14 things you’d know only if you attended Edwin Allen High

Edwin Allen High School, formerly Frankfield Comprehensive High, is a co-educational institution in Frankfield, Clarendon, renowned for sporting and academic excellence. Guided by the Latin motto, Transeamus in Exemplum, which means ‘We Shall Be An Example’, the school has produced some of Jamaica’s leading athletes, including 'turbo' twins Tia and Tina Clayton, Bryan Levell and Ristananna Tracey. It is particularly dominant in girls’ athletics, having won the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) national girls’ high school championships on 11 occasions.

But for those who attended the institution, Edwin Allen is much more than trophies and report cards. Observer Online spoke with members of the school community to uncover 14 things you would know only if you attended Edwin Allen High. ‘Love Lane’ – The school’s most famous spot Ask past students from any era about 'Love Lane', and you are sure to hear a story or two.

Tucked away in a dark corner near the lower block stairs and bookshop, this legendary spot was notorious for secret rendezvous and couples caught stealing a kiss. Love Lane remains one of the school’s most talked-about locations, forever etched in its history. Champs Parade At Edwin Allen, winning Champs was never simply about collecting another trophy.

The Monday morning after a victory was a celebration in itself. Students, staff and even vendors would gather at the school to welcome and celebrate the victorious athletes, proudly decked out in their blue and white. Then came the real spectacle, a lively march or motorcade through nearby towns such as Frankfield, Spaulding, Christiana and Chapelton, with music, vuvuzelas and banners helping to turn the celebration into a community-wide affair.

School Chef, Mr Cole Experience the delicious cooking and exceptional kindness of the "greatest high school chef there ever was", Mr Cole. His generosity extended beyond the regular school day, as he always looked out for campers and other groups, even on weekends and holidays. Miss Queenie’s lunch was a school-day essential Ask former students where to find some of the best lunch on the compound, and Miss Queenie’s name is likely to come up.

Her lunch stand at the back of the school became a staple for many students looking for a hearty Jamaican meal. Rice and peas with fried chicken, vegetables or pasta were among the favourite…