An athlete to her core

Competitive fencer, lover of sports and all things physical activity, Sherry is an athlete down to her very core.

While she enjoys participating in a number of sports recreationally including soccer and ultimate frisbee, the now Grade 6 student’s true athletic passion lies with fencing.

“Fencing has become a big part of my life,” she says. “I train five days a week and have participated in many competitions. My proudest moment was when I won first place at the age of 8 and 10.”

Earlier this year, Sherry attended a fencing competition in Ottawa where she also placed first in the 11-year-old group category and second in the 13-year-old category.

“[One thing] I like about fencing is that it can be considered both a single-player sport as well as a team sport,” says Sherry. “I also like how you can always cheer up your friends.”

Being first introduced to fencing by one of her own friends at the age of six, Sherry discovered a newfound love for the sport that she decided to pursue it further.

“I was very passionate about it and I thought it was cool how this is the only sport that uses a sword! I also really enjoy the feeling when you get the last touch of a tie breaker,” she says.

Outside of school, Sherry enjoys robotics, coding, painting, and sketching. She also enjoys trying new activities—some of her favourite being archery, high ropes and wall climbing. In her first year at PC, Sherry joined Pickering College’s chess club and had a lot of fun competing against other club members.

“Something that fencing has taught me is that you should never give up or ever doubt yourself.”