Tribe: Heroes Hometown: Briarcliff, Glenolden, PA Current Residence: Philadelphia, PA Personal Claim To Fame: “Being a three-time NEC (North East Conference) All-Conference selection, NEC Scholar/Athlete Award recipient and Female Athlete of the Year Nominee in lacrosse at Monmouth University.” Inspiration in Life: “My Mother has always been an inspiration in life. She is my best friend and I tell her everything! I wouldn’t be where I am today without my mother’s unconditional love and support.” Previous Finishes: Palau; 10th out, 3rd Jury Member; Guatemala: Runner-Up Favorite Past Moment: “Outlasting my entire tribe and being the sole Ulong member left standing.” Previous Survivor She Respects Most: Jenn Lyon (Palau) Previous Survivor She Respects Least: “Any female who plays the game for the wrong reasons.” Why Did She Come Back? : “I came back for the love of the game and because I'm such a serious
History
One of five siblings born to Stephen and Marguerite, Stephenie LaGrossa is the youngest and only girl of the family to grow up in Briarcliff, Glenolden, a suburb of Philadelphia. She graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School, where she played varsity lacrosse, field hockey and swimming. After graduating, she attended Temple University in Philadelphia before transferring to Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey. She played Division One Lacrosse at both universities and was a four-year starter. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with concentrations in marketing and management. She currently works as a territory sales representative for a pharmaceutical sales company and bartends part-time.
LaGrossa enjoys yoga, Pilates, water sports and going to the beach. She describes herself as relentless, persuasive, extremely competitive, dramatic and friendly. She is most proud of being offered athletic and academic scholarships to two different universities and purchasing her own home when she was 23 years old. An avid lacrosse player in college, LaGrossa won many awards signifying her outstanding athleticism and leadership. At Monmouth University, she was the team captain her senior year, made the NEC Academic Honor Roll and the Dean's List. In addition, LaGrossa was a three-time NEC All-Conference selection, NEC Scholar/Athlete Award recipient and Female Athlete of the Year Nominee.
LaGrossa is currently an active member of the Monmouth University Blue and White Club and continually involves herself with local high schools and Monmouth University to help coach local clinics.
LaGrossa has been dating her boyfriend, Michael, for six years. She lives in Tom's River, New Jersey. Her birth date is December 6, 1979.
FAVOURITES
Colors Pink, plum, teal
Scents Coconut, flowers, vanilla, all food
Flowers Roses, wildflowers, sunflowers
Board Games Scrabble, Monopoly, Pictionary
Video Games Super Mario Bros.
Sports to Play Lacrosse, beach volleyball, softball, basketball, golf, yoga, Pilates
Sports Teams NY Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, NY Yankees
Outdoor Activities Swimming, fishing, crabbing, all water sports, running, biking
TV Shows SURVIVOR, The Sopranos, America's Next Top Model, Will & Grace
Movies Jerry Maguire, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing
Actors Tom Cruise, Richard Gere, Brad Pitt
Actresses Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry
Music Everything but hard core rap & country
Magazines People, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Us
Books/Authors How to Stay Alive in the Woods (Bradford Angier)
Cereals Lucky Charms, Frosted Mini Wheats
Fruits Watermelon, pineapple, kiwi, grapefruit
Snack Foods Spicy Doritos, potato chips
Cookies Chocolate chip, Oreos
Candy Bars Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Alcoholic Drinks Cosmopolitan, Corona
Non-Alcoholic Water, green tea, lemonade, Diet Coke
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