WNC Awards Scholarship to First Baby of 2022
WNC Awards Scholarship to First Baby of 2022
Jan 7, 2022
Western Nevada College added a new member to the Wildcat family this week and hes
not even a week old.
As the first child born in 2022 at Banner Health in Fallon, Theodore Amorsolo James
has been awarded a full academic scholarship through WNCs Foundation.
Theodore is the second son of Roberto James and Brittney Amorsolo of Fallon. They
welcomed Theodore (7 pounds and 19 inches long) into their family at 5:26 a.m. on
Sunday, Jan. 2. His older brother, Leon James, will turn 2 next month.
Its a good time, Brittney said. Its been a rollercoaster, but were happy as long as
the kids are happy.
The two-year scholarship was part of a gift basket that Banner Health presented to
the new parents earlier this week.
It definitely gives us a helping hand and a big opportunity as well, Brittney said.
Knowing that this scholarship is in place makes us very grateful and we are looking
forward to the future and our childrens futures.
It is the first time that WNC has presented a scholarship to the first baby of the
new year in Fallon. Two years ago, WNC provided a scholarship to the first born of
2020 at Carson Tahoe Health.
We are excited to make a difference in the life of someone so young, said Foundation
Executive Director Niki Gladys. The Foundation has transformed many lives through
student scholarships. This gift will serve as a goal, as well as an opportunity, to
plan for a career that best interests Theodore.
Since 1971, WNC has been providing life-changing higher education to students at its
three campuses in Northern Nevada. Theodore will have his choice of attending WNC
in Fallon, Carson City or Minden, or online when hes ready for his college education
around 2040.
Welcome to the Wildcat Family, Theodore! said WNC Director of Fallon Campus & Rural
Outreach Jessica Rowe. WNC Fallon is delighted to have you join our community, and
we are thrilled to support you toward your bright future!