2010: Paced Valpo in the high jump during the indoor and outdoor seasons … posted a pair of top-ten finishes in the high jump in the indoor season, including a career-best mark of 5’9¾” at the Mike Lints Alumni Open … registered a jump of 6’0¾” in the outdoor season for a runner-up finish at the Aquinas Open.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Wildcats ... third all-time in school history in the high jump and 11th in the triple jump ... also a part of the second-fastest 4x100m relay squad in school history ... captured sectional title as a senior in the high jump and qualified for state meet ... also earned four letters in football and one letter in basketball ... earned Sportsmanship Award from school as a senior ... named Craig LaShonse Award winner as Most Outstanding Junior Athlete.

Personal: Charlie is the son of Michael and Janine Walesa ... majors are secondary education and history ... born November 21, 1990.