Monsignor Farrell High School is an American Catholic high school for boys, located in the Oakwood section of Staten Island, New York.
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2900 Amboy Road , 10306 United States | |
Coordinates | 40°34′2″N 74°7′32″W |
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Type | Private |
Motto | Vir Fidelis (Faithful Man) |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
Established | 1961 |
President | Louis R. Tobacco[1] |
Principal | Lawrence Musanti[2] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 800[3] (2014[needs update]) |
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Athletics conference | Catholic High School Athletic Association[4] |
Mascot | Lion |
Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[5] |
Newspaper | The Lion |
Yearbook | Cornerstone |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York |
Website | msgrfarrellhs |
Opened in 1961, the school is named in honor of Monsignor Joseph Farrell, a Catholic priest, as well as a religious, political and community leader on Staten Island.
Notable alumni
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- Bill Britton (born 1955, class of 1974) – former PGA Tour player[6]
- David Carr (born 1987, class of 2005) – member, New York City Council[7]
- Christopher Celenza (born 1967, class of 1985) – James B. Knapp Dean, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University; former dean, Georgetown College at Georgetown University[8]
- Tom Cosgrove (born 1996, class of 2014) Pitcher, San Diego Padres
- Kevin Coyle (born 1956) – former defensive coordinator, Miami Dolphins[9]
- Michael Cusick (born 1969) – New York State Assemblyman[10]
- Dan Donovan (born 1956) – former U.S. Congressman from New York; former District Attorney of Richmond County[11]
- Vito Fossella (born 1965) – former U.S. Congressman from New York;[12] Staten Island Borough President
- Joe Gambardella (born 1993, class of 2011) – professional ice hockey player, Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (as a prospect for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League)
- John Gallucci Jr. (class of 1985) – founder and president, JAG Physical Therapy; CEO, JAG-ONE Physical Therapy; medical coordinator, Major League Soccer; author
- Joseph Gatto (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers[13]
- Andrew Lanza (born 1964, class of 1982) – lawyer; Republican politician; member, New York State Senate, representing the 24th District which encompasses most of Staten Island
- John Lavelle (born 1981) – actor and playwright
- Pete Lembo (born 1970, class of 1988) – Head coach University of Buffalo
- Michael McMahon (born 1957) – former U.S. Congressman; District Attorney of Richmond County[14]
- James Murray (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers[13]
- Kevin O'Connor – former general manager, Utah Jazz[15]
- James Oddo (born 1966) – former Staten Island Borough President; former New York City Councilman[16]
- Brian Quinn (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers[13]
- Theo Rossi (born 1975, class of 1993) – actor[17]
- Ryan Rossiter (born 1989) – professional basketball player[18]
- Michael Tannousis – New York State Assemblyman[19]
- Louis R. Tobacco (born 1972, class of 1990) – president, Monsignor Farrell High School; former New York State Assemblyman[20]
- William J. Taverner – sex educator; editor, American Journal of Sexuality Education[21][22]
- Sal Vulcano (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers[13]
- Edmund Whalen (born 1958, class of 1976) – auxiliary bishop, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York; former principal, Monsignor Farrell High School[23]
- John Wolyniec (born 1977, class of 1995) – former Major League Soccer player[24]
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