Athlete of the Week: Shannon Rhone ’24
Sport: Basketball
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year: 2024 (Senior)
Hometown: North Haven, Connecticut
Favorite Dana meal?
Chicken Parm.
What is your major?
Psychology
How long have you been playing basketball?
Since I was five years old.
What inspired you to start playing basketball?
My brother, Brian, played as a shooting guard and I thought it was pretty cool how everyone cheered for him when he would make his threes. So as his little sister, I always wanted to do what he was doing.
Why did you choose to attend St. Lawrence?
I visited twice, once in the fall and I thought the campus was beautiful. The girls on the team I met on my visit made me feel so welcome and we got along immediately, so I just knew it was my future home.
What is your favorite team memory?
The opportunity to play in the Liberty League championship when I was a sophomore. The atmosphere of excitement and nerves our team had was an experience I’ll never forget.
What is your favorite St. Lawrence memory?
My favorite memory from St. Lawrence is when my parents came for alumni weekend and we got to have a cookout and go to the football game with my roommate and her parents.
What is your favorite part of being a collegiate athlete?
Having teammates who are my support system and built-in family.
What are your favorite hobbies/ other interests?
My hobbies are lifting, cooking/baking, and once I graduate, I hope to travel more.
Favorite pro athlete?
Devin Booker.