CHANNELING THEIR inner elf, Polar Plungers Michael Pittore (L) and Connor Pike are ready to face the challenge of jumping into the icy cold water of the Bear Force One Mobile Polar Plunge pool to benefit Special Olympics. The event held on Friday, Dec. 15 at NRHS attracted 600 spectators, nearly 150 plungers and raised $15,971. With interest this high, Special Education teacher Jonathan Hudson said plans are underway to make it a semi-annual event. (Courtesy Photo)