How are you going to ring in the new year?

Jamal Washington, ninth-grader, Central Junior High School

“Actually, I’m baby-sitting my sister’s son at the Marriott while she goes clubbing.”

Seth Dirks-Ham, seventh-grader, South Junior High School

“Party hard at my friend’s house, and maybe shoot off some fireworks.”

Jack Newlin, third-grader, Lawrence Catholic School

“I’m going to invite some friends over that go to my school. If it’s not too cold, we are having a hayrack ride and a bonfire.”

Sidney Newlin, fourth-grader, Lawrence Catholic School

“I’m going to watch the ball drop on TV at my party.”

Sydney Vanderbilt, third-grader, Prairie Park School

“We are going to my cousin’s house to celebrate. We are going to the park and going shopping. We are going to do a whole bunch of stuff together.”

Abby Manley, first-grader, Veritas Christian School

“I’m going to watch movies with my family.”

Kyle Foster, sixth-grader, Woodlawn School

“I’m going to stay up until midnight, and probably hang out with my friends.”

Kristofer Knudson, third-grader, Raintree Montessori School

“Usually we visit our friends’ house for a big party.”