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, in Ali (Stern) Litton’s Family and Consumer Science and Managing Lifestyle class. (Not in alphabetical order, but in the order, they were submitted).
-Kale Whitaker – “In 2026, Kale Whitaker would like to invest my time into a product I am making to eventually become rich.”
-Jessica Cartwright – “My New Year’s resolution is to be more responsible and motivated at school and work.”
-Claire Yenor – “My New Year’s resolution is getting my driver’s license.”
-McKinsey Sharp – “In 2026, I want to dedicate myself to discovering what truly fulfills me. I’ll explore new hobbies, improve skills, and embrace opportunities to step outside my comfort zone. My goal is to grow emotionally, intellectually, and creatively, finding joy and fulfillment in the process of self-discovery.”
-Cara Ettore – In 2026, I would like to spend less money and stop drinking as much caffeine.”
-Abby Holman – “My New Year’s resolution is to make new relationships when I go to college. I hope to be able to talk to new people and get out of my comfort zone.”
-Tucker Tarkington – “I want to be kinder to people I don’t like very much, to exercise and recover from surgery quickly, and practice my instrument a lot more.”
-AJ Juarez – “AJ’s New Year’s Resolution - I want to figure out what I want to do with my life after I graduate this semester. I want to spend my time more wisely on trying to figure out my life after high school.”
-Sam Curcuru – “My New Year’s resolution for 2026 is to succeed in college. I plan to step out of my comfort zone and try new things that I didn’t in high school.”
-Breckan Gomez – “In 2026 I want to say yes to more opportunities so I experience new things that get me out of my comfort zone.”
-Taylor Peterson – “In 2026, I would like to set saving goals to help me save money.”
-Isaac Nixon – “Isaac Newton’s 2026 New Year’s Resolution is to graduate from Geneseo High School this spring. I am very excited to continue my life after high school, wherever that may take me.”
-Chris Berry – “I would like to gain weight and get into the gym to be better at baseball and play in college.”
-Hannah Stone – “In 2026, I plan on working towards personal growth and self-love.”