The past and the present
NAME:
Leigh Berkheimer, 18
TIME AT RANCH:
March 2002 – February 2005
REASON AT RANCH:
Behavioral problems. Was not getting along with parents, being defiant.
LIFE AFTER THE RANCH:
Currently living alone and plans to graduate from Amphi High School. Hopes to attend Pima Community College and study drama. Eventually wants to transfer to the University of Arizona or Arizona State University.
NAME:
Misty Godsil, 15
TIME AT RANCH:
July 2004 – April 2005
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REASON AT RANCH:
Defiance and social issues leading to multiple problems and family issues.
LIFE AFTER THE RANCH:
Currently in treatment at a different facility.
NAME:
Tiffany Underwood, 16
TIME AT RANCH:
August 2003 – current resident
REASON AT RANCH:
Runaway and family issues.
LIFE AFTER THE RANCH:
Plans to graduate from the Girls Ranch June 4 and return to Phoenix. Aspires to be a pediatrician.
NAME:
Amanda Pensa, 16
TIME AT RANCH:
November 2004 – current resident
REASON AT RANCH:
Defiance and kept running away.
LIFE AFTER THE RANCH:
Anticipated graduation December 2005.
NAME:
Crystal Moreno, 16
TIME AT RANCH:
March 2003 – current resident
REASON AT RANCH:
Defiant and refused to obey parents in addition to family issues.
LIFE AFTER THE RANCH:
Expected to graduate from the Girls Ranch June 4 but may have to stay until she finishes summer school.
NAME:
Gabby Hall, 16
TIME AT RANCH:
December 2002 – February 2005
REASON AT RANCH:
Family issues, defiance and trouble at school.
LIFE AFTER THE RANCH:
Graduated from the Girls Ranch February 2005, currently lives with her grandfather and is a student at Rincon High School.
How to help
● Girls Ranch, which began in Phoenix in 1952 and 1966 in Tucson, depends solely on private donations. It costs $1,800 a month to keep a girl at Girls Ranch, with parents paying what they can.
To make a donation, contact Jennifer Radler at 887-3282 or Jennifer@girlsranch. phxcoxmail.com.
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