Manchester Mayor Challenges Principal To Jump In Lake For Penguin Plunge

MANCHESTER, NJ -- Manchester Mayor Ken Palmer wants Manchester Township High School Principal Dennis Adams to go jump in the lake -- and Palmer says he will, too.

The goal? Raising money for Manchester Regional Day School's annual prom and graduation through the annual Penguin Plunge, hosted by the Manchester Township Alliance. The plunge is marking its fifth year this year of raising funds for the Regional Day School's events.

This year, the Penguin Plunge is scheduled to be held April 9 at 1 p.m. at Harry Wright Lake.

Palmer said his challenge to Adams is simple: Whoever raises the most money will have bragging rights for a year. The loser has to donate $20 in the name of the winner.

Both will be taking a dash into the sure-to-be-chilly waters at Harry Wright Lake however.

If you want to take the plunge alongside them, there's still time to sign up.

There is an age minimum of 12 years old. Each minor must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. A maximum of three minors may register per one adult.

A plunge is considered entering the water up to your waist.

To register or make a tax deductible donation, contact Linda McCarthy at 732-928-1500 or lmccarthy@manchestertwp.org or contact Manchester Alliance Coordinator Tracy Sloan at 732-657-7892 or sloanT89@msn.com.

The Manchester PAL will be serving hot chocolate and coffee for the event.