Malvern Magazine: Spring 2017

The Veritas: An Interview with Christian Talbot

Sundance Calls for Alumni Filmmaker

Alumni Entrepreneur Finds His Why

Spring 2017

A Restless Journey:

Celebrating 175 Years of Augustinian Education

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Contents Malvern Magazine :: Volume 14 :: Issue 1 :: Spring 2017

Features

12 A Restless Journey: Celebrating 175 Years of Augustinian Education

This year marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Malvern Preparatory School—a time to celebrate our Augustinian heritage and highlight one of the School’s most distinguishing characteristics—as an Augustinian school we believe the best way to learn, to serve, and to find God is with others, in Unitas. We look back on events and innovative leaders who have shaped the School’s restless journey toward Truth.

By Jim Mack and Chuck Chinici

34 The Veritas: An Interview with Christian Talbot

Christian Talbot joined Malvern Prep as its 13th Head of School in July 2012. Under Talbot’s direction, Malvern completed a transformational Strategic Plan that enabled the School to adapt to economic changes and position itself as a leader of a new way of teaching and learning. By Jim Mack

36 Sundance Calls for Alumni Filmmaker Patrick Bresnan ’95 has used his keen powers of observation and deep sense of empathy to create documentary films that shed light on social issues. His work has been featured at two Sundance Film festivals. By Sarah Ravenfeld

38 Alumni Entrepreneur Finds His Why

After working at a family business for 25 years, John Lafferty ’82 founded his company CellMyLight, which produces a solar-powered flashlight that can also function as a phone charger. Lafferty developed his product after going to West Africa on a mission trip, where he took notice of the lack of civil infrastructure. By Ethan Rowley ’18

Departments up front

Alumni

2 Head of School's Message 3 Letters to the Editor

41 NewsNotes

Around Campus

4 Friar Days 32 The Big Picture The Veritas: An Interview with Christian Talbot

Sundance Calls for Alumni Filmmaker

A Restless Journey:

Class Notes Connections and Conversationss

On the Cover

Alumni Entrepreneur Finds His Why

Celebrating 175 Years of Augustinian Education

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Our 175th anniversary is a chance to celebrate our Augustinian heritage and to highlight one of the School’s most distinguishing characteristics—as an Augustinian school we believe the best way to learn, to serve, and to find God is with others, in Unitas. We look back on events and innovative leaders who have shaped the School’s restless journey toward Truth.

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up front

Dear Friends of Malvern— On April 3, we welcomed General Stanley McChrystal to our community. Before a live audience in the Duffy Theater, he shared his thoughts on leadership in a conversation with Adam Bryant, author of the New York Times “Corner Office” series.

Listening to experts on leadership is always special, but for me the most important moments of the event happened just before and just after their conversation.

To open the evening, a team of three Malvern Prep sophomores talked to the audience about effective teamwork. Their team had won a competition that had challenged the student body to create a presentation on what Malvern Prep had taught them about effective teamwork, and how it related to the story of Dr. E.J. Caterson ’92, a surgeon profiled in Gen. McChrystal’s Team of Teams. And they had to do all of that in five slides, five minutes.

After the event, Adam Bryant said to me, “The students did a spectacular job.” Gen. McChrystal quickly added, “They sure did. In fact, they’re better than some of my Yale students. How do you teach them those skills?” Their feedback speaks to the exceptional work that our faculty and staff have done to prepare our students to be leaders who are Augustinian, Globally Literate, and Entrepreneurial.

That vision—to form leaders for a global society—has preoccupied us for the last five years.

During my installation in November 2012, I framed the challenge this way: “If we want everything to stay the same, everything must change.” I added that nothing is more important than Malvern’s mission, and that in order to preserve that mission, we would need to embrace our strategic plan.

Since that time, we have not only preserved that Augustinian mission, we have deepened it. In 2012, we created a Director of Augustinian Identity role; in 2013 we launched our Summer Institute for Teachers, during which our faculty study the essentials of Augustinian educational philosophy and spirituality; and starting last year, we began to ask teachers to design learning that hit the center of our Venn diagram, so that it includes an Augustinian dimension.

During these past five years, we have also become a more innovative community. For example, our Distinguished Speaker Series, which brought Gen. McChrystal and Adam Bryant to us, has allowed us to spotlight our unique approach to student-centered learning. Even more important has been our shift to practicing what we preach about creative and collaborative problem solving, as reflected in the ways in which we have designed for distributed and team-based leadership. Malvern has also become more diverse and inclusive, qualities that allow us to tap into an extraordinary network of strengths—and we intend to double down on being diverse and inclusive over the next several years.

As Malvern has grown, so too have I. For starters, I have grown deeper in my Catholic faith because of my exposure to the works of St. Augustine and to our Augustinian friars, especially my successor, Rev. Don Reilly, O.S.A. I have grown to value working with diverse teams, such as the School’s leadership team, and which consists of people who think differently than I do but who share the same values. I have grown to value the way in which Malvern Prep offers exceptional opportunities for students to become the best possible versions of themselves—which is another way of saying that I have grown in my sense of what great learning looks like.

And while I won’t be on campus to witness that ongoing growth, I will be watching from afar, because my heart is filled with gratitude for my Malvern Prep experiences. Is it merely coincidence that “gratitude” shares the same root as “grace,” and that St. Augustine was the Church’s “Doctor of Grace”? I don’t think so: For Augustine, the most important posture toward life was gratitude. I’ve learned that over and over these past five years. There is no better pair of words to end on than Thank you—

President

Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A. Head of School

Christian M. Talbot Director of Strategic Initiatives

Carrie Snyder P’22

Development Office Director of Development

Victor D’Ascenzo ’81

Associate Director of Development

Carolyn McLaughlin

Director of Alumni Relations & Athletic Development

Matthew McManus ’08

Director of Planned Giving & Major Gift Officer

Mary-Helen McCulloch, Esq.

Director of The Malvern Fund

Emily Meyer

Database Administrator

Christine Tiberi P’10’12

Stewardship Coordinator

Carlo “Chuck” Chinici P’90

Assistant to Advancement

Marie Sumser

Communications and Marketing Associate Director of Communications & Public Relations

Jim Mack

Social Media and Public Relations Specialist

Sarah Ravenfeld

Communications Coordinator

Leah Thompson

Magazine Staff Editor in Chief

Christian M. Talbot Editor

Jim Mack Layout & Design

Proof Design Studios Printing

Great Atlantic Photography

Sarah Bones, Bob Colameco, Mike DiTrolio, Jim Mack, Kevin Monko, Sarah Ravenfeld and Katelyn Rodgers Contributing Writers

Chuck Chinici P’90, Jim Mack, Sarah Ravenfeld and Ethan Rowley ’18 Malvern Preparatory School

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Up Front

A Light of Exposure Sharing the Love of Triathlon

Malvern, Cuba and a Reunion 73 Years in the Making

Spring 2016

Letters to the Editor Share your thoughts with us!

We welcome all readers to give us feedback on this issue or to share story ideas for future issues. All letters to the editor that we receive will be considered for publishing in the next issue of the Malvern Magazine. (Letters are edited for length.) Letters to the Editor can be

The Makers

Malvern’s Mightiest inventors

mailed to Malvern Preparatory School, 418 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355-2707, attn:

Malvern Magazine or e-mail communications@malvernprep.org.

Continuing the Conversation Great job on the magazine! Every article is interesting and shows the hard work and dedication our boys are getting from their education at Malvern!

Kristin Becket P’20’22 “The Makers” section of the magazine was awesome! I am so happy to have those stories shared with the greater community. I loved the theme and the illustrations. Excellent job. Thank you!

Kevin Quinn, Science Department Leader I wanted to send my warmest thanks for the feature in the most recent Malvern Magazine. I was stunned at the high artistic and written content. I never thought I’d get to be a comic book hero alongside my brothers! It was fantastic to see the paths of other alums, and current students, highlighted.

Nick McGill ’09

I have been getting pictures and comments from all my friends talking about the article. I loved the theme of being a force for good in this world and how Malvern instills that value in its students. It’s wonderful seeing everything that fellow Malvern alumni have accomplished.

Will McGill ’07 I want to send my gratitude for featuring my brothers and I with some amazing alumni. I’m very proud to be representing Malvern in light of how much I have been shaped by Malvern and its community.

Steve McGill ’06 Thank you for all your efforts in producing this “comic book heroes” communication, which showcased their positive actions and propensity for innovation. It was fun to read – Claire was surprised to see her name crop up in the story! She feels like quite the celebrity.

