Steve Farrell, class of 1978, former bassist in Philadelphia hardcore punk band Kid Dynamite Christopher Ferguson, class of 1979, pilot of Atlantis Space Shuttle for NASA, September 2006 Tom Filer, class of 1974, Major League Baseball pitcher from 1982–1992 for Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets; pitching coach of Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of Pittsburgh Pirates Matt Knowles, class of 1988, professional soccer player from 1990-2003 Jonathan Loughran, actor, personal assistant to Adam Sandler Chris McKendry, class of 1986, ESPN Sportscenter anchor Chris Mooney, class of 1990, head coach of University of Richmond Spiders men's basketball team Patrick Murphy, class of 1991, member of United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, first Iraq War veteran in Congress Dennis M. O'Brien, class of 1970, was 137th speaker of Pennsylvania House of Representatives; has represented Pennsylvania's 169th Legislative District in Northeast Philadelphia since 1979 Christina Perri, class of 2004, singer known for her song Jar of Hearts and A Thousand Years Jimmy Shubert, stand-up comedian Ray Staszak, class of 1980, first Pennsylvanian to play in National Hockey League after Pete Babando, who decades earlier scored game-winning goal in overtime in Game 7 of the 1950 Stanley Cup Finals Frank Wycheck, class of 1989, NFL tight end, color commentator on Tennessee Titans radio network; one of only five tight ends to surpass 500 receptions in NFL history Joe Zeglinski, class of 2006, professional basketball player Academics Ryan offers a variety of studies such as English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Natural and Physical Science Studies, World Languages (Spanish and Latin), Business, Technology, Religion, Music, and Fine Art Studies. Coursework is required in the fields of English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Natural and Physical Science Studies, Religion and World Languages. Archbishop Ryan has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1. Ryan offers both courses in writing skills and digital literacy, and has 11 AP classes. Ryan offers a 4-year art program, including AP art and a 4-year music instrumental program. Ryan also offers a music tech course. Holy Family University offers college level courses at the Ryan campus for seniors during the regular school day. Archbishop Ryan hosts the archdiocesan program for students with diagnosed learning needs, the Bonaventure Program. The Bonaventure Program is for applicants with an IEP. The Class of 2013 received $18 million in scholarships and financial aid for post-graduate study. Approximately 92% of Ryan's graduates go on