I am Randy Scism
I have known the Holtzmans since2006 and volunteered may hours doing camp maintenance, in the kitchen as lead cook, and helping with the horses. I have been around horses most of my life and love to teach children to love and respect them, while having fun riding them. During my teen years, I rode professional, roping with my father, heading and heeling.
I am a Native American, part Cherokee. When I was younger the chief of the Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma gave me the name Graywolf. As a child I loved spending time with my Indian Grandmother, on the family farm in northeast Oklahoma. I have enjoyed learning more about my heritage while becoming more apart of Camp Tonkawa. Figuring out the best way to set up the Camp’s tipis, has become a quest for me.
I have been a carpenter for many years. I started out working with my brother building houses in Oklahoma for over 10 years. Working with my hand brings me satisfaction. After coming back to Texas I became a certified welder. Later back to my true love, working with wood, building cabinets in the Pilot Point area for over 7 years.
Worked in the apartment industry and was a supervisor for over twenty-five years, mainly in Texas but also in Florida and California. Certified in A/C, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, building maintenance, and pool operator.
Graduated from Pilot Point High School in 1973. Then attended Oklahoma University and Tulsa University on a partial scholarship for baseball. My baseball career continued with the triple A league in Tulsa Oklahoma. My knees remind me today, of my catching position.
I am a father of three daughters and currently, five Granddaughters and usually the grandpa to all the kids who attend camp.
While knowing the Holtzman I have been to rendezvous to learn more about the outdoors and primitive skills so I could help with the camps and teach others about the great outdoor life, that most people haven’t experienced yet. I love teaching kids and adults all about natural things in our surround environment, to help them start a new life respecting the land we live in. I tell stories from my life experiences in the true fashion of a Native American. Come pow wow with us and help me play the BIG drum, and eat my famous buzzard stew!