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Around Campus

FriarDays New Kindon Lab Honors Connection Between Student and Teacher Ryan Toland ’94 and Leo Kindon P’12, Middle School 7th Grade Dean, have a friendship that spans almost 20 years. Kindon first met Toland in 1987, as a sixth grade student at Malvern Prep. As Kindon puts it, he and two other teachers helped Ryan settle into life at Malvern.

From that moment, a friendship was born.

“Leo believed in me. He believed in

Toland wanted to do something special to honor a teacher who had

Leo Kindon P’12, Middle School 7th Grade Dean

purchasing a prom ticket, helping with transportation costs or buying books.

“That tells me that Ryan’s seven years

such an impact on his life, so he worked

at Malvern Prep made an impact - he

me even when I didn’t believe in myself,”

with Malvern to rename the Maker

understands our culture,” said Kindon.

said Toland. “He inspired confidence in

Lab inside the Learning Commons in

me. He was loyal, patient. He listened,

Sullivan Hall. While the Kindon Lab

“I have a fundamental belief that if you

pushed. He was tough, but always fair.

has a nice ring to it, that’s not what

have been blessed, have experienced

He guided and cared. Getting a kid

Kindon appreciated most about Toland’s

good fortune, or have experienced

to believe in himself, inspiring a kid,

kind gesture. In order to secure the

success and you have the opportunity to

getting a kid to recognize their talents

naming of the Maker Lab, Toland

help others or contribute to something

and abilities is powerful stuff. That was

donated money to a discretionary fund

you believe in, then I believe that it is

Leo. They are qualities that stay with

for kids who need financial assistance

important to do so. Our goal was to be

you your whole life, long after you leave.”

for items outside of tuition, such as

able to help students experience all that

“I believe in giving back,” said Toland.

Malvern has to offer.” mp

Bottom: (Seated, from left) Jessica (Kindon) Gonska, Leo Kindon P'12 (holding graddaughter Charlotte Marie Gonska), Mary Ann Kindon P'12 and Joseph Kindon. (Standing, from left) Ryan Toland '94, Amy Toland, Ryan Toland, Jr., Carol and John Toland (need afill), and Tucker Toland.

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The Kindon Lab was recently repurposed into a space for faculty and staff to collaborate and create together, all while increasing their accessibility to the students. It is a space where faculty can model successful ways to work together.

Around campus

FriarDays Student-centered Learning:

A Deep Dive into the World of Beowulf

Juniors Patrick McNally Heinemann and Andrew Knaus give their ship a push before lighting it on fire as part of the traditional Sutton Hoo Ship Burial

studied the Sutton Hoo Ship Burial, and visited the Philadelphia Art Museum for a program on medieval arms, armor and warfare.”

After the students had finished the first and second parts of the poem, Wilkinson asked the class to do a “See-Think-Wonder” exercise to reflect on the following questions: What do you see in the poem? What do you think about what is happening? And, what is something you wonder about after reading the poem?

“I had the students read their ‘Wonder’ out loud and pair up with others who were interested in exploring the same topics,” said Wilkinson. “From there, the groups had to submit a project proposal for approval before beginning.”

The projects ranged from traditional research projects to videos, movies, sculpture, clay models, and even a battle … sort of.

Have you ever seen a traditional Sutton Hoo Ship Burial? Tasted mead?

Wondered what Grendel looked like?

Juniors in Nicole Wilkinson’s British Literature class wondered

“Our group was undecided between making a video and making a rap battle,” said Jimmy Bell ‘18. “We all really liked the rap battle idea because Beowulf had different battles in the poem and we wanted to make something funny focusing on those battles.”

“Giving the students the opportunity to let their imaginations wander to recreate and explore different aspects

these things and more while studying Beowulf. Students weren’t

of the poem that interested them, while creating connections

simply reading the text, though, they were immersing themselves

with their classmates is something they will remember

into the story and discovering connections between a poem

longer than they will remember a quiz, though quizzes and

written more than 1,200 years ago and modern day life.

assessments serve a purpose as well,” said Wilkinson. “The

“I love when students can connect on an intellectual and emotional level to works of literature,” said Wilkinson. “I think it is important to become cultured as well as educated, and that

projects certainly helped them to deepen their understanding of the poem and the history of the time period.”

“This is the perfect poem to teach 11th grade boys,”

means knowing something about art, music and language and

Wilkinson continued. “In it, you have heroism, loyalty,

being able to make those beautiful connections in one’s own life.”

competition, a bit of trash talking and one-up-man-ship among

Wilkinson believes in teaching literature with an eye

the guys. There are challenges met with success and failure.

towards the historical, cultural and linguistic context of the

There are sports and battles and friendships and strong faith.

time periods.

We often decoded some of the more difficult lines together, and

“Beowulf is written in Old English, so we spent some time

they were able to relate to what was happening by imagining

learning about the evolution of the English language,” said

their own lives. That was a lot of fun for me as a teacher, to see

Wilkinson. “We also watched a few cultural and historical videos,

them discover that as we read.” mp

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Around Campus

FriarDays

Partnership with University of Delaware Extends Learning Beyond the Classroom This fall, Malvern Prep developed a partnership with the University of Delaware to offer students the chance to enroll in three different online college credit courses focused on entrepreneurship. The new courses are: “Startup of the Professional You,” “Ideas to Action” and “Venturing for Good.”

“At Malvern, we believe that we must help close the gap between skills students are learning and skills that colleges and future employers want,” said Head of School Christian Talbot.

“These new online courses are just one way that we are addressing this gap as part of our student-centered learning approach.”

Each class is worth one college credit, and amounts to approximately two-to-three hours of work per week. All the work can be done online, with a couple of in-person visits to Delaware’s Horn Center for Entrepreneurship, where Malvern students will have the opportunity to meet Delaware’s entrepreneurs-in-residence, get feedback from current Delaware entrepreneurship students and take advantage of additional resources.

Math teacher Kevin Moore guides his Social Entrepreneurship group through a brainstorming session in one of the School's squash courts. Using a space intended for one purpose and then flipping it for use in a new way is a component of design thinking - a principle at the heart of Malvern's Social Entrepreneurship program.

Vince Melchiorre ’17 is taking the “Startup of the Professional You” course. He is also enrolled in Malvern Prep’s Social Entrepreneurship course and hopes to gain a better understanding of entrepreneurial concepts and basic business life skills through the Delaware partnership.

“The course fits with my career and college plans because I am exploring the possibility of being an entrepreneur, and no matter what my career path is I believe it will still be a worthwhile experience,” he said.

Last year Malvern Prep rolled out a new Social Entrepreneurship course in the Upper School. The course quickly filled with students eager to dive into student-driven learning. Students in the class grouped into teams to prototype and test solutions to real-world issues such as teen suicide, food insecurity and how to educate low-income youth to eat well.

“The primary reason to innovate is that our world demands it,” said Talbot. “Yesterday’s skills are not tomorrow’s skills.

Increasingly, colleges are looking for students and employers are looking for employees who are critical thinkers and

Social studies teacher Harriet Lappas (center) guides a student team in its initial design of a social entrepreneurship project.

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problem solvers, innovators and collaborators, creators and communicators.” mp

Around campus

FriarDays

Malvern Students Meet Pope Francis During Christian Service Trip in Armenia Through the School’s international Christian Service Program last June, 10 rising seniors spent two weeks in Armenia at an orphanage with 212 children aged 7-15.

The Malvern students spent their time helping with

The Christian Service trip to Armenia last summer was an experience the Malvern students will never forget.

schoolwork, teaching English, making crafts, dancing, playing Pope and oh, by the way, work with some poor kids, has changed

games and praying with the children.

On June 24, Malvern students greeted Pope Francis at the

dramatically,” Legner said. “These boys have realized that love

airport with the children from the orphanage, and on Saturday,

is what is important. Accepting people no matter how they are

June 25, they attended a Papal Mass, and met His Holiness at the

different is what is important. Bringing a smile by making

orphanage.

something out of construction paper or teaching a song, or

Andrew Clark ’17 had the surprise of his life, when he was

making faces at each other as we eat a meal of bread and cheese

invited to kiss the Pope's ring. "That was just amazing to be able

is what is important. These boys have changed. They have

to get face to face with him and be able to look him in the eye,

changed for the better. They could not have gone through this

and then be able to kiss his ring," said Clark. "I was speechless.”

change in a classroom. It has to be experienced. This trip has

Christian Service Director Larry Legner GP’16 was a chaperone on the trip. “What started out as a trip to see the

been a life altering gift to us all. It has been an honor for me to be here with them to witness this transformation.” mp

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Around Campus

FriarDays

Winter Arts Festival: A Delight of Student Artistry Some of the key aspects of studentcentered learning include working toward mastery of content, hands-on learning and public demonstration of learning.

In front of packed houses in the Duffy Arts Center over two evenings in December, Malvern Prep visual and performing artists displayed each of these qualities as they delighted the crowds with the fruits of a semester of hard work.

