Lions will take on Denver and Lindenwood; Lindenwood competing in first ever gymnastics meet
High School
Coached by Tammy Marshall-Panten for Gold Medal Gymnastics Center club team...Attended Roslyn High School in New York ... Was a Junior National Qualifier in 2010 and 2011 ... Finished in 3rd place all around at Regionals in 2011.
Personal
Born Alix Lindsay Faden on Sept. 25, 1994 in Roslyn, N.Y. ... Parents are Jodi and Stewart Faden ... Has two brothers, Tyler (17), and Trever (20) as well as one sister, Samantha (17)... Plans on majoring in Early Childhood Education at Penn State ... Lists shopping as hobby, math as favorite subject, Alexandra Raismen and Jordan Wieber as favorite athletes, Rascal Flatts as favorite entertainer, frozen yogurt as favorite food, "My Sisters Keeper" as favorite book, "Greys Anatomy", "Criminal Minds" and "Law and Order SVU" as favorite television shows, "Easy A" and "Bridesmaids" as favorite movies and Florida as place to visit.
Why Penn State
"I chose to attend Penn State because Penn State is not only an unbelievable gymnastics program, but has unbelievable academics as well."
Quoting Coach Thompson:
"Alix is one of the most driven gymnasts that we have on our team. She is always striving to better herself with every turn and we expect her to be a mainstay for us in several events this season."
