“They take journalism really seriously because they know the force that it is and can be”-Christiane Amanpour. Although she is only a first-year member ofThe Aztlán staff, Hailey Thompson is a reporter who understands the responsibility of taking journalism seriously. Hailey has always had a passion for informative writing since a young age and is currently in her senior year at Esperanza . Hailey especially enjoys writing A&E and Features pieces, but is capable and willing to write about any subject matter. Hailey is a unique staff member and an asset to The Aztlán because she produces quality work, even on a tight deadline.Outside of school, Hailey is a competitive dancer and a dance teacher at both her studio and the Yorba Linda Community Center. She looks forward to a great final semester of high school and first semester of reporting forThe Aztlán.