And In ‘98, Teens Resolve To …

Mon., Dec. 29, 1997

Brianne Jacobs And Beth Kowal

Wow, another 365 days gone. Where did they all go? Goodbye 1997, hello 1998.

Traditionally it’s the time of the year to resolve to better ourselves. You know, the time of the year that enrollment at fitness centers goes sky high and consumption of fast-food french fries probably drops (of course, this lasts for only a day or two). Seems ‘98 will be no different. Most of the girls we asked to share their resolutions with us said losing weight was on their list.

If you can’t find a resolution of your own, maybe you can borrow one from your peers. Here are other teens’ resolutions:

“To graduate with good grades, get a scholarship into college and keep a good family relationship.” - Sam Hess, Mead senior

“To procrastinate more.” - Tyler Ross, North Central senior

“To gain 20 pounds.” Scott Sulpizio, Whitworth College freshman

“I will no longer give girls compliments or insults, ‘cause they both get you in trouble.” Michael Anderson, North Central junior

“To finish my senior year, go to Paris, have fun and move on to WSU.” Andrea Voss, Mead senior

“I resolve to work harder at all my activities in school, at home and with my friends.” April Neufeld, Mead senior

”(I resolve) to always use my blinkers.” Abbey Rayner, Mead senior.

“To get accepted into the college of my choice and do my very best there.” - Angie Bell, Mead senior

“Quit smoking. Finish school.” - Summer Chandler, Mead senior

“Keep my room clean. Keep senioritis to a minimum. Eat healthier. Be nice to people. Don’t stress out about the little things.” - Megan Harris, Mead senior

“To be more loving and accepting of my roommate.” - Debbie Fretwell, Whitman College freshman

“Maintain good heath and work out more.” - Felicia Harris, Mead senior “To write a manifesto about the faulty foundation of American society due to our overwhelming infatuation with Kentucky bluegrass in landscaping - obviously a CIA covert operation.” - Pete Lattin, North Central senior

“Play my guitar more.” - Brandon Jacobs, North Central freshman

“I don’t need to change anything.” - Kelly Brezinski, North Central senior

“Stop procrastinating.” - Marsa Lowerison, North Central sophomore

“Do more for the community.” - Kelli Cook, North Central sophomore

“Tell the person the truth, right after I lie to them.” - Brook Dehart, North Central senior

“I resolve not to make any resolutions.” - Rachel Eggers, Mead junior

“To get better grades by applying myself going to class and listening better.” - Brandon Kyle, Shadle Park junior

“To be on time for school.” - Brent Upchurch, East Valley Middle School seventh-grader

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