Vanguard University

The athlete: Betyel joins the Vanguard program this season?collegiate newcomer from Stockholm, Sweden?graduated from Samgymnasiet in 2004?tennis coach was Bosse Eriusson?has played tennis for 15 years?good tennis skills?right-handed?solid all-around player?good doubles player as well?brings in quality experience?will compete for VU's top spots, even as a freshman?look for "Betty" to make an immediate impact for the Lions...has the potential to have a super career at Vanguard.

The person: Betyel was born on October 29, 1985 in Stockholm, Sweden?parents are Berhane and Yordannos?has two younger sisters who both play tennis?nickname is "Betty"?plans to major in Business at VUSC?sports hero is Martina Hingis?likes the color blue?favorite number is eight?loves the movie "Grease"?watches "The OC" on television?favorite place is New York?enjoys reading books and shopping in her free time?would like to meet Martina Hingis?feels that hunger is the biggest problem in the world?likes the talent on her VU team?has learned from life that everyone is different?playing tennis has taught her to never stop fighting?sees herself with a career in business in the future.

Her thoughts: Betyel came to Vanguard because of the location and the opportunity to play on the women's tennis team.

Coach Johansson's Comments: Betyel will be an important part of the VU team.