Kicking off the Christmas season at Malvern were the Band Concerts on December 7, followed by the Visual Art Show and Choral Concerts on December 14. While the talent and skill were evident in the performances and displays, what really stood out was the energy and engagement of the students. mp

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Around campus

Malvern Prep Football Fulfills Young Man’s Dream of Being Part of a Team

By Jenna Meissner Photos by phillysportsdigest.com

This story first appeared in Philly Sports Digest.

Eighteen-year-old Grayson Mease has a simple dream: to be part of a football team. For many boys his age, achieving this dream is as easy as trying out. But for Grayson, it’s much more than that.

The Berks County resident is one of more than 3.5 million Americans living with autism.

“Sometimes I have a hard time understanding, and I went to

Student manager Grayson Mease helps run quarterback drills at a football practice this past season.

PAAL to learn how to be independent,” said Mease.

Preparing Adolescents with Autism for Adult Life (PAAL), is a

“What I’m thinking about being when I grow up is a doctor

community-based program based out of Downingtown, Pa., that

and as a doctor you have to work with all different types of

focuses solely on Applied Behavior Analysis with their students.

people and I thought this was great exposing me to the struggles

For the past 10 years, the initiative has had tremendous

of autism,” said Garrity.

success in utilizing its students’ environments by transforming them into classrooms. The secondary educational program is dedicated to students aged 14 through 21 with moderate to severe autism.

“We’re not a cookie-cutter program. We develop curriculum base on the individual needs of our students. We felt that [Malvern] would be a great peer-mentoring opportunity for

Garrity soon realized the time he spent with Mease meant so much more.

“It wound up being one of the best things I’ve done at Malvern so far. Grayson is the nicest kid you’ll ever meet. He always wants to help and is eager to please. We incorporated him into our team and I’m glad he’s a part of us.”

Shindledecker agreed adding, “Watching how the team has

Grayson and provide the ideal environment to gain the social

welcomed him in with open arms and how quickly they were

skills that he needs moving forward in his life,” said PAAL’s

introducing themselves and making him part of their world was

community outreach chair Eric Shindledecker.

unbelievable to me.”

Mease became a familiar part of the football team, and came to practice every day. As manager, Mease would set-up the field for defensive drills, help the quarterbacks spot footballs and hand out water to the players.

“I’ve been getting along with the football players. They talk to me to see how my day was. I like spending time with them on the field and during the games. I like cheering them on the sidelines,” said Grayson.

For football player Danny Garrity ’18, mentoring Mease further solidified his path of wanting to become a physician.

According to then head coach Aaron Brady, Mease became an integral part of their squad.

“He’s no different than anybody else. That’s the thing our kids are seeing. He is a polite, well-mannered young man. We were really excited to have him," said Brady.

For Mease, his experience with the team has helped increase his confidence level and social skills.

“We brought him in to be a part of our family and it means so much for him to be with us. He fits right in. He’s just one of the guys,” said Brady. mp

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Around Campus

FriarDays

Friar Sports Highlights Water Polo

Water Polo Wins Fourth Consecutive Inter-Ac Championship Malvern Prep won its fourth consecutive Inter-Ac Water Polo title with an 11-5 win over visiting Haverford School in November. The Friars found themselves down 5-2 at the half but rallied through outstanding defensive play and outscored the Fords 9-0 in the second half to secure the outright title. Malvern was led by Seamus Glynn's ’18, five goals, three assists and four steals. Isaac Salinas ’18 scored three goals, assisted on two and made three steals, and Steven Salle ’18 had a goal, three assists, four steals and three blocked shots.

Malvern rebounded from a second-round loss to eventual champ Gonzaga (D.C.) to defeat Haverford 10-9 in overtime to take third place at the Eastern Prep Water Polo Championship.

Salle was named First Team All-Tournament and Salinas was named Second Team. The Friars finished the season 20-6 and 7-1 in the Inter-Ac.

Cross Country

Borger Takes First at Inter-Ac Cross Country Meet Peter Borger ’18 ran away from the field to take first place in 17:14 at the Inter-Ac Cross Country Championship at the hilly 5k course at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia on October 17. John Powers ’18 also earned All-Inter-Ac honors, taking seventh place in 18:08 as the Friars finished third in the team competition behind Haverford and Episcopal.

Borger took third place in 16:57.9 at the Pennsylvania independent school state cross country championship at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia on October 29.

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Around campus

FriarDays

Football

right tackle Jake Hornibrook ’19 were

Golf

Football Wins Share of Inter-Ac Title

solid all season. Glavin, Fernandez and

Sims Just Misses First

by Two Strokes, Friars Finish Fourth at Golf States

The Friar football team is again atop the Inter-Ac League, winning a share of the title with Germantown Academy.

Zac Fernandez ’17, co-Inter-Ac MVP, rushed for 136 yards on 16 carries in a 48-28 win against Springside Chestnut Hill to clinch the title. The Friars finished 7-3 and 4-1 in the league.

defensive tackle Ryan Betz ’18 were selected to the Pennsylvania All-State Class 5A Second Team.

Soccer

Coyle Leads Friar All-Inter-Ac Soccer Selections

At the Pennsylvania independent school championship at a cold and windy Chester Valley C.C., Gavin Sims ’17 finished two shots off the lead with a

Against Penn Charter on November 4,

Billy Coyle ’17 earned First-Team

77. Malvern finished fourth as a team

Fernandez ran for 326 yards and four

All-Inter-Ac honors to headline the

behind Hill School, Penn Charter and

touchdowns. Malvern’s offensive line of

Malvern Friar selections for league

Episcopal. At the Bert Linton Inter-Ac

center Jake Glavin ’17, left guard Joseph

honors. Making the Second Team were

Invitational at Aronimink G.C., team

Basiura ’18, left tackle Sean Grady ’18,

Cullen Pina ’17, Nate Albergo ’17 and

MVP John Updike ’17 finished second

right guard Justin Titchenell ’17 and

Lucas Hammond ’18.

with a three-over par 73.

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A Restless Journey: Celebr ating 175 Years of Augustinian Education

By Jim Mack Special thanks to Chuck Chinici P’90 for his invaluable research.

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This year marks a significant milestone in the life of Malvern Preparatory School. Malvern Prep is the direct continuation of the academy program founded in 1842 by the Augustinians as the preparatory school for what is now Villanova University. Malvern Prep and Villanova are both celebrating their 175th anniversary this year!

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M

alvern is a special place, and it is so because we are grounded in the more than 1,600year history of Augustinian tradition. St. Augustine was a profound theologian and scholar, whose teachings have shaped not only Catholic doctrine but also Western philosophy. Augustinian

thought concerning love, humility, reflection, self-determination and community, among other topics, was revolutionary, and it still inspires us today. In fact, Augustine’s teachings align beautifully with best practices in student-centered learning. Our 175th anniversary is a chance to celebrate our Augustinian heritage and to highlight one of the School’s most distinguishing characteristics—as an Augustinian school we believe the best way to learn, to serve, and to find God is with others, in Unitas.

The following timeline celebrates events and innovative leaders who have shaped School’s restless journey toward Truth.

Turbulent Beginnings:

1842 – 1941 1842 The Augustinian community purchased the farm called Belle-Aire in January 1842, to establish a college and monastery under the patronage of St. Thomas of Villanova.

1848 The original academy building, now called Alumni Hall, is built at Villanova College.

18OOs 1844-1845

1857

Anti-Catholic riots result in a fire at St. Augustine’s Church in Philadelphia and anxiety in Villanova. The school closes in February 1845 and reopens in 1846.

Villanova closes for the second time because of economic conditions and the Civil War. The school reopens in 1865.

1843 Rev. John O'Dwyer, O.S.A., the first president, worked tirelessly to get the school up and running, and traveled to Europe in search of qualified faculty.

On St. Augustine's Day, August 28, Father O’Dwyer celebrated the School's first Mass. The seven students enrolled that year were all under the age of 16.

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1901 The academy at Villanova College becomes known as St. Nicholas of Tolentine Academy.

1920 The academy program is renamed Villanova Preparatory School.

19OOs 1922 The Augustinians purchase the 143-acre Rosengarten estate in Malvern to relocate the academy program. The original homestead (now called Austin Hall) houses the classrooms and living space for priests and boarding students. The school is renamed Malvern Preparatory School with an enrollment of 19 students.

Rev. John A. McErlain, O.S.A. becomes the school’s first rector, a position later renamed Headmaster and then its current Head of School title.

Malvern Leaders Heads of School Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A.

2017-

Christian M. Talbot

2012-2017

Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A.

