Charles and Rebecca Nye have been faithful contributors to the Pensacola State College Athletics Department with a special interest in the Women’s Softball and Men’s Basketball programs. Charles was an athlete himself and enjoyed a successful collegiate career at FSU where he was on a dual football and track scholarship. Later, Charles devoted his time to coaching younger athletes and won numerous championships with Ensley Chief’s Football Team and also won two Women’s Major Open National Championships coaching the Key Ford Lady Mustangs. His daughter Brenda Nye (now Pena) was the first softball signee at Pensacola State College (PJC at the time) and later was recruited and played for the Florida Gators. Brenda eventually returned as PSC’s Head Softball Coach until she retired. Her husband, Pete Pena continues to serve as PSC’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach. It is because of Charlie’s love for sports and his close connection to Pensacola State College Athletics that his contributions will continue after his death through the Charles H. Nye Endowment. The endowment established in his name, and for his honor by the love of his life Rebecca Nye and family. Charlie loved his family, helping others and taking care of loved ones. The affect of his caring will be felt for generations to come.

Your gift will be added to his legacy, and the Charles H. Nye Endowment will forever represent the heart of a great man who put others before himself.

For questions please feel free to contact Hailey Lotz, Director of the PSC Alumni Association and Booster Club Operations at (850) 484-1714 or hlotz@pensacolastate.edu.