Jo loves writing as a hobby as well as essays, Debate cases, and presentations. She is an expert in argumentative writing thanks to her work on the WPHS Speech and Debate Team and specializes in Public Forum debate. On the team, she is currently the leader of the Spizza Darty committee. 

She showcases expertise in several of her interests such as the WWE and numerous sci-fi and fantasy movies, shows, and books. She also has quite a large Funko Pop collection, having around 40 uniquely different figures. Her favorites are her WWE Funkos, namely her Zelina Vega figure based on Vega’s 2023 Backlash ring attire. 

Her accolades include being a Lions Club Essay Contest winner, a Young Writers Essay Contest winner, and a winner of both the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program Award and the National First-Generation Recognition Program Award from College Board.