Upper Dublin Sophomore Qualifies For National Fencing Championship
Jennifer Deasy will showcase her sabre fencing skills at the national level this summer in Anaheim.
It was only two years ago when Upper Dublin sophomore Jennifer Deasy decided to enroll in the Fencing Academy of Philadelphia, but thanks to being a quick study with flashy athleticism, she’s heading to Anaheim this summer to compete for the North American Cup at the 2012 National Fencing Championship. “Fencing is a sport that I have wanted to do for a very long time,” said Deasy. “I like that it’s physical, but it also has a mental aspect as well. I have to plan out the strategies to try to bait and trick my opponent.” Deasy, who is also an AP honors student, will compete in the Under-16, Under-19 and Division III categories for sabre fencing, which – unlike traditional foil fencing – focuses on cutting motions and rewards participants …
jim monaghan
8:00 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
You rock Jen! more ›