Monsignor Farrell High School
Private school in Staten Island, New York, United States
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Monsignor Farrell High School is a Catholic high school for boys, located in the Oakwood section of Staten Island, New York, United States. 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.
Coordinates40°34′2″N 74°7′32″W
TypePrivate
MottoVir Fidelis
(Faithful Man)
(Faithful Man)
Religious affiliationCatholic
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2900 Amboy Road , 10306 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°34′2″N 74°7′32″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Vir Fidelis (Faithful Man) |
| Religious affiliation | 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 | Archdiocese of New York |
| Website | msgrfarrellhs |
In pop culture
In 1985, filming for the music video of Billy Joel’s top ten hit song You're Only Human (Second Wind), took place outside of the school’s main entrance.
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
- 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]
- Paul C. Genereux (born 1950, class of 1968) – US Army brigadier general[14][15]
- 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[16]
- James Murray (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers[13]
- Kevin O'Connor – former general manager, Utah Jazz[17]
- James Oddo (born 1966) – former Staten Island Borough President; former New York City Councilman[18]
- Brian Quinn (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers[13]
- Theo Rossi (born 1975, class of 1993) – actor[19]
- Ryan Rossiter (born 1989) – professional basketball player[20]
- Michael Tannousis – New York State Assemblyman[21]
- William J. Taverner – sex educator; editor, American Journal of Sexuality Education[22][23]
- Louis R. Tobacco (born 1972, class of 1990) – president, Monsignor Farrell High School; former New York State Assemblyman[24]
- 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[25]
- John Wolyniec (born 1977, class of 1995) – former Major League Soccer player[26]
