Chris Young, an Auburn senior double
majoring in Philosophy and Criminal Justice was tragically killed in a
car accident on September 25th, 1996. At the time of his death, Chris was
heavily involved with the Auburn Water Polo team. He was in the process
of raising funds to purchase equipment for the team, so competititve tournaments
could be held at Auburn University. Chris was a great friend to many of
us here at Auburn and even though many of today's players never were lucky
enough to know Chris or have him as a friend, his memories and stories
are passed on to fututre generations of Auburn Water Polo. Auburn Water
Polo might not be where we are today if it were not for Chris and the influence
he had on those he knew. Chris' determination, dedication and spirit will
thrive in our hearts forever. The Annual Chris Young memorial Tournament
is presented in his honor and remembrance.
Christopher Young #13
1974-1996
Article published on the Auburn
Plainsman on October 3rd, 1996
Auburn senior dies in auto accident
JENNIFER ELLIOTT
News Staff
Christopher Young, 22, 04PA/CJ
, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, in an auto accident on East Glenn Avenue east
of Bent Creek Road.
"(Young) proved to be not merely
a good student, but one blessed with a true love of nquiry. He was intellectually
adventuresome and courageous. He was honest and hard
working. He became my friend
and soon my good friend," Clifton Perry, Hudson rofessor of philosophy
and medical ethics, said.
With plans to attend law school,
Young assisted Perry in studying for the Bar exams, Tibor Machan, professor
of philosophy, said.
While attending his first philosophy
class taught by Perry, Young developed a passion for philosophy, Joan Young,
Christopher's mother, said.
"He generously gave to everyone
he knew and he helped me and members of the philosophy department more
than he realized," Perry said.
Aside from his academic achievements,
Young was well rounded.
"I ran into him every where around
Auburn at the University swimming pool, the city pool, the mall, at the
two coffee houses. I used to joke about how he must be following me. He
said no, it was I following him," Machan said.
"He enjoyed all outdoo r sports,"
Joan Young said.
"He loved mountain biking and working
out with weights," she said.
Young was also a second year
member of the water polo team.
Joan Young said she plans to
assist the water polo team in raising funds to allow the team to participate
in tournaments. She hopes to establish a spring tournament in memory of
her son. "He swam everyday. He loved swimming," Joan said.
In addition to Young's academic and
athletic involvement, he worked at RadioWorld. "One of his
grea test loves was radio equipment," Mrs. Young said.
"He was a happy, carefree, full- of
-life child. He was my best friend," she said.
Young was the oldest of two children.
He graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1992, Joan Young said.
Nol a Hays of the Auburn Police Department
said Young was discovered at approximately 6:22 a.m. on Sept. 25. The police
found his 1991 Nissan NS2000 turned over on its side.
He was pronounced dead on the scene
by Deputy Coroner Bill Harris. At press time, Auburn police were still
investigating the accident.
"I, the other members of the philosophy
department, the members of Auburn University's Water Polo team and his
other friends will miss him very much," Perry said.
"Auburn University, on that Wednesday,
lost a student from the student body, but the community lost much more
than that one student," Perry said.
Joan Young said, "He will be missed
by hundreds of people."
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Men's Team after winning the Chris
Young Tournament, January 2000.
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CHRIS
YOUNG 
THE
CHRIS YOUNG TRADITION