Jazmyn: Sharing the Light in Her Life
JAZMYN LIKES TO SHARE LIGHT. “The light booth in the Fine Arts Building is my domain,” the high school senior said. “I’ve been doing tech forever.” She’s the lighting technician for the Boys Ranch High School ...
President’s Message: Weathering the Storm
What a year it has been! The confluence of so many challenges has really tested our mettle, but we haven’t lost sight of what we are here for – that is, helping young people set their ...
Kierstyn: Overcoming challenges with creativity
Kierstyn’s hair is a dark brown bob – this week. Since arriving at Boys Ranch, the 17-year-old feels safe expressing herself with different hairstyles and makeup applications. “I have probably been through a dozen styles in ...
Doing the Best for Our Youth
How the Boys Ranch custodial team rose to the challenge of COVID-19. By George Owen, Director of Custodial Services IN OCTOBER 2019, FLU SEASON WAS APPROACHING, AND WE EXPECTED IT TO BE BAD. As the custodial ...
Angel: ‘I Enjoy Taking Responsibility’
ANGEL HAS ALWAYS HAD A LOT OF ENERGY; it just wasn’t channeled in the right way. And that became a huge struggle at school and at home, especially when Angel was being raised by a single ...
Staff Spotlight: Mike Lowe
MIKE LOWE, DIRECTOR OF EQUINE RIDING & RODEO PROGRAMMING, began his time at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch as a house parent. “To me, working with the kids — it wasn’t really a job. It was more ...
