A Freshman in 2009: Finished 9-0 at the Western Invitational ... earned fifth place at the West Regionals ... finished with the best record in the West before NCAA Regionals.

High School: A 2009 graduate of Great Neck South High School in Great Neck, N.Y. ... member of the New York Fencing Club ... earned bronze medal at the NAC Division III in Evanstan, Ill. and another bronze at the New Jersey Championships ... had a senior high school record of 46-4 ... all-Long Island at individual champs in 2008 and 2009.

Cardinal Catalogue: Son of Philip and Miriam Klepner ... one sister, Julie ... majoring in biology and psychology ... considering a career as a doctor ... enjoys DJing.