Franklin Pierce Women's Basketball State House Photo Gallery
Statue of President Franklin Pierce in front of the New Hampshire State House |
The Ravens received a standing ovation from the full 400-members of the N.H. House of Representatives to start their afternoon at the State House. |
Clerk of the House Karen Wadsworth (center) reads the many accomplishments of the women's basketball season to members of the House. |
Standing ovation from the House of Representatives. |
The team before the House of Representatives. |
The vast majority of the full 400-member House was on hand for the Ravens visit. The team noted it was among the loudest ovations they have heard! |
Next up was the Senate Chamber. |
Senior Senator Peter Bragdon, who represents Rindge, reads a special proclamation to the team. |
Senator Bragdon introduces the coaching staff and captains before reading off the team's accomplishments to the 24 senators. |
The team stands before the Senate. Student-athletes on the left, coaching staff of the right. |
Senator Bragdon presents the proclamation to Head Coach Mark Swasey. |
The Ravens pose for a photo with Senator Bragdon (far right). |
Next up was an Executive Chamber Session, but first a group photo in the executive meeting room. |
Before Governor John Lynch greeted the team. |
Governor Lynch read an executive proclamation to the team highlighting the teams several accomplishments from the season. |
After reading the proclamation, Governor Lynch congratulated and thanked each member of the team individually for their accomplishments and representing the State of New Hampshire. |
Before joining the team for a group photo. |
The team stopped on the steps of the State House for a group photo showing off their two proclamations from the afternoon. |
Closer look at the team and certificates |
One more group photo with President Franklin Pierce. |
The University's namesake with the first women's basketball team from the State of New Hampshire to play for a national championship! |
The perfect end to a well deserved afternoon of recognition for the most accomplished women's basketball team in New Hampshire history. |
