indubitably loyal or faithful. More recently, the team of students who participate in FIRST's Robotics Competition have adopted "Gold Griffins" as a team name, a direct reference to the griffin which is found on the schools' crest. Associations Alumni Association The Jamaica College Old Boys' Association (JCOBA) was established as a medium for alumni to continually support and represent Jamaica College. The JCOBA holds an annual meeting at the World Bank Building on the school's premises every November. For the Jamaica Chapter, the democratically elected board members convene on a monthly basis. There are other officially recognised chapters located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the state of Florida and New York City, New York. Jamaica College Foundation The Jamaica College Foundation was established in order to assist the school's administration and Board of Management. The mandate includes the creation and maintenance of a physical environment which features grounds, structures and facilities. Parent-Teacher Association The Jamaica College Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) provides the opportunity for parents and teachers to plan, report and interact on activities related to the interest of the school and the students. The PTA is involved in all aspects of school life. It contributes extensively to school activities, assists in physical improvements through projects, contributes significantly to the welfare programme that provides financial support to students, provides mentorship, assists in study sessions, and supports sports. The PTA also spearheads the Parent Representatives, where parents volunteer to serve as a liaison between the parents and teachers of each class. Notable alumni The school has produced numerous prominent members of Jamaican society including: Academia Prof. Gladstone E. Mills, O.J., C.D., professor emeritus in the Department of Government, University of the West Indies. Prof. Stuart Hall, professor emeritus of sociology at the Open University. Arts, media and culture Dennis Scott, playwright, poet, dancer, choreographer and actor (best known for appearances on The Cosby Show). Geoffrey Philp, writer. Glen Campbell, actor and comedian. John E. C. Hearne, novelist, journalist and teacher. Kwame Dawes, professor in English and Emmy Award-winning poet; author, musician and critic. Louis Marriott, playwright, actor, director and journalist. Michael G. Smith, poet and social anthropologist. Monty Alexander, internationally renowned Jazz pianist. Business and finance Derick M. Latibeaudiere, Bank of Jamaica Governor (1996–2009). Politics and law Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister of Jamaica from 2007 to 2011, leader of the Jamaica Labour Party. Douglas Saunders, Jamaican diplomat (currently Cabinet Secretary in the