Allan Hancock College sophomore Meagan Stevens learned to surf at a young age. As a Lompoc native, the ocean was always nearby, and competitive swimming, she said, only seemed a natural progression.
“I liked being in the water,” Stevens said.
Stevens, 20, is now one of Hancock’s top swimmers, according to Women’s Swimming and Diving head coach Michael Ashmore, who said Stevens often does well during competitions, even when swimming several back-to-back events.
“She is a leader and is working hard,” Ashmore said.
After college, Stevens said she hopes to put her skills to use as an officer with the U.S. Coast Guard.
This article appears in Feb 15-22, 2018.