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Posted: Apr 22, 2009

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.