Golden Bear Profile: Christina Longto

CHRISTINA LONGTO, Women's Volleyball

Christina Longto is a junior on the Western New England College women’s volleyball team and plays the middle blocker position on the court. A native of Kingston, New York, she is co-captain with sophomore setter Katharina Boes (Buffalo Grove, IL). 

Quick Bits:

Major: Accounting and Finance
Favorite Professor: John Coulter
“He makes accounting funny.”
Favorite class: Business Communications with Professor Brenda Garton
“It’s a great class. You learn things that will help you in the real world.”
Dorm: Gateway
Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese and hot dogs
Favorite energy drink: Coffee, lots of it
Last movie you saw: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Favorite sports team: New York Giants
Top jock: Kerri Walsh
“Great athlete and very nice.”
 
Why did you decide to come to Western New England College?
“Because of the small classes, beautiful campus, and playing volleyball.”

What’s your most memorable moment playing volleyball here at Western New England College?
“Winning our home tournament my sophomore year.”

Has coach Charlie Haer helped or guided you since starting your volleyball career here at WNEC?
“Definitely. Coach pushes me on and off the court to be the best athlete and student I can be.”


--- Compiled by Amanda Bruno, Western New England College athletic communications assistant