By Norah Kelley, ’24
Staff Writer
New Year’s Resolutions are easy to make, hard to keep. Some students at Hanover High School had success with their resolutions for 2020, but some did not. Others didn’t even bother making any.
Paige Dillis, junior:
“I don’t remember making a New Year’s resolution last year. I know it is something that many people do, but I actually never ended up having a specific resolution for last year. I usually try to come up with different areas and things to work on, rather than just having one specific resolution.”
Maeve Higgins, freshman:
“My New Year’s Resolution last year was to eat healthier. I kept it most of the year, but around Halloween and Christmas I did not eat as healthy.”
Ashley Stracco, freshman:
“Last year it was to keep doing well in school, I accomplished it.”
Ray Tschudy, junior:
“My New Year’s resolution was to do my homework, I did it. I kept it because I needed to improve my grades and commit something to myself.”
Sophia Leary, freshman:
“Yes I did for last year, I wanted to travel more, but I didn’t keep it because of COVID.”
Joseph Fortier, senior:
“I did not have one last year and I do not have one this year.”
As we begin 2021, some students felt confident that they were going to keep their resolutions for this year because it will help them achieve their goals.
Cassie Lopes, sophomore:
“I did not [make a New Year’s resolution last year] and my one for this year is to not procrastinate and I think I’ll keep it because if I stop procrastinating it will greatly reduce my stress.”
Paige Dillis, junior:
“I think it can be beneficial to reflect on everything and think of a few things to work on improving, rather than making one specific resolution. I have a couple smaller resolutions that I want to focus on and I think organization is something that will help to keep those resolutions.”
Maeve Higgins, freshman:
“My New Year’s Resolution this year is to workout more. I think I will keep it because I have a friend who loves to workout and she motivates me.”
Ashley Stracco, freshman:
“This year it is to keep on top of school and do well, and to improve at basketball. I think I will do well with both because they both mean a lot to me.”
Ray Tschudy, junior:
“I have a New Year’s resolution to exercise more and believe me, I’m motivated.”
Sophia Leary, freshman:
“This year I also have one, to travel more, and I think it’ll be a lot easier. We know more about COVID, and we have the vaccine coming out.”