Sure, New Year’s is over, but it’s never too late to look ahead and go after your goals. That’s why we sent our team in search of people willing to share what they’re looking forward to most and plan to achieve in 2018.
PHOTOS AND ANSWERS COMPILED BY JENNIFER MCNELLY AND JOSE APONTE
“This year, I’m really excited about being in school, so I’ve made a goal to really do well and get good grades. I also want to focus on my new band. We don’t have a name yet … but we will soon.”
JOSH FULLERTON
New Albany
“I’ve made a personal goal to not get so caught up in
the hustle and bustle of every day. For 2018. I want
to find pleasure in the small things, spend time with
people and just enjoy life.”
EMILY BETHANY
New Albany
“Like many people do in the new year, I’ve resolved to really focus on my health and
get back into shape. However, the biggest challenge I’ve set for myself is to learn
how to relax. I’m really a Type A personality and take on a lot of projects at one time,
but I never really get to enjoy the process. I want to change that. I want to still have
projects but actually take the time to enjoy the tasks. I also definitely want to make
sure that I have more ‘Vic time’ thrown in there.”
VIC OBERHAUSEN
New Albany
“I have several resolutions for this year. The top of my list is to
push out the toxic influences out and smile more. I know I need to
say no more often. I know I can do anything I put my mind to, but
that does not mean I should. I hope to take the lessons I learned
in 2017 and apply them to 2018.”
JULIE JACKSON
New Albany
“I look forward to a successful relationship with school, the church and the people I love.”
CHASE HOWARD
Sellersburg
“I look forward to the 2018 election season.”
STUART NORDHOFF
New Salisbury, Indiana
“My goals include traveling to Miami to represent Indiana University Southeast at a
conference and graduating in May.”
JEWELL CONNER
Owensboro, Kentucky
“I want to see the Indianapolis Colts become a good team again.”
BRENNEN GOODIN
Sellersburg
“I’m personally looking forward to more snow. I have an old sled from the 1960s that I itch to get on every year. I also look forward to a little peace.”
DUSTIN KIEFER
Scottsburg
“I look forward to the Cincinnati Reds being a good team again.”
ZACH DENSFORD
Sellersburg
“I am looking forward to
graduating college and beginning
my professional career.”
KAITLIN PORTER
Jeffersonville
“This year I’m really focusing on setting myself up for the rest of my life
– my career, personal relationships, all of that. I’m trying to be the best
person I can possibly be. I want to be the best version of me.”
CODY USHER
Sellersburg
“In August 2017, I made a big change and moved
from Mexico to the United States and started
working on my master’s degree. I got here the day
before school started. I am hoping that this year I
can really improve my English language skills so
that I can succeed in the program.”
CRISTINA CORDOVA PAZ
Clarksville
“This year, I am looking forward to my last
year in college and graduating in December.
SAMUEL MURPHY
New Albany
“I’m currently a student and I’ll be graduating later this year. I can definitely say that
I’m really looking forward to finishing school and getting started on my career.”
ETHAN JOHNSON
Sellersburg
“I’m a member of the United States Air Force, so I’ve moved around a lot. I’m brand
new to the area. This year, I really want to get to know Louisville better and see what
the city has to offer.”
LATRICE THOMAS
Louisville
“For 2018, I’m really hoping to see women have a stronger presence in society.”
HATTIE PEYRON
Clarksville
“I’ve decided that I really want to
put myself out there more, be bolder
and try new things.”
LYDIA WIECZOREK
New Albany
“My goal for 2018 includes traveling where
I’ve never been before and finding more
creative outlets to deal with busy schedules.”
JOHN RENFROW
Louisville
“For me 2018 is the year of mental health.
Last year I was not motivated. This year will
be filled with yoga, therapy, and loved ones.
My number one priority is me.”
SARAH MAGIN
Louisville
“I love puppies (specifically boxers). I’ve worked as a vet tech for four years in Louisville. This year, more than anything, I’m just looking forward to petting more puppies.”
CHANDLER COOPER
Louisville
“My goals for 2018 include using skills I learned in my B96.5 radio internship to better the Horizon Radio. I want to give listeners a radio show they are not used to having.”
JERREN HARRISON
Louisville
