Nine Lady Braves meet two lady senators

OLYMPIA — The La Conner High School Girls' Volleyball Team has gotten a lot of attention since winning the State 2B Championship and today was no exception during their trip to Olympia to receive recognition from the Legislature.

Among their greatest admirers was Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island, who took a point of personal privilege to sing their praises to her colleagues.

“This is the second year in a row that La Conner High School — which has just 200 students — has managed to field a state championship team,” bragged Haugen from the floor of the Senate, as head coach Suzanne Marble and the nine young women of the team stood to be recognized in the visitors’ gallery.

While visiting the Senate chamber, the Lady Braves went downstairs and had a surprise encounter with another senator from “the other Washington” — U.S. Senator Patty Murray, who represents Washington in Congress, but was visiting the Legislature for the day.

The Lady Braves had lunch with all three of the Legislators from their area, and toured the Legislature and Washington Supreme Court during their day in Olympia, and made quite an impression on everyone they met.

“I know how proud the town of La Conner was when the Lady Braves returned to town as state champions,” said Haugen. “I hope everyone is equally proud of the fine way they represented their school while they were visiting our capitol — these are some very impressive young women.”

Members of the La Conner High School Girls' Volleyball Team meet with state Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen and U.S. Senator Patty Murray

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