School of Rhode Scholars
When was York Castle first established and by whom?
1876 by the Methodist Church.
What is the meaning of Nil Sine Magno Labore?
“Nothing is Achieved Without Hard Work”
The book in the upper left hand corner of the school’s crest bears the words “Gloria Deo”. What does this mean?
Glory be to God.
Name our present head girl?
Nathalia McKain
Name the Vice President of the Jamaica Alumni chapter?
Michael Riley.
What was the name of the district and the parish where York Castle was first established?
York Castle in Alderton, Parish – St. Ann.
What is the name of the first female in the Caribbean to win gold in the 400 M hurdles at the Olympics and which year?
Deon Hemmings, year 1996.
What is the name of the competition that York Castle won in February 2016 led by Booby Francis?
The Rita Marley Foundation Public Speaking Competition.
The Alumni held its first 5K Walk/Run in which year?
2018
When was the York Castle Foundation Launch?
September 4 2019
York Castle won the first National School’s Challenge Quiz Competition in which year?
1971
Name four (4) past Principals.
Mr. Burchell Whiteman, Mr. Sterling Gordon, Mr. Carl Brown, Mrs. Beverly Hawthorne.
Name the two (2) longest serving Principals at York Castle?
Rev. John W. Poxon 1957-1969, Mr. Raymon Treasure 2009 – present
How much funds from this 5K was handed over to the school?
One million dollars.
What is the school's phone number?
876-975-2217
What are the names of the four (4) former school’s that laid the foundation for the present York Castle High?
The Old York Castle, Middlesex High, Henderson High, and Northside High.
In which year was York Castle champion of the Burger King National Secondary School’s Debating Competition?
2015
What is the name of the school’s Chaplin?
Rev. Ahlone Harritson
Name the 2021 Rhodes Scholar’s mother?
Fitzroy Pablo Wickham’s mom is Florence Wickham.
In which year was York Castle moved to Egypt St Ann?
1967
What are the names of the founding fathers in whose names our Houses are named?
Governor Dr. William Clarke Murray
Rev George Henderson House
Mr. T.A Bramwell
Dr. the Hon A. G Curphy
What is the name of the high school that York Castle beat in this competition?
St. Mary’s High
Who is the St. Ann Youth Mayor?
Bobby Francis
What is the name of our school song?
York Castle High Reach For The Sky.
How old is Raymon Treasure?
53 years old.