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Polar Plunge 2009

On February 21, 2009, a group of UW–Madison computer science grad students and friends jumped into Lake Monona to raise money for the Special Olympics. Photographic proof is below.

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Before the plunge.

Before the plunge.


Is this such a good idea?

Is this such a good idea?


Dalibor talking to Blayne.

Dalibor talking to Blayne.


Keeping warm, while he still can.

Keeping warm, while he still can.


Dana and friends.

Dana and friends.


Dana being fed some bratwurst.

Dana being fed some bratwurst.


A health shot to wash down the brat.

A health shot to wash down the brat.


More health shots.

More health shots.


UW Wigwam crew.

UW Wigwam crew.


Check out those hot guys in dresses about to jump in.

Check out those hot guys in dresses about to jump in.


Dana getting ready to get back in line.

Dana getting ready to get back in line.


CS crew, about to take the plunge.

CS crew, about to take the plunge.


3...2...1...

3...2...1...


PLUNGE!

PLUNGE!


Scrambling to get out of the water.

Scrambling to get out of the water.


Climbing the stairs.

Climbing the stairs.


Almost out.

Almost out.


Triumph!

Triumph!