March 21, 2023 – At their March 20, 2023 meeting, the Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education honored staff and students who participated in the 2023 Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics.
The group raised a collective $7,000+ by jumping into freezing water outdoors in mid-February. The Kahoks were the top grossing Collinsville team and have contributed a two-year total of nearly $20,000 to Special Olympics.
Each person received a certificate of recognition signed by Board President Gary Peccola and Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich.
2023 Kahok Polar Plunge Participants
Alex Allen
Angie McGinnis
Brad Skertich
Brittany Turner
Chara Helton
Chris Glynn
Devon Barvlay
Drew Kordys
Jana Poindexter
Jenny Kirk
Jess Marth
Joe McGinnis (top fundraiser/Golden Plunger recipient)
Julian Connor
Keshawn Thomas
Lindsey Forth
Lynn Vermeiren
Marissa Steiner
McKenna Bair
Megan White
Melisa Shepard
Sara Soehlke
Sarah Gafford (team captain)
Sarah Stone
Sarah Williams
Shannon Anderson
Stacy Hartle
Tara Glynn
Todd Counts