St. Raymond High School for Boys is an American

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, located in the

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section of the

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, New York. Affiliated with the Catholic schools of the

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, it is accredited by the

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, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the

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. The school is a recipient of a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award (1994–1996), and holds memberships with the

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and the Catholic Administrators Association of New York State. The school's mascot is the Raven.

Notable alumni

* Darryl Bryant – professional basketball player * Mark Gjonaj – member of the New York City Council * Julius Hodge – professional basketball player * Brian Lang – professional basketball player * Allan Ray – professional basketball player * Kareem Reid – professional basketball playerStaff (February 28, 1994)
"Felipe Who? St. Raymond Takes Crown"
''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 23, 2022. (subscription required) * Terrence Rencher – professional basketball player

Notes and references

External links

St. Raymond High School Official Site
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