Hall of Fame
Bossolina was a top athlete at Fork Union, playing basketball, football and track. He was well-regarded by his teammates and fondly remembered as an athlete whose leadership was respected both on the athletic field and in the daily life of the Cadet Corps.
He served as the football team's Defensive Captain in 1948 and became Captain of the team in 1949. He was All-State during his senior year. During the same year, Bossolina was President of the FUMA Varsity Club.
Many sports articles boasted Bossolina's leadership on the field while at Fork Union. One such article ran the headline: "Bossolina, Fork Union Center, Is Team's 'Coach on the Field'." His expertise as lineman helped lead the team to success in many games, four seasons in a row.
He is remembered by fellow alumni as having great spirit and determination. This factor rated him as one of the best centers in the state. Bossolina's team spirit carried through in his role as cadet as he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned as Executive Officer of his company during his second year at Fork Union.
Bossolina's success at the Academy helped him receive a full scholarship to Furman University where he carried on his tradition as an outstanding center. In 1951, he received Honorable Mention Guard for the All-State Team.
After graduating from college, Bossolina built his own vending business and owned two restaurants in the New York metropolitan area. His fellow alumni still remember him fondly: "I knew Charlie most of my life - he was a quality person" and "Charlie was an inspiration to all who knew him on and off the athletic field."
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