By: Lillian Skye Noble (SOC/BA'16) and the BCLC Team
Walt Disney once said that his team “keep[s] moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because [they’re] curious and curiosity keeps leading [them] down new paths.”
2014 has come and gone, and now American University Blue Crew Leadership Council (BCLC) is adapting this motto of moving forward and transitioning into 2015. We don’t know what this new year may bring, but we know that our team has big dreams, new goals, and high hopes for 2015.
Here’s what we hope to accomplish in 2015:
"I'm not the biggest believer in setting resolutions just when New Year's comes around. I firmly believe that every day we should be setting goals to not just better ourselves, but assist others. However, in 2015 I look to continue what I started when I first came to AU, which is to garner a stronger sense of school spirit and pride by connecting with our diverse campus community. I hope to remain highly optimistic and positive no matter how hard times may be and to spread that attitude to everyone around me. I cannot wait to live, laugh, and love even more, not just by myself, but with everyone in my life because life is better lived in the company of others. Oh, and to all my peeps out there remember to always wake up every morning believing your flawless, treat yo self whenever possible, and be fearless in everything that you do!"
-Benjamin Zenker (BCLC Chaiman and AU Athletics Assistant for Marketing and Fan Experience)
"To bring happiness to the people around me."
-Michelle Sindyukov (Co-Vice Chairman and Photographer)
"Eat healthier and cheer on AU!"
-Luke Barr (Co-Vice Chairman)
"Never miss an AU Basketball game."
-Eve Young (Clubs/Club Sports Marketing and Promotions Assistant)
1. Turn off my phone more often
2. Go on more adventures outside
3. Make new friendships while solidifying old ones
4. Leave time for lots of home cooking
5. Exercise my mind and body everyday
6. Keep in touch with my family more
-Aubrey Stuber (Co-Greek Outreach Coordinator)
"My New Year's resolution is to do really well in school and manage my time properly. I'm also going to start using a planner and try to stop pulling frequent all nighters."
-Jenna Cataldi (Creative Arts and Design Assistant)
“In 2015 I want to enjoy life and step away from distractions. I want to explore DC and go on more adventures with friends. In 2015, I hope to learn more and meet new people.”
-Nina Kaplan (Photographer)
"Stop putting the happiness of others before my own."
-Alex LeBlanc (Photographer)
"Bring down my timed mile by one minute and put on a positive/happy face for everyone I interact with even if I'm stressed or in a bad mood."
-Madison Hayes (Sports Multimedia Journalist)
“I want to manage my time more wisely and nourish and maintain my close friendships.”
-Lillian Skye Noble (Sports Multimedia Journalist)
"2014 was a great year however, I am happy that it is over an I can start a new year on a clean slate. This year I am studying abroad in Australia and have two main new years resolutions: Try something new and don't make empty plans. This encapsulates everything that I want to do this coming up year. I no longer want to be a person who does everything last minute and is stressed out 24/7. Instead I will plan ahead, allowing more time to explore Australia. I will make plans and go threw with them and I want to be open to everything new that comes into my life in the future."
-Keelin "Keekee" Winslow (Graphic Designer and Photographer)
"I want to work harder in the gym and be more active in getting people involved with AU Athletics."
-Brian Hedal (Graphic Desinger and Game Day Promotions & Experience Intern)
"My New Year's resolution is to dedicate more time to volunteer work, helping to tackle major issues such as hunger and illiteracy in my own community."
-Shaina Spector (Game Day Promotions & Experience Intern)
"My resoluton is for the student section to be packed and rowdy at every basketball game, men's and women's, for the rest of the season. Every fan in attendance should invite at least 5 people to join them. Also, when the oppostin team is shooting free throws we should engage our inner eagle and caw obnoxiously."
-Ben Pitler
As we move forward into 2015, Blue Crew wants to hear more from you! What are your goals for 2015, and how do you hope to go about accomplishing them?
About the Author: Lillian Skye Noble, a first year student at American University contributes to AU Blue Crew Leadership Council as a Sports Multimedia Journalist. As a passionate writer and self-proclaimed nerd, Lillian is known for being the first to volunteer to edit someone's paper before it's due and is certain she's AU's resident diehard Star Wars fan. She has worked for Tb-Two*, a weekly newspaper published by the Tampa Bay Times, where she was a staff writer and social media moderator.