Fasano (born 1984), tight end for the Miami Dolphins. Samantha Futerman (born 1987), actress known for her supporting role in the drama film Memoirs of a Geishaand for her self-made documentary film Twinsters, about her discovery that she had an identical twin sister. Barbara J. Griffiths (born 1949), diplomat who was the United States Ambassador to Iceland from 1999 to 2002. Fred Hill Jr. (born 1959, class of 1977), head coach of Rutgers University men's basketball team 2006–10; assistant coach at Seton Hall. Jay Mohr (born 1970), comedian, actor and sports radio personality Kal Parekh, actor who appeared in ABC-TV series Pan Am. Donald J. Strait (1918–2015), flying ace in the 356th Fighter Group during World War II and a career officer in the United States Air Force. Popular culture The original, unaired pilot of the television show Strangers with Candy'' was filmed in Verona High School. The VHS signboard is also used in almost every episode thereafter to display various witticisms, although the name has been changed to that of the school in the show, Flatpoint High School. References External links Verona High School School Data for the Verona Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics Verona High School Alumni Association Verona, New Jersey Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools Public high schools in Essex County, New Jersey