Verona rising senior hopes to attend Arizona State University
Q&A: Jorge Lara
By: Patrick Edmund
Reporter
Jorge Lara, basketball player from Verona, plans on studying engineering after high school.
Do you like Upward Bound?
“Yes, it’s a great way to prepare for college and meet new people.”
Where are you from?
“Verona, Missouri.”
What are you interested in?
“I like sports, or basically anything hands on.”
Are there any specific sports you are interested in?
“Specifically, i like to play basketball.”
Do you play basketball for your school?
“I do, I have been playing since 6th grade.”
What are your career interests?
“I’m interested in engineering, architecture, or construction. I’m stuck on deciding between those three.”
What college do you plan on attending after high school?
“I would like to attend Arizona University.”
What are you going to study in college?
“I want to major in engineering.”
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
“Hawaii, I have always wanted to go there.”
Where are your parents from?
“They are both from San Juan Nuevo, Mexico.”
When did you parents come to The United States?
“They came to the U.s when my mom was 18, so about 22 or 23 years ago.”
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