A chilly dip
November 27, 2019 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: November 28, 2019 9:08 pm
Supporters of school athletic programs in Griswold plunge into the chilly waters of Ashland Pond on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, during the annual Griswold Booster Club Turkey Dip. The event raises money for sports programs at all levels in the town schools. About 50 people raised about $1,200 from pledges, T-shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle, and about two dozen took the actual plunge. SNSN radio provided a soundtrack and countdown for the plungers. Griswold High School raised another $500 through a "Penny War" that sent the top-penny-receiving teacher into the water. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Griswold — Supporters of school athletic programs in Griswold plunge into the chilly waters of Ashland Pond on Thursday during the annual Griswold Booster Club Turkey Dip.
The event raises money for sports programs at all levels in the town schools, from elementary through high school. About 50 people raised about $1,200 from pledges, T-shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle, and about two dozen took the actual plunge.
Griswold High School raised another $500 through a "Penny War" that sent the top-penny-receiving teacher into the water.
SNSN radio provided a soundtrack and countdown for the plungers.
Supporters of school athletic programs in Griswold plunge into the chilly waters of Ashland Pond on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, during the annual Griswold Booster Club Turkey Dip. The event raises money for sports programs at all levels in the town schools. About 50 people raised about $1,200 from pledges, T-shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle, and about two dozen took the actual plunge. SNSN radio provided a soundtrack and countdown for the plungers. Griswold High School raised another $500 through a "Penny War" that sent the top-penny-receiving teacher into the water. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Jim Dixon, right, and Kate Johnston, center, of Griswold Kick Ball join other supporters of school athletic programs in Griswold to plunge into the chilly waters of Ashland Pond on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, during the annual Griswold Booster Club Turkey Dip. The event raises money for sports programs at all levels in the town schools. About 50 people raised about $1,200 from pledges, T-shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle, and about two dozen took the actual plunge. SNSN radio provided a soundtrack and countdown for the plungers. Griswold High School raised another $500 through a "Penny War" that sent the top-penny-receiving teacher into the water. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Jim Dixon of Griswold Kick Ball takes a second run into the water as supporters of school athletic programs in Griswold plunge into the chilly waters of Ashland Pond on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, during the annual Griswold Booster Club Turkey Dip. The event raises money for sports programs at all levels in the town schools. About 50 people raised about $1,200 from pledges, T-shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle, and about two dozen took the actual plunge. SNSN radio provided a soundtrack and countdown for the plungers. Griswold High School raised another $500 through a "Penny War" that sent the top-penny-receiving teacher into the water. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Supporters of school athletic programs in Griswold plunge into the chilly waters of Ashland Pond on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, during the annual Griswold Booster Club Turkey Dip. The event raises money for sports programs at all levels in the town schools. About 50 people raised about $1,200 from pledges, T-shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle, and about two dozen took the actual plunge. SNSN radio provided a soundtrack and countdown for the plungers. Griswold High School raised another $500 through a "Penny War" that sent the top-penny-receiving teacher into the water. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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