<p>WEST POINT CADET NAMED RHODES SCHOLAR – Nov. 20, 2007</p>
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WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Rhodes Scholarship Trust has announced U.S Military Academy Cadet Jason Crabtree of Kingston, Wash., as one of the 32 recipients for this years prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.</p>
<pre><code> Scholarship recipients are selected on the criteria of scholastic talent, leadership ability, integrity of character, selflessness and physical prowess. Crabtree will have the opportunity to continue his education at Oxford, England, for two years. Since 1923, West Point has earned this achievement 87 times.
Crabtree is in his final year at the West Point where he majors in civil engineering. He is the Brigade Commander for 4,400 members of the Corps of Cadets, and is currently ranked second in his class overall. Crabtree is a trained paratrooper, scuba diver, mountain climber and accomplished guitar player. Additionally, he has done design work for new NASA parachute systems and is interested in space exploration and engineering possibilities for off-world construction.
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Ann
November 20, 2007, 5:06pm
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<p>The Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy each had a Rhodes Scholar this year. </p>
<p>[The</a> Rhodes Scholarships](<a href=“Office of the American Secretary | The Rhodes Scholarships ”>http://www.rhodesscholar.org/ )</p>
<p>Wow, when I read about cadets such as Jason Crabtree, with their Rhodes Scholar appointments, I am just blown away by the opportunities to excel at West Point. Major Motivation! Congratulations to Cadet Crabtree, and many thanks for your encouragement by example to those who hope to follow you!</p>
<p>Oh, the irony. Those of you currently at the USMA should know what I mean.</p>
<p>oh general crabtree…</p>
<p>ahahaha, yes!!! I’m sure you noticed the distinct lack of applause in the mess hall the other day?</p>
<p>it was more of a golf clap…</p>