St. Mary's College, Jamaica
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| St. Mary's College | |
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Above Rocks, Saint Catherine, Jamaica
 St. Mary's College
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| Coordinates | 18°06′00″N 76°53′00″W / 18.1°N 76.883333°WCoordinates: 18°06′00″N 76°53′00″W / 18.1°N 76.883333°W |
| Information | |
| Motto | Always to Excel |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Founder | Father Edmond Cheaney S.J |
| Status | Open |
| Oversight | The St. Mary's Mission |
| Principal | Mrs. Serphena Davidson |
| Grades | 7-11 |
| Gender | Male and Female |
| Language | English, Jamaican English |
| School Colour(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | Track and Field |
| Sports | Football, Cricket, Netball |
| Nickname | STMC |
| Communities served | Parks Roads, Rock Hall, Harkers Hall, Cassava River, Glengoffe, Mt. Matthews |
Saint Mary's College is a high school in Saint Catherine, Jamaica. It is located in the town of Above Rocks. Over 900 students are enrolled. The school is a product of the Catholic St. Mary's Mission and was founded by Father Edmund Cheaney S.J. in 1955. He served as the school's first principal. St. Mary's has produced numerous outstanding graduates who are living both locally and abroad.
[edit] Communities served
The school serves communities such as:
- Parks Roads
- Rock Hall
- Harkers Hall
- Cassava River
- Glengoffe
- Mt. Matthews
- Red Hills
Until 1966 the school accommodated boarders from other caribbean countries and the U.S.A.
[edit] References
St. Mary's College Alumni on the WEB.
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