This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Notre Dame chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Finding the best talent of sophomore John Doran, is difficult! Is it his knack of getting everyone excited to cheer on the Irish? Or is it that redhead swag?
Known by many of his O’Neill Hall brethren and close Saint Mary’s Belles as “Squirt”, John hopes to change this beloved nickname to something much more exciting: John the Leprechaun … John the Notre Dame Leprechaun. Her Campus got to hear how John has spent his time at ND thus far, and his exciting hopes for his junior year!
He’s quite the funny fellow.
The Basics
Year: Sophomore
Major: Accounting
Dorm Affiliation: O’Neill Hall
Hometown: Troy, New York
Let us in on a little…
Describe yourself in 3 words:
Loud, fun, clever.
Fun fact about yourself?
I was the one who let the dogs out.
Favorite movie?
Forrest Gump.
Taylor Swift or Beyonce?
Is that a real question? Obviously T-Swift.
Favorite song from the 90’s?
Anything from the Space Jam Soundtrack.
Biggest pet peeve?
When someone asks for a water cup and then they fill it up with not water.
Weirdest thing you’ve ever done?
Went to a Mike Jones concert…at Legends.
Favorite sports team?
The Fighting Irish.
What song is usually playing in your room?
“Rather Be” by Clean Bandit.
What would you title your autobiography?
Did Doran do it again or Did Doran do it again?
Nickname?
Hopefully soon to be Leprechaun John.
Clearly in his element…
Time at Notre Dame…
Greatest moment of being at ND thus far?
Stanford game in the rain last year.
If you could go back to any particular event in Notre dame’s history what would it be?
One of the many national championships.
What does it mean to you to be a “Domer”?
It means that I am a part of something bigger than myself. It means I’m a student at the best University in the world.
Favorite Domer of all time?
Regis.
The ultimate hope for your time at Notre Dame?
To be the leprechaun.
What are you looking forward to about being a junior?
The Michigan game under the lights.
#1 Notre Dame bucketlist item?
Be the Leprechaun.
Best thing about Notre Dame?
The friends I’ve made.
If you could give your freshman self any piece of advice what would it be?
Branch out and get to know as many people as possible.
Always rocking that monogram.
What the Ladies Need to Know…
What is one thing you’d like girls to know about you?
I like to dance like there’s nobody watching, love like I’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on Earth.
What do you think is the best pick-up line?
I see you’e drinking 1%, is that ’cause you think you’re fat?
Thoughts on Notre Dating?
Whatever floats your boat.
If you had a daughter and had to give her one piece of advice what would you say?
Find a redhead dude. I hear they’re cool.
In the future what will you say to someone trying to date your daughter?
Watch yo self.
What a Domer.
Plans for the Future
Plans for the summer?
Working in Florida.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
On top of the world.
If you could travel anywhere in the entire world, where would it be?
South Bend, Indiana…home of The Fighting Irish.
Any final words?
Come cheer me on as I try out to be the Notre Dame Leprechaun! Friday 4/25 at 6 p.m. in the Pit of the JACC!!
Watch the video below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meagR3SKch0
Thanks, John!
Photos provided by the author
