Survivor Stephenie LaGrossa Biography

Survivor Stephenie LaGrossa Biography

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Stephenie LaGrossa (born December 6, 1979) was a contestant in Survivor: Palau and Survivor: Guatemala. She was one of the most popular players ever to play the game, with her popularity peaking at 97% (her final popularity ended at 92%). LaGrossa was an In-Arena host for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL, and currently works for the radio station WRDW-FM. She is also one of the owners of GIGI Restaurant & Lounge in Olde City Philadelphia.^[2]

As the youngest child and only daughter to Stephen and Marguerite LaGrossa, her name was a variant of Stephanie, yet spelled so it would look like her father’s name. She grew up in Glenolden, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in 1998, and she went to Temple University, before transferring to Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. She was a four-year starting varsity lacrosse player at both schools, a multiple Northeast Conference All-Conference and Academic Honor Roll selection, and captain of the team in her senior year at Monmouth. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with concentrations in marketing and management.

LaGrossa is a former territory sales representative for a pharmaceutical sales company and now models and makes personal appearances. On July 7, 2006 she married longtime boyfriend Michael Ward in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, the same town where they originally met.^[3] Early in 2007 they were divorced.

In 2009, LaGrossa became engaged to Philadelphia Phillies and Lehigh Valley IronPigs pitcher Kyle Kendrick.

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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 competitor!