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. 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.
In pop culture
In 1985, filming for the music video of Billy Joel’s top ten hit song You're Only Human, took place outside of the school’s main entrance.Notable alumni
- Bill Britton – former PGA Tour player
- David Carr – member, New York City Council
- Christopher Celenza – James B. Knapp Dean, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University; former dean, Georgetown College at Georgetown University
- Tom Cosgrove – pitcher, San Diego Padres
- Kevin Coyle – former defensive coordinator, Miami Dolphins
- Michael Cusick – New York State Assemblyman
- Dan Donovan – former U.S. Congressman from New York; former District Attorney of Richmond County
- Vito Fossella – former U.S. Congressman from New York; Staten Island Borough President
- John Gallucci Jr. – founder and president, JAG Physical Therapy; CEO, JAG-ONE Physical Therapy; medical coordinator, Major League Soccer; author
- Joe Gambardella – professional ice hockey player, Utica Comets of the American Hockey League
- Joe Gatto – cast member, Impractical Jokers
- Paul C. Genereux – US Army brigadier general
- Andrew Lanza – lawyer; Republican politician; member, New York State Senate, representing the 24th District which encompasses most of Staten Island
- John Lavelle – actor and playwright
- Pete Lembo – head football coach, University at Buffalo
- Michael McMahon – former U.S. Congressman; District Attorney of Richmond County
- James Murray – cast member, Impractical Jokers
- Kevin O'Connor – former general manager, Utah Jazz
- James Oddo – former Staten Island Borough President; former New York City Councilman
- Brian Quinn – cast member, Impractical Jokers
- Theo Rossi – actor
- Ryan Rossiter – professional basketball player
- Michael Tannousis – New York State Assemblyman
- William J. Taverner – sex educator; editor, American Journal of Sexuality Education
- Louis R. Tobacco – president, Monsignor Farrell High School; former New York State Assemblyman
- Sal Vulcano – cast member, Impractical Jokers
- Edmund Whalen – auxiliary bishop, Archdiocese of New York; former principal, Monsignor Farrell High School
- John Wolyniec – former Major League Soccer player