Alexandria Mead

Position:
Epee/Right Hand
Height:
5-8
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Hillsborough, N.C.
High School:
Orange

Double majoring in anthropology and archaeology ... Participates in the Old Salem Project ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as a member of the Veteran Leaders program

Fencing at UNC: Qualified for the 2012 NCAA Regionals in women's epee

Before UNC: Graduated from Orange Senior High School ... Also was home schooled ... Played one year of basketball ... Fenced for four years ... Pacific Coast Champion and seeded fifth in the U.S. in her sophomore year of high school ... Second at the Division 2 North American Cup ... Began fencing in 2001 when she saw it on a television program

More on Mead: Born Aug. 10, 1990, in San Jose, Calif. ... Daughter of Karrie and Dale Mead ... Has one brother ... After graduation, plans to attend a master's program for archaeology