Jun01
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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Jan15
Boys Ranch FFA brings home the pride from Oldham County Stock Show
This past Saturday, our Future Farmers of America had a tremendous presentation of their animals at the Oldham County Stock Show in Vega, Texas. Thanks to their hard work and preparation, our young people from the ...
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Apr21
Boys Ranch and FFA —Staying true to the blue and gold
For more than 60 years, the highly recognized dark blue corduroy jackets with the National FFA emblem embroidered across the back have hung in the closets of group homes at Boys Ranch. It was 1955 when ...
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Jan17
Boys Ranch FFA members reap the rewards of their labor
One of the highlights of the year for the members of the Future Farmers of America chapter at the Boys Ranch Independent School District is the Oldham County Stock Show and Sale. It is a place ...
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Sep27
FFA Tri-State Fair win goes to Boys Ranch youth
While at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, our young people have many opportunities to build skills and prepare for their futures. One of those opportunities is coordinated through our Experiential Learning Program and the Boys Ranch High ...
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Oct28
Belonging at Boys Ranch
By Richard NedelkoffBoys Ranch President and CEO As we gather around the fire and embrace the warmth of the Christmas season, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we have embarked upon together at Cal ...
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Jun01
Sebastian: A Fresh Start
On the sidelines of a basketball game, Sebastian watches the play intently, keeping track of statistics for the coaches and being ready to share them at a moment’s notice. He loves being the manager for boys ...
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May15
Sowing Seeds
The Parable of the Sower By Senior Chaplain Mike Wilhelm In spring, I’m sure many folks think of Jesus’ Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. As you might recall, a man goes out to sow ...
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May01
Alexis: Learning To Be Salt in the World
Alexis is bouncy, bubbly and cheerful. She looks to the bright side and talking with her is fun. With Alexis, everyday life turns into an adventure – like the time all of the girls in Lutz ...
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Apr22
Spring Reminds Us of New Life and Growth
By Richard NedelkoffBoys Ranch President and CEO Time really flies! It is hard to believe, but I am approaching my first-year anniversary as President and CEO of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. As I watch the first ...
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