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Alumni: For Tony, giving back is a responsibility

“I feel a responsibility to give back,” said Shuron “Tony” Wade, who spent eight years at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch from 1980 through ’87. “It was the best place for me and, to this day, I ...
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Faces of Rodeo: Conner

From Roping to Resilience: Conner\’s Journey at Boys Ranch Rodeo   Conner got his first taste of the Boys Ranch rodeo last year when he tried his hand in roping. He had been at Boys Ranch ...
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Cowpokes, Culture and Christ-Centered Community

Cowpokes, Culture and Christ-Centered Community   Where has local culture gone? Regional architecture and quaint mom-and-pop establishments have been replaced by strip malls and franchise restaurants. Local dialects and customs likewise disappear as commercial television and ...

Staff spotlight: Michelle Maikoetter

A look at the men and women making a difference in children’s lives. Michelle MaikoetterTitle: Chief Program Officer Other positions held here: Assistant Administrator for Girls and Pre-Adolescents, Senior Vice-President of Residential Programs How long employed ...

The Boatwrights are keeping alumni connected

Jimmie and Sherry are committed to Boys Ranch  Boy Ranch is a special place. It has been home to more than 12,000 young people. The youth age, leave and go on about their lives. Even so, ...

Staff Spotlight: Chloe Hewitt

Title: Campus Life Supervisor Age: 30 How long employed at Cal Farley’s: 5 years Qualifications & experience: Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. I previously worked as a forensic interviewer, so I worked on crisis intervention with ...

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