Behind the Mask: Fencing's Gloria Aguilar and Demi Antipas

PHILADELPHIA - Throughout the Temple fencing season, two Owls will be featured each week in a series called "Behind the Mask." The fifth installment helps fans get to know seniors Gloria Aguilar (sabre) and Demi Antipas (foil). Aguilar is the sabre squad leader, while Antipas is both the foil squad leader and overall team captain for Temple.

Gloria Aguilar
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Teleportation for sure! So I could be here and go to Spain to see my family and friends whenever I want.

How did you get started in fencing?
I started when I was 6, my dad thought it would be cool to be like a musketeer, so he signed me up.

Do you have siblings? Names, ages?
No, I'm only child! Although I have a really close relation with two of my cousins: Paula (28) and Cecilia (27).

If you could be in any profession after college, what would it be?
I would like to work doing research and experiments related to childhood development, social and cognitive development.

If you could change one thing about the world today, what would it be?
I would start encouraging people to try to change the world, there are a lot of things that need a change, and I am sure that there are people out there that know that things should change but that think that they cannot do anything to change it. If we all do something, anything, little things, we could make a difference.

If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Spanish food haha, I really miss it! My teammates though would say cookies and milk, I love it.

What is your proudest accomplishment?
I am really proud of being here, it was a tough decision to come and here I am, almost about to graduate, on a Top 10 team at an American uiversity really far from home. I think it is brave.

If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
have always thought I would be any kind of feline, now I would say I will be an OWL.

Favorite exercise in the weight room?
I like to do crunches but anything with arms is fine too.

What's one word to describe yourself?
Honest, or maybe persistent?

What is something your mom or dad taught you?
That nothing is given to you, you have to work hard for the things you want.

Demi Antipas
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Telekinesis.

How did you get started in fencing?
In 7th grade I tried out for volleyball and the next day I decided I would try out for fencing. And from then on, that's all I've done.

Do you have siblings? Names, ages?
Lindsey (34), Chris (30), Corey (29), Alexa (20) and Michael (18).

If you could be in any profession after college, what would it be?
Psychiatry.

If you could change one thing about the world today, what would it be?
To change the constant state of fear everyone is living in today.

If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Lobster.

Favorite candy?
Peach rings.

What is your proudest accomplishment?
Winning nationals in 2011.

What TV shows are you hooked on?
Game of Thrones and Gotham.

If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
Owl.

Favorite exercise in the weight room?
Deadlifts.

What's one word to describe yourself?
Committed.

What is something your mom or dad taught you?
Work hard for what you want.

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