President’s Message: Bringing the family together
For centuries, the breaking of bread has brought people together. It’s a symbol of familial commitment, a practice that’s as much about emotional sustenance as it is nourishing our bodies. Tragically, it’s also a practice our ...
Texas Historic Tree Project recognizes ‘Frenchie’s Tree’ at Boys Ranch
The old cottonwood tree with the exaggerated bend in its huge trunk has been greeting passersby going to and from Boys Ranch all of its 80-year history. As a matter of fact, “Frenchie’s Tree” pre-dates Boys ...
2019 Boys Ranch Senior Feature: Celeste
After two years at Boys Ranch, Celeste said the most important things she has learned are gratitude, the power of structure and how to manage her time wisely. Celeste is extremely grateful for her house parents ...
2019 Boys Ranch Senior Feature: Simon
After two years at Boys Ranch, Simon believes the most valuable lesson he learned was how to interact with different types of people. Simon thanks all his coaches for always motivating him to improve himself. One ...
2019 Boys Ranch Senior Feature: Jameson
After graduation, Jameson is returning home to San Diego, California. He says his two years at Boys Ranch has taught important life-lessons, particularly money management skills. As Jameson prepares for life after Boys Ranch, he has ...
2019 Boys Ranch Senior Feature: Emily
Emily has called Boys Ranch, Texas, home for the past 13 years. She believes the love, support and opportunities at Boy Ranch have prepared her for life after graduation. Though she says she will miss all ...
2019 Boys Ranch Senior Feature: Sebastian
Widely known as “Skinny,” Sebastian plans to attend Clarendon College in Clarendon, Texas, this fall to become a welder after he spends the summer back home in Kansas. His three years at Boys Ranch taught him ...
Fifty Boys Ranch seniors shine bright as they receive newly inked diplomas
The Boys Ranch High School graduating class of 2019 were all smiles as they moved their tassels from right to left at the end of their commencement ceremony the morning of May 25th. Fifty graduates crossed ...
2019 Boys Ranch Senior Feature: Jacolby
Over the past three years at Boys Ranch, Jacolby says the most important skills he’s learned is how to regulate his emotions and properly deal with anger. Jacolby wishes to thank his house parent at Rafter ...
Baccalaureate service honors Boys Ranch Class of 2019
The evening of Friday, May 24, provided the perfect setting for the 2019 Boys Ranch Baccalaureate service held at the community’s chapel. As the sun gradually set on this still, beautiful evening, several hundred supporters of ...