2006-2012

James H. Stewart P’86’94

1990-2006

Rev. David J. Duffy, O.S.A.’48

1973-1990

Rev. Thomas Kelly, O.S.A.

1971-1973

Rev. Francis B. Gilligan, O.S.A.

1959-1971

Rev. John J. Coffey, O.S.A.

1958-1959

Rev. Francis L. Dennis, O.S.A.

1941-1958

Rev. Philip A. Hopkins, O.S.A.

1932-1941

Rev. Philip L. Colgan, O.S.A.

1929-1932

Rev. Walter G. Rafter, O.S.A.

1926-1929

Rev. Thomas A. Kiley, O.S.A.

1923-1926

Rev. John A. McErlain, O.S.A.

1922-1923

Presidents Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A.

2012-

James H. Stewart P’86’94

2006-2012

Rev. David J. Duffy, O.S.A. '48

1990-2006

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1924 The first interscholastic athletic contest takes place - a football game against Jenkintown High School. Tolentine Hall (dormitory), Recitation Hall (classrooms, now called Good counsel Hall) and Villanova Hall (gym, now called Stewart Hall) are built.

1941 1932 The first edition of The Friar’s Lantern, the student newspaper, is published.

192Os 1923 Black Friar Pond is excavated to be used for swimming and ice skating.

1926 Malvern Preparatory School graduates its first class of 10 seniors.

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Rev. Francis L. Dennis, O.S.A. becomes Head of School, bringing stability to a position that saw six different leaders in the School’s first 20 years in Malvern.

Post-war Prosperity and Growth:

1942 – 1958 1945 Boarding students from Latin America flock to Malvern because of its connection to Augustinian churches in South America and the Caribbean and prospects of matriculation at U.S. colleges.

194Os 1947 The first Father-Son Banquet is held at the Ben Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia.

1950 Malvern joins the Inter-Academic Athletic Association and finishes 2-2 in football, the first Inter-Ac competition in any sport.

Trustee Emeriti Margaret S. Boova P'98 Charles P. Connolly, Jr. '66 P'01 Richard E. Devine, Jr. '76 P'03 Paul J. Kennedy, Esq. '74 P'08'10 Victor J. Maggitti, Jr. P'02 GP'13'15'17 Donald F. O'Neill '57 William P. O’Neill, Jr. '63 P'00'04 Thomas A. Pitt, Jr., Esq. P'77'82'83'85 Robert P. Quigley, Sr. '45 P'72'74'77'80 GP'03'11'12'13'14'17 John Toland '63 P'90'94 Douglas O. Tozour P'90

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Friars on the Rise:

1959 – 1972 1959

1953

1957

Sullivan Hall (library and cafeteria), Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel, Dougherty Hall (gymnasium) and Vasey Hall (auditorium) are built.

Malvern wins its first Inter-Ac championship, taking first place in track & field.

195Os 1958 Rev. John J. Coffey, O.S.A. becomes Head of School.

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Rev. Francis B. Gilligan, O.S.A. becomes Head of School. Our Lady on the Hill statue is donated by the Walsh family in memory of Daniel Walsh ’26. Malvern wins its first Inter-Ac football championship under head coach Mike Mayock, Sr.

1961 Dennis Hall (classrooms) and Alumni Hall (swimming pool) are built.

1964 Malvern wins its first Inter-Ac swimming & diving championship.

1968 Malvern wins its first Inter-Ac cross country championship.

196Os 1962

1971

The Mothers’ Club produces its popular Malvern Mothers’ Cook Book, which served as a fundraiser for the School.

Malvern wins its first National Catholic swimming & diving championship. Rev. Thomas Kelly, O.S.A. becomes Head of School. The boarding student program is eliminated.

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From Resignation to Resolve – A Community Unites:

1973 – 2OO5

A new Malvern Middle School opens for 7th and 8th grades. (The first “Lower School” at Malvern for junior high students existed from 1931-1944). Malvern wins its first Inter-Ac lacrosse championship.

1976

1973 Rev. David J. Duffy, O.S.A. ’48 becomes Head of School.

Rich Roper becomes Director of the Cap ’n Bonnet Society, later reconstituted as the Malvern Theatre Society.

197Os 1975 Father Duffy casts deciding vote to keep the School open, despite grave financial circumstances. The first B.A.S.H. (Building a Scholastic Heritage) raises more than $50,000 to help save the School. Don O’Neill ’57 TE and Mike Walsh ’53 P’85 GP’13 lead a committed group of alumni and parents to create the first alumni relations program and establish the first fundraising efforts at the school. M.E.C.O. (Malvernians Encountering Christ in Others), the senior retreat program, is created.

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1978

1980 Malvern wins its first Inter-Ac baseball championship.

Chairmen of the Board of Trustees Stephen K. Cloetingh P’10’13

2015-

Francis S. Hallinan, Esq. P’14’19

2012-2015

Richard E. Devine, Jr. ’76 P’03 TE

2009-2012

Victor J. Maggitti P’02 GP’13’15’17 TE

2007-2009

Charles P. Connolly, Jr. ’63 P’01 TE

2003-2007

Gary M. Holloway, Sr. ’73 P’96’98’01’04 GP’15

2000-2003

1982

William P. O’Neill, Jr. ’63 P’00’04 TE

1997-2000

Trustee Coleman Boylan ’68 helps create the first development office.

Douglas O. Tozour P’90 TE

1994-1997

Henry J. Lewis III P’88’91’93

1991-1994

Thomas A. Pitt, Jr., Esq. P’77’82’83’85 TE

1988-1991

Donald F. O’Neill ’57 TE

1985-1988

Rev. John P. O’Malley, O.S.A.

1982-1985

Walter N. Howley, Jr. P’71’72’74’78

1975-1982

Rev. Richard D. Breslin, O.S.A.

1974-1975

198Os 1986

1988

Austin Hall is refurbished to house administrative offices.

Carney Hall (classrooms) is built.

1987 6th grade is added to the Middle School. Malvern wins its first Flyers Cup hockey championship.

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1990 Malvern wins the hockey Keystone Cup, the first state championship in any sport. Father Duffy named School’s first President.

James H. Stewart P’86’94 becomes Head of School.

Spanish teacher Lida Rosle P’96 begins spring break trips for students to Spain, the precursor to Malvern’s Global Exchange Program.

1997

1995 Dougherty Hall is renovated. Malvern wins its first InterAc wrestling championship.

Tolentine Hall is renovated to include classrooms for the blossoming arts department. The Renaissance Campaign is completed, raising more than $1.2 million. Larry DiPaul joins Malvern as its first Christian Service Director to formalize and improve the program.

199Os 1992 Malvern wins its first Inter-Ac golf championship. Rev. Dr. Joseph Oechsle leads the first senior Christian Service trip to help rural communities in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia.

1996 Good Counsel Hall is renovated.

1998 Malvern wins its first U.S. National Rowing Championship.

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1999 The Donald F. O’Neill Sports Center is completed. Malvern sells 44 acres to the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund to preserve the important Revolutionary War site.

2001 Alumni Hall is renovated to become the wrestling facility. The John H. Melton, O.S.A. Rowing Center is built as an addition to Dougherty Hall. The sculpture of “St. Augustine - Teacher,” commissioned by artist Charles L. Madden and donated by benefactors Mary Ellen and Victor Maggitti P'02 GP'13'15'17.

2000 Villanova Hall is renovated to become the cafeteria and renamed Stewart Hall.

Sullivan Hall is renovated to include science classrooms and labs.

2002 Malvern wins its first InterAc soccer championship.

The Building from Within Campaign, chaired by Don O’Neill ’57 TE, Gary Holloway ’73 P’96’98’01’04 and William “Tip” O’Neill ’63 P’00’04, raises more than $16 million.

2OOOs 2003 St. Rita’s Hall is renovated for faculty offices. Brian McHugh '75 wins the first Alumni St. Augustine Award.

2004 Father Flynn Field (soccer and lacrosse) is dedicated. Larry Legner GP’16 becomes Director of Christian Service.

2005 The Strength & Conditioning Center in Dougherty Hall is completed.

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Malvern Today and a Bold Vision for Its Future:

2OO6 – 2O17 2006 Father Duffy passes away. Vasey Hall is razed to begin construction on the Duffy Arts Center. James Stewart P’86’94 becomes President and the Rev. James R. Flynn is installed as Head of School. The Augustinian Scholars Fund, established by alumni, with leadership from Bob DeMento ’68, Mike O’Neill and Ron Santella ’81 in 2004, is renamed The Rev. David J. Duffy, O.S.A. Augustinian Scholars Fund.

2009 The Global Exchange Program begins with Malvern hosting students from Panama and Spain, and Malvern students studying in Panama. Gamp Pellegrini P’87’90 retires after 31 seasons as football coach with a record of 219-86-9, 20 Inter-Ac titles and four undefeated seasons, including his final one.

