Shalamar McNair struts on the north campus of Pasco-Hernando Community College as if he owns it. His confidence soars. His smile shines. His personality commands. Students and staff greet him cheerfully: "Shalamar!" "I know a lot of people by faces, but most people know my name," the 28-year-old said Monday while sitting on a campus wall.
On this day, he was especially proud and eager to show off the black PHCC three-ring binder tucked under his arm. It bulged with pamphlets for student groups he's involved in, like the Men of Excellence, and a letter written in January welcoming him to the honor society Phi Theta Kappa. He reached in and pulled out programs for awards ceremonies, reminders of his success.
Reminders of his climb from homelessness and desperation.
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