Joseph Alter

Position:
Foil
Height:
5-8
Weight:
null
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Myers Park

American Studies major ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Rising Stars program

Fencing at UNC: In his third season on the UNC team ... Men's foil captain for 2011-12 ... Qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2011, finishing 23rd in men's foil in his first appearance in the field ... Finished 11th at NCAA Regionals ... Finalist at 2010 Junior Olympics ... Top four at 2010 Summer Nationals, Division IA

Before UNC: Graduated from Myers Park High School ... Started fencing at age 11 after his father urged him to try an individual sport

More on Alter: Born Nov. 8, 1990, in Bethesda, Md. ... Son of George and Neena Alter ... Has two older siblings ... Favorite pastime is watching the Muppet Show ... Favorite sports in which to participate besides fencing are Frisbee golf and climbing ... Loves Vietnamese food ... Fun fact is that he is an Eagle Scout ... Pet peeve is sharing water bottles ... Athlete he most admires is Michael Jordan ... After graduating from UNC, hopes to travel ... Dream job is to write fantasy novels ... Little-known talents are juggling and playing banjo