“My New Year’s resolutions involve making myself a better person, step by step,” Akanni Owodunni, a Berkeley High School junior, said. “Instead of making huge goals to follow or shoot for, I hold myself to small actions that will ultimately lead me to the achievement of these goals,” Owodunni continued.
Sachi Chakko, a freshman at BHS, described her New Year’s resolution. “To find joy in the small things and let go of things that don’t matter,” Chakko said. According to Chakko, she has adopted the perspective that it is better to just let it go than to give attention to something that doesn’t hold real significance.
BHS sophomore Kyle Pakes shared how he actually made two New Year’s resolutions — goals that Pakes wants to meet in 2025. “My first New Year’s resolution is to go to the gym and to start working out,” Pakes said, “My second new year’s resolution is to get all my grades up.” In terms of physical wellness, Pakes hopes to not only focus on exercise, but also nutrition.
Syuzanna Shyroyan, a senior at BHS, focused her New Year’s resolutions on the fact that she is now a senior. “My New Year’s resolution is to participate in as many senior activities as possible and attend prom,” Shyroyan said, “and of course (to) not forget to study.” Although she wants to have fun during her last year of high school, for her, academics are still a priority.