BARBY
WELLS
For over fifty years, Barby Wells was the Teen Age Republicans. She took an idea and turned it into a movement that reached every state, trained thousands of young leaders, and helped shape American politics.
Her Impact
Barby Wells didn't just run an organization. She built the infrastructure for conservative youth politics in America. Under her leadership, TARS became the training ground where young Republicans learned to organize, campaign, and lead.
During the Reagan era, she mobilized thousands of young conservatives across the country, turning teenage enthusiasm into real political power. The youth vote mattered because she made it matter.
Her former members went on to serve in Congress, state legislatures, and local governments. Rob Bishop and countless others trace their political careers back to the skills and confidence they gained in TARS under her mentorship.
What made her exceptional wasn't just longevity. It was her genuine belief that young people could make a difference right now, not someday. She gave teenagers real responsibility, real training, and real opportunities to shape their communities.
"We aim to continue the legacy of Barby Wells, who grew the organization to the peak it was then."
"During her leadership, the Teen Age Republicans successfully helped elect President Ronald Reagan amongst others. Former TARS members such as Rob Bishop went on to run for office and serve in Congress and in elected positions across America."
Fifty years of dedication. Fifty years of believing in young people. Fifty years of proving that age doesn't determine impact. Barby Wells showed an entire generation what's possible when you give young conservatives the tools, training, and trust to lead. That foundation she built continues to shape American politics today.
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