It’s Jan. 1. 2016 has ended, and 2017 is here to bring new challenges and accomplishments, and there is a positive feeling in the air. Whether the past year was fantastic or terrible for a person, people are able to have a fresh start, a new goal or resolution.

New Year’s resolutions vary from spending more time with family to traveling the world. These are some resolutions from students in Olentangy:

“My New Year’s resolution is to spend more time with my family,” said Samantha W. ‘19.

“I want to lose weight this year and make more friends,” said Olivia G. ‘18.

“My resolution is to study more and get better grades,” said Skylar L. ‘18.

“I am hopefully going to continue to become a better basketball and volleyball player,” said Olivia M. ‘19.