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Gallery: Rockville High School Students, Staff Take Plunge For Unified Sports, Special Olympics

Special Olympics Connecticut and the RHS Unified Sports program Thursday hosted the Mobile Penguin Plunge.

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RHS Daniel Pichette had a "what the heck moment" and took the plunge for the Unified Sports program and Special Olympics Connecticut without bothering to change into swimwear. No, he did not. have a spare outfit.
RHS Daniel Pichette had a "what the heck moment" and took the plunge for the Unified Sports program and Special Olympics Connecticut without bothering to change into swimwear. No, he did not. have a spare outfit. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

VERNON, CT — One of the most fun elements of the Special Olympics made its way to Rockville High School this week.

Special Olympics Connecticut and the RHS Unified Sports program Thursday hosted the Mobile Penguin Plunge.

The big pool on wheels raised more than $2,000 as students, faculty and staff braved the chilly water.

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