S10: Palau
S11: Guatemala
S20: HvsVChallenges: MPF percentile
16%
Seasons: 3 | Days: 75 | Wins: 0 | Final Two: 1 | Jury: 1
- Survivor 10: Palau (2005) - 7th place, 14th out - 3rd juror.
- Voted out in Episode 11, "I'll Show You How Threatening I Am" (Day 30).
- Survivor 11: Guatemala (2005) - 2nd place, one jury vote.
- Received 1 jury vote, to finish 2nd (6-1) in Episode 14, "Thunder Storms and Sacrifice" (Day 39).
- Survivor 20: Heroes vs. Villains (2010) - 19th place, 2nd out.
- Voted out in Episode 2, "It's Getting the Best of Me" (Day 6).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S10: Palau | 0.52 | 7.60 | 0.07 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 0.65 | 1.56 | - | - | - | 0.72 | 2.07 |
| S11: Guatemala | 1.87 | 13.97 | 0.13 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1.00 | 4.67 | 1 | 7 | 0.14 | 1.27 | 7.39 |
| S20: Heroes vs. Villains | 0.10 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0.34 | 1.40 | - | - | - | 0.65 | 1.50 |
| Career | 2.49 | 21.89 | 0.11 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 0.81 | 2.56 | 1 | 7 | 0.14 | 0.97 | 3.67 |
Stephenie LaGrossa - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
58%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
56%
Challenges: MPF percentile
68%
Tribal: VFB% percentile
94%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
96%
Challenges: MPF percentile
NA
Tribal: VFB% percentile
46%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
19%
Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:
1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";
2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and
3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."
See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.
Stephenie LaGrossa - Challenge record
Tribal/team challenge record (3-for-15):
- Palau Ep. 1 IC: "Supply Dump" - Ulong carries too much, can't paddle, loses.
- Palau Ep. 2 RC: "Gauntlet Dash" - Grabs two flags, and Ulong wins, 10-3.
- Palau Ep. 2 IC: "Heads Up" - Ulong is no match for Tom's hauling ability, loses.
- Palau Ep. 3 RC: "By Any Means Necessary" - Wins a point vs. Jenn; Ulong wins.
- Palau Ep. 3 IC: "Hot Pursuit" - Stays in until the end, but Ulong loses.
- Palau Ep. 4 RC: "Build A Better Bathroom" - Ulong loses its first reward challenge.
- Palau Ep. 4 IC: "Sumo at Sea" - Scores twice vs. Jenn, but Ulong loses, 6-5.
- Palau Ep. 5 RC: "Sea Salvage" - Retrieves a bottle and pulls the rope, but Ulong loses.
- Palau Ep. 6 RC: "Shooting Gallery" - Hits on all four shots; Ulong wins, 8-7.
- Palau Ep. 6 IC: "Build It Up, Break It Down" - Ulong loses again.
- Palau Ep. 7 RC: "SOS" - Ulong builds a decent signal, doesn't win.
- Palau Ep. 7 IC: "Sea Stars" - Moves tiles for 1.3 hours, Ulong still loses again.
- Palau Ep. 8 RC: "Cool Hand Balut" - Eats her balut, but Ulong loses.
- Palau Ep. 8 IC: "Under Current" - Swims and works the puzzle; Ulong loses once more.
- Palau Ep. 10 RC: "Water Tower" - Helps build the tower, but her team loses.
Individual challenge record (0-for-4): (Mean % finish: 44.3%)
- Palau Ep. 1 RC: "Race to Shore" - Jumps early, dead last for women (10th/10).
- Palau Ep. 9 IC: "Perch" - Lasts three hours, jumps with Caryn for pizza (tie-2nd/9).
- Palau Ep. 10 IC: "Last Gasp" - Fifth to drop out, about an hour in (4th/8).
- Palau Ep. 11 IC: "Kamikaze" - Breaks none of her own tiles, hits one for Caryn, ends with 2/5 broken (tie-6th/7).
Hero challenge/ duel record: (0-for-0)
- Palau: None.
Tribal/team challenge record (5-for-13):
- Guatemala Ep. 1 RC: "11-Mile Hike" - Carries items, but unable to speed up the people bringing up the rear, and Yaxhá loses.
- Guatemala Ep. 1 IC: "Paddle Battle" - Paddles, holds the torch, and Yaxhá wins.
- Guatemala Ep. 2 RC: "Web Over Water" - Retrieves a bag, but Yaxhá barely loses, 8-7.
