Lancer Radio's Mr. 24-7even Illustrates Hope
Bruna Nessif
Posted on: 6/11/09 Section: Lancer Life
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays there's a deep yet somewhat familiar voice that streams on 88.9 FM Lancer Radio. It's the sound of Mr. 24-7even (pronounced 24/7), PCC's own radio personality.
Born Antoine Mosha Snelgro, this 38-year-old veteran isn't just taking a couple classes to have some fun. Instead, he is building the blocks to success after many tragedies faced throughout his life.
As a veteran, Snelgro's experiences in war caused some long-term effects.
"I got diagnosed with PTSD. I went on disability from the San Francisco Unified School District as a paraprofessional working with the youth with severe impairments at the post high school level," Snelgro said.
But his time in war was not over yet.
"I lost two of my soldiers and ended up having to go take their place. I went on convoys everyday watching innocent people die for 'the price of freedom'. Freedom ain't free!" Snelgro said.
However, more time in the military and a psychological disorder didn't stop Snelgro from achieving his dreams.
"When I went to vocational re-hab for my symptoms, I wanted to go back to school to learn about music since I had just started my entertainment company, Saving Our Babies Entertainment Inc. I wanted to show youth a positive way that entertainment can have an uplifting message," Snelgro said.
That is when Snelgro found himself at PCC. He felt the school's radio and television certificate program could help further his entertainment business.
With his interest in radio, Snelgro decided to join the school's student operated radio station, Lancer Radio, which streams on 88.9 FM.
Snelgro produces his own show called SOB, the eclectic sounds from Mr. 24-7even.
"I just want to have my equal share of any and all good music on the radio without the pay-ola or the major corporations taking over," Snelgro said.
Other students involved with Lancer Radio acknowledge Snelgro's ambition and enthusiasm.
Born Antoine Mosha Snelgro, this 38-year-old veteran isn't just taking a couple classes to have some fun. Instead, he is building the blocks to success after many tragedies faced throughout his life.
As a veteran, Snelgro's experiences in war caused some long-term effects.
"I got diagnosed with PTSD. I went on disability from the San Francisco Unified School District as a paraprofessional working with the youth with severe impairments at the post high school level," Snelgro said.
But his time in war was not over yet.
"I lost two of my soldiers and ended up having to go take their place. I went on convoys everyday watching innocent people die for 'the price of freedom'. Freedom ain't free!" Snelgro said.
However, more time in the military and a psychological disorder didn't stop Snelgro from achieving his dreams.
"When I went to vocational re-hab for my symptoms, I wanted to go back to school to learn about music since I had just started my entertainment company, Saving Our Babies Entertainment Inc. I wanted to show youth a positive way that entertainment can have an uplifting message," Snelgro said.
That is when Snelgro found himself at PCC. He felt the school's radio and television certificate program could help further his entertainment business.
With his interest in radio, Snelgro decided to join the school's student operated radio station, Lancer Radio, which streams on 88.9 FM.
Snelgro produces his own show called SOB, the eclectic sounds from Mr. 24-7even.
"I just want to have my equal share of any and all good music on the radio without the pay-ola or the major corporations taking over," Snelgro said.
Other students involved with Lancer Radio acknowledge Snelgro's ambition and enthusiasm.
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