2OOOs 2007 First international Senior Christian Service Trip takes place with 15 seniors traveling to Peru.

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2008 The Duffy Arts Center is completed. Tolentine Hall is renovated to include school administration, counseling, and student life offices, as well as math classrooms. Dennis Hall is razed. The Create + Strengthen + Embrace: The Vision for Malvern Campaign closes, raising more than $14 million.

2011 The Pellegrini Athletic Complex (turf field, allweather track, new stands) is completed.

2012 Christian M. Talbot becomes Head of School. Father Flynn becomes President. The Friar’s Lantern, the first student-run online publication, debuts.

2013 The library in Sullivan Hall is transformed into the innovative Learning Commons, which features movable furniture, a 3-D printer, desks and walls with writable surfaces and carts of iPads and laptops.

The chapel is expanded with wings on both sides to allow the entire student body to worship together.

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2016

2015 The Conshohocken Rowing Center, a new boathouse on the Schuylkill River, is completed.

The Middle School completes its transition to an academy model focused on team teaching, student-centered deep learning, project-based learning and public demonstrations of learning.

The first Upper School social entrepreneurship course is created.

2OOOs 2017 Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A. is named Malvern’s next Head of School.

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Prior to his appointment to Saint Augustine, he was the Prior Provincial of the Saint Thomas of Villanova Province from 2002-2010 where he oversaw the ministries of 220 Augustinian Friars.

From 1995-2002, he was the founder and executive director of the AIDS support organization, Siloam. He has also served as a pastor, high school teacher, Augustinian personnel director and campus minister.

Introducing Malvern’s 14th Head of School -

“I am tremendously honored and humbled

Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A.

by this appointment as Malvern Prep’s

The Malvern Preparatory School Board of Trustees announced this

journey of innovation and hope to nurture

next Head of School,” said Father Reilly.

“Trusting in God, I look forward to continuing Malvern’s exciting academic

past November the appointment of Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D.Min.

that journey with a continued commitment

as the next Malvern Prep Head of School, effective July 1, 2017. Father

to the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity

Reilly will succeed Christian Talbot, who earlier this year announced that he would resign at the end of the current academic year.

and Love. At the same time, I leave St. Augustine Prep with a heavy heart but am grateful for the friendship and love always shown to me by this community.”

Father Reilly is currently the president and

Father Reilly has served as president

CEO of Saint Augustine Preparatory School

and CEO of St. Augustine Prep, a brother

in Richland, N.J., and was previously the

Augustinian school, since 2011. At St.

Augustinian Prior Provincial of the Saint

Augustine Prep, Father Reilly led a

Thomas of Villanova Province. Father

transformation in all areas of the school.

Reilly will be the 14th Head of School in

He raised its academic rigor with a focus

Malvern Prep's history.

on student-centered education through a

Said Malvern Prep Board Chair Steve

new Concentrations program, increased

New York Theological Seminary.

Cloetingh P’10’13, “Malvern executed

board and student diversity by 25 and

“As we look forward to a long and fruitful

a highly consultative search process

18 percent respectively, launched a

transition over the next six months,

that identified the ideal qualities and

new campus master plan including the

I also wish to thank the entire search

experience of our next head of school,

construction of a new athletic center

committee and particularly John McGlinn

and Father Reilly possesses every one of

and invested in innovative faculty

P’14’16’18, committee chair, as well as all

the personal, leadership and academic

professional development programs as an

the staff, faculty, parents, alumni and

qualities identified. He also knows

active board member of the New Jersey

students who participated in the search

Malvern well as a longtime board member.”

Association of Independent Schools.

process,” said Cloetingh. mp

Father Reilly graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School and holds an undergraduate degree from Villanova University, a graduate degree from Washington Theological Union and a doctorate in ministry (counseling) from

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Notable Malvernians

St. Augustine Award Winners Brian McHugh '75

2003

Robert A. Kendall '87

2009

Thomas L. Kelly '61

2004

Rev. David Hollenbach, S.J. '60

2010

William P. O'Neill, Jr. '63 P'00'04 TE

2005

Louis B. Colameco III '77

2011

Francis J. Dunphy, Jr. '66

2006

Michael G. O'Neill '80 P'11'15

2012

Timothy C. Flanagan '60

2007

Eustace Wolfington '50 P'76 GP'06'15'16'17'18

2013

William J. Cashore, M.D. '58

2008

Daniel Kelly, M.D. ’99

2015

Athletic Directors Marshall Halphen, Sr. P’54

1927-1942

Harold Bonner

1942-1945

John McKenna

1945-1947

Marshall Halphen, Sr. P’54

1947-1952

Stanley Jaworowski

1952-1956

Jim Auch, Sr. P’55

1956-1969

Francis Welsh

1969-1970

Jack McGuinn

1970-1973

Jim Stewart P’86’94

1973-1975

Tom Motamed

1975 -1976

Joe Cellini

1976-1978

John Wilwol P’10

1978-1982

Chuck Chinici P’90

1982-1990

Frank Ryan

1990-2003

Kurt Ruch

2003-

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Malvern Olympians

Mike Gostigian ’81

Edward O’Brien ’33

1988, 1992 and 1996 Modern Pentathlon

Silver Medal1936 Track & Field 4x400-meter Relay

Eric Bernotas ’89 2006 Skeleton

Tim McKee ’71 Silver Medals1972 Swimming 200-meter individual medley and 400-meter Individual medley Silver Medal1976 Swimming 400-meter Individual Medley

Nominations from the Community These Malvernians were nominated by members of the Malvern community through an online survey to represent the most important innovators and leaders in the School history.

Paula Bedwell P’97’16

Daniel C. Flynn ’78 P’08’11’11

Rev. Dr. Joseph Oechsle

Toby Booker ’96

Kevin D. Flynn ’57

Donald F. O’Neill ’57 TE

Coleman Boylan ’68

Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A.

Michael G. O'Neill '80 P'11'15

Evan Brady ’95

The Holloway Family

William P. O'Neill, Jr. '63 P'00'04 TE

Jim Bruder ’91

Paul Hornsleth ’64 P’96’02

Gaspare "Gamp" Pellegrini P’87’90

Tim Buckley ’69

Marita Hutchinson P’92’94

Kate Plows

Chad Burns ’09

Daniel Kelly, M.D. ’99

Mr. Robert P. Quigley, Sr. '45

Peter Carlino ’64

Fran P. Kenny P’92’93’03

Rev. William J. Carney, O.S.A.

John Lafferty ’82

Robert F. Cardone ’59

Larry Legner GP’16

Maureen Ciesielka P’97

Mark C. Lindsay '95

James A. Clark ’49

Rev. Brian Lowery, O.S.A. ’59

Ann Wuetig Coia

Paul J. Kennedy, Esq. ’74 P’08’10 TE

Lou Colameco ’77

Nicholas H. McGill ’09

Jack Craft

Stephen G. McGill ’06

Gail Daves P’00

Will M. McGill ’07

Randy Thurman P’05

Ben Davis ’95

John F. McGlinn P’14’16’18

Frank l. “Bud” Tosti P’04’10

James C. Davis ’78

Michael McKenna ’04

Jamie Wasson '87

Richard E. Devine, Jr. ’76 P’03 TE

Norman and Dorothy Mc Mahon

Jackie White

Larry DiPaul

P'65'66'67'67'70'73'76 GP'98'00'01

Rev. David J. Duffy, O.S.A. ’48

William J. Mills P’19

GP'06'15'16'17'18

Fran Dunphy ’66

Steven Nesmith, Esq. ’81

Vince Wolfington ’58

P'72'74'77'80 GP'03'11'12'13'14'17 Joseph T. Redican, Jr. ’60 P’88 Lida Rosle P’96 Kurt Ruch Jeff Siegfried ’77 Patrick Sillup James H. Stewart P’86’94 Basil Sullivan ’51 Christian Talbot

Eustace Wolfington '50 P'76

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Notable Malvernians

Fathers’ Club Loyalty Award – Students E. Hayden Hayes

1947

Michael L. Oristaglio

1970

Robert Whalen

1993

William B. Usilton

1948

Richard 0. Caron

1971

Vincent Ferraro

1994

James W. McGrane

1949

Richard Matteo

1972

Mark “Ben” Davis

1995

John J. Giordano

1950

William Hobson

1973

Toby Booker

1996

Basil B. Sullivan

1951

John Willcox

1974

Ryan Kelly

1997

Thomas M. Collins

1952

Domenic Mercuri

1975

William Dunigan

1998

Joseph C. Hoffner, Jr

1953

John Wronoski

1976

Ryan Driscoll

1999

Joseph D. Aquila

1954

Chris D’Ascenzo

1977

Theodore Volz II

2000

John F. McDyer

1955

Steven M. Cellini

1978

Jerome Reitano

2001

Bruce Irvine

1956

John D. Bradford

1979

Edward Liva

2002

Patrick J. O’Neill

1957

Michael G. O’Neill

1980

Michael Meehan

2003

William J. Cashore

1958

J. Michael Gostigian

1981

Michael McKenna

2004

James O’Brien

1959

Matthew A. Taylor

1982

Michael Maggitti

2005

Joseph J. McGill

1960

Joseph A. Juliana III

1983

Mark Knorr

2006

William N. Ryan

1961

Vincent N. Willis

1984

Mike Lynch

2007

LeRoy Glaum, Jr

1962

Richard J. DePiano, Jr

1985

Fran McGill

2008

Robert J. McIntyre

1963

Louis M. Giangiulio

1986

Matt McCullough

2009

Michael Buckley

1964

Stephen 1. Kinsley

1987

John Capelletti

2010

Charles W. Cook

1965

Gary L. Duda

1988

Brian Swanick

2011

Alfred J. D’Angelo, Jr.

