Waldorf student to star in MTV program 'True Life'

Zane Choat signs a national letter of intent to play football
 at Waldorf College as a videographer captures 
the moment for the MTV program "True Life." Choat signed at a training center in Austin, Texas. With Choat are his parents, Molly Choat (left), father Zachary Choat (right), and trainers.

Waldorf College student and football player Zane Choat will be featured on the MTV program "True Life" on Monday, Dec. 20.

The episode, "True Life: I'm an Albino," will air at  9 p.m. CST. Check local listings to confirm the air time.

Choat was born with albinism, a rare genetic disorder in which skin and hair appear white because of a lack of melanin pigment. It also affects his eyesight, which is reduced. But he hasn't let the condition keep him from pursuing his dream of playing professional football.

MTV followed Choat for four months and visited Austin, Texas, where he signed his letter of intent to play football at Waldorf. During October, a cameraman followed Choat around campus for two days.

Here are some stories and video featuring Choat's story:

• The Lobbyist, Waldorf College student newspaper: http://tinyurl.com/2djojom
• KVUE, Austin, Texas, television news station: http://tinyurl.com/35k87vh