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John Latson gives kids a close-up look at his gear while Josh Campbell and Conner Hummel show off their outfits. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.

SCA Demonstrates through Sword Fighting the Values of the Middle Ages for Students

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The SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) volunteered Heavy and Cut-and-Thrust fighters to give a demonstration for grade school kids during their Medieval Games event.

Cody Williams and Conner Hummel gear up to do demo sword fights for kids in a classroom at Siskiyou School in Ashland. April, 16 2026.
Cody Williams and Conner Hummel gear up to do demo sword fights for kids in a classroom at Siskiyou School in Ashland. April, 16 2026. (Photo: Cayla Pair)
Ben Ward is putting on his final piece of armor in a classroom at Siskiyou School in Ashland, OregonApril 16, 2026
Ben Ward is putting on his final piece of armor in a classroom at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026 (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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Josh Campbell takes in nutrients provided by the Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon, for his upcoming battles. April 16, 2026.
Josh Campbell takes in nutrients provided by the Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon, for his upcoming battles. April 16, 2026. (Photo: Cayla Pair)
Rolls, butter, grapes, meat, cheese, and salad were provided by the Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon, for the fighters for much-needed energy before fighting. April 16, 2026
Rolls, butter, grapes, meat, cheese, and salad were provided by the Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon, for the fighters for much-needed energy before fighting. April 16, 2026 (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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John Latson and Ethan Dille are ready to demonstrate heavy sword fighting for kids at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon April 16, 2026.
John Latson and Ethan Dille are ready to demonstrate heavy sword fighting for kids at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. (Photo: Cayla Pair)
John Latson marches to battle down a school hallway in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026.
John Latson marches to battle down a school hallway in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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John Latson gives kids a close-up look at his gear while Josh Campbell and Conner Hummel show off their outfits. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.
John Latson and Ethan Dille give kids a close-up look at their gear while Josh Campbell and Conner Hummel show off their outfits. April 16, 2026. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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Josh Campbell gets his leg and foot wrapped by an ER nurse on site at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon, after taking a wrong step mid-fight. April 16, 2026.
Josh Campbell gets his leg and foot wrapped by an ER nurse on site at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon, after taking a wrong step mid-fight. April 16, 2026. (Photo: Cayla Pair)
Josh Campbell gets his leg and foot wrapped by an ER nurse on site at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon, while Cody Williams checks on him and Dawn Dille calls the Ashland ER. Sword, gorget, and shoe are seen on the ground. April 16, 2026.
Josh Campbell gets his leg and foot wrapped by an ER nurse on site at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon, while Cody Williams checks on him and Dawn Dille calls the Ashland ER. Sword, gorget, and shoe are seen on the ground. April 16, 2026. (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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Ben Ward and John Latson have a friendly chat before proceeding with their heavy fighting demonstration at Siskiyou School in Ashland during the kids' Medieval Games event. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.


Ben Ward and John Latson have a friendly chat before proceeding with their heavy fighting demonstration at Siskiyou School in Ashland during the kids’ Medieval Games event. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. April 16, 2026. (Photo: Cayla Pair)
Heavy fighters John Latson and Ben Ward demonstrate perfect form at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.
Heavy fighters John Latson and Ben Ward demonstrate perfect form at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. (Photo: Cayla Pair)
Heavy fighters John Latson and Ben Ward demonstrate perfect form at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.
Heavy fighters John Latson and Ben Ward demonstrate perfect form at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. (Photo: Cayla Pair)
Heavy fighters John Latson and Ben Ward demonstrate perfect form at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.
Heavy fighters John Latson and Ben Ward demonstrate perfect form at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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The acting princess, Dawn Dille, and teachers calmed down excited kids after a loud and thrilling fight at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.
The acting princess, Dawn Dille, and teachers calmed down excited kids after a loud and thrilling fight at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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Ben Ward lets the kids hit him on the helmet with his weapon at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.
Ben Ward lets the kids hit him on the helmet with his weapon at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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Cut-and-thrust sword fighters in motion, while heavy fighters show off their gear to kids in the background at Siskiyou School in Ashland. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.
Cut-and-thrust sword fighters Cody Williams and Conner Hummel are in motion, while heavy fighters John Latson and Ethan Dille show off their gear to kids in the background at Siskiyou School in Ashland. April 16, 2026. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. (Photo: Cayla Pair)
Chivalry shown by Cody Williams towards Conner Hammel after defeating him in a cut-and-thrust demonstration at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.
Chivalry shown by Cody Williams towards Conner Hammel after defeating him in a cut-and-thrust demonstration at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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Acting King and Queen praise the fighters and thank the SCA for participating in the Medieval Games at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026.
Acting King and Queen praise the fighters and thank the SCA for participating in the Medieval Games at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. (Photo: Cayla Pair)
John Latson, Cody Williams and Conner Hummel kneel with respect while the king and queen address the room at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids' faces are blurred for identity protection.
John Latson, Cody Williams and Conner Hummel kneel with respect while the king and queen address the room at Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. April 16, 2026. Kids’ faces are blurred for identity protection. (Photo: Cayla Pair)

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