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

Bob Voll — Robert “Bob” Voll, age 60 Retired UPS driver Oregon Reign Masters I started competitive swimming when I was 9, after a bout with rheumatic fever and Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 8. The doctor recommended swimming as a sports activity to help with my recovery. I joined the Parkrose Swim […]

Swimmer Spotlight – Robert “Bob” Voll

15 Aug, 2017 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

Abby Blank — Abby Blank Age: 31 Occupation: Library Assistant at Vancouver Community Library LMSC: Oregon Reign Masters Swimming was a family affair. My older brother started it. Then came my sister, me, and shortly thereafter my little brother. My parents swamtoo. I started swimming competitively at age six on the Coeur d’Alene […]

Swimmer Spotlight – Abby Blank

14 Apr, 2017 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes

Age: 27; Workout Group: Nike Masters Team; Born: Chichester, England; Residence: Beaverton, OR.; Occupation: Business Systems Analyst at Nike, Inc. For years I have been asked “how long have you been a swimmer?” I can’t count the number of times I always corrected the person, “I’m actually not a swimmer, […]

Swimmer Spotlight: Lisa Gibson

23 Jan, 2017 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Featured / Human Interest / Spotlight by Karen Andrus-Hughes