Alexa Thompson –– Staff Reporter
“We went on a photoshoot on Embarcadero in San Fransisco. It was the first ‘official’ group thing we’ve done outside of group practice. It was a great experience”
Even though she loves to be involved in her new band, Alexa Thompson (’12), Staff Reporter for InFlight is a one-of-a-kind girl. And while still conforming to the stereotypical pink as a favorite color and Forever 21 as a favorite store, Alexa has so much to offer.
Thompson was born on May 12th and continues her typical Pleasanton life with her two baby brothers and younger sister. She is currently a senior at Foothill High School and has completed her three years with quite interesting events.
“One of my band members has a room with good technology for recording, and I had used it for singing.”
Thompson was a ninth grader with courage, not falling with many freshman marked by insecurity. Thompson distinctively remembers creatively dressing up every Friday during P.E. She and her friends called it “The Triple F” or the Freaky Freshman Friday. This attention-grabbing experience has shaped Alexa greatly.
“We’re kids and have created this band just for fun. The other band members pick then name because we’re teens and we love music. We want to show everyone what we like to do.”
Not only is this beach-going girl goal-driven, but she also works at C andG dental X-Ray as a receptionist. “I’ve worked here since May and it’s my first ‘official job.’ It’s great because I have a close bond with my manager, I really look up to her.
She also tutors three boys that go to Lydiksen because she “really likes kids and loves to help the learn.” After a long day, she retreats to her homework, to her boyfriend, her great family and to her band.
Weekends for Alexa are relaxing and filled with Welch’s fruit snacks and just about any type of Goldfish produced. When she’s not consuming these tasty snacks, she is out with her friends exploring Downtown Pleasanton and Hacienda.
When she has more time, Alexa likes to visit Santa Barbara and Capitola- definitely taking a whole bunch of those Goldfish for the car ride!
Thompson is applying to SBCC and hopes to transfer to UCSB with a Psychology major, but she has yet decided what she wants to study in college.
“We hope to play shows and whatever we do, we’ll do for fun. We just love this good experience and explore with each other what we love to do.”
Contrary to many students, Alexa truly wants to make a difference in the world; she wants to change something; she wants to help people. Alexa is excited for graduation and hopes for a great year ahead of her.