1966

William DiNicola

1989

Kevin Frost

2012

Donald P. Mancini

1967

Dennis Forte

1990

M.P. Salinas

2013

John R. Covalla

1968

Matt Valenti

1991

Anthony Abron

2014

Peter Hobson

1969

Damian DellaVecchia

1992

Joseph Martin

2015

Fathers’ Club Loyalty Award – Fathers Harry U. Brown

1948

James J. Waldron

1953

W. Howard Clark

1958

Edward L. Schwartz

1949

William A. Coughlin

1954

Charles E. Myrtetus

1959

Frank P. Mita

1950

Joseph C. Hoffner, Sr

1955

Frank X.Pentony

1960

J.E. Wolfington

1951

John J. Reilly

1956

Lawrence T. Adelberger

1961

John J. Flynn

1952

Gordon M. Burlingame

1957

John H. McNeill

1962

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John T. Flanagan

1963

Thomas J. Burke

1981

Gary Holloway

1999

Robert G. Kelly

1964

Anthony S. Minisi

1982

William Mattiford

2000

James T. Quirk

1965

Thomas A. Pitt, Jr

1983

Steve Carroll

2001

Marshall J. Halphen

1966

Joseph R. Ryan

1984

John Moore

2002

Michael P. Rooney

1967

Fred P. Rullo, Jr

1985

Gerry McMahon

2003

Dr. Abraham A. Hobson

1968

Robert E. Delaney

1986

Tom Hoban

2004

Harry R. Halloran

1969

James S. Ceribelli

1987

William Russo

2005

George J. Hollenbach

1970

Ralph M. Gagliardi

1988

Jim Splain

2006

William J. LaRoche

1971

John McBratnie

1989

John Nawn

2007

Frank Abbott

1972

Joseph Sturgis

1990

George Pease

2008

Norman L. McMahon

1973

Gamp Pellegrini

1991

Lou Teti

2009

Dr. John H. Kolmer

1974

Dr. Albert L. Pizzica

1992

Dennis Murphy

2010

Walter N. Howley

1975

Gene Malone

1993

William J. Bell

2011

Alan D. Ameche

1976

James H. Stewart

1994

David Naser

2012

John J. Pavlick

1977

Michael Dillon

1995

Tim Valente

2013

James M. Auch

1978

Edward Field III

1996

Sean McLarney

2014

Robert P. Quigley

1979

Bud Nestler

1997

Tom Locke

2015

James E. Finn

1980

Richard Fasy

1998

Dave Dinehart

2016

Alumni Loyalty Award Winners John M. Flynn ’51

1952

William P. O’Neill ’63 P’00’04 TE

1998

John T. Flanagan ’58

1963

Vince N. Willis ’84 PT

1999

Marshall J. Halphen ’54

1966

Timothy H. Valente ’84 P’13 PT

2000

Donald F. O’Neill ’57 TE

1978

Charles P. Connolly ’66 P’01 TE

2001

Harry J. Williamson ’52 P’76’81

1979

Paul J. Kennedy ’74 P’08’10 TE

2002

Frank X. Pentony ’27

1980

Francis X. DeLone ’68 P’01’04 PT

2003

David J. Duffy ’48 T

1981

Richard M. Yelovich ’73 P’03’06 PT

2004

Joseph Farley ’31

1982

Kevin F. Pellegrini ’90

2005

James J. Wechsler ’49 P’78 GP’05

1983

William Carney ’30

1984

Robert P. DiMarco ’81 P’04’06’09 PT

2006

Norman E. McMahon ’66 P’00 PT

1986

Louis B. Colameco ’77 T

2007

James J. Fitzpatrick ’56 P’81

1987

Edward F. Klinges ’75 P’12’15’18 PT

2008

Stephen F. Freind ’62 P’87’88 PT

1988

William M. Baney ’54

2009

Daniel V. Cashman ’57 P’90 PT

1989

Joseph F. Miele ’77 P’09 PT

2010

James V. McCahon ’52 P’87’98

1990

Ryan Irish ’93 P’22 PT

2011

Paul H. Hornsleth ’64 P’96’02

1991

Kevin S. O’Keefe ’90

2011

John J. Toland ’63 P’90’94 TE

1992

Robert A. Tribuiani ’86 PT

2012

Mark A. McKee ’67

1993

Robert F. Cardone ’59

2013

Paul J. Glesinger ’70

1994

Joseph T. Redican ’60 P’88

2014

Edmund K. John ’68 P’95’05

1995

David Frank ’91 P’20 T

2015

Michael G. O’Neill ’80 P’11’15 PT

1997

Steven R. Valyo ’70

2016

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The Big

Picture

We Are Malvern Prep For 175 years, the Malvern Prep

Celebrating

community has been inspired by a deep sense of mission, a bold vision for the future and a constant drive to explore and excel. The foundation of Augustinian

Years

values and Catholic faith underlies everything we are and do. We believe the

1842 – 2017

best way to learn and to serve others is together—in Unitas, and through our shared experiences we form bonds that will last a lifetime. We are Malvern Prep.

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The Veritas Christian Talbot:

A Leader for a Time of Change and Growth

by Jim Mack

Q: For those that don’t know, can you share some of the challenges that your family has faced and why it is important for you to move back to the New York area?

Our daughter Julia was born with microcephaly and she has multiple significant disabilities. Our former nanny, Kezie, started to work for us right after Julia was born, and learned everything about Julia’s condition at the same time that my wife, Lisa, and I were learning how to care for Julia. After seven years, Kezie had become a third parent and the only other person to care for Julia. Once Kezie became pregnant this past winter with her first baby, we knew that she would eventually need to care for her own child full time, and that we would need to return to a place where we would have a wider network of support from our families and our friends.

Christian Talbot will step down as Head of School at the end of the academic year.

Christian Talbot joined Malvern Prep as its 13th Head of School in July 2012 after a successful 14-year stint as a teacher and administrator at his alma mater Regis High School in New York City.

Under Talbot’s direction, Malvern completed a transformational Strategic Plan that enabled the School to adapt to economic changes and position itself as a leader of a student-centered approach to teaching and learning. Talbot has pushed Malvern Prep to embrace a student-centered learning model that is taking root

Q: You have talked a lot about Malvern Prep becoming the leading independent Catholic school in the nation. Why is that important?

Originally I did say “the” leading independent Catholic school, and over time I realized that it’s much more important for Malvern to be “one of the” leading independent Catholic schools, because there is great strength in the diversity of our schools: single sex and co-ed, different charisms, different programmatic strengths, and so on. That said, it is important for Malvern to be a leading independent Catholic school for two reasons: first, it means that we are offering the best possible experience to our students and their families; and second, it means that other schools can look to use for models of how to transform their own students. Education is, at its core, about the transformation of the individual, and if Malvern Prep can have that impact at scale, we are living the Gospel call to use our talents in service to others.

in schools across the nation. Talbot is stepping down at the end of the school year to move his family to be closer to family and friends.

In this interview, he reflects on his time at Malvern and the future of education—at 418 South Warren Avenue and beyond.

Q: So, the question on everyone's mind ... what's next for Christian Talbot?

I will be taking all of our innovations from the past five years and using those insights to help other schools bridge their innovation gaps. Every school has an innovation gap, and it’s just a question of whether they realize it, and how big that gap is.

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Q: You are tuned into trends in both secondary and higher education.

Where do you think education in this country is headed?

