Kingston College Celebrated With A National Day In Recognition Of Its 100th Anniversary

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has officially proclaimed April 16 as National Kingston College Day, marking the 100th anniversary of the school’s founding.

The proclamation was read aloud by the school’s chairman, Michael Vaccianna, during the Kingston College Centenary Purple Tie Dinner and Awards held Wednesday night in Kingston.

Founded in 1925, Kingston College (KC) was established to address the social inequities of the time by providing quality secondary education to poor black boys, particularly those from underserved communities in Downtown Kingston. The school has since grown into a powerhouse of academic, athletic, and cultural excellence.

KC’s centennial year has been filled with high-profile recognitions and celebrations. On Monday, the school was granted the Keys to the City of Kingston, followed by a celebratory parade through the capital.

The institution, affectionately known as the “Famed Purples,” has also enjoyed a dominant year in sports, winning its fourth consecutive ISSA Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championship title in March.

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