The legendary pro football coach Vince Lombardi — a graduate of St. Francis Prep’s Brooklyn location — has many famous quotes, including: “The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.”
Lisa Schaefer
Catholic High School More Diverse Than Elite Public Schools
At a time when racial diversity at New York City’s elite public high schools is scarce, officials at St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows consider their school to be a melting pot where respect for all races and ethnicities is a hallmark.