Martinez devotes years to teaching, earns citizenship

Writer’s note: A few weeks ago, I joined an auditorium full of students, parents, teachers and administrators as they stood applauding Mr. Rubén Martínez Peláez, Archer City High School’s Spanish teacher of almost 13 years. Patriotic music played in the background. Known affectionately as “Señor,” he was being recognized at the school award assembly for earning his United States citizenship one ye…