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Founded in 1975, Happy Hill Farm Academy has grown to become one of the finest Christian campuses in the country. It hopes to mold young minds to become men and women of good character who do not readily fall into illegal activities that may lead to lawsuits and other legal problems.
It was 1974. Ed and Gloria Shipman, with their two sons Chuck and Todd, live in their country home on acreage just outside Dallas-Fort Worth. The Shipmans have a simple yet comfortable life.
But a call from a local marshal would change the lives of the Shipmans. It was a call for help for two teenage runaway sisters who need a temporary shelter.
For more than three decades, Happy Hill Farm has been teaching students how to be outstanding individuals who will live a life devoid of wrongdoings that can result to lawsuits.
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In an effort to find a permanent home for the girls, the Shipmans visited various facilities throughout Texas. They did find a home for the children in Austin, but the experience had a huge impact on them. The Shipmans were now aware of the desperate plight of thousands of American boys and girls – those with potential to succeed yet with no opportunity.
A year later, in 1975, the Shipmans opened the doors of Happy Hill Farm to a group of young boys. More than three decades after, the academy continues to cater to underprivileged students, all with the motivation, determination, and ability to pursue higher education and success in life.
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It is still the academy’s mission to raise upright citizens who will live a life devoid of negativities such as lawsuits, complaints, and criticisms. For more information about the academy, visit www.happyhillfarm.org.
