Hoffman Estates High Polar Plunge team earns award
Hoffman Estates High School students took an icy plunge for charity earlier this year, and it didn’t go unnoticed by members of the community.
Students and staff who participated in Hoffman Estates High School’s Polar Plunge team were recently recognized with a Great Citizen Award from Hoffman Estates Mayor William McLeod for their charitable accomplishments.
The Hoffman Estates High School team, Freezin’ for a Reason, joined community members in Palatine at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area during the March 3 Polar Plunge event.
The team raised more than $14,000 for Special Olympics, and was given awards for largest group and the most money raised. This is the fourth year Hoffman Estates High School has participated in this event.
The Great Citizen Award was created by Hoffman Estates Mayor McLeod to recognize citizens and organizations that were actively changing the Hoffman Estates’ community for the better. Considered categories of excellence include philanthropic influence, cultural impact, academic achievement and economic development.
The following students and staff participated in Polar Plunge 2013: students Carina Valencia, Kimberly Camacho, Deroul Cadet, Tim Marinoff, Grace Vargas, Renee Clemment, Kaileen Hendle, Mike Stanisewski, Amanda Pethes and Zachary Hommowun; and staff Dan Hutton, Kimberly Grauer, Ashley Lau, Blake Rafaelli, Amy Longmore, Pete Capra, Kelly Stebner, Judy Norys, Julie Phelan, Nicole Stacy, Kari Jenkins, Anthony Trevino, Anna Weinketz, Melissa Boos and Ryan Iberlek.
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