- Guatemala Ep. 2 IC: "Dragged Through the Mud" - Participates in the tribal stalemate; later, Yaxhá loses again, 3-0.
- Guatemala Ep. 3 RC: "Blind Build" - Tethered to Rafe; Yaxhá blows the tent puzzle, loses again.
- Guatemala Ep. 3 IC: "Holding Court" - Unable to pass or score; Yaxhá loses, 5-3.
- Guatemala Ep. 4 IC: "Rows and Throws" - Now with new Nakúm, gives them a huge lead as she scores the first point, but thanks to Judd's refusal to swap out, Nakúm loses, 3-2.
- Guatemala Ep. 5 RC: "Slave to the Grind" - Watches in agony as Jamie can't chop a rope; Nakúm loses again.
- Guatemala Ep. 5 IC: "What's For Launch?" - With Rafe and Judd, makes 4 catches, and new Nakúm wins, 5-2.
- Guatemala Ep. 6 RC: "Boulder Smash" - Wins one point, loses one, but Nakúm wins again, 3-2.
- Guatemala Ep. 7 RC: "Spooling Around" - First wrapped, last unwrapped, falls over and Nakúm loses.
- Guatemala Ep. 7 IC: "Tomb Raider"- Works the puzzle with Rafe, and new Nakúm wins.
- Guatemala Ep. 10 RC: "Mudslide" - With Judd, Gary, and Danni, part of the winning team.
Individual challenge record (1-for-12; 1 sit-out): (Mean % finish: 62.7%)
- Guatemala Ep. 6 IC: "Sudden Death" - first to start the puzzle, but does not win (tie-2nd/7).
- Guatemala Ep. 8 IC: "Pot Head" - Sits out to eat instead; does not compete (tie-10th/10).
- Guatemala Ep. 9 RC: "Atlatl" - Fifth-best throw, moves up to fourth-best food, thanks to Jamie (5th/9).
- Guatemala Ep. 9 IC: "Bridge It" - Eliminated in the second round (tie-3rd/9).
- Guatemala Ep. 10 IC: "Around the Bend" - Third to reach second round, ends third (tie-3rd/8).
- Guatemala Ep. 11 RC: "Shattered Dream" - First person eliminated, by Lydia (7th/7).
- Guatemala Ep. 11 IC: "Mayan Folklore" - Hangs just three (of seven) flags, the lowest total (tie-5th/7).
- Guatemala Ep. 12 IC: "Watch Your Step" - Has the best spot, until Danni uses her advantage to swap spots (2nd/6).
- Guatemala Ep. 13 RC: "Second Chance" - Loses to Cindy in the final round (2nd/5).
- Guatemala Ep. 13 IC: "Pole Dancing" - Finally, Stephenie wins something (1st/5).
- Guatemala Ep. 14 F4 IC: "Maya Maze" - First to start on puzzle, but does not win (tie-2nd/4).
- Guatemala Ep. 14 F3 IC: "Wobbly Boots" - Outlasts forgetful Rafe, but loses to Danni at 2 hrs, 38 min. (2nd/3).
Hero challenge/ duel record: (0-for-0)
- Guatemala: None.
Tribal/team challenge record (1-for-3):
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 1 RC: "Battle Dig" - Parvati dislocates Stephenie's shoulder, Heroes win anyway, 3-2.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 1 IC: "Lock & Load, Light" - Helps build a lead for the Heroes on the boating leg, which they promptly blow on the puzzle. Heroes lose.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 2 RC/IC: "A Crate Idea" - After failing to follow James' idea of "one voice," the Heroes lose again.
Individual challenge record (0-for-0):
- Heroes vs. Villains: None.
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Heroes vs. Villains: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 9 |
| Played: | 31 |
| Win%: | 0.29 |
| Sat out: | -- |
| Wins: | 1 |
| Played: | 16 |
| Sat out: | 1 |
| Win%: | 0.06 |
| Mean % Finish: | 60.9% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | -- |
| Mean % Finish: | -- |
Stephenie LaGrossa - Tribal Council record
Idols held/played: (0/0)
- Palau: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (6/9):
- Palau, Ep. 1: Jolanda Jones (voted out, 6-3).
- Palau, Ep. 2: Ashlee Ashby (voted out, 6-1-1).
- Palau, Ep. 3: Jeff Wilson (voted out, 4-2-1).
- Palau, Ep. 4: Kim Mullen (voted out, 5-1).
