Thadius Bonapart, III, was born and raised in Charlotte, NC., attending West Charlotte High School and a proud graduate of the class of 1993! Also attended college as a student-athlete with a full athletic scholarship to Marshall University and received a Bachelor of Arts from the prestigious Robert C. Byrd Political Science Department at the University of Charleston.
Prior to launching this venture, Thad served as an Educator and Entrepreneur for 20 plus years. He has created, designed, and implemented numerous summer enrichment and after school programs for The University of Charleston and The Steve Smith Family Foundation to name a few. Mr. Bonapart is also the owner of QCHC Enterprises, Inc., where he provides Peer-to-Peer fundraising for his non-profit partner(s) who work directly with the communities they serve. The Queen City Classics, national high school boys’ and girls’ basketball showcases is an example of his Peer-to-Peer fundraising, volunteerism, and awareness. The Classic Showcase focuses on the student athlete obtaining an athletic scholarship to an institution of higher learning. The biggest goal is for all the participants to become contributing and productive members of society.