Spotlight: Cassandra Nasta, Women's Volleyball
A two-time USCAA and HVIAC All-Academic Team honoree, Cassandra Nasta recorded career highs of six kills, 17 service aces, 44 digs and three blocks in her third season on the Lady Bears Volleyball team. In a straight set victory over Washington Adventist this season, Nasta set a personal best with 10 digs, a kill and a block assist. In the off-season, Nasta is one of the primary clock operators at home basketball games in The Hill Center.
About you
Name: Cassandra Nasta #2
Year: Senior
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Sport: Women's Volleyball
I came to St. Joseph's because…
I always wanted to stay home for college and I knew St. Joes had a great teaching program and I was able play volleyball.
Your major…
Child study and speech
Career goals after graduation…
I hope to be a preschool, kindergarten, or first grade teacher and work with children with special needs
My dream job is…
I would love to be a singer but unfortunately I can't sing.
Summer plans…
I am working two jobs this summer and trying to get to the beach as much as I can
If you could play another sport other than your own, what would it be…
Definitely basketball
Being a Lady Bear...
Story behind your jersey number…
#2 - Derek Jeter of course
Most memorable moment in a Bears/Lady Bears uniform…
My most memorable moment would probably be when we beat Culinary this year. We needed to beat them to get into the playoffs and it was a really great game
My pump up song before a game is…
Usually whatever song we are obsessed with that season. Last year it was Ugly Heart so I wonder what it will be this year
Favorite road trip so far…
Our trip to DC my sophomore year was so much fun. We were able to explore the city and I had never been there before so it was really cool being there
My goals for this season are to…
My goals for this season are to work hard and hopefully do really well our first year in the Skyline Conference
Favorite feature of The Hill Center...
I love the court that we will finally be able to play on.
When I found out The Hill Center was finally open, I…
I was sad because our season had already passed but happy because it is great for the school and it will make my senior year so much better.
Reaction when you heard Starbucks and Chipotle was opening on Myrtle Ave…
So excited. No more having to drive to Court Street to get chipotle
Speed Round…
iPhone or Android… iPhone
LeBron, Kobe or Jordan… LeBron
Yankees or Mets... Yankees
Jets or Giants… Giants
Rangers or Islanders… Islanders
Beach or Pool… Beach
Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks… Dunkin Donuts
"Game of Thrones" or "Breaking Bad"… Breaking Bad
Alex or Piper (OITNB)… Don't watch it /:
Twitter or Facebook… Twitter
On being social media famous…
Number of…
Twitter followers: 440
Facebook friends: 930
Instagram followers: 620
The most likes you've received on an Instagram photo and what was the photo of?
216 on my picture when I was on the SJC billboard in the Staten Island mall
Follow first or follow second?
Either one
True or false? I don't post more than one Insta a day and I secretly judge people that do.
I only post twice when the picture is really good. Some people go a little overboard with 30 pictures a day but that's their decision haha
Your favorites…
Favorite sports team(s)… Yankees
Favorite professional athlete (past or present) … Derek Jeter
Favorite TV show… "Greys Anatomy"
Favorite SJC Professor… Dr. Russo
Favorite SJC Staff member… Pugay [Anthony Macapugay]
Favorite quote/motto…
"Enjoy the little things in life for one day you will realize they are the big things. "
Final thoughts…
Anything you'd like to share with all the rest of the Bears family …
I'm so excited for senior year and want to make it the best year yet
Previous Summer Spotlights:
Michael Megafu, Men's Basketball
Lauren GaNun, Women's Volleyball, Swimming & Basketball
Nolan Parr, Men's Tennis, Soccer & Basketball
Shannon Fahy, Women's Soccer & Tennis
Nicholas LoPrinzi, Baseball
Jillian O'Hara, Women's Swimming
Norrin Martinez, Men's Volleyball
Check back every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer for our next spotlight. (If any student-athletes would like to participate on a future spotlight, please e-mail amacapugay@sjcbears.com.)