WPCNR HIGHLIGHT REEL. May 4, 2007: Rishawn Johnson, the White Plains High center and big man extraordinaire signed a letter of intent to attend Canisius College in the MAC conference for a full 4-year basketball scholarship today. Mr. Johnson, with his parents and grandmother and teammates looking on is the third White Plains High basketball player to be awarded a four year Division Scholarship this year. The others are Liz Flooks and Kim Adams, who joined Mr. Johnson on his big day. The scholarship is the 12th full ride NCAAA Division I scholarship to be earned by White Plains athletes in five years.

Rishawn Johnson, hands over the pen to his Dad, Richard Johnson, reenacting Rishawn's acceptance of the Canisius Scholarship. His Mom, Lisa, is at left. Mr. Johnson's teammates and friends spoke eloquently of how hard he worked to improve his game and academics and his ability to comport himself and overcome adversity. It was a happy day. Rishawn's Dad said he taught Rishawn how to play  at the age of 5 and spent most of the last dozen years taking him everywhere to play and improve his game. Rishawn told WPCNR he plans to study computer engineering at Canisius -- that he liked the fit on the campus -- and that was why he chose the school.