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Without a doubt, Fallon Taylor Marie Montanucci鈥檚 life was inspirational and then some. She was patriotic, made others realize the importance of education, volunteered to feed those less fortunate and worked with children with speech impediments.
Fallon aspired to help others through her education and decency, and now her family wants future Western Nevada College (WNC) students to embody her spirit, resolve and ambition.
Through the encouragement of a family friend, Fallon鈥檚 parents, Paula and Eddie, have established a scholarship at WNC in memory of their 22-year-old daughter who tragically died in 2022.
鈥淲e are grateful to Michael Robbins, owner of Hanifin鈥檚 Arts and Antiques for starting this scholarship and pleased that the WNC Foundation could assist in making this an ongoing scholarship,鈥� said WNC Foundation Executive Director Niki Gladys. 鈥淲hile attending Western Nevada College, Fallon was awarded WNC Foundation scholarships. So, it鈥檚 very meaningful to us to be able to award this scholarship in her name.鈥�
Paula said she envisions selecting a student with an honest love for experiencing life and education: Their goals, reasoning, past experiences, drive and what they expect from themselves are all important qualities for the scholarship recipient.
鈥淲ith diligence and routine, I taught Fallon and her sisters that education was their priority in life, like a job,鈥� Paula said. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 want my daughter鈥檚 values and part of what helped shape her into the exemplary young woman she became through her education and perseverance to ever be forgotten! My hope through retaining this scholarship program to help to form young people to become just as amazing and accomplished as my daughter was!鈥�
Few 22-year-olds accomplished what Fallon did in her abbreviated life. Higher education was at the cutting edge of Fallon鈥檚 goals following her graduation from Douglas High School 鈥� and this career path wasn鈥檛 something she wanted just for herself. She was determined to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology and do what came naturally 鈥� help others discover their inner strengths.
Fallon graduated from WNC with an associate degree in 2020 before enlisting in the United States Air Force (USAF), which stationed her at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Cascade County, Mont. The Airman First Class was assigned to Security Forces.
While attending WNC, Fallon worked two jobs, and earned WNC Foundation scholarships to help pay for her education.
鈥淪he was a preschool teacher in Gardnerville and worked at the college taking notes in classes for students who were unable to do it themselves,鈥� Paula said. 鈥淪o, essentially, she was going to school more than full time. She truly loved it. Fallon was able to meet peers with like minds and found WNC to be a charming experience. It enabled her to take her next steps to higher education.鈥�
In addition to her duties with the USAF, Fallon continued her devotion to higher education. When she died, Fallon was a couple weeks shy of completing her Bachelor鈥檚 of Psychology degree near the top of her class at SNHU (Southern New Hampshire University?). The university presented the Montanucci family with her diploma during the graduation ceremony. 

Fallon consistently encouraged others serving their country to pursue a college education.鈥淔allon couldn鈥檛 understand why her peers were not taking advantage of enrolling in education to better themselves so she assisted to sign anyone up who was interested or who she encouraged to become interested!鈥� Paula said. 鈥淪he helped many to see the benefit in educating themselves and reaching their highest potential.鈥�
Fallon鈥檚 concern and compassion for the welfare of others shined through when she launched a USAF scholarship program with Utah State University. 鈥�Her sergeants and commanders worked closely with her as they saw the integrity and drive of Fallon and believed in her endeavor,鈥� Paula said.
In her 150-member USAF Flight, Fallon was known as the 鈥淒ean.鈥� She earned numerous medals and plaques for accomplishing exemplary tasks in enthusiastically serving her country.
鈥淪he went above and beyond in everything she set her mind to!鈥� Paula said. 鈥淪he accomplished things no airman had done in 20 years. She commanded the attention of everyone, just by being herself.鈥�
Even with a full-time job on the base, studying for her bachelor鈥檚 degree full time and working part time, Fallon still devoted time to assist a middle school science class to enter a science fair.
鈥淔allon was not able to witness, but would be so incredibly proud that her little guys did not only win locally but won overall in the entire state of Montana!鈥� Paula said.
Imagine how much more good Fallon could have done in a normal life span. Now, the Montanuccis want to assist future students at WNC to follow in their daughter鈥檚 footsteps to help others and make a difference in the world.
For information on scholarship opportunities through WNC Foundation, phone 775-445-3240 or email foundation@wnc.edu.