Sierra: A pond at Boys Ranch led an alumna to a degree in mechanical engineering
It all started with the koi pond. Tim Nation, who led the community garden program, wanted to improve the greenhouse at Boys Ranch to include a fish pond. “I thought that was a cool idea,” Sierra ...
Life After Boys Ranch: Cal Farley’s Alumni Support Center helps new Graduates with the transition to adulthood
‘WELL, WHAT NOW?’ After the last graduation cap has been thrown in the air and the exhilaration of the last ceremony is over, reality strikes for many Boys Ranch graduates. They are now adults, responsible for ...
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 ...
