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The Moxie Mountie
The student news site of Northwest High School in Jackson, Michigan

The Moxie Mountie
The student news site of Northwest High School in Jackson, Michigan

The Moxie Mountie

Mounties Take Over the 2025 Polar Plunge

Katelyn Ganaway, Staff Writer • Jan 30, 2025
(Left to Right) Dalton Keith, Leila Green, Kaleb Matthews, Preston Schram, and Austin Tucker  awaiting their turn to jump in the freezing waters of Clark Lake. (Katelyn Ganaway)
Eagle’s Nest Marina & Boat Club parking fills up as both jumpers and viewers await the 2025 Polar Plunge (Katelyn Ganaway)
Dalton Keith meets his hero! (Katelyn Ganaway)
Clarklake’s sunny mural has plungers reminiscing over warmer days. (Katelyn Ganaway)
Abby and Nick Gaffney trying not to freeze! (Katelyn Ganaway)
Eagle Point’s bright colored mural contradicting the dull gray of winter.   (Katelyn Ganaway)
The first group of Mounties anxiously peer over the icy waters.  (Katelyn Ganaway)
Splash! Mounties take the plunge.  (Katelyn Ganaway)
The second group representing Northwest jumps into the frozen lake. (Katelyn Ganaway)
Preston Schram and Kaleb Matthews taking a much needed breath of air. (Katelyn Ganaway)
Ronald Gould and Preston Schram quickly escaping the cold water.  (Katelyn Ganaway)
Mounties after successfully completing the 2025 Polar Plunge! (Katelyn Ganaway)
About the Contributor
Katelyn Ganaway
Katelyn Ganaway, Staff Writer
Kate is a junior and a new journalist this year. She spends her time reading and friends describe her as an energetic and kind individual.
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