Getting to Know...Joanna Alphonso

X-Women rugby prop Joanna Alphonso is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Joanna is a third year Arts student from Ajax, Ont.

My nickname(s) is…?
Jo, Joey or Tash

My favorite moment to date as a StFX student-athlete is…?
Winning the CIS Championship as a freshman in front of my family and friends!

If I could be StFX President for one day I would…?
Make a napping area that had the most comfy pillows and blankets. 

A unique talent or skill I have is…?
I can text and sing at the same time! (try it, it's hard!) 

My biggest pet peeve is…? ‎
When people slurp their food. 

My favorite childhood memory is…?
Getting to play video games with my family on Saturday mornings (I know my controller was never plugged in) 

My dream job is…? ‎
Talk show hostess 

Something interesting about my hometown is…?
No one ever knows where Ajax is.  I always have to say I live just outside of Toronto 

FAVORITES:

Class:  Social Psychology

Place to Study: Loney Lounge

Food: ‎ Poutine (extra cheese curds)

Summer activity: Rugby

Disney Movie:  Lion King

Social Media:  Facebook

TV show:  Family Guy or Fresh Prince

Vacation spot:  ‎Dominican

Singer/Band:  Drake and Ed Sheeran

Item of clothing:  Dresses

Pro sports team:  Toronto Raptors

Pro sports athlete: Candice Parker