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in the

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neighborhood of the

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of the

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. The school's campus also borders the city of

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in neighboring

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. The school opened on September 13, 1926, originally staffed by fourteen

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, and dedicated to

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. The U.S. Department of Education named it a

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in 1992.

Notable alumni

Commerce and economics *

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– founder, chairman and CEO of

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* George Ranalli – architect *

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(1950) – venture capitalist,

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; "Grandfather of Silicon Valley venture capital" Fine arts and entertainment * Lillo Brancato – actor, known for ''

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'', '' Renaissance Man'' *

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– rapper; music producer * Paul Grassi – reality television personality *

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'', ''

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'' *

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– actor, known for the television series ''

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'' Professional athletics * Art Donovan – professional football player *

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–

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analyst; former

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general manager and president *

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– professional football player *

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(2009) –

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for the

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Public service * Philip Foglia – prosecutor;

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civic rights activist * Joaquín "Jack" García – federal criminal investigator * Anthony Principi – former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs

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* {{authority control Educational institutions established in 1926 Marist Brothers schools Boys' schools in New York City Roman Catholic high schools in the Bronx Private middle schools in the Bronx 1926 establishments in New York City Wakefield, Bronx