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2012 Penguine Plunge

Feb. 1, 2012
WESTFIELD — A total of 75 people plunged into the 42 degree waters of Hampton Pond on Jan. 28 to raise nearly $13,000 in support of the Amelia Park Children's Museum.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera


Alex Almqueist cannon balls into the icy water of Hampton Pond, as fellow plunger Steve Hearn dives in.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Dan Minelli celebrates his successful plunge.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Ryan Clark plunges while wearing a penguin head.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Rick Barry raised more than $920 for the Amelia Park Children's Museum to earn the title of Excelsior Penguin.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Haley Pelon exits the 42 degree water.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Tim McLean (with Penguin) and Russell Linder.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Dressed as Dr. Doolittle, Alex Vogel checks the condition of his companion after the plunge.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
At age 57, Kathy Kierzek was the oldest plunger.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Plunger Madi Stark.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Longmeadow High School seniors Natalie Fioretti (L) and Caroline Cress pose for a photo prior to the Plunge.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
The youngest plungers were Chloe Moynihan, age 5 (left) and Tayne Obadashian, age 6.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Veteran plunger Danielle Sanville enjoys her swim.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
Bob Lyle, age 53, receives congratulations from a Westfield firefighter.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
John LeBlanc of the School Street Bistro (left) and Lauren Lyle from the YMCA take the plunge.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
State Rep. Donald F. Humason performs a backward dive.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera
In costume as a federal prisoner handcuffed to an FBI agent, Lynne Clarke (L) and her daughter Kayla Artz frolic in the freezing water.
Penguin Plunge photos taken by George Skovera