St. Catherine of Siena School's sixth grade student, Alex U., won the gold medal in his age group at his fencing school’s Christmas Tournament in December. Alex also won the gold medals in the September and October school tournaments in 2008. He started fencing in May at Lilov Fencing Academy in Montclair and his weapon of choice is the saber. Alex was introduced to fencing during the summer of 2007 when he attended the summer camp for the Academically Gifted and Talented Youth Program at Montclair State University. Congratulations Alex!