Jacqueline Rush, Monte Vista class of 2009, passed away on March 30, 2014 at the age of 23.

“She was one of the most motivated people I ever met,” long term substitute and fellow 2009 grad, Paige Wilson said.

Jacqueline Rush was an A+ student that many people at Monte Vista cared for. She impressed many with her positive attitude and problem solving mindset.

“She tried to do something instead of complaining if she had a problem,” English teacher Heather Slipka said.

Jacqueline helped create the “Safe School Ambassadors” program here at Monte Vista. She also ran for the track team, played piano in Jazz band, was part of the National Charity League(NCL), California Scholarship Foundation and Link Crew.

Spanish teacher Sandra Isbell knew Jacqueline all her life. She was her Spanish teacher at Tassajara Hills Elementary from 1st-5th grade.

“She was a brilliant and beautiful young lady who was loved by everyone,” Mrs. Isbell said.

Jacqueline bravely fought cancer for four years, but she didn’t let that hold her back. During this time she attended University of San Diego double majoring in Marketing and Spanish and graduating Cum Laude. She also studied abroad in Madrid, Spain.

Several of her former MV teachers went to visit her and say their goodbyes during her last days.

One of those teachers was Spanish teacher, Danielle Franco who said she was as kind and friendly a person then as she was at Monte Vista.

Jacqueline Rush will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.