrat.com/mountaintimes/appalachian-state-polar-plunge/collection_891d23d2-cd7c-5e5f-808f-e582c206f75d.html#3

Commandos Lead the Way:

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Cadet Gray is sky high for the cause:

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App ROTC Head Over Hill for Special Olympics
Published: Feb 24, 2018 1:29pm

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