| Ashley Gruda |
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Freshman
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| Hometown:
Carmichael, CA
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| High School:
Rio Americano HS
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| Height:
5-5
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| Event:
Free
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| Experience:
HS
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OREGON STATE: Begins career at OSU during 2004-05.
RIO AMERICANO HIGH: Lettered 4 years for coaches Mike Zolander, Kirk Johanson ... 9-time high school All-American, including 200 free (1:52.45), 100 fly (57.07) ... Junior Nationals qualifier, U.S. Open qualifier ... 3.0 GPA.
PERSONAL: Majoring in Communications; considering becoming a sports commentator ... born in Plantation, Fla. ... parents are Lester Gruda and Susan Jansen; family includes brothers Matthew (12), Evan (9) ... Lester played tennis for American U., Susan swam for Michigan ... enjoys singing, shopping, hanging out with friends, swimming ... prep teammate Erin Riley swims for California ... top athletic thrill was making first Junior Nationals cut in 100 butterfly at Las Vegas Sectionals ... favorite athletes are Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan; favorite TV show is The O.C.; favorite actress is Reese Witherspoon; favorite book is Harry Potter; favorite vehicle is Jeep Grand Cherokee; favorite food is sushi; favorite restaurant is Mukuni ... chose OSU for "beautiful campus, awesome people and coaches, and it just felt right!"