We are at a watershed moment, and there has never been a more exciting time to work in education. We know from research coming out of Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, UPenn’s Graduate School of Education, Columbia University’s Klingenstein Center, and many other leading institutions that student-centered learning is indisputably a superior approach. The country is nearing a critical mass point with adoption, and once everyone has begun to practice it, everyone will benefit from an explosion in student-centered innovations. At the same time, there are emerging trends in artificial

down. This is why our teams, with entrepreneurial teachers and staff members, are so critical—they can adapt and change more nimbly. Change is always hard, and constant change is harder—which is why I’m so proud of the faculty and staff we have.

Q: If there is one thing that will pop into my mind when your name comes up it will be the Venn diagram illustrating Malvern’s vision to form students who are Augustinian, Globally Literate and Entrepreneurial. How did that develop and why should these principles guide the School's vision?

Top: Talbot’s favorite memory at Malvern is the Malvern Theater Society production of The Laramie Project and the speaking event that followed with Judy Shepherd. (From left) Dan Kiser, Ray Warman ’66, Judy Shepard, Head of School Christian Talbot and teacher and Malvern Theatre Society Director Jim Fry, Ph.D. Kiser and Warman sponsored Shepard’s visit to Malvern Prep.

Bottom: One tangible outcome of Malvern’s commitment to student-centered learning was the creation of an Upper School Social Entrepreneurship course, which is designed to support Malvern’s vision to form students who are Augustinian, Globally Literate and Entrepreneurial.

intelligence and virtual reality that are going to create a whole new set of opportunities. Imagine each student with an AI to help him ask and solve complex problems. Imagine VR learning experiences that immerse students in parts of the world—and outer space—that they would never otherwise be able to experience. Those technologies are probably a few years away from adoption, so the students whose schools experiment with them now will have a competitive advantage.

Q: How is Malvern Prep positioned to deal with or take advantage of these changes?

Malvern Prep’s best asset is its culture. Over the past five years, we have systematically woven together the best of its traditions with a team-based, entrepreneurial mindset. Entrepreneurial teams can innovate quickly, and when they have a powerful mission to serve as their compass, they can accomplish anything. In regard to the specific changes I previously cited, our teams will continue to implement leading practices in student-centered learning. And we have already begun to talk about opportunities to pilot learning experiences with artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

I remember being in the Kindon Lab two years ago with a bunch of teachers. They were brainstorming a list of characteristics of our ideal Malvern Prep graduate. During that conversation, I might have spoken once or twice, because I was really listening to my peers as I wrote their words and phrases on the wall. It became clear that people had converged on some distinct categories, so I asked, “Are we talking about someone who was Augustinian, Globally Literate, and Entrepreneurial?” So that Venn diagram really reflects a collective vision.

Q: What surprised you most about your time at Malvern Prep?

I have met so many Malvern people who are genuinely entrepreneurial. I should emphasize that for me, the word entrepreneur means “creative problem solver.” If you look at any given decade going back at least to the 1950s, you’ll find Malvern alumni who went on to solve some interesting problems in highly creative ways. And in my five years, I’ve met a number of past and current parents who are also entrepreneurial.

Q: What is your fondest memory or favorite experience at Malvern?

There are many, but if I had to pick one, it would be attending the Malvern Theater Society production of The Laramie Project and the speaking event that followed with Judy Shepard. It took a huge team to make that happen—MTS’ extraordinary director, Jim Fry; Malvern alumnus Ray Warman ’66 and his husband Dan Kiser, who sponsored Judy Shepherd’s appearance; and the Malvern Prep (and Villa and Notre Dame) actors who brought Laramie to life. It is a difficult, powerful, heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive story. The production and Judy Shepherd’s talk reflect our desire to form people—students and adults—who are Augustinian, Globally Literate, and Entrepreneurial.

Q: What do you want people to remember about you?

That I played my part in Malvern’s Prep’s growth, and played it as well as I was able. That’s my hope for our students (and teachers, and staff members, and alumni, and anyone who is part of our community): be the best version of yourself so that your team can be the best version of itself. If we get those two things right, we can do extraordinary things! mp

Q: Your critics might say "too much change too fast." What is your response?

I would say that when our changes faltered, it was how we did it. I don’t believe Malvern or any other school can afford to slow

::: The Veritas is a series of interviews with prominent members of the Malvern Prep community. Would you like to see someone interviewed in a future issue?

Email suggestions to communications@malvernprep.org.

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Alumni Profile:

Patrick Bresnan ’95

The Power of the

Documentary Sundance Nominee Patrick Bresnan ’95 Forges Own Path to Shed Light on Social Issues

By Sarah Ravenfeld “Patrick looked at things a different way than other people.

That is one of his gifts,” says Malvern President Rev. James Flynn, O.S.A. T Hon. “He was one of the most observant people I’ve ever met. If you asked him to share Patrick Bresnan ’95 what he saw in uses documentary the classroom, filmmaking to shed light he could tell you on social issues. every detail, from someone’s shirt color to the tie another person was wearing.”

Being naturally observant is a characteristic that comes in handy as Patrick Bresnan ’95 and his wife, Ivete Lucas, are making a name for themselves in independent film.

“We enjoy learning about people and volunteering,” says Bresnan. “A lot of our filmmaking has come from an interest in doing disaster relief, rebuilding projects

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or volunteer trips. We have an interest in telling stories about social conditions.”

Bresnan and Lucas have four documentaries on their credit, including: The Send Off, One Big Misunderstanding, The Rabbit Hunt and The Curse and the Jubilee. Two of the films have been

Bresnan and Lucas' most recent film, The Rabbit Hunt, was nominated for the Documentary Short competition at Sundance.

featured at the esteemed Sundance Film Festival. Their first film, The Send Off was nominated for the Documentary Short competition in 2016 and their second film, The Rabbit Hunt was also nominated for the Documentary Short competition in 2017.

Bresnan and Lucas are currently working on a feature length film about senior year in high school. It is currently in production and stemmed from The Send Off. “The Send Off showed us that there was something very interesting about rural America that was out of the view of a lot of us who lived in cities or more affluent areas,” says Bresnan. “The film we are making now is about a high school that is primarily Hispanic and African American students. We are filming the rituals and rites of senior year with the backdrop of kids who may not be able to afford college, or have parents who can help them understand how to get into college or apply for financial aid.”

An Early Start at Malvern

Bresnan credits his official foray into making documentaries when he met Lucas in 2008, but he has been working with film since the age of 15.

“A friend of mine had a video camera and we would videotape stunts and reenact characters at the zoo and local strip malls - like the precursor to Jackass,” said Bresnan. “Mr. [Bob] Colameco would let us play our skits after the TV morning announcements.”

Colameco started the TV Studio in the early 1990s after then-Head of School, Jim Stewart P’86’94 PT Hon, had televisions installed in each classroom.

“I thought about the potential to reach the entire community and pitched the idea to Mr. Stewart. He approved, and with six other students and the help of Mrs. [Elizabeth] Driscoll P’07, we produced the first show.”

Colameco encouraged students to film various events around campus or other types of videos to share.

LEFT: Bresnan (middle), Lucas (left) and their assistant (right) take a break from shooting their upcoming documentary about the rights of senior year, to post with a member of the community. RIGHT: The film crew and members of the cast of The Rabbit Hunt enjoy their time at Sundance 2017.

“It was great that Patrick and his friends were so interested in film. I wanted to give them an opportunity to share their work with the larger community,” Colameco says.

Formative Experiences

One of the first documentaries

Bresnan created after graduation from high school came together on a whim while on a service trip to Ivanhoe, Va. with Malvern students.

“We were working in the town and one of the young boys whom we grew to know would come from the town to eat dinner with us. He was so fascinating and would ask me if I could record him giving a tour of the town. I did, and that short documentary is called Please Come Visit Ivanhoe,” Bresnan says.

Patrick spent three years chaperoning service trips to Appalachia with sinceretired science teacher Tom Stewart P’07.

“Patrick was a never-ending source of energy and inspiration,” says Stewart. “I was

inspired to see a young man come back to donate his time and experience. It’s a real testament to his commitment to Christian Service and his allegiance to Malvern Prep.”

Legner echoes Stewart’s sentiments about Bresnan’s presence on those service trips.

“I loved having Patrick chaperone the service trips because I knew that the kids were always learning,” says Larry Legner GP’16, Director of Christian Service.

“He was always great with the boys. He would oftentimes stop what they were doing and explain to the boys why it was so important to do the task correctly the first time around.”

Patrick is grateful to the men and women at Malvern who helped shape his experiences and mold him into the man he is today.

“My teachers were very humble people,” Bresnan says. “What the teachers and priests instilled in me was that sense of volunteering, caring for your fellow man.

On my service trips with Mr. Stewart it was moving to see how much he enjoyed being in Appalachia with the boys who were

He has a skill of being able to share a story without putting the other person down. That enables the listener to see what he sees. He has a keen sense of awareness of people and a heart that wants to help.

