by Donna McBride
The arrival of 2025 signifies a fresh start, milestones, progress and even reflection of the year we left behind. It’s a chance to create new goals and resolutions while reflecting on achievements or lessons from our past.
Those challenges of the past made us stronger and better prepared to manage the year ahead. 2025 is a blank canvas, ready for each of us to paint something new and beautiful. What are you looking forward to?
“I am looking forward to 2025 because I have another great year to spend time with my family.” —Lisa Flores, Vista Grande High School teacher
“I am looking forward to 2025 because it will allow me to continue to serve and volunteer in my community in a variety of ways.” —Sgt. Steven Sekrecki, Department of Public Safety
“I am looking forward to 2025 because each new year gives me a fresh start with renewed optimism, hopes and dreams.” —Nancy Caywood, Caywood Farms
“I’m looking forward to 2025 because the Steelers are going to win the Super Bowl and because I want to travel and experience new, fun adventures!” —Jennifer Korsten, CGUHSD public relations officer
“I am looking forward to 2025 because it’s a fresh start filled with new opportunities to grow, learn and make a positive impact.” —Greta Edwards, Casa Grande Alliance Executive Director
“I am looking forward to 2025 and what it will bring to Casa Grande with a slightly new council and a new mayoralty, new businesses and projects, and what it will mean for my own education and career journey!” —Anthony Amado, Casa Grande Youth Commission Vice President (high school senior)
“I am looking forward to 2025 because…”
And I’m proud to be an American
Where at least I know I’m free
And I won’t forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I’d gladly stand up
Next to you and defend her still today
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA
Grover Ramsey
Casa Grande Elks No. 1957
