Name: Tessa Johnstone
Position: Prop/ Second Row
Height: 5’11” Weight: 210
Previous School/Club team(s): West Carroll Lady Marauders
Number of years playing rugby: 5
Rugby honors:
Team Captain, 2010
Starter, 2007-2010
EPRU U-19 All-Star 2009-2010
MARFU U-19 All-Star 2009
How did you start playing rugby?
My parents both played in and after college, and I started playing my 8th Grade year after my older sister joined the team.
Rugby Goals:
– To become a better all-around rugby player
– To be a positive influence on those around me
– To stay healthy throughout my rugby career
– To always enjoy playing the game
What caused you to choose Penn State?
I chose Penn State because, first and foremost, it is an excellent school. I have only heard good things about it, and it is a great place to further my education. Another reason for choosing Penn State was that rugby has been a huge part of my life, and I’m not ready to give it up yet. Penn State is the number one rugby program in the country, and I am blessed to hopefully be a part of it. Penn State has been my first choice for a number of years, and I am looking forward to being a part of it!
