Hello John Robert and Betty! It is me... Lee Ann Wilkins! I am teaching and coaching in Midland texas- I would love to send my students to camp there- It was a great experience for me- please mail me a summer 2008 entry form to : L. Wilkins 3803 Avondale Dr. Midland, tx. 79703
5/7/2008 |
Looking forward to my FIFTH Thanksgiving at the Ranch! Staff and accomodations are pure class and we appreciate all that you do to preserve this very special place. Love the new site! Keep up the good work!
Ashley Kamrath
Austin, TX
4/23/2008 |
This would be my 6th year but sadly i might not be able to attend this year.i have really enjoyed spending my time with the fun staff and other campers and look forward to returning as soon as possible.i wish every one at camp in 2008 a fabulous year and a speacial shout out to my former camp buds.i'll miss you all and be thinking about the fun we've had in the past.:) -peyton howard (cityslicker session4 2007)
4/19/2008 |
I 've been attending camp for the past 7 years and am counting down the days until i go again this coming summer.
I'll be an ACP this year during the first ACP session in June. Prude Ranch is my home away from home and it is what i look forward to every year. The people are amazing, the atmosphere is spectacular and the experiences are priceless. Love to all and best wishes to the Prude family!
Dylan Dawson
Mansfield, TX
4/15/2008 |
I cant wait to come to camp!
4/13/2008 |
So i just got back from Prude Ranch this afternoon and i was told to leave a comment about my time there. First off, i loved basically all of the food. PASTA NIGHT ROCKS! =] thanks for the opportunity to come to your facility and i thought Prude Ranch was beautiful and relaxing. <3Emily!!! 4/13/08
4/13/2008 |
I'm from Summit International Prepatory ,and i can't wait to come here!!!:)
4/5/2008 |
My name is Mikah and I'm from Summit International Prepatory and I can't wait to go here for our school trip! I love the Big Bend. My mother said she loved it when she went to the Big Bend because of the stars. I can't wait to see what the sky looks like at night! I'm going to love Prude Ranch! Thank you. :)
4/4/2008 |
We attended the Fort Bliss Family Retreat March 27-29 and I have to tell you, we had a wonderful time. It was by far the best weekend our family has had together in a very long time. Everyone was so nice, the cabin was great and whoever cooked all the food, thanks we all gained ten pounds. I have always wanted to spend a vacation on a ranch and this past weekend fullfilled that dream. I rode Tiny and he was a perfect gentleman, my daughter rode Paleface and gave him an attitude adjustment and the views from horseback will stay with us forever. Thank you for giving us a wonderful family memory.
John, Tracy & Amanda Kessler
El Paso, TX.
3/29/2008 |
My name is Mary Sheldon. I was a counsleor at Prude Ranch from 1972 to 1975, when the ranch worked with abused children. I just recently got the information that there was a web site. I am proud to have been part of the ranch and all that it did to help our nations "throw away children." Jonn Robert has and continues to be an insperation to me. I learned a lot through my experinces as a counselor, both personally anb professionally. John Robert spearheaded some amazing programs for these kids. As a Probation Officer, that has spent many years with developing programming for Juveniles and their familes I draw a lot on my experiences at Prude Ranch. I hope that John Robert and Ms. Betty have been applauded for their work and passion. I am retired now, and plan to visti the ranch this summer. Although different, I know the healed soulss of many a child and adult alike will be heard in the winds.
3/27/2008 |
Andrew P. Prude one of the 2nd generation Prudes and he married my grandmother. I have so many wonderful memories of him and my grandmother taking us to camp every summer. I miss him dearly and would love to have my daughter go there one day and come home with the same memories that I still have today. I may not remember who was my "best friend" but I do remember most of my horses names.
I feel priveledged to be a part of the Prude family for the years he was here. Even when Grandpa Andy passed away, they always considered us Family. I am grateful for all of those years.
Good luck for all the years to come....
Jauna Martinka Cothran
Georgetown, Texas
3/26/2008 |
Just a post script to my previous message...John Robert and Betty Prude are also in my fond memory file for being the parents I didn't have. from David C. Puckett (from 1976 to 1978 Prude Ranch Children's Home).
