By Carolyn Briody
Whether he is on the football field, in the classroom or studying for an American government exam, Pueblo High School senior Roberto Mungaray, 19, works hard at everything he does.
Born and raised in Tucson and an only child, Mungaray is graduating from Pueblo in May but is not sure what his future holds. Mungaray is uncertain if he wants to stay in Tucson after graduation.
"It depends. I'm not hoping for a scholarship, but whatever
happens, happens," Mungaray said.
Mungaray would like to either attend college, earn a degree, become
a firefighter or join the Marines after high school.
In his last semester at Pueblo, Mungaray is taking some challenging classes. Chemistry, advanced art, American government and senior English are among the few activities that keep Mungaray busy.
"I'm a hard worker. Sometimes I'll lag, but I'll pick it up," Mungaray said.
For the past four years, Mungaray has played football for Pueblo, where he was on the All-State team. He wrestled for three years and placed third at the state competition, and he played goalie for Pueblo's club hockey team.
This year, Mungaray was captain of all three teams.
"He's one of those kids that are the hardest working on any team, but he's not the superstar," Pueblo High School assistant principal Richard Carranza said.
Maggie LaTurco, an administrative assistant at Pueblo, agrees.
"He's a real neat kid," LaTurco said.