The Life of an OU Freshman

Kelly posing in her dorm room in James Hall at OU

In the Beginning

 Kelly Doran was born March 20, 1992 to William and Sandra Doran; she is the eldest of two children, a younger sister named Stephanie, a junior in high school.She grew up in Reminderville, Ohio and graduated in 2010. She is nearing the end of her freshman year of college and is double majoring in Journalism and Photojournalism.

Kelly and sister, Stephanie in their home in Reminderville, Ohio.

Neighborhood

Commenting on where she grew up, she said, "It was a pleasant neighborhood where kids would play outside whenever they could." "I had a very pleasant and peaceful childhood."

Family

Kelly's family is very important to her. Her sister Stephanie has come to visit OU on a few occasions and has shown her around campus. When reminiscing about family events, she talked about camping trips at West Branch State Park in Ravenna, Ohio. She says that, "we (as a family) go every fall and it's only a half an hour from my house." 

An inside joke that the family has with each other is one time when her mother called their hamsters "pandas." "We've never let that go." "We joke with her about it all the time," she says.

Kelly Doran amongst students at Catholic Heart Work Camp in Goldenrod, Florida

 Religion

Kelly and sister, Stephanie, posing together at a dance recital

Kelly is really strong in her faith. She is a born and raised Catholic and plans to marry a Catholic man and raise Catholic children. She has even spent summers in Goldenrod, Florida at Catholic Heart Work Camp.

Activities

In high school, Kelly was interested in the "drama club which she participated in for 5 years, the diving team, which she did for a year, and dancing which did for 13 years." As seen in the photo, it was a bonding experience between her and her sister, the two of them dancing together. 

Words of Wisdom and Life Lessons

Even though Kelly is just beginning her life as a college student, she has learned a lot of valuable life lessons along the way. Something that has truly changed her life is that "a few people died in my high school within the last couple of years and I lost a beloved hamster to a tumor on his side. He was so cute." If there were any words of advice that she could give, it would be, "Don't procrastinate, enjoy and appreciate life while you can." If she could say something to a younger generation, it would be, "To be aware that life is short and should be cherished every day." When asking what she is most grateful for in life, it's that, "I'm most grateful for my very supportive and awesome friends and family." 

Post By: Ali Cupelli

Basic	Information
Name	Kelly Doran
Age	19
Major	Journalism and Photo Journalism
Siblings	1 (Stephanie)
Hometown	Aurora, Ohio
Zodiac Sign	Pisces