- Palau, Ep. 7: Ibrehem Rahman (voted out, 2-1).
- Palau, Ep. 9: Coby Archa (voted out, 7-1-1).
VAP - Votes against (8):
- Palau, Ep. 7: One vote, from Ibrehem.
- Palau, Ep. 9: One vote, from Janu.
- Palau, Ep. 11: Six votes, from Tom, Katie, Ian, Jenn, Caryn, and Gregg (voted out, 6-1).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Palau, Ep. 14:Voted for Tom Westman (who won, 6-1).
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Guatemala: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (11/11):
- Guatemala, Ep. 2: Morgan McDevitt (voted out, 8-1).
- Guatemala, Ep. 3: Brianna Varela (voted out, 7-1).
- Guatemala, Ep. 4: Brooke Struck (voted out, 5-3).
- Guatemala, Ep. 6: Margaret Bobonich (voted out, 6-1).
- Guatemala, Ep. 8: Brandon Bellinger (voted out, 6-4).
- Guatemala, Ep. 9: Bobby Jon Drinkard (voted out, 6-2-1).
- Guatemala, Ep. 10: Jamie Newton (voted out, 6-2).
- Guatemala, Ep. 11: Gary Hogeboom (voted out, 6-1).
- Guatemala, Ep. 12: Judd Sergeant (voted out, 4-2).
- Guatemala, Ep. 13:Cindy Hall (voted out, 4-1).
- Guatemala, Ep. 14 (Final 4 vote): Lydia Morales (voted out, 3-1).
VAP - Votes against (2):
- Guatemala, Ep. 9: Two votes, from Danni and Bobby Jon.
Jury votes received (1/7):
- Guatemala, Ep. 14: Received one jury vote from Rafe Judkins, to finish second, 6-1.
Idols held/played: (0/0)
- Heroes vs. Villains: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (1/2):
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 1: Sugar Kiper (voted out, 9-1).
VAP - Votes against (6):
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 2: Six votes, from Rupert, Candice, Amanda, J.T., James, and Cirie (voted out, 6-3).
Jury votes made (0/0):
- Heroes vs. Villains: None.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Idols found: | 0 |
| Idols played: | -- |
| Votes voided: | -- |
| VFB: | 18 |
| Tribals: | 22 |
| VAP: | 16 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | 1 |
| Total jurors: | 7 |
Stephenie LaGrossa - Pictures
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Palau intro shot -
Palau intro shot -
On the big rowboat, Day 1 -
Listening to Probst describe the opening challenge -
Talking about her decision to jump in early -
Diving right in -
Watching the 'loser job' of firemaking -
Making an early alliance with Tom -
Time to pick tribes -
Ulong and Koror, freshly sorted -
The Ulongs talk amongst themselves -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Hurry up, guys! -
Ulong, trailing -
Ulong, paddling the wrong direction -
Ulong loses, but gets the pre-made camp -
Talking to Jolanda -
She made us lose! -
Ulong, Ep1 Tribal Council -
Listening to Jeff -
Talking about life at Ulong after Jolanda's boot, Ep2 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC -
Ulong wins reward! -
Noting that Jeff and Kim are a couple -
Ulong learns Morse code -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Swimming out -
Hauling the treasure chest -
Talking to Kim -
Heading to Tribal -
Ulong, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC -
Battling Jenn for a point -
Ulong wins ... a sewing kit -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC -
Ulong, in Hot Pursuit of Koror -
Still going... -
Discussing Jeff's request to be voted out -
Ulong, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Working on Ulong's bathroom, Ep4 RC -
Thinking Ulong might have a chance here -
Watching the judging -
I don't see how much better Koror's could be -
Reading the IC treemail -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
About to score a point vs. Jenn -
The losing Ulongs -
Maybe we should vote out James? -
Plotting with Angie -
Ulong, Ep4 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Starting line, Ep5 RC -
Ulong, Ep5 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Great, Koror gave immunity to Ibrehem -
Sad that Angie was voted out, Ep6 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
Scoring for Ulong -
Ulong wins reward! -
Enjoying Pringles with Survivor trivia -
Appreciating the Jellyfish Lake reward -
Listening to treemail -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC - with crate -
Trying to untie Koror's box -
The losing Ulongs, again -
Making a deal with Bobby Jon -
Ulong, Ep6 Tribal Council -
Camp with three people sure is weird, Ep7 -
Cave life -
Reading the SOS RC treemail -
Hey! Look at us! -
Another day, another loss -
We caught a lot of fish, so we're sure to win immunity -
Oh no, there's a puzzle -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Moving tiles around -
Now directing, but too late -
Ulong, Ep7 Tribal Council -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC -
