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A student earing black robes with red makes a Texas Tech symbol with his hand.

Following His Dreams

Stuart’s Dreams Take Flight Once, a boy who lived near an airfield woke up every morning at 6 a.m. so he could watch out his bedroom window while Osprey aircraft flew overhead and shook the house. ...
A girl lights candles on a National Honor Society table

Making Changes to Live a Better Life

Braniya is cool and confident. She’s an athlete and a scholar with many friends at Boys Ranch.  In 2022, within about three weeks, she was named to the All-District Academic Team in basketball for District 3-AA, ...
A teenager stands in front of a pond.

Trevor: Growing for Change

Trevor Concentrates on Making the World Better Trevor stares intently at a computer monitor, then taps his keyboard and adjusts the Python code on the black screen. His fast hands can barely keep up with his ...
A boy sits on an outdoor set of steps.

Always Involved

Aidan has tried everything, and it has been his secret to success. Going to the rodeo? You’ll see Aidan there. Going to the Christmas cantata? You’ll see Aidan there. Aidan has learned to embrace change during ...
A girl is ready to spike a ball in nine square in the air.

Welcome to Summer Recreation

Recreation helps children’s bodies to stay active and their minds to stay healthy. A long summer is almost here. This year, some Boys Ranch residents will attend summer school, and some will focus on their Experiential ...

Teaching Life Skills Through FFA

FFA teaches responsibility, finance and life skills. The animal is just the beginning. For years, students at Boys Ranch have learned responsibility, finance and life skills through FFA involvement. This 2021-22 school year was no different.  ...

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