Washington, D.C. -- Seven Southeastern Conference teams traveled to Washington, D.C. on Monday to meet with President George W. Bush. The 2006 Auburn Women's Outdoor Track & Field team, 2007 University of Florida Men's Basketball team, 2007 Auburn's Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams, 2007 Vanderbilt Women's Bowling team and 2007 Georgia's Gymnastics and Men's Tennis teams were all invited to the nation's Capitol to take part in a ceremony to honor National Championship squads from the past two seasons.
In his remarks, President Bush said, "This is an historic day -- after all, this is the largest gathering that we've had for Champions' Day, and we're glad to welcome the champs here to the South Lawn. I appreciate being with good athletes, good students and good leaders -- and that's what it takes to become a champion. I appreciate the fact that you've endured tough practices, that you've set big goals, and you worked hard to achieve them. And so we congratulate your coaches, we congratulate your families -- but, most importantly, we congratulate you. We honor America's champs."
The teams toured the White House, had a photo opportunity with President Bush and enjoyed a ceremony on the South Lawn. Earlier in the year, Florida's Football team took part in a similar ceremony to celebrate their national title won in January. Tennessee's Women's Basketball Team will enjoy the White House celebration of their title this fall.
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