X-Women soccer midfielder Mallory MacDonnell is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Mallory recently completed her third year with the X-Women and is a Science student from Dartmouth, NS.
Nickname: Mal, sometimes Malfoy
What brought you to StFX?
Both of my parents are from Antigonish and a lot of my family attended X, it just seemed like the right place for me.
What has been your best moment in a StFX uniform so far?
The first game that I started is a moment that stands out, but every time I step on the field, I know that I am doing something I love!
One thing I cannot live without is…?
My Family. They have always supported my academics and sports. It`s also nice to be able to go home for a break throughout the school year sometimes to visit.
If I could have super-hero powers I would…?
Either fly or be invisible
My biggest pet peeve is…?
When there is no orange juice left
My dream vacation destination is…?
Anywhere I can explore and scuba dive! Belize would be amazing!
My dream job is…?
Conservation Ecologist
Tell us one thing that fans may not know about you?
Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated with sharks and have always wanted to swim with them
FAVORITES:
1. Past-time/hobby: Baking
2. Food: Pizza
3. Website: Youtube
4. TV show: The Big Bang Theory
5. Movie: I`m a Harry Potter fan
6. Actor/Actress: Emma Watson
7. Singer/Band: The Eagles & John Mayer
8. Sport (other than your own): Volleyball, I love watching my sister play
9. Pro sports team: Netherlands national team
10. Pro sports athlete: Frank Lampard