Hello. I am the Chair of the Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association (SWIFA), which is the collegiate conference for fencing in Texas. I have been fencing and coaching fencing for 30 years and change. I competed against the Aggies in the '70s and the early '80s. The Aggies were always some of our toughest competitors! It was me and a couple of Aggies representing Texas in the Nationals in New York City back in 1980.

Although I am now way too old now to fence collegiate, I personally know all of the people mentioned in this article and still fence with them in open (non-collegiate)competitions. They are all good kids and very good fencers.

You should be proud of the Aggie fencing program. They do you, and Texas A&M proud! Your fencers always were and are still very tough! Gig 'em!

The Aggies are hosting the first SWIFA tournament of the 2007-2008 season on September 22 in the 3rd floor gym in Read Hall starting at 9:00 A.M. and continuing into the late afternoon. It is free and open to the public to come watch.

For more information contact Kendra Brunson at: kgb3983@tamu.edu

Kyle Maysel
Attorney at Law
SWIFA Chairman
Texas State University fencing coach
All Texas Athletic Center assistant coach
U.S. Fencing Association Secretary for the South Texas Division
Former Texas Tech fencing coach
Former SWTSU fencer, President, Epee Squad Captain, Women's Squad Coach

I saw some of them fence at the US College Fencing Club championships in Indiana. The college fencing scene is very dynamic and fun to watch.

Good luck this coming season.

Craig

Hey-I have special favor to ask-my husband,Stanley Caplan(class of 1978)fenced for Texas A&M while a student
He won several medals and I believe was a state champion at one point.He still has his fencing uniform,equipment and a couple of t-shirts.As you can imagine the tshirts now are full of holes and very worn yet his 15 yr old son refuses to stop wearing them.I wonder is there any way I can purchase new tshirts for him?I also would like to send a contribution in my husband's honor to support the fencing club-please let me know where to send.Thanks,Linda Caplan.

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