Alexander Elwers

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
San Diego, CA
High School:
Valhalla

2015-16: Finished tied for third in the senior men’s foil competition at the Falcon Open ... took sixth at the Nick Toth Open ... finished the season 16-18 overall ... completed CSLIP (Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program) for three weeks in France improving his French skills … went on operations to Dyess AFB, Texas … rode in a C-130 ... worked basic cadet training as a squadron superintendent and was in charge of over 130 basics.

2014-15: He tied for third place at the Parker Kickoff ... took second place at the Amarillo Open in senior mixed epee ... finished 15th in U20 ... was 2-3 at the 2015 Western Invitational ... 10-11 at the Northwestern Duals II.

2013-14: Competed in the 2013 Nick Toth Open, placing 40th … improved to a fifth-place finish at the Amarillo Open … was seventh in seniors at the Falcon Open and tied for third in juniors … 4-6 at the Brandeis Invite … competed in the 2014 Colorado Cup, finished in sixth place.

Before the Academy: Attended Valhalla High School ... his high school coach was Coach Edwin K. “Buzz” Hurst ... academics: 4.369 GPA, 17th in class of 495, two years varsity Academic Bowl. Athletics: Varsity letter in Track Junior/Senior year (pole vault).

Academy: Wants to fly the A-10, and support ground troops or developmental engineering ... public affairs NCO for Cadet Squadron 24.