Hydel High School Explained

Motto:	Soaring On The Wings Of Excellence
Location:	Jamaica
Address:	Mandela Highway
City:	Ferry
Province:	Saint Catherine
Country:	Jamaica
Schooltype:	Private Co-educational Secondary
Established:	September 5, 1993
Founder:	Hyacinth Delores Bennett
Principal:	Dr. Walton Small
Campus Type:	Urban
Website:	https://www.hydelhigh.com/

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.

2021 fire

In July 2021, a fire in the school's administrative building caused an estimated $50 million in damage.^{[2] [3]}

Notable alumni

• 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

External links

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Notes and References

1. News: Wheeler . Daniel . April 3, 2023 . A Win For All Who Believed In Us . Jamaica Gleaner . dead . January 22, 2024 . April 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210426044640/http://jamaicagleaner.com/ .
2. News: Haughton . Candice . July 23, 2021 . Hydel principal relieved fire did not spread to other buildings . Jamaica Observer .
3. News: Mathison . Ruddy . July 23, 2021 . Fire leaves over $50 million damage at Hydel . Jamaica Gleaner .