Graduation Year | Class of 1981 |
Date of Passing | Nov 25, 2005 |
About | Jeff has been battling cancer for the past 30 years. In the midst of his personal battles, he has obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, and his Master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. He has been a loyal and dedicated teacher of Chemistry, Anatomy, Marine Biology and Life Science at Lake Worth Christian School for the past 12 years. He also sponsored the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), Chem-A-Thon, and was a member of the Chapel Committee. Jeff was also very instrumental in the Travel Studies program, serving on the Travel Studies Committee and chaperoning many overseas trips. In addition he assisted with all the school plays and musicals, helping to build sets and direct students behind the scenes. Along the way Jeff has lost his leg and part of both lungs to cancer. His fight has just recently come to an end. Jeff passed away early on the morning of November 25th 2005. Jeff Rathgeb Scholarship Fund http://www.jeffrathgeb.org/ |