New Year’s resolutions are a staple tradition in kicking off the new year, with people all across the world embarking on a journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. Resolutions remind us of our ambitions and the experiences we’ve had so far in our lives. Unraveling the student body’s plans for the year, we’ll discover the most ambitious students at Woodford County. 

Entering the new semester, Evan Shewmaker claimed that his resolution for the year was to “Be on my best behavior for the rest of the school year.” When asked if he believes it’s an attainable resolution, he stated, “It’ll be a struggle, but it’s worth the climb.” Time will tell if this resolution proves true or if Evan Shewmaker falls victim to a false promise. Fellow student Sean Williams had the goals of, “getting better grades during the school year and reading the Bible more often.” Williams believes that “these goals will help me develop a great routine and help me feel more comfortable going into college.” 

Some students’ resolutions include physical goals, for instance, Ty Henry is dedicating this 2026 year towards “benching 225 pounds,” where others like Charlie Gatewood and Cole Humston intend to add size to their frame by “gaining muscle and working out consistently.” A great reminder that New Year’s resolutions aren’t confined to a singular aspect of growth, and encourage everyone to embark on progressing all aspects of who they are. 

Although it’s hard to form new habits and make resolutions stick, there is success in failure. Many people fail to keep New Year’s resolutions or are unable to achieve all they had wanted to. In fact, studies show eighty to ninety percent of people fail their New Year’s resolutions. It’s essential to remember that these failures are not the end-all, be-all, and can actually serve as a great motivator towards fulfilling the goals you have set for yourself. As we venture further into the new year, it’s vital to try your best to not give up on the goals you have set for yourself.