Vicki MacLay:  

Life This summer our family attended the Boy Scouts of America Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. It was an amazing experience for each one of us. My husband attended for training since he is a commissioner for the BSA. I was able to do some fun things like hiking and COPE course challenges. It was so fun to jump off a 55 foot zip line and also do a challenge called "The Confidence Pole". Our 14 year old daughter went on a 5 day 30 mile backing trip in the mountains. She actually loved it and said she would go back. We learned about the generosity of others - the ranch was donated to the BSA from a man named Waitt Phillips. There is an incredible story behind the amazing way he lived his life. Boy Scouting is a part of our life. Our 12 year old son is on his way to being an Eagle Scout. School My best friend was Cynthia Gomez (student body president). I also hung out with Jill West, Sharine Mesamie (spelling?) and Melanie Hansen. Bret Sloan was a boyfriend and one of my very best friends. He was there for me during my parents divorce. I loved being around him and his family. I am so sorry I lost touch with him. I remember Mr. Briscoe (math) how he would throw a mallet in the air and catch it while teaching us. Also Mr. Santos was a favorite of mine. He was always teasing and joking. I moved to Arizona the summer before my senior year. ...Expand for more