Carson Tahoe Health says it welcomed the hospital's first baby of 2020 at 12:53 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The hospital says mother Royce Ponton gave birth to Leviathan Wayne Ponton.
But, unbeknownst to Royce, she had even more to celebrate! For the first time ever, Western Nevada College provided the first New Year’s baby a full academic scholarship through the college’s foundation.
“We are so excited to receive such a significant, meaningful gift for our little boy from WNC and Carson Tahoe,” Royce said. “I would have loved a scholarship so I’m grateful he will have the opportunity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
“We welcome Leviathan into the Wildcat family,” said WNC President Dr. Vincent Solis. “We know what impact higher education can have on someone’s life and we’re excited to present this unique gift to him.”
Each year, Carson Tahoe Health puts together a basket full of goodies for both the first baby born of the new year and the last baby born of the previous year.
So, what about the last baby born in 2019? For more than 20 years, Western Nevada Cattlewomen has generously donated a $200 gift certificate for Butler’s Meat to the last baby of the year, ensuring he or she isn’t forgotten.
Carson Tahoe welcomed a baby boy born Dec. 31, 2019, at 11:30 p.m. to Cidney Puff. The family also received a basket of Baby-Friendly new baby essentials from Carson Tahoe.
(Carson Tahoe contributed to this report.)
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