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.
Stephenie LaGrossa's Favorites
Colors: Pink, plum, lt-brown 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 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 Anniston, 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
Alcoholic Drinks: Cosmopolitan, Corona
Non-Alcoholic: Water, green tea, lemonade, Diet Coke
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