Battling Tom at balut-eating -
Sigh, Ulong loses again -
Back to the cave -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting line -
Working the word-find puzzle -
Bobby Jon and I have another challenge? -
Ulong, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Starting line, firemaking -
Stephenie wins! Bobby Jon is out -
Making fire solo at Ulong, Ep9 -
Hanging out, trying to gather food -
Treemail time -
It's sort of the merge! -
So long, Ulong -
Joining Koror -
Quasi-merge feasting -
Getting all the Koror dirt from Coby -
Tom swears she's safe (for now) -
I dunno, I still probably need immunity -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Perch-ing -
Sharing second-place pizza with Caryn -
Koror, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Listening to Janu -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
The losing dark-green team -
The winning team brought back food! -
Listening to treemail -
These guys swear they 'have my back' -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Starting line -
Last Gasp-ing -
They're saying Janu, but I think it's me! -
Koror, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Janu doesn't even want to be here. I would kill to be here! -
Tom swears it would've been Janu anyway if she hadn't quit, Ep11 -
Still not buying the reassurances -
If you go, I'll be right behind you, Steph -
Could there be an all-women's alliance? -
Pre-auction sit-down -
Bidding -
Burger and fries! -
Reading her $220 letters from home -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Watching Tom accidentally make Ian win -
They're saying Caryn, but I dunno about that... -
Koror, Ep11 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Our third juror... -
Snuffed, Day 30 (Episode 11) -
With the jury, Final Tribal Council -
Addressing the finalists -
Reunion show, ready for the vote reveal -
Full cast, reunion show
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Guatemala intro shot -
Guatemala intro shot -
Bonus Guatemala intro shot -
Making a surprise appearance at the top of a temple, Ep1 -
Getting a Yaxhá buff from Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC -
Looking forward to a fresh start with a new tribe -
Yaxhá heads out, Ep1 RC -
Day 2, within sight of Nakúm, but unable to catch up -
Frustrated that her tribe can't move more quickly -
Yaxhá finally paddling, but too late -
Yaxhá arrives, belatedly -
Yaxhá heads out to the second-best camp -
Discussing Yaxhá's camp set-up plans -
Building the shelter -
Listening to the Ep1 IC treemail -
Hoping this tribe can actually win an IC -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Starting line -
Yaxhá takes an early lead -
Back to shore, moving the logs/canoe -
Ow, that's my foot! -
Yaxhá wins immunity! -
Happily accepting the idol -
Early Ep2, so happy to be on a tribe that can actually win immunity -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC -
Listening to Probst -
More listening to Probst -
Once again, the losing Yaxhás -
Not pleased at Rafe's eating termites idea -
We just need to hurry up and win a food reward -
Watching Lydia hand back the idol -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Yaxhá, ready to give it a tug -
Mass muddy pulling -
Tribal stalemate reached; listening to the one-on-one showdown instructions -
Somehow, Yaxhá lost -
Worried she could be the first person booted from Yaxhá -
Learning from Amy that Stephenie's name has indeed come up -
Getting assured she's not actually the target -
Heading to Tribal -
Yaxhá, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC -
Listening to Probst -
Blindly moving with Rafe -
Yaxhá moves on to building the tent -
Almost there? -
Sigh, nope. Another Yaxha loss. -
Heading back to camp empty-handed, again -
Can't I be on a good tribe, just once? -
Complaining about their steady diet of cornmush -
Hands in for the Ep3 IC everyone! We might not lose... -
Getting warpainted by Amy -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Asking Lydia if she knows what a pick is -
Trying to pass -
No help -
Yaxhá, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Yep, Jamie most needs a bite to eat; Ep4 'reward challenge' -
Indeed, Gary is the smelliest on Yaxhá -
Not watching Gary and Bobby Jon shower -
Watching the picnic-goers depart for their pyramid-top feast -
Now with new Nakúm -
New Nakúm, ready to head to camp -
Surprise, Judd and Margaret! -
New tribe meet-and-greet -
More chatting -
Plotting with Jamie -
Judd, you'll vote for Brooke, right? -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Starting line -
Nakum is first to the throwing stage, Steph heads out to throw -
