Henderson, Tennessee - Dexter graduate, Chase Young, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at Freed-Hardeman University's graduation exercises Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Chase is a 2013 graduate of Dexter High School.  He is the son of Marty and Christine Young of Dexter, Missouri and Jennifer Young of Tennessee.

In addition to conferring degrees upon graduates, the university presented a master's degree posthumously and the faculty presented the Faculty Scholarship - Leadership Medal, a tradition since 1938.

Freed-Hardeman University is a private university in Henderson, Tennessee. The university traces its heritage to the members of the Churches of Christ who helped build it.