Welcome to 2026! As Tabor faculty, students, and staff steadily fall back into the school rhythm, there is a sense of excitement in the air. A new year calls for new beginnings, and nothing helps start a new year off right more than writing down your new year’s resolutions. The idea of a clean slate is what excites the Tabor population. A chance to better yourself and your habits is people’s favorite part of the new year, second to only New Year’s Eve.
Taking the liberty to go around campus and interview students showed what Tabor students want to prioritize in the new year. Marcello Martinelli ‘26 said, “I want to consume less social media”.
Lauren Armstrong ‘27, proclaimed, “I want to find new music to listen to.”
Mr. Bengston said, “I want to organize The Cage.”
Chase Watts ‘26 said he wants to go to the gym more in the mornings.
Mr. White wants to “stop worrying about uncontrollable things.”
Levi O’Duggan ’26, “…wants to work on saving and making money in 2026.”
The rest of the student resolutions mainly all revolved around school: “Get better grades”, “Study more”, “Keep my dorm clean,” “Get ready for school every day,” “Commit to a college,” “Practice my sport more during the offseason,” and “Complete college applications.”
Other adults’ resolutions revolved around their personal lives and rarely related to the academic careers: “Eat cleaner and healthier,” “Be more active,” “Learn a new skill/hobby,” and “Focus on mental health and mental clarity.” This allowed us to create an interesting theory: children’s whole lives revolve around school — socially, academically, emotionally, and physically, but adults view their jobs as a factor in their lives.
Obviously, there are exceptions on either side. One hundred percent of people we interviewed had one thing in common: they all want to improve their lives in some capacity. So happy new year everyone, and make sure to stick to your resolutions!
