People in the class of 2013

Zach, a B10 in sabre, has been fencing since January ‘08, engaging in a mix of local USFA tournaments, NAC’s, and other national tournaments. Outside of Cornell, he has been training under Ariana Klinkov at the Prise de Fer fencing club outside of Boston. At Cornell, Zach has performed consistently at club tournaments, achieving a MACFA record of .722, and earning 5th place at USACFC. 

Zach’s work ethic can be characterized as very rigorous and focused on self-improvement. He will consistently stay late and will aim to attain as much fencing time as possible. He strives everyday to incorporate some technique he has witnessed in fencing videos and to better himself in absence of a local sabre coach.

Without a doubt, Zach is undeniably the most attractive fencer at Cornell.  We often use his radiant beauty to light dark hallways or to advertise to prospective female fencers.

Jaeger began fencing competitively at age 13 under the training of Zoran Tulum.  Since arriving at Cornell, he has shown a number of impressive results, including 21st at the Penn State Garrett Open and 6th place at the USACFC individual saber tournament.  In his freshman season, he held a .806 record, the highest on the saber squad for that year.

Prior to Cornell, Jaeger attended a number of local and national competitions, earning a B08 ranking.  He has proved to be one of the most dedicated competitors on the team, travelling on many spare weekends to competitions in the Western New York division.  

A sophomore in the school of engineering, Jaeger will serve as club Treasurer in Fall 2010.  He enjoys squishy floors, and has a notable disdain for brunch.   

Smith has been fencing for about eight years at 3MB fencing club.  He has competed in a number of local and national competitions, including the Bay State Games, Junior Olympics and Summer Nationals.  He has earned a B08 rating, and now leads the Cornell epee squad on the A-strip position.

Some notable results include placing 22nd at the Temple Open and earning the only two wins against Drew on our Epee squad during the regular season.