Dear Editor,
Passion, pride and teamwork are the reasons Jamaica College was crowned champions once again of the coveted Manning Cup.
On Saturday, the boys from Old Hope Road showed that they can live up to a section in their school motto, "Fervet Opus in Campis", which translates to "Work is burning in the fields".
Coming into the 2014 season, JC was seen as favourites, but oftentimes the dark blues seemed as though they were crumbling under pressure. This was most evident in the matches played against Holy Trinity and Excelsior high schools.
Even with the pressure, the Miguel Coley-coached team lived up to the high expectations by digging deep and, as a result, have been crowned Corporate Area champions.
The quarter-final game against Denham Town High caused much debate as the dark blues blew them away with a 16 goal defeat. The heart shown by the young men proves that they are indeed made from the cloth of true champions. Defending their 2013 title successfully is a true reflection of the work being done at the school. Since Ruel Ried has been serving as headmaster both their academic and sports programmes have blossomed and the work which burns in the field has continuously been bearing fruit. Title 26 is nothing but magical.
Rohan Walsh
Gordon Town, St Andrew
bryanwalsh@hotmail.com
Congratulations, JC
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Passion, pride and teamwork are the reasons Jamaica College was crowned champions once again of the coveted Manning Cup.
On Saturday, the boys from Old Hope Road showed that they can live up to a section in their school motto, "Fervet Opus in Campis", which translates to "Work is burning in the fields".
Coming into the 2014 season, JC was seen as favourites, but oftentimes the dark blues seemed as though they were crumbling under pressure. This was most evident in the matches played against Holy Trinity and Excelsior high schools.
Even with the pressure, the Miguel Coley-coached team lived up to the high expectations by digging deep and, as a result, have been crowned Corporate Area champions.
The quarter-final game against Denham Town High caused much debate as the dark blues blew them away with a 16 goal defeat. The heart shown by the young men proves that they are indeed made from the cloth of true champions. Defending their 2013 title successfully is a true reflection of the work being done at the school. Since Ruel Ried has been serving as headmaster both their academic and sports programmes have blossomed and the work which burns in the field has continuously been bearing fruit. Title 26 is nothing but magical.
Rohan Walsh
Gordon Town, St Andrew
bryanwalsh@hotmail.com
Congratulations, JC
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