Posted: May 02, 2020

Senior Saturday Salute: Charles Blango

Sport(s): Track and Field | Football

Event(s): Throws

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa

High School: Mt. Lebanon

Parents' Names: Chas and Loni Blango

Athletic Accomplishments: Won the weight throw at the 2019-20 PAC Indoor Championships. Was second in the discus at the 2019 PAC Outdoor Championships. Finished second in the weight throw at the 2018-19 PAC Indoor Championships. Holds the PAC Championships and Bethany weight throw record (15.82m). Earned All-PAC Second Team honors as a defensive lineman for Bethany's football team last fall.

Major: Communications and Media Arts

Prior to the season being interrupted, how was the year going - what was the team's expectations and goals?

So far the year was going well for the team and myself, a whole lotta gold was earned, records broken and Bison pride.

What are your personal career goals? Jobs, internships, interests moving forward?

I hope that I will someday make it to the big stage for football NFL, CFL, or XFL. In the communication world I would want to work in PR advertising or marketing for a pro team.

Do you have any advice for your younger teammates or recruits that are looking at coming to Bethany?

Bethany is a great place it may not look it but you will love it and miss it.

What has it meant to you being a Bison?

Overcoming adversity in everything I do.

Who has supported you during your time as a student-athlete?

Every single person I meet or know who I am has peeked into my life and has rooted for me ever since.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused the 2020 spring sports to be cancelled. Bethany College wants to thank all of our seniors for representing the Bison in a positive manner and for all their hard work and dedication over their careers at Bethany.