Mount St. Mary’s

Yields Over $15,000; Directress Took the Plunge

Press Release 

WATCHUNG – The frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean did not pose a challenge to the bravery of the Mount Saint Mary Academy community on Sunday afternoon.

For the second year, the Fathers Club and Mount students participated in the Polar Plunge of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at Sea Bright Public Beach. This year, they were joined by the Academy’s Directress, Sister Lisa D. Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S. (a Sister of Mercy) who took on the challenge of entering the ocean for $10,000. The school raised $12,900 for her efforts.

The total raised was brought to over $15,000 as pledges were supported for the participation of 9 Mount students and 18 parents. Sister Lisa was the only faculty/staff member to join in the fun.

Approximately 10 faculty/staff members cheered on the participants, as well as Sisters of Mercy, alumnae, parents and past parents – approximately 75 people in total.

Last year, the Fathers Club raised $3,000 at the Plunge with 6 fathers, one student and no faculty/staff members participating. The Mount Saint Mary Academy community truly rallied efforts this year.

Proceeds from this year’s Polar Plunge will be used to replace the bleachers in the Mother Mary Patrick Gymnasium on the Mount campus. *Photos Courtesy of Mount Saint Mary Academy