Damon Weaver offered a full college scholarship

Good news for the pint-size reporter!

The following is a press release sent to CBS12:

In addition to receiving millions of hits on You Tube, international recognition, national television opportunities, interviews with some of the nation's top political leaders and pop stars, local TV star and 5th grader Damon Weaver has now received a guaranteed college education.

Albany State University in Georgia wrote to the Canal Point Elementary student offering him a full four-year scholarship.

"In life we do many things, but to realize a life goal at such a young age is truly a wonderful accomplishment. I am sure your family, friends and your school are very proud of you . We, too, at Albany State University have followed your young career and share the pride with citizens of South Florida, " wrote Albany State University President Everett Freeman.

Freeman, noting that the university is home of the Center for The African American Male, wrote to Weaver, "For the next seven years devoted staff and the university administrators at ASU will assist you along the way by encouraging your participation in the programs that are offered through the Center for the African American Male (CAAM) and other appropriate programs, such as Albany Early College, and programs that can specifically designed for you while you are off campus, and you are encouraged to participate in programs such as Kiddie College during the summer."

According to the University, Weaver said, "I'm really happy, I didn't know how I was going to be able to afford college, and now this is a big relief to my mother and my family." Weaver said he plans to take Albany State up on the offer.

Weaver's Principal Lavoise Smith and teacher Brian Zimmerman, who mentored and guided Weaver's career, are ecstatic about the offer.

Here is the letter sent to Damon Weaver:

Dear Master Weaver:

In life we do many things, but to realize a life goal at such a young age is truly a wonderful accomplishment. I am
sure your family, friends and your school are very proud of you. We too, at Albany State University have followed
your young career and share that pride with citizens of South Florida.

Located in Southwest Georgia, Albany State is a premier institution that is proud of its academic standing among
thg 35 institutions in the State of Georgia. Albany State University is also proud to be the home of the Center for
the African American Male (CAAIVI). The Center is dedicated to'the academic support, mentoring and cultural
development of males.

As President, I am pleased to offer you a full scholarship to Albany State University. For the next seven years
devoted staff and the university administration at ASU will assist you along the way by encouraging your
participation in the programs that are offered through the Center for The African American Male (CAAM) and
other appropriate programs such as Albany Early College, and programs that can be specifically designed for you
while you are off campus and you are encouraged to participate in programs such as Kiddie College during the
summer.

ASU staff has developed a program to ensure your success and will be contacting you and your family in a couple
of days to further discuss the details. We have also included information on these programs for you and your
family to review. In fact, we look forward to traveling to South Florida to present your scholarship to you real
soon!

Please feel free to give Dr. Beverly J. Robinson, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs a
call should you or your family have any further questions. She can be reached at (229) 430-4742.

Welcome to ASU!

Everette J. Freeman

President