| Manchester High School | |
|---|---|
 Manchester High School crest | |
| Location | |
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4 Perth Rd. Jamaica | |
| 18°02′14″N 77°30′33″W / 18.037108°N 77.509273°W / 18.037108; -77.509273 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Secondary school |
| Motto | Sic Luceat Lux (Let Your Light So Shine) |
| Established | 1855 |
| Status | Open |
| Authority | Ministry of Education |
Principal | Jasford Gabriel |
Teaching staff | 98 |
| Grades | 7 to 13 |
Years offered | 11–19 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 1898 (2021) |
Campus type | Rural |
| Houses |
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| Colour | Brown Gold |
| Song | Sic Luceat Lux (Let Your Light So Shine) |
| Nickname | Chesta |
| Website | http://manchesterhighschooljm.com/ |
Manchester High School is a coeducational secondary school located at 4 Perth Road in the town of Mandeville, Jamaica.
History
Manchester High School was established for the purpose of providing "a good middle class education" to boys and girls.[1] Since portions of the current parish of Manchester were a part of Vere, the funds from the Vere Trust, a result of charitable donations from several individuals, were used in 1855 to establish several institutions.
Manchester Middle Grade and Elementary schools had separate sections for boys and girls and were conducted on premises adjacent to St. Mark's Anglican Church (Mandeville Parish Church) beginning April 20, 1861. Prior to this, the school was located on the lower storey of the Mandeville Court House, then on the premises of a private citizen.[2] In 1952, the current site of the institution on Perth Road was acquired from the Anglican Church after the primary and middle schools moved to the campus currently known as Mandeville Primary and Junior High School and the school was officially opened in 1953.[3]
Principals
- Christopher Garwood (1880 - 1883)
- Matthew Forbes "M.F." Johns (1883 - 1927)
- Sir Phillip Sherlock (1927 - 1929)[4]
- Clarence Webb-Harris (1929 - 1943)
- Lewis Davidson (acting 1943)
- P. J. Eyre (1944 - 1945)
- John "J.C." Sleggs (1946 - 1959)
- Raymond "Gerry" German (1960 - 1966)[5]
- Herbert Neita (acting 1966 - 1968)
- Ferdinand Gunter (1968 - 1981)
- Caswell Burton (1982 - 1991)[6]
- Branford Gayle (1992 - 2004)[7]
- Jasford Gabriel (2006 - PRESENT)
- Donnalyn King (2024)
Accomplishments
Rhodes Scholars
- Chevano Baker (2019)
Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Boys and Girls Championships
Girls' Championships
- 1961
- 1994
- 1995[8]
Headley Cup
TVJ's All Together Sing
- 2012
- 2015[11]
- 2022
Schools Challenge Quiz
- 1976
- 1982[12]
ISSA Basketball
- 2014 Boys' Under-14 Central Championship
- 2014 Boys' Under-14 All-Island Championship
- 2022 Boys' Under-19 Central Championship
Clash of titans
Clash of titans is the arguably largest inter-form quiz competition in the island. It is a prime staple of the Manchester High School recruitment system for the school’s quiz team. It was founded by Mr. Stallone Francis, the school’s quiz coach.
Winners
Grizzlies (2023) - Tiana Lawson, Daveen Johnson, Syrando Edwards, Jaheem Peart Fastest team in the minutes section
Delta Force (2024) - Abigail Swaby, Brittany Chin-Quee, Nashari Miller, Zhonae Francis Known for their high scores
Brainwave Brigade (2025) - Rickayla Henry, Kejaun Daley, Nickardo Dennis,…. Youngest team to win and know for their high end buzzing skills
F.R.I.E.N.D.S., Formerly F.R.E.I.N.D.S., (2026) - Kyle Dale (Captain) , Natajanaé Callum (Known for her clutch moments), Rjay Swaby (Anchor of the team) , Christophe Anderson (All-rounder) First all sixth form team to win, Most balanced team, Most outstanding team in the history of the competition
Notable alumni
Politics and law
- Christopher Tufton, Member of Parliament for Saint Catherine West Central (Jamaica Parliament constituency), Minister of Health and Wellness
Arts and culture
- Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jamaican-American actress, singer, author and activist
- Anton Phillips, Jamaican-born British actor
- Lila Iké, reggae singer and songwriter
- Luciano, Roots Reggae singer and songwriter
- Nigel Staff, songwriter, producer and composer
Sports
- Lorraine Fenton, sprinter, 400m national record holder and Olympic silver medallist [13]
- Sherone Simpson, sprinter, 4 × 100m relay Olympic champion
- Nesta Carter, sprinter, 4 × 100m relay Olympic champion
- Omar McLeod, hurdler, 110m hurdles national record holder and Olympic champion
- Elaine Thompson Herah, sprinter, 100m, 200m Olympic champion
- Natoya Goule, middle-distance runner, 800m national record holder and Olympian
- Sheri-Ann Brooks, sprinter, Commonwealth Games champion, Olympian
- Chanice Porter, long jump athlete and Olympian
- Jason Johnson, Major League Soccer and member of the Reggae Boyz
- Colin Heron, first-class cricket player
References
- Service., Jamaica. Information. The Handbook of Jamaica for ... : comprising historical, statistical and general information concerning the island compiled from official and other reliable records. Govt. Print. Establishment. pp. 329–331. OCLC 1038162257.
- "Jamaica National Heritage Trust - Jamaica - Mandeville Court House". www.jnht.com. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- "Manchester High - Television Jamaica (TVJ)". www.televisionjamaica.com. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- "PHILIP SHERLOCK - man for all seasons" (PDF). The Sunday Gleaner Magazine. 7 December 1996. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- "Obituary - Gerry German - 1928-2012". Tes. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- "Caswell Burton's divine call to teach". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2012-05-05. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- "Jamaica Observer Limited". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- Jamaica, diG (2015-03-19). "Champs School Profile - Manchester High —". diG Jamaica. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- "Manchester end STETHS Headley Cup winning streak". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- "Manchester High in ecstacy after Headley Cup triumph - Jamaica Observer". 13 April 2024.
- "Manchester High - Television Jamaica (TVJ)". www.televisionjamaica.com. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- TVJ. "Past Winners". Television Jamaica (TVJ). Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- "Gregory & Lorraine - 2 medals in 15 minutes in Sydney". 25 September 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2021.