
Opening ceremonies, complete with fireworks, lasers,
music, and more!
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Teams arrived in Knoxville through the day today, leading up to
opening ceremonies at the Thompson Boling Arena of the University
of Tennessee.
The teams spent
much of the day meeting other teams from Brazil, Canada, the U.K.
and elsewhere - and relaxed with each other a bit as well.
Tomorrow, a
different story as TEAM NH gets down to work. And yes, more pin
trading as well. There is still
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Each team was represented by one member at the Parade of Affiliates
- the key event at opening ceremonies.
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lots of pin
trading. In fact, it is what leads to more discussions and friendships
among the teams. And when they get back home, most pins have a story
attached to them.

New Hampshire enters at the Parade of Affilaites to a roar from
the Granite Staters among the 19,000 people at the Thompson Boling
Arena at the University of Tennessee.
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Above, Board Member Cy couldn't make the trip this year... or so
we thought. Below, team members get ready for opening ceremonies.
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