Class of 2013 graduate Nick Chase passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Chase was a member of the Academic Decathlon team, DECA, German Club, Mu Alpha Theta and the UIL Academic team. Chase also started his own tutoring program called Premium Private Tutors where he provided students with personal tutoring sessions. His funeral will take place Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Trietsch Church on Morriss Road.

Students have shared their thoughts with Chase and his family on Chase’s Facebook page. Here are some of the posts:

Maddie Stidham
“Praying for Nick and the Chase family. You were a great guy, we were never the best of friends but we had gone to school together since Prairie Trail and you were always the happiest, funniest guy. It seemed like your goal was always to make someone laugh or put a smile on everyone’s face. On behalf of all of the 2013 graduating class at Marcus and everyone else that knew you, you will be missed and loved. Rest in peace Nick Chase”

Sam Brown
“Rest In Peace Nick Chase. Everybody down here lost a great friend and person, you will be missed.”

Emily Carrillo
“Nick, you are seriously one of the most genuine, kindhearted and intelligent people I have ever met. I will never forget the AP help you gave, the games we played and the endless sarcasm and jokes that made everyone laugh. You picked me up when I was down and you made school much more enjoyable for everyone. So many people love you and you will be missed greatly. God gained an angel yesterday.”