The Shawnee Dispatch / MVHS students raise money for 2010 Polar Bear Plunge

Archive for Wednesday, January 27, 2010

January 27, 2010

January might not seem like the best time to jump into Shawnee Mission Lake, but that's not stopping John Midiros and Mill Valley high school principal Joe Novak.

Students at MVHS have been raising funds over the past week. If students reach their goal of $1,000, Novak will join Midiros in the 2010 Polar Bear Plunge.

"Most principals would say 'heck no' to jumping into a freezing lake, but Dr. Novak is obviously willing and says its for a great cause," Midiros said.

"He did it last year and was a good sport."

Midiros said the drive at MVHS was another avenue to reach out to the community and students in raising money for the Special Olympics.

Students have been holding bake sales and collecting coins for the drive, he said.

Last year, the school raised $1,583 for the plunge, Midiros said.

Novak said he joined the effort again this year to sweeten the pot.

After the first week of fundraising the school has raised $570.

To donate visit www.firstgiving.com/johnmidiros10

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