St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School was a four-year,

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located in the University Heights neighborhood of

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operated by the parish of the same name,

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, it opened in 1927 and closed in 1991, after years of declining enrollment. The school was known for its basketball program. In 1975, Tolentine was the nation's highest ranked high school.

Notable alumni

Former basketball stars include Ernie Myers,

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, who attended St. John's University; Brian Reese, the University of North Carolina; and

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, Syracuse. Finbarr O'Neill, former CEO of

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and

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was also an alumnus.

References

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