Top 3 hobbies to keep Rockets busy

By Alex Minella

As Spring Break approaches, some students are looking forward to spending their time on hobbies they enjoy, with popular activities including reading, crafts, and exercising. In a recent Milestone survey, over 50 students shared their favorite ways to stay busy.

Reading was the number one hobby among the students. Freshman Farrah Yoshida said, “I realized that it isn’t boring if it’s a fun book.” Visiting a local library near McNick is always a great option to find recommendations, including Anderson Brach Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, Madisonville Public Library.

Art was the next main hobby listed from the survey. Sophomore Ella Metzger said, “I like drawing painting and sculpting,” while sophomore Day’Mia Seay said she enjoys sewing. “I learned how to sew from my mom and have painted since I was little,” Seay said. Students can explore their creative side at several local shops, including Doodlin Pottery studio where you can paint your own ceramics, A Stroke of Art for painting classes, and craft supply stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby for materials to complete projects at home.

Exercising and playing recreational sports ranked third as a popular hobby. World language teacher Ingrid Sabla said, “I have always enjoyed working out for physical activity and well-being,” and senior Cara Halaby said, “traveling to Michigan has gotten me into fishing.” There are many ways to stay active near McNick including Lunken Playfield, where you can play tennis, pickleball, or walk or run 6.5 miles of trails, and the nearby Reeves Golf Course. Students who enjoy fishing can visit Lake Barber and East Fork State Park. Several gyms are also near McNick including Beechmont Racquet and Fitness, TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, Burn Boot Camp, Planet Fitness, and the M.E. Lyons YMCA and offer student rates.

Whether it’s reading, making art, or staying active, students at McNicholas have a variety of hobbies to enjoy that help provide ways to relax, be creative, and stay engaged during their time off.