Rilyn O’Hern is a sophomore at MCHS. She is a gymnast with a flex schedule. This interview for Nook News has been edited for length and clarity.

Q: How long have you been doing gymnastics?

A: I have been doing gymnastics for 11 years.

Q:What days do you have gymnastics?

A: I have gymnastics Monday, Tuesdays, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Q: What classes and periods do you miss?

A: I miss 4th period both days. I don’t have a resource or a gym period. 

Q:What struggles do you have not having resources?

A: I have never been to a lab, so when I need help in a subject I rely on my friends. I have also never had time to finish my homework in school. 

Q: Where do you do gymnastics?

A: Phenom in Oswego 

Q: If you could, what would you change about your schedule?

A: I wouldn’t change my schedule. I like not having a 4th period. 

Q: Tell me about your gymnastics career?

A: I started gymnastics when I was 4. I am a level 10 gymnast, and I used to compete for Aspire for 5 years. 

Q: How did you get a flex schedule as a sophomore?

A: My mom had to talk to the counselors, and I had to take homeschool health.

Q: What time do you have to be at gymnastics?

A:I have to be at gymnastics at 3, but I live 45 minutes from the gym so I leave my house at the latest, 2:10.

Q: What time do you usually get home from gymnastics?

A: I usually get home around 7:45-8 p.m.

Q:Have you ever been set back by any challenges? If so, how did you overcome them?

A: I have been set back by many injuries, but I have to keep a positive mindset when I’m not able to do everything. When I can get back to all of my skills I have to be patient and work very hard.

Q: What is your dream car?

A: A Bronco.