As the fading orange leaves of autumn settle and the cold, biting winds of December descend upon us, California’s worst season once again prepares to freeze our hands and chap our lips with the cruelty of a dozen winter storms…

Three hours a day, four days a week, Saturday mornings or weekdays after school, senior William Holz pokes, slashes and blocks.  William is a professional fencer, and every hour spent training in the gym is dedicated to improving his game…