Maxwell Tice-Lewis

Position:
Epee/Right Hand
Height:
5-9
Weight:
null
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Chapel Hill, N.C.
High School:
Chapel Hill

Majoring in biology and minoring in marine science and Spanish ... Recipient of a Robin B. Conrad Scholarship ... Works part-time in a UNC pathology lab ... Plays saxophone in several local bands ... Carolina Leadership Academy participant

Fencing at UNC: Serves as men's epee captain ... Qualified for NCAA Regionals in 2011 and was UNC's top finisher in men's epee, placing 11^th ... Also qualified for regionals in 2012 (18th) and 2013 (33rd)

Before UNC: Graduate of Chapel Hill High School ... Started fencing in 2000 after he was introduced to the sport by a neighbor ... Took first at the UNC Bell Tower Open in 2006 ... Also played a year of varsity tennis in high school ... Was jazz combo leader and won outstanding soloist at the UNC Jazz Festival

More on Tice-Lewis: Born in Durham, N.C. ... Son of Susan and Seth Tice-Lewis ... Favorite pastimes include listening to all types of music, and playing tennis and basketball ... Favorite sports other than fencing are basketball, tennis and ping pong ... A fun fact is that he listens to jazz before competitions to relax and focus ... Biggest pet peeve is loud talkers in quiet places ... Athlete he most admires is Michael Jordan ... After graduation, hopes to attend graduate school ... Dream job is an underwater photographer ... A little-known talent is that he can whistle well