3/13/2008 |
My name is David Puckett. When I was 12 years old I was sent to Prude Ranch when it was a co-ed home for abused children. We had a trailer there that was converted into a schoolhouse and Mr. Ward was the principal. His wife Mrs. Ward was the English teacher. There was also a wrangler there named Warren. I don't know if anyone else remembers this about Prude Ranch, but Pa Pa Prude, as John G "Big Spurs" Prude was known to us, was an instrumental mentor to me in my formulative years.Sadly he has passed on. The childrens home was later relocated to the old Catholic Retreat on the highway past Blue Mountain and then later to the current location off the road to Apline. I'm saying all this in order to point out that the Prude Family has done a lot more for society than most know.
3/12/2008 |
My sister and I went to Prude Ranch years ago when I was in the 3rd grade and were there for 2 weeks!! I LOVED it and still have very fond memories of our stay! We now want to send our kids for the same adventure. Who knew I could ride a horse and even win a belt buckle in the rodeo?!!!
Lisa "Keele" Cole- Texas
3/9/2008 |
We attendend your Annual Spring Round Up Party in Odessa last night. Thank you so much. Our daughters loved the party. "Prude" always equals fun.
Thanks, Susan Friday
2/28/2008 |
My mom (Brenda)brought over the latest "Horsetrots" for us to look at. It was great to see all the generations of Prudes! Clay and I still talk about getting out to West Texas with our boys. (twin boys 4 yrs.old) I was a camper in the 70's 80's and even a counselor into to 90's. Looking forward to the 60th reunion-
Kathi Jackson Cossey
2/6/2008 |
I Martha Leyva,maiden last name was Salazar,
was 14yrs.old;The first time I ever went to Prude Ranch,with my school class trip.I had such a super
great time,lots of fun...great memories...nice
friendly people...This time I will be traveling
with our church family...what a retreat this will
be....very memorable...and with my husband,of 30yrs.
and son...I know anyone that comes to visit Prude Ranch,
will most definitly will have a super great time...
gremarley@aol.com Thank you...GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
2/1/2008 |
I was one of the first girl campers in 1956 and have had a love affair with Prude Ranch ever since. Looking forward to having my grand-daughter have the same wonderful experiences I had. They were the happiest memories of my childhood. Minette Velvin Strader
1/30/2008 |
THE NEW WEBSITE IS GREAT. FOR SURE IT BRINGS BACK ALOT OF
MEMORIES. THE LAST TIME FOR ME WAS IN THE EARLY 70'S WITH
THE ROCKPORT GANG. 1970, 1971, 1972. JOHN SPRIGG
1/29/2008 |
Its been over ten years since I have been there. Hope to take my family soon
1/27/2008 |
Congratulations on the great web site and the snow. You have a better winter 2008 in West Texas than we do in western Sweden. All we have had so far this winter is rain. I envy you. Prude Ranch is a wonderful place any time of the year. I really miss you people, the Davis Mountains and do look forward to another visit.
Stellan Danielsson, Gothenburg, Sweden
(1964, 1966 and 1993)
1/18/2008 |
The new website is great! I'm looking forward to coming back out in June with my family for the Texas Star Party. No better place to be than the Davis Mountains.
Len Philpot, Pineville, LA
1/18/2008 |
Hey yall. Its great to see the new website. We just moved to a new house and while unpacking I came across a summer camp video from Prude Ranch from the year 1994. Those were some of the best memories of my childhood! I've always wanted to go back there and be a counselor. Maybe this summer I'll actually do it! Hope to see you all soon.
Josh Johnson
1/6/2008 |
Visiting this site brought back so many memories from my time at Prude Ranch. I was just thinking about this horse that was there when I attended about about 8 years ago. It was a mustang shire cross I believe. Black and white paint with a blue eye. Thought I might be able to find some pictures of it. Anyways, the new site is beautiful!
Jessica McNally
1/4/2008 |
I went to prude ranch twice, when I was in school in Saint James and in Sacred Heart. My children will hopefully get to go in a couple of years. Very good memories. CGS
12/27/2007 |
Viewing your website brought back so many wonderful memories. I attended camp for 2 summers in the mid 80s. I have lots of fond memories of horseback riding, sleeping under the stars and visiting Big Bend. I hope to visit Prude Ranch again someday.
Ann Warren Hightower
12/20/2007 |
Great Website. Thank you all for you wonderful hospitality to TRYC. The youth are excited for another great retreat in Feb. See you soon. Terah Hatter
12/8/2007 |
Impressed with the new website! Looks great!
11/29/2007 |
this sounds like a cool place to be at!!!!!:)
11/28/2007 |
I LOVE the new site! Prude Ranch is the greatest Old West Retreat in Texas!
11/28/2007 |
We had a wonderful time at Thanksgiving.
11/26/2007 |