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Still Creek Ranch or Still Creek Christian Academy〔 is an accredited Christian school and fully functional ranch located 15 miles from Bryan, Texas on approximately 200 acres of land. Danny and Margaret O'Quinn operated the school from 1988 to 2012, and Steve and Tracy Singleton served as Executive Directors from 2012 to 2014. Tim Floyd was named the new Executive Director in March 2015. Still Creek is both a boarding and day school that serves neglected and abused children, ages 8-18, from all over Texas by providing a structured, Christian environment in which to live and study.In addition to the academic curriculum, Still Creek Ranch offers a variety of vocational training such as welding, agriculture, wood shop, and horsemanship classes. Still Creek Ranch students participate in the Brazos County Faith Riders Drill Team, which competes in the annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show. ==Mission and support== The Ranch's mission is to provide for the spiritual, physical, emotional, and academic needs of the residents and students.〔 The Ranch is a non-profit organization that operates on donations from individuals, businesses, corporations, foundations, civic groups, and churches.〔 Donations go toward general operating expenses, including groceries, utilities, and salaries for the staff members. The Ranch relies heavily on three annual fundraisers. Members of the community as well as students from nearby Texas A&M University volunteer their time helping at the Ranch. 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Still Creek Ranch」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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