Georgetown’s new mascot, John B. Carroll, arrived on campus Monday, Oct. 21. The 14-weeks old puppy took the journey from San Diego, Calif. to Georgetown with breeder Janice Hochstetler.
John B. Carroll and J.J. share the same mother—a bulldog named Treasure cared for by Janice and Marcus Hochstetler, parents of Georgetown students. “They’re three-fourths brothers. J.J. was a very quiet puppy. We couldn’t have anticipated some of the challenges he faced here,” Hochstetler said.
Though “B” stands for “bulldog,” the middle initial has traditionally been named in honor of the mascot’s caretaker. The middle initial “S” in J.J.’s official name was in honor of Fr. Christopher Steck.
John B. Carroll attended the men’s home soccer game against DePaul University Wednesday. “My initial thought today was to expose him to the large numbers of people, which he’s never seen before. That seemed to work,” Hochstetler said.
The new caretaker and John B. Carroll will live in a University-funded townhouse on 36th Street.
