History of Curtis H.S. and It's Alumni
The Andrew J. Barberi Staten Island Ferry
The workhorse of the fleet - making over twenty trips daily.
What is an Ageless Warrior ?
No, it's not like the classical novel the “Portrait of Dorian Grey” in which Dorian sold his soul to the devil and only a painting of his portrait aged nor is an Ageless Warrior like the immortals in the movie and TV series “Highlander” that never aged. An Ageless Warrior is simply an Alumnus or Friend of Curtis High School who regardless of his or her age continues to bleed Warrior red supporting its Al mater and Alumni in good times and bad.
Did You Know ? (Can you add something to this list ?)
Curtis H.S. is the oldest public secondary school on Staten Island.
Curtis High School is the only school in New York State ever to receive the coveted College Board Inspiration Award.
Curtis High School has one of three New York State approved high school Licensed Practical Nursing programs.
Curtis High School has an Alumni being considered for CANONIZATION
Curtis High School has two Gold Medal Olympians.
National Basketball Hall of Famer
Famous Alumni
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Jeb Stuart Magruder Depty Director of the Committee to Re-Elect Nixon "Watergate"; Elmer Horton Ripley (1891-1982) Basketball Hall of Famer; Bobby Thompson, Hank Majeski "Heeney", Terry Crowley, Frank Fernandez, Sonny Roberto and Jack Tracy Major League Baseball Players; Sal Somma, Andy Barberi, Fred Oliveri,Coaches; Harry O’Brien, Major League Baseball Coach; Vernon Turner, James Jenkins, Dino Mangiero, Steve Gregory, NFL Players; Robert Talley, Oscar Michand, NFL Coaches; Eric D. Garvin, Colonel, US Air Force; Frank Di Gennara, (Frankie Genaro - Boxing Gold Medal) Abel R. Kiviat(Track & Field Gold & Silver Medal) Olympian; Father Vincent Capodanno, Chaplain, US Navy and Pvt. Joseph F. Merrell Jr, U.S. Army, Medal of Honor; Les Trautmann, "Staten Island Advance" Editor; Amy Vanderbilt Author and SI Advance Journalist; Mario Buatta Interior Designer. Karlus Trapp 71", Musician; Rear Admiral Wayne Justice 73', Advisor to two Presidents; Pete Michaels (Siringano) Comedian/Ventriloquest; Stan Plachinski 71, "Stan Michael" Musician
David O. Stewart 69' Lawyer/Author; Chantel Sickle-Kira 74' Author; Dr. Anthony DiLella, 71', Scienist with Merch Pharmacutical, Donna Lupardo 71' NYS Assemblywomen-Binghamton, Jay Price 62' Journalist / Author
2009-2010 Student & Alumni Accomplishments
Curtis H.S. ...... 2009-2010 Championships
Warrior Boys Win PSAL Football Championship. Finished ranked 8th in NY State.
Warrior Girls Win Island division swimming title.
Curtis H.S. - 2008-2009 Staten Island Advance All-Stars
Curtis clinches Island division swimming title Bob Nestel, October 26, 2009
Rosemarie O’Connor and Krista Caputo were triple winners as Curtis captured the PSAL Island division crown with a 54-47 win over Tottenville Sunday at the College of Staten Island. "We made a couple of switches from our usual lineup, finishing 1-2 in the 200 IM and 100 back," said coach Ellen Cartmell-Kaht. "We hit a lot of personal bests today. Considering the lack of pool time, I was very impressed with our times." The Warriors (5-0 PSAL) won the first three races, with Rosemarie O’Connor, Ann O’Connor, Kaylie Bruce and Allison Ulsh taking the 200 medley relay, Caputo the 200 free and Rosemarie and Ann O’Connor going 1-2 in the 200 IM. Tottenville’s Stephanie D’Angelo won the 50 free, but Amanda Koenig won diving and Caputo the 100 butterfly to keep the Warriors ahead. D’Angelo won the 100 free, Sara Giberson the 500 free and the Pirates won the 200 free relay to keep it close. But wins
2008-2009 Student & Alumni Accomplishments
Curtis High School graduates 598
"with 10,000 hours of community service and garnering more than $8 million in scholarship offers". We Salute All the Graduates and Wish Them Continued Success Throughout Their Lives and Remind Them, to Call Upon The Ageless Warriors at Anytime.
Michael Caputo 09' wins prestigious Wingate Award "the most accomplished student-athlete" (only 10 Awarded throughout New York City)
Amanda Romano 04' Staten Island harpist returns home for concert
Alana Rodriguez 10' Curtis wrestler takes gold at Mayor's Cup
Stephen Gregory 02' Makes it to the NFL PLayoffs with the San Diego Chargers
Curtis H.S. ...... 2008-2009 Championships
Warrior Boys Win Staten Island Swimming Title
Warrior Boys Win New York City Basketball Title
Warrior Girls Win Staten Island Basketball Title
Curtis H.S. - 2008-2009 Staten Island Advance All-Stars
Boys Basketbal Halil Kanacevic - Warren Jaques Award winner and 1000 pts
and selected to the All NY State Basketball Team.
Girls Basketball Victoria Macaulay - Warren Jaques Award winner and 1000 pts.
Cross Country Track Jason Stapleton, Shannon Browne and Charisma Clerk
Bowling Ashley Gottlieb
Swimming Rosemarie O'Connor and Krista Caputo;
Mike Caputo earned his fourth Advance All Star nod
while leading the Warriors to the Island title.
Volleyball Samantha Santucci
Football Greg Brown, Naykwan Johnson, James Ponpon, Dominique Easley, James Timmins and Avery Wright.