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Hydel High School is a prestigious private co-educational secondary school, located on the Ferry Highway, in the Parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica.[1] Founded by former Jamaican Senator, Hyacinth Bennett in September 1993, on Ardenne Road in Kingston, the school grew rapidly after relocating to its present Ferry Campus in September 1995. The Ferry campus was the former location of the now defunct amusement complex Coney Park.
| Hydel High School | |
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| Address | |
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Mandela Highway Jamaica Ferry , Saint Catherine Jamaica | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private Co-educational Secondary |
| Motto | Soaring On The Wings Of Excellence |
| Established | September 5, 1993 |
| Founder | Hyacinth Delores Bennett |
| Principal | Dr. Walton Small |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Website | https://www.hydelhigh.com/ |
2021 fire
editIn July 2021, a fire in the school's administrative building caused an estimated $50 million in damage.[2][3]
Notable alumni
edit- Zumjay, dancehall artist
- Alana Reid, sprinter
- Lisa Mercedez, dancehall artist
- Kerrica Hill, sprinter
- Lamara Distin, high jumper athlete
- Keithy Simpson, Professional Football Player
Brianna Lyston, Sprinter
Ashanti Moore, Sprinter
Oneika MCANNUFF, Sprinter
References
edit- ^ Wheeler, Daniel (April 3, 2023). "A Win For All Who Believed In Us". Jamaica Gleaner. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Haughton, Candice (July 23, 2021). "Hydel principal relieved fire did not spread to other buildings". Jamaica Observer.
- ^ Mathison, Ruddy (July 23, 2021). "Fire leaves over $50 million damage at Hydel". Jamaica Gleaner.
External links
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