Pan American U13 Team Member Recognized by Miami-Dade School Board
Nicole Jomantas December 10, 2009
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) - Twelve-year-old Alejandro Menendez (Miami, Fla. / Falcon Judo) was recognized on Wednesday during a Miami-Dade County School Board meeting for his bronze medal finish at the Pan American U13 and U15 Championships in November in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Menendez, who has participated in judo since he was 4-years-old, was presented with a certificate signed by USA Judo President Lance Nading (Denver, Colo.) honoring his success and achievements in the sport during the meeting. USA Judo CEO Jose H. Rodriguez (Colorado Springs, Colo.) presented the certificate and personally congratulated Menendez.






