CLARENDON, Jamaica—In a significant pre-championship morale booster, Edwin Allen High School’s boys’ track and field program has received a substantial donation of $1 million Jamaican dollars from four distinguished alumni athletes. The contribution comes just weeks before the prestigious ISSA/GraceKennedy Championships scheduled for March 24-28.
The former student-athletes—Jevaughn Powell, Bryan Levell, Dennick Luke, and Delano Kennedy—personally presented the financial gift during a ceremony at their alma mater in Frankfield, Clarendon on Thursday. This collective gesture from accomplished professionals highlights their commitment to nurturing the next generation of track talent.
The timing proves particularly crucial for the boys’ team, which finished eighth overall with 58 points in last year’s championship standings. The injection of funds will potentially enhance training facilities, equipment, and overall preparation for the upcoming competition.
Each donor brings impressive credentials: Bryan Levell captured bronze in the 200m at the World Championships in Tokyo and achieved the Class 1 sprint double during his final competitive year at Edwin Allen in 2022. Delano Kennedy secured the Class 1 400m title in 2023, while Jevaughn Powell—a silver medalist in the 4x400m relay at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene—previously won the Class 2 400m event at the 2017 ISSA Championships before transferring to Kingston College. Powell’s notable 48.11-second victory in that race outperformed Antonio Watson of Petersfield (48.54) and Evaldo Whitehorne of Calabar (48.78).
The alumni’s generosity not only provides material support but also serves as inspiration for current team members aspiring to follow in their footsteps.