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Originally published November 22, 2009 at 1:40 PM | Page modified November 22, 2009 at 4:14 PM

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West Point cadet from Wash. named Rhodes Scholar

A West Point cadet from Washington has been named a Rhodes Scholars for 2010.

The Associated Press

SEATTLE —

A West Point cadet from Washington has been named a Rhodes Scholars for 2010.

Elizabeth Betterbed of the small community of Fox Island in the southern tip of the Puget Sound was named among the scholarship winners announced early Sunday.

She was one of 32 men and women from across the United States selected from 805 applicants . Betterbed is a senior at West Point, where she is a majoring in mechanical engineering.

Her father, Thomas Betterbed, says that Elizabeth has grabbed every opportunity she's had in life and that she looks for challenges every day.

The 21-year-old grew up loving soccer and decided to apply to West Point, seeking a challenge for her college years.

The scholarships announced early Sunday provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England.

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Congratulations, Ms. Betterbed. You are in a truly rare group. Impressive.  Posted on November 22, 2009 at 5:14 PM by hapholiday. Jump to comment

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