Featured Fencers!
Name: Rosie ParkerAge: 8 years oldYears Fencing: 3Weapon: FoilHow I got started fencing:I saw my brother fence and so I wanted to. Favorite Fencing Moment:My favorite fencing moment was when I passed my first test. Interesting Facts about Myself:I call my brother’s friend a slug. |
Name: Owen ParkerAge: 10 years oldYears Fencing: 4Weapon: FoilHow I got started fencing:I got a certificate for the NWFC during Christmas. Favorite Fencing Moment:A fleche! Interesting Facts about Myself:I play French Horn and I call Mathew a Turtle! |
Name: Peter D'AuriaAge: 16 years oldYears Fencing: 4Weapon: FoilHow I got started fencing:My friend Karl got me into it. Favorite Fencing Moment:My first medal at an RYC! Interesting Facts about Myself:I really don't like PIZZA! |
Name: Wyatt BoyerAge: 17 years oldYears Fencing: 3Weapon: EpeeHow I got started fencing:Needed credits for P.E., this was an alternate source of P.E. credit, and I stuck with it. Favorite Fencing Moment:The start of any bout! Interesting Facts about Myself:I have a photographic memory. |
Name: Jimmy ScanlanAge: 13 years oldYears Fencing: 2Weapon: FoilHow I got started fencing:I enjoyed watching the 2004 Olympics on TV and when I saw the fencers thrust and parry each other, I knew I had to convince my Mom to let me join a club, which was NWFC. Favorite Fencing Moment:My best recollective fencing moment was when I first fenced a bout. To get to fence for real was fun, exciting and weird. It was like being a pre-schooler taking a rocket-science test. You don’t know what you’re doing. I felt both dumb and cool. Interesting Facts about Myself:I make and refurbish long bows for fun. It’s entertaining because you know and take pride, that when you shoot one, it is made by yourself. I also am a great bowler and have a ball named Jeffery. |
