Karen Andrus-Hughes

My adventures in swimming began when I was very young, thanks to my parents and to where I grew up. To not know how to swim in Southern California so close to the beach and with so many pools would be a shame, my parents thought. As a result, my […]

Swimmer Spotlight – Janelle Miller

19 Aug, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

James Adams with Olympian Matt Grevers, who also swam at USMS Spring Nationals — James Adams Age: 41 Occupation: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Local Team: SOMA As with many children, my parents placed me in swim lessons at the age of 5. My mom wanted to be sure I would be safe around water and be able to attend backyard pool parties without fearing for […]

Swimmer Spotlight – James Adams

19 Jun, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

David Hathaway and son Travis — David Hathaway, 58 Director of Finance (retired) House Remodeler (current) Local Team: Oregon Reign Masters (ORM) I started Masters swimming at age 45. One of my coworkers recommended that I drop in for a practice at David Douglas High School, which was coached by Dennis Baker. I’ve been on the […]

Swimmer Spotlight – David Hathaway

17 Mar, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

Climb the trapeze instead of the pool fence! I was three years old, climbing the fence to get to the neighbor’s pool, and just like clockwork; another spanking. We lived in the Bronson Canyon under the HOLLYWOOD sign, surrounded by pools. I knew better not to jump in, because we had […]

Swimmer Spotlight – Sue Calnek-Morris

24 Oct, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

Michael Dix and family — Name: Michael Dix AGE: 46 Occupation: Veterinarian Local Team: SOMA For as long as I can remember, I have considered myself a swimmer. Even when I rarely touched a pool or lake for almost 20 years, I still considered myself a swimmer. I started competitively swimming when I was 5 […]

Swimmer Spotlight – Michael Dix

22 Aug, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

Maggie Trujillo Executive Chef Larks Medford — Maggie Trujillo, 35 Southern Oregon Masters (SOMA) Executive Chef, Larks Inn at the Commons in Medford, Oregon As Executive Chef, I am responsible for all food and kitchen staff at the Inn at the Commons. We have a 125-seat restaurant and lounge featuring a local farm to table menu. The […]

Swimmer Spotlight – Maggie Trujillo

21 Jun, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

Mark Frost — Mark Frost Age: 50 Workout Team: Columbia Gorge Masters Occupation: Architect, Software Consulting Submitted by Karen Andrus-Hughes I’ve never been too far away from water. I was born in a seaside town in the Southwest of England (Torquay, Devon), but spent my life growing up around the world to Diplomatic […]

Swimmer Spotlight — Mark Frost

20 Mar, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

Margaret Toppel — Margaret Toppel Age: 69 Occupation: CEO of Financial Fitness Association, an online financial education site which focuses on the underserved community Local Team: MAC (Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland) I can recall watching Wilma Rudolph running in the 1960 Olympics and feeling so inspired by her. Not only did she win […]

Swimmer Spotlight – Margaret Toppel

21 Feb, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

Jan Hildebrandt at the Roman baths in Bath, England — Jan D. Hildebrandt Age: 60 Occupation: Retired from 3M Local Team: Superior Athletic Club; Medford, OR It seems like water sports, and especially swimming, have always been a part of my life, due to starting swimming competitively at 4 years old. Apparently, while taking swimming lessons at the local YWCA […]

Swimmer Spotlight – Jan Hildebrandt

19 Oct, 2017 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes