Prior to attending Samford, Charlie grew up in Central Florida. He participated in the Model United Nations and Leadership Clubs at his high school, as well as worked as a docent and researcher at the local history museum. From a young age, Charlie has been interested in history and has expressed this through various mediums of artwork, earning him several Honorable Mentions, commissions, and awards for his art. Charlie received High Honor Roll throughout high school. At Samford, Charlie is planning on double majoring in History and Geography.