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NCAA student-athletes honored at White House
By Dana Thomas
NCAA.org
WASHINGTON — More than 30 NCAA championship teams took over the White House lawn on Monday afternoon. Fueled by cookies and lemonade, the student-athletes’ excitement was hard to contain. Some posed for photos, others took time to get to know their fellow student-athletes.
Once President Obama took the stage, the energy was quite focused. The President offered inspirational words to the student-athletes, thanking them for their contributions to their communities, both on the field and off.
“Now, that term, student-athlete, is the thing that makes me so proud to stand before you here today, because when each of you won the titles that you won – whether it was in lacrosse or gymnastics – (applause) – or wheelchair basketball – (applause) – you didn’t do it as professionals,” President Obama said. “You didn’t have multimillion-dollar contracts or huge endorsement deals. You woke up early; you put in countless hours of practice for the love of the game and for the pride of your school. You rode those buses and you carried those bags because you knew what it was going to take to be the best – and because every one of you has a competitive streak that’s about a mile wide.
“And most impressive of all, you did this while shouldering a full load of classes – sometimes grabbing a few minutes to study in airports or locker rooms – because you understand that student-athlete emphasizes student and not just athlete.”
After his remarks concluded, the President shook as many hands and had as many conversations as time would allow. Waves of student-athletes followed the President as he made his way back to the Oval Office. And all at once, that anxious energy took to the Washington streets and the White House lawn was calm again.
“It’s great that the President recognized these student-athletes for all of the special things they do beyond their athletics achievements,” said NCAA interim president Jim Isch, who attended the event. “The young people at this event were the epitome of student-athletes, achieving in the classroom in addition to excelling in their respective sport.”
On Sept. 13, representatives from more than 30 NCAA Division I championship teams converged on the White House lawn for a reception hosted by President Barack Obama. (Photo by Steve Boitano)
On Sept. 13, representatives from more than 30 NCAA Division I championship teams converged on the White House lawn for a reception hosted by President Barack Obama. (Photo by Steve Boitano)
The University of South Carolina baseball team poses for a team photo. (Photo by Steve Boitano)
The University of Minnesota, Duluth women’s ice hockey team on the White House lawn. (Photo by Steve Boitano)
The President makes his way to the podium. (Photo by Steve Boitano)
On Sept. 13, representatives from more than 30 NCAA Division I championship teams converged on the White House lawn for a reception hosted by President Barack Obama. (Photo by Steve Boitano)
On Sept. 13, representatives from more than 30 NCAA Division I championship teams converged on the White House lawn for a reception hosted by President Barack Obama. (Photo by Steve Boitano)
On Sept. 13, representatives from more than 30 NCAA Division I championship teams converged on the White House lawn for a reception hosted by President Barack Obama. (Photo by Steve Boitano)
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