Monsignor Farrell High School

Monsignor Farrell High School is a Catholic high school for boys, located in the Oakwood section of Staten Island, New York, United States.

Monsignor Farrell High School
Address
2900 Amboy Road Staten Island , New York 10306 United States
Coordinates	40°34′2″N 74°7′32″W
Information
Type	Private
Motto	Vir Fidelis (Faithful Man)
Religious affiliation(s)	Catholic
Established	1961 (64 years ago) (1961)
President	Louis R. Tobacco[1]
Principal	Lawrence Musanti[2]
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	800[3] (2014[needs update])
Color(s)	Maroon and gold
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	Archdiocese of New York
Website	msgrfarrellhs.org

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

• 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
• John Gallucci Jr. (class of 1985) – founder and president, JAG Physical Therapy; CEO, JAG-ONE Physical Therapy; medical coordinator, Major League Soccer; author
• 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)
• Joe 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 football coach, University at 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]
• William J. Taverner – sex educator; editor, American Journal of Sexuality Education^[20][21]
• Louis R. Tobacco (born 1972, class of 1990) – president, Monsignor Farrell High School; former New York State Assemblyman^[22]
• Sal Vulcano (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers^[13]
• Edmund Whalen (born 1958, class of 1976) – auxiliary bishop, Archdiocese of New York; former principal, Monsignor Farrell High School^[23]
• John Wolyniec (born 1977, class of 1995) – former Major League Soccer player^[24]