‘Jesse was full of life’ - Foster mom, school shaken by sudden death of Anchovy High student

#JamaicaGleaner APRIL 8, 2025: “We just get Jesse and him just gone suh,” said Shanoi Smith, the foster mother of 13-year-old Jesse Patterson, who collapsed and died while participating in a cross-country event at Anchovy High School in St James last Friday. Officials from the Ministry of Education and the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) arrived to offer grief counseling to the grieving teachers and students. For unlimited exclusive stories and value-added digital content, » Subscribe to Gleaner Premium: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/premium » Sign up for our newsletters to get local and world stories delivered straight to your inbox: https://cutt.ly/HzqfUA5 Connect with The Gleaner! » Like us on Facebook: Jamaica Gleaner » Tweet us on Twitter: JamaicaGleaner » Follow us on Instagram:   / jamaicagleaner   The Gleaner is the Caribbean’s leading news source, bringing you credible news and information that matter. From the latest in current affairs, breaking stories, sports, entertainment and more; we deliver all the information you need in print, online and in your social media feeds. Continue to enjoy The Gleaner video stories here... Jamaica Gleaner @JamaicaGleaner