Tuesday, February 19, 2008

New Year's Baby Gets Free Tuition

An early arrival for New Year’s baby Makenzi Rose Rhymer resulted in some welcome news for her parents Josh and Cassandra Rhymer. Colby Community College President Lynn Kreider visited the first baby of the year delivered at Citizens Medical Center.

“We are pleased to provide Makenzi with a full scholarship to include tuition, fees and books for two years when she is ready to begin college,” said Kreider. “Makenzi’s mother, Cassandra, is currently a student in our dental hygiene program. She will graduate in May and we hope daughter Makenzi will continue the tradition at CCC.”

“I considered several dental hygiene programs before enrolling at CCC,” said Cassandra. “I really liked what Colby had to offer and am so glad I chose to enroll at CCC.”

Makenzi’s dad Josh is a familiar face at Citizens Medical Center. He is employed in the hospital’s information services department. Makenzi, who was due Jan. 4, was born by caesarian at 10:38 a.m. on New Year’s Day. She weighed 6 lbs., 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.

“We had originally hoped she would be born Dec. 31,” said Cassandra. “However, she had a different idea and it all worked out for the best.”

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