By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

It’s “out with the old,” and “in with the new” for several seniors at Geneseo High School as they share resolutions for the New Year.

Each New Year brings with it the very best intentions by young and old alike for the forthcoming 365 days. In earlier times, when most people lived in rural areas, preparations for the New Year included slaughtering any livestock that could not survive the dark months of winter. Thus, the origin of “New Year’s resolutions,” when people should “slaughter” their weaknesses.

A modern day ritual involves writing down faults that one hopes to be rid of and then burning the paper.

Resolutions are from senior students at Geneseo High School, some in Ali (Stern) Litton’s family and consumer classes, where Michelle Glazier currently is the substitute teacher, in addition to other GHS students.

Photos by Claudia Loucks

-Bella McDaniel – “My New Year’s resolution is to have a healthy mind, body, and spirit.”

-Dominic Nimrick – “My New Year’s resolution is focused and based on my mental and physical health. To help me train myself to become a Cage Fighter.”

-Cooper Schaad – “For my New Year’s resolution I want to spend more time on actually creating a schedule that will allow me to spend my time more wisely on the things that are more important to me.”

-Imogene Greene – “My New Year’s resolution is to drink more water!”

-Gwen Burbridge – “My New Year’s resolution is to focus more on my physical health by exercising regularly and eating healthy!”

-Maitlinn Dawson – “My New Year’s resolution is to reconnect with some of my old friends and family. Also to focus saving up more money until I go to college.”

-Nathan Dunker – “My New Year’s resolution is to work and save money for flight school at The University of Dubuque.”

-Caleb Craterfield – “My New Year’s resolution is to choose a college to go to and get more into weight lifting.”

-Riley Davis – “My New Year’s resolution is to save more money than spend.”

-Carter Huizenga – “My New Year’s resolution is to complete the one thousand rep challenge with a time of fifty-five minutes. My second resolution is to find and go to a college that has a reasonable tuition.”

-Nolan Femali – “My New Year’s resolutions are to spend money wisely, learn more about my new job and move up in the company, go to Scott Community College and learn diesel mechanics and welding, save up money to buy my own apartment, work out, and eat better to maintain a healthier lifestyle.”

-Reagan Lesthaeghe - “Win world champ in June.”

-Allyson Ford – “My New Year’s resolution is to spread more positivity. Society can be filled with negativity that can weigh people down. I hope to spread more kindness to make this world a better place for my family, friends, and peers. I am looking forward to 2024 and the person I will become.”

-Paige Swain – “My New Year’s resolution is to finalize plans for my college career by applying for more scholarships. I would also like to take advantage of my last year of high school and make memories that I will cherish forever.”

-Braden Boone – “In 2024 I plan to save more money.”

-Karrigan Smith – “Save up to 3 grand.”

-Kylie Maertens – “My New Year’s resolution is to take time to enjoy the little things. I spend a lot of time busy with activities or sports, which causes me to consistently think about what I need to be doing next. Taking time to enjoy the small amount of time I spend at home or with friends will help me distress within this upcoming year.”

-Mia Kelly – “My New Year’s resolution is to be more consistent in everything that I do. I want to discipline myself in sports, school, and my faith. I also want to take time to have fun and enjoy my last semester. Especially as a senior, I want to be able to take advantage of every opportunity I get to see my friends and family.”

-Jill Corso – “My New Year’s resolution is to keep my grades up so I can go to the college I want to. I also need to start saving money for the future.”

-Emmalee Kennedy, daughter of Patrick and Michelle Kennedy, - “My New Year’s resolution is to read more books.”

-Taylor Clark, daughter of Keri and Eric Clark, – “I would like to learn more valuable life lessons to help me in the real world this year.”