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| Chuck Mathena was the only child of Charles and Marquetta Mathena he was born on June 21, 1970. As Chuck grew, so did his love of the performing arts. By the time Chuck reached high school, he had not only excelled academically, but artistically and socially as well. Chuck was a member of the prestigious Madrigals Chorale Group at Princeton Senior High School and was also named to the All-State West Virginia Chorus. During his high school tenure, Chuck was a member of Interact, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, SADD, and the Tennis, Golf, French and Key Clubs. He was also the 1988 recipient of the Hazel Sutphin Robertson Scholarship. In his Senior yearbook, Chuck confessed that it was his ambition to “become a successful corporate lawyer and be on the cover of Fortune and Go Magazines”. Chuck selected the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to further pursue these dreams. At UNCG, Chuck again excelled. He became a member of the Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Society, and was inducted into the Financial Management Association Honor Society. In March of 1992, the Mathena Family, their community, and an entire college campus lost a remarkable individual when Chuck was involved in an automobile accident. Less than two months away from graduating with honors from the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG, this exceptionally bright and promising soul was laid to rest. As a result, the Charles T. “Chuck” Mathena II Foundation, Inc. was established to aid and further the educational opportunities, and extra-curricular activities of students in Mercer County, West Virginia. From that day forward, the foundation has supported the youth in this area in numerous capacities. To date, over $150,000 in scholarships have been presented to deserving students to pursue their educational interests. Over the years, the efforts of the foundation expanded to fulfill the dream of building a performing arts center for the community and the surrounding region. Understanding and embracing the need for such a facility has opened a world of endless possibilities for not only the residents of Mercer County, but southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia as a whole. The dreams that will be fulfilled within the walls of The Chuck Mathena Center will last throughout generations, and the support shown will be treasured forever. |
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