Andrea Rix
    Andrea Rix
    Player Profile
    Class:
    Junior
    Hometown:
    Grand Junction, Colo.
    High School:
    Central
    Event:
    Sabre
    Birthdate:
    11/28/1980

    2001: The runner-up for nationals in the women’s sabre. ... Finished sixth in the Santa Fe Open. 2000: Had a 17th-place finish in Santa Fe. Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1980 ... parents are Cindy and T.J. Rix ... was co-student body president her senior year ... honor society vice president ... Key Club treasurer ... El Pomar Youth and Community Service president ... class salutatorian ... made the honor roll all four years ... lettered in volleyball and track ... played in the state volleyball championships and ran the 4x800 meters in the state track meet ... attracted to fencing after watching the sport on television and always wanted to try it ... considers it a graceful and violent sport at times, a unique combination ... she is able to focus her aggressions into a skillful touch against her opponent ... liked what AFA represents and its core values, she wanted to be a part of the military ... received her letter of acceptance over Christmas break her senior year in high school ... major is economics with a minor in German ... contemplating flying or pursuing other areas in the Air Force ... enjoys hiking, fishing and running.

    		 
     


      

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