Monsignor Farrell High School

Monsignor Farrell High School
Monsignor Farrell High School
Vir Fidelis
Faithful Man
Address
2900 Amboy Road
New York City (Oakwood, Staten Island),
New York
, 10306
 United States
Coordinates 40°34′2″N 74°7′32″W / 40.56722°N 74.12556°W / 40.56722; -74.12556Coordinates: 40°34′2″N 74°7′32″W / 40.56722°N 74.12556°W / 40.56722; -74.12556
Information
Type Private, All-Male
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s) Msgr. Joseph A. Farrell (religious leader, not a saint)
Established 1961
Status Open
School district 31
Area trustee Msgr. Thomas Bergin
Dean Mr. Robert Besignano
Director Mr. Andrew Frank Monteleone
Principal Msgr. Edmund Whalen
Asst. Principal Mr. Lawrence Musanti
Chief custodian Mr. Joseph Holt
Faculty Diocesan Priests, Christian Brothers, Sisters of Charity, Lay Educators
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1200[1]
Average class size 25
Campus Suburban
Color(s) Maroon and Gold         
Mascot Farrell Lion
Team name The Lions
Accreditation(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[2]
Publication Logos
Newspaper 'The Lion'
Yearbook Cornerstone
School fees Tuition
Affiliation Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York (former)
Website

Monsignor Farrell High School is a Catholic secondary school located in the Oakwood section of Staten Island, New York. Opened in 1961, the school was named in honor of Monsignor Joseph Farrell, a prominent Catholic priest, as well as a religious, political and community leader on Staten Island.

The school motto of Vir Fidelis, translated from Latin, means "faithful man".

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Msgr. Farrell H.S. Marching Band

The school's marching band received the 8th Place at the 2008 United States Scholastic Band Association National Championships, competing as a Group II band at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on November 7, 2008.[3] The band's 2010 show entitled "A Celtic Suite" won the band the New York State Championship. They received 3rd place at the National Championships, hosted at the Naval Academy. The band took home the "Espirt de Corp" award for the band which exemplifies the marine characteristics of professionalism and quality. In 2011, the band won first place at the USSBA National Championships for Group 1 open completing their 2011 competitive season completely undefeated. Their colorguard is unbelievably beautiful.

Notable alumni

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