Senior Hailey Nord has gone to Alder for seven years. She is a part of the Symphonic and Treble Choir. We sat down with Hailey as part of our 24 with ‘24 interview series. 

Q: What’s your favorite memory of your time at Alder?

A: Probably last year when my friend Kaylie [Murrell] snapped at Addie [Wilkin]; It was always really funny to me. 

Q: What are three things you can’t live without?

A: Music, writing, and friends. 

Q: What’s one thing people don’t know about you?

A:  Some people don’t know this, but I have two swords in my bedroom. 

Q: How would you define yourself in three words?

A:  Kind, hopeless-romantic, daydreamer

Q: What was your last dream?

A: It was a weird dream about me being in school and being in Mrs. Loy’s class. 

Q:  Best piece of advice you’ve received?

A: Don’t date anyone you wouldn’t marry. 

Q: If you made a documentary, what would it be about and why?

A: I would probably make a documentary about my favorite band Mr. Big, since they’re my favorite and I love their music. 

Q: Last piece of content you consumed that made you cry?

A: I was listening to a song by Eric Martin called “My First Love.”

Q: Song you can listen to on repeat?

A: It’s called “Angel Baby” by Rosie and the Originals 

Q: If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be?

A: I really can’t think of anything so I would probably stay as myself. 

Q: Dream country to visit?

A: Ireland. 

Q: What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had?

A: My dad surprising me with a “Mr. Big” vinyl for my birthday. 

Q: If your life was a TV show, what song would be in the intro?

A: “These Dreams” By Heart. 

Q: What 3 people living or dead would you like to make dinner for?

A: I’d say probably Betty White, Dolly Parton, and Marilyn Monroe.

Q: The most adventurous thing you’ve done in your life?

A: I was in the historical village and walked up to this guy and told him he was cute. 

Q: What would you like to be remembered for?

A: Either for my writing or being a good person.