DATE: March 4, 2021

SUBJECT: Approval of Posthumous Degree Candidates

FROM: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

ACTION ITEM: YES

Student #1:

Dexter Chenault was born on June 21, 1988. Mr. Chenault graduated from Madison Central High School in Richmond.

Mr. Chenault attended Kentucky State University from 2007 last enrolling in 2014. While at Kentucky State University, Dexter pursued his dreams of working in the field of Criminal Justice. While at Kentucky State University, Chenault played football for the Thorobreds in 2011. He was listed as an offensive lineman and played three seasons for the Thorobreds.

Personally, Dexter was described as a nice supportive friend, who could never turn down a good chance to make others laugh. Mr. Chenault leaves behind a daughter, supportive family, and teammates.

Zarrick Smith, or Zack as those closest to him called him, was born on September 23, 1987. Mr. Smith graduated from Raleigh-Egypt High School.

Mr. Smith attended Kentucky State University from 2010 last enrolling in 2019. While at Kentucky State University, Zarrick aspired to get a degree in Mass Communication and Journalism, with hopes of entrepreneurship. Specifically, he began a variety of ventures including being a speech coach, personal trainer, and starting the non-profit organization, We Can. Zarrick lettered in football for the Kentucky State University Thorobreds.

Personally, Zarrick was described as loving family man, who will leave behind a beautiful daughter and a large closely connected family. He was described as a loving uncle that would break into dance battles with his nieces.