Sat Apr 19 09:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Kingston College Celebrates Centennial with National Holiday and Sporting Triumphs

**KINGSTON, Jamaica** – Kingston College (KC) marked its 100th anniversary with a spectacular celebration culminating in the proclamation of April 16th as “National Kingston College Day” by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen. The announcement was made by school chairman Michael Vaccianna at the Kingston College Centenary Purple Tie Dinner and Awards on Wednesday night.

Opposition Leader Mark Golding joined in the festivities, praising KC’s achievements. The school’s centennial year has been filled with success, including a grand parade through Kingston where they were presented with the Keys to the City on Monday.

KC’s athletic prowess has been a significant highlight. The “Famed Purples” secured their fourth consecutive ISSA Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championship in March, adding to their Manning Cup and Olivier Shield football victories. Their dominance extended to other sporting arenas, with wins in under-14 and under-16 football, under-16 table tennis, the Lacrosse Taino Cup, and the Math Quiz. The impressive string of victories underscores KC’s enduring legacy of academic and athletic excellence. The declaration of a national holiday stands as a testament to the school’s profound impact on Jamaican society.

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