Throwing -
Success! Nakúm is first to score -
Watching Judd throw... and throw, and throw -
Judd finally scores, and Jamie heads out -
With the IC-losing Nakums -
Checking in with Judd before Tribal -
Ep4 Tribal Council, talking to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC -
Listening to Probst -
More listening to Probst -
Watching Jamie try to chop the rope -
Sigh -
Group sigh -
Nakúm loses reward -
Post-loss commisseration -
Judd tells Cindy she needs to step up if she can help -
Calling Bobby Jon 'gay' and 'a little girl' -
This losing is so hard, but I'm not going to cry in front of them -
Collecting treemail with Lydia -
Reading the Ep5 IC treemail -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Ready to catch what Lydia's flinging -
Nakúm wins immunity! -
Yay, idol -
Nakúm arrives, Ep6 RC -
Pre-challenge lineup, checking out the newly Blake-less Yaxhás -
Listening to Probst -
Lydia's sitting this one out, of course -
Pushing the boulder, with Cindy -
More pushing -
Ready to go again, with Judd -
Rolling over Amy -
Nakúm wins reward! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Starting line, Ep6 IC -
Yay, Rafe won -
Barbecue at Nakúm camp! Cheers! -
Nakúm, Ep6 Tribal Council -
Telling Probst about the feasting -
Listening to Judd -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC -
Listening to Probst -
Getting wrapped up, with Lydia and Jamie -
Falling down, with Lydia and Rafe -
Sigh, Nakum loses -
Playing 'cards' with Rafe, as the Yaxhas arrive to invite them to a pool party -
Listening to Cindy and Jamie complain about paddling to Yaxha -
Sure, I'll eat your chocolate and swim in your pool -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Starting line, ready for some pretend archaeology -
Cheering on the puzzle piece retrieval -
Working the puzzle with Rafe -
Nakúm wins immunity! -
Early Ep8, surprised by the late-night merge -
Yay, merge -
Sitting around and watching the Yaxhas work -
Listening to Rafe read the hidden idol announcement -
What? -
Sure, Bobby Jon, we can hold off one episode before booting you. Whatever. -
Like I said, whatever -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Listening to Cindy -
Probst presents the opt-out-for-food option -
The four who chose to eat -
Heading to Tribal -
Xhakúm, Ep8 Tribal Council
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Heroes vs. Villains intro shot -
Heroes vs. Villains intro shot -
Bonus Heroes vs. Villains intro shot -
HvsV Day 1, on the chopper with Candice, James, and Colby -
HvsV Day 1, on the chopper with Candice, James, and Colby -
The losing Heroes -
Starting line, Ep1 IC -
Heroes, Ep1 Tribal -
Listening to Tom -
Stacking crates, Ep2 IC -
The losing Heroes -
Complaining about James -
Talking with Colby and Tom -
Heroes, Ep2 Tribal -
Listening to Colby and James argue -
About to be snuffed, Day 6 (Episode 2)
Stephenie LaGrossa - Interviews
Pre-game interviews
- CBS Early Show "Meet the Cast" video (1/13/05)
Post-game interviews
- Ellen Crean at the CBSNews.com (4/28/05): "Survivor Superwoman Defeated"
- Cynthia Wang at People.com (5/2/05): "Survivor: Palau's Stephenie LaGrossa"
- Angel Cohn at TVGuide.com (5/5/05): "Survivor's Stephenie Snuffed"
Pre-game interviews
- None found.
Post-game interviews
- Angel Cohn at TVGuide.com (12/19/05): "The (Rest of the) Tribe Has Spoken"
Pre-game interviews
- Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred (2/3/10): "Stephenie LaGrossa: 'My strategy is to play exactly how I played before: don't hide my strength'"
- Jeff Probst's Heroes vs. Villains pre-season cast assessment
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (2/19/10): "Latest evictee calls James a 'lunatic bully'; says there is more to the meltdown that we didn't see"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (2/19/10): "Castaway Interview: Stephenie LaGrossa"
- Rob Cesternino & Teresa Cooper at RHAP (6/20/19): "Talking with T-Bird: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick"
Thanks to Muneeb Khan (@MUK734) for his help in compiling this list.
Stephenie LaGrossa - Bios
From her official CBS Survivor: Palau cast bio page (which is the same as her Guatemala page):
"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."
From her official CBS Survivor: Palau cast bio page (which is the same as her Guatemala page):
"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."
From her official CBS Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains cast bio page:
"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! I came very close to winning 2x but still never won so I came back a 3rd time to try to win it all this time.”"