The school was envisioned as a remedy for the social deformity in which poor black boys were allowed primary education only.

The school, Kingston College, was created primarily to provide poor black boys, who otherwise would not have the opportunity, with a secondary education.

K.C., as the school became known, admitted any boy, black or not, born in wedlock or not, who could satisfy the entrance requirements and pay the affordable fees.

The color purple ties to kings and queens dating back to ancient world, where it was prized for its bold hues and often reserved for the upper crust.

The school's motto is in Latin: Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest, which translates to The Brave May Fall But Never Yield.