LIMITS ARE ONLY IN THE IMAGINATION
Logan Gatza
UNC at Chapel Hill Class of 2026
About Me
The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus. ~ Bruce Lee
Most people think my successes come naturally to me, but in reality, all of my accomplishments are thanks to studying, training, persistence, and the support from my coach, team, and family. My name is Logan, and I am a fencer, Eagle Scout, dancer, and straight-A student. I graduated 9th in my class from Crooms Academy of Information Technology in 2022, and I fence for UNC's Division 1 NCAA Team. I have fenced both Foil and Epee for the last 11 years and earned many achievements, such as Competing for Team USA at World Cups in both Foil and Epee in France, Slovakia, and Poland, Gold in the Youth Pan American Games in Peru, leading my region in points in both epee and foil, multiple podiums in Modern Pentathlon nationals, and being a founding member of the Florida High School Fencing League. I have stayed vigilant in my schoolwork along this journey, focusing on computer science and sports administration.
Academic Stats
Achievements
Academic Rankings
- UNC Chapel Hill Dean's List Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Spring 2024
- ACC Academic Honor Roll 2022-2023, 2023-2024
- National Merit Scholarship Program 2022 Finalist
- 4.0 Unweighted High School GPA
- 4.578 Weighted High School GPA
- Ranked 9th in High School Class
- Top 10 School Award Freshman Class (HS)
- Top 10 School Award Sophomore Class (HS)
- Top 10 School Award Junior Class (HS)
- Top 10 School Award Senior Class (HS)
- Outstanding Achievement in Geometry Honors Award (HS)
- Outstanding Achievement in English Honors Award (HS)
Computer Science Certifications
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver CC
- 98-349:MTA: Windows® Operating System Fundamentals
- 98-375:MTA: HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals
Career Focused Coursework
- IT Project Management
- Amazon Web Services Fundamentals
- Advanced Security Certified Ethical Hacker
- Introduction to Inter-Networking Security
- Network Concepts and Operating Systems, Network Computer Maintenance and Repair
- Principles of Computer Programming, Programming in Java,
- Web Programming 1, Web Programming 2
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Analysis of Data Structures
- System Programming Fundamentals
- Computer Organization
- Introduction to Sports Administration
- The Art and Science of Expertise (taught by Anson Dorrance)
Technology Experience
- Powerpoint
- Word
- Excel
- HTML5
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Python
- Java
- C
- R
- Git
- Docker
- Dreamweaver
- WordPress
- AWS
- Tableau
- R Studio
Scouting Journey
- Eagle Scout
- Order of the Arrow
Work Experience
- Data Analyst Intern at LeanTaaS
- Testing, ITAD, and Deployment Technician Internship for Global Computer Sales Inc.
- Volunteer Webmaster for USFA Central Florida Division & Fencing League of America.
- Volunteer Coach for OFA Kids' Fencing Summer Camp
- High School Epee Team Assistant Coach
- USFA National Fencing Referee
- Parafencing platform Eagle Project
Other
- National Honor Society (HS)
- Varsity Bowling Team (HS)
- High School Esports League
Fencing Profile
Current Rating
- A21 rating in Epee
- B21 rating in Foil
NCAA Results
- ACC Championship Team 2024
Florida High School League
- Co-Captain for OFA Team 2020-2021
- 2020-2021 Individual Point Leader
- 2020-2021 MVP for OFA Team
- 2020-2021 League MVP
- Captain for OFA Team 2021-2022
Awards
- 2021-2022 USA Fencing High School All-American First Team Foil
- 2021-2022 USA Fencing High School All-American First Team Epee
- 2021-2022 Absolute Fencing Gear All-Academic First Team Foil and Epee
- 2020-2021 USA Fencing High School All-American First Team Foil
- 2020-2021 USA Fencing High School All-American First Team Epee
- 2020-2021 Absolute Fencing Gear All-Academic First Team Foil and Epee
- 2019-2020 USA Fencing High School All-American Second Team Foil
- 2019-2020 USA Fencing High School All-American Second Team Epee
- 2019-2020 Absolute Fencing Gear All-Academic First Team Foil and Epee
Regional Patch Winner
- 2019-2020: Gold Y14ME, Gold Y14MF
- 2017-2018: Silver Y12ME, Bronze Y12MF
- 2016-2017: Silver Y12 ME, Bronze Y12 MF
- 2015-2016: Gold Y10ME, Gold Y10MF
National Results
- 2021 July Challenge: 3rd Cadet Epee
- 2021 High School Nationals: 2nd U19 MF
- 2016 National Points List: 1st Y10ME
- 2016 USA Fencing National Championships: 3rd Y10ME
- March NAC 2016: 3rd Y10ME
International Results
- Competed for Team USA at World Cups in both Epee and Foil in France, Slovakia, and Poland
- 2016 Pan American: Youth B Epee 23rd, Youth B Foil 25th
- 2015 Pan American: Youth A Epee 1st, Youth A Foil 5th
Other
- TriCord – Invented a body cord that works with all three weapons.
- Volunteer webmaster for USFA Central Florida Division & Fencing League of America.
- Volunteer assistant epee coach for Orlando Fencing Academy
- Previously Competed in Modern Pentathlon, Placing 2nd in 2014 Nationals, 2nd In 2015 Nationals, and 3rd In 2016 Nationals.
- Notable Fencing Camps – Durkin, Research Triangle, Penta, Coach Cha, Modern Pentathlon with Coach Adam Maczik
- Coaches: Fati Largaespada, Matt Jednak, Ahmed Fayez, Sung Yim, Omar Elgizery, Julio Diaz, Carlos Ablanedo, Nestor Grajales
- Trained Referee with Ratings 7 in Epee, 8 in Foil, and 8 in Saber
TriCord (Patent Pending)
Since I fence both foil and epee, many times I would need to either double cord or quickly switch cords at tournaments. I invented an attachment that would allow me to use an epee cord but add a part that would easily change it into a foil cord. This fencing accessory would allow a fencer to literally fence all 3 weapons with only one cord.
Great for multi-weapon fencers, coaches, or fencing schools.
Eagle Scout Project
Find out more about my project Here