8 Sep

Lia Pelech, a Junior at Vernon Hills High School, and a member of the Great Lakes Fencing Academy, won gold and bronze medals in international competition this ...
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6 Jul

It is with profound sadness that I relay the news that Coach Gordon Gandy died on July 5th. Gordy, as he was known to his friends, had stopped to help a women who ...
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26 Apr

We are proud to announce that Lia Pelech, a saber fencer and sophomore at Vernon Hills High School, has been selected to represent United States in fencing at the ...
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5 Apr

If you’re looking for something new and exciting, something that gets you moving and engaged, then check out fencing.
Did you know what Angelina Jolie, Will ...
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1 Mar

Come join us for our fifth annual summer fencing camp. This four-day camp is a great way to try fencing for the first time or to develop your skills. It's ...
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7 Feb

Many members of the Great Lakes Fencing Academy fence on the LHS-VHHS varsity fencing team. I am proud to announce that the team ended its season earning two ...
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1 Feb

Great Lakes Fencing Academy members won four medals at the Illinois State High School Fencing Championship at Glenbook South High School.
Special shout out to ...
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24 Jan

Members of the LHS-VHHS Fencing team and Great Lakes Fencing Academy had a great showing at the JV Fencing Championship at Marion Central Catholic High School last ...
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20 Jan

The Great Lakes Fencing Academy reached an agreement with the Libertyville Tennis Club to take over the fencing program that has been started by Coach Gordon Gandy ...
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19 Oct

The Great Lakes Fencing Academy is proud to welcome Alex Nudelman to our team. Alex will be in charge of our beginning fencing program. He started fencing in ...
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19 May

Brian Lemay won gold and silver medals recently at the Illinois National Qualifier Tournament held at New Trier High School on April 11 in the Division II and ...
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19 Jan

Fencers from the Great Lakes Fencing Academy, and members of the LHS-VHHS Fencing Team, dominated the Illinois Junior Varsity State Fencing Championships this ...
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