- Larry Legner GP’16, Director of Christian Service

getting ready to go to college. He would be teaching them how to build a roof, but also, and probably more importantly, teaching them to be respectful of new cultures.”

The Long Journey to Sundance and Beyond

Bresnan and Lucas have an exciting year ahead, with The Rabbit Hunt being featured at Sundance and with the continued production of their first featurelength film, things aren’t slowing down for these dynamic documentary filmmakers.

“We are recording real life,” Bresnan says.

Legner offers one final bit of information that speaks to the kind of person Bresnan is, and the impact he strives to make with his documentaries.

“He has a skill of being able to share a story without putting the other person down,” Legner says. That enables the listener to see what he sees. He has a keen awareness of people and a heart that wants to help.”

Bresnan encourages any students who are interested in film to stick with it.

“I’m 40 and I didn’t get into Sundance until I was 39,” he says. “I’ve worked jobs that my peers would look down upon, but I knew I had to keep making a little bit of money and not have a career that took me away from filmmaking. You have to be willing to make sacrifices to make films. It is hard to teach yourself how to be a filmmaker or artist, but being in a city or going to a college that has a strong art community, where there are opportunities and people who work as artists, is very helpful.” mp

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Alumni

Alumni Profile:

John Lafferty ’82

Alumni Entrepreneur

Finds the Why

By Ethan Rowley ’18

A longer version of this article first appeared in the January 2017 edition of The Blackfriar Chronicle, Malvern Prep’s award-winning student newspaper.

John Lafferty '82 demonstrates his CellMyLight solar flashlight.

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After working at a family business for 25 years, John Lafferty ’82 founded his company CellMyLight, of which he is now President and CEO. The company produces a solar-powered flashlight that can also function as a phone charger.

Lafferty developed his product after going to West Africa on a mission trip, where he took notice of the lack of civil infrastructure.

“The infrastructure in West Africa, Liberia specifically but Sierra Leone as well, was completely devastated,” Lafferty said. “The rebels stole all the utility wires, they bombarded the hydroelectric plant, so there’s no land lines for telephones in Liberia and there’s no electrical grid.”

With the absence of landlines, cell phones are a necessity, and without any easily accessible electrical grid, charging a cell phone can be an arduous task.

“Without an electrical grid, it’s very hard for them to recharge their cell phones,” Lafferty said.

Lafferty saw that most West Africans have to walk 20-25 miles from their villages into center cities to get their phone charged. That led him to have a “lightbulb” moment.

“I developed this light so they could stay out in the country and once they charged their own phone, they could become entrepreneurs and charge their neighbor’s phone and charge a fee for it,” he said.

Lafferty said that others eventually began to recommend that he bring his flashlight to the US market.

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“I was selling the light in Africa and Asia, in a lot of third world countries such as Laos and Cambodia,” Lafferty said. “I had a lot of my friends and business associates say there’s a real need in the U.S. economy for a flashlight that could recharge a smartphone. Not only a cell phone, but a smartphone.”

Lafferty said that when researching the U.S. market for a potentially competitive product, he couldn’t find any that had the capability to perform as a flashlight as well as charging a smartphone, which requires a more powerful charge than other types of cell phones.

“I developed my product on a strong battery electrical management system that would actually charge a smartphone,” Lafferty said.

Lafferty said that this sort of technology is important, especially when dealing with natural disaster situations.

“People need some kind of a flashlight, phone charger, and so forth that when they’re in an emergency situation, they have something to get them to safety,” Lafferty said.

Lafferty said he got the initial idea for his flashlight while at a trade show after returning from the mission trip.

“I was at a trade show, and I saw there was something that could be made into a flashlight from a solar application,” Lafferty said. “Basically, I matched a market need. I saw that there was a very strong need for a product like this in third world countries, and I built a very inexpensive flashlight to do that.

“Most people in life need to really have a ‘why’ to carry their vision on. My vision is to help people … a large percentage of my corporate profits go into funding educational programs throughout the world.”

While at Malvern, Lafferty said two of his favorite teachers were Mr. John Wilwol P’10 and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Oechsle, and his most difficult class was Oechsle’s calculus class.

According to Lafferty, Malvern helped to prepare him for college, “I went into Drexel in commerce and engineering, and I felt like it really helped me prepare as far as my study habits and my student work ethic … I think it really prepared me for life,” he said.

“It gave me an opportunity to learn very good structure,” Lafferty said. “When I got to college, I knew how to study, I knew how not to be bashful, to go ask the teacher something, and I just knew how to present myself.”

In his spare time, Lafferty teaches and volunteers at organizations such as Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week, Junior Achievement and Safe Sanctuaries.

He also offered some advice to students looking to become entrepreneurs. “There are a lot of teenagers that have really good ideas, and naturally because of their age, they’re fearful,” he said. “I think it’s very important that if a student has an idea, pursue it.” mp

Most people in life need to really have a “why” to carry their vision on. My vision is to help people … a large percentage of my corporate profits go into funding educational programs throughout the world.

– John Lafferty ’82

John Lafferty '82 developed his solar flashlight and cell phone charger after going to West Africa on a mission trip, where he took notice of the lack of civil infrastructure.

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aLUMNI NEWS

Festive Homecoming & Alumni Reunion Weekend Unites Generations of Friars Blessed with unseasonably warm weather, Malvern Prep’s campus was buzzing with energy October 28-29 as the School played host to its annual Homecoming events and Reunions for all alumni classes ending in “1” or “6.”

The campus was beautifully decorated in festive décor by generous Mothers’ Club volunteers and Malvern Maintenance staff. Friday night, the Alumni Association presented its 2016 award winners for excellence in athletics and loyalty to the school. Those inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame were Stephen Jakobowski ’72, Matt O’Brien ’93, Todd Brennan ’00 and Jim Stewart P’86’94 PT Hon. Steve Valyo ’70 was the recipient of the Alumni Loyalty Award. Friday and Saturday nights saw enthusiastic class parties, while on Saturday the entire Malvern community enjoyed an afternoon of athletic contests and the traditional Pig Roast.

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NewsNotes Share your Alumni news!

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Malvern Prep encourages all alumni to share news in the NewsNotes

1976 and 1977 Inter-Ac Basketball Team Honored

section of the Malvern Magazine. To contribute, visit the Alumni page on www.malvernprep.org, write to Alumni Programs, Malvern Preparatory School, 418 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 or e-mail alumni@malvernprep.org.

(All alumni notes are edited for length, grammar and content.)

Alumni photos are welcome! Digital photos, saved as 300 dpi .jpg files, are accepted, as well as print photos. To submit a photo, e-mail it to alumni@malvernprep.org or mail it to Alumni Programs, Malvern Preparatory School, 418 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355. Photos will be returned upon request. Only acceptable photos will be published.

::: Looking for a great way to get involved with Malvern that involves the people you know best—your class? The Class Agents & Correspondents program is the answer! Email alumni@malvernprep.org to get involved.

On January 20, the 1976 and 1977 Inter-Ac Championship

1966

1976

Fran Dunphy, Dan Flynn '78

Ernest Gillan, M.D., discusses

and Vic D'Ascenzo '81 attended

the evolution of the primary care physician and the continuing importance of communication and coordination of care in the latest issue of Main Line Health Physician Magazine. Gillan is interim Chair of Family Medicine for Main Line Health and Chief of Family Medicine at Paoli Hospital, as well as Chair of Main Line Health Physician Partners.

the 13th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer of Philadelphia Basket Ball at the Bellevue Hotel this past April. Fran & Ree Dunphy and Phil & Judy Martelli have been the main drivers of this event alongside the other four Division I coaches in the Philadelphia area. As one of the top three

Basketball Teams were honored before the Varsity Basketball game to mark the 40th and 41st anniversaries of their championship seasons.

In attendance that evening were: Bob Bradley '78, Gordy Bryan '78, Joe Carney '78 P'10, John DeAngelis '79, Rich Devine '76 P’03 TE, Mike Dolente '76, Fran Dunphy '66, Dan Flynn '78 P'08'11'11, Kevin McCarry, Joe Miele '77 P'09 PT, Gil Nassib '76, P'08'11'14, Pat Purcell '78, Al Shrader '77 P'04, Jody Squire '78 and Bud Tosti P'04'10.

chapters in the country in money raised annually for the American Cancer Society, this year's Basket Ball netted over $700,000. Former Villanova coach Rollie Massimino was this year's honoree as a cancer survivor and was introduced by this year's National Champion coach Jay Wright.

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NewsNotes 1980 John Travaline, M.D., was honored

with the Margaret Way Hoffner Award at the Pennsylvanians for Human Life banquet in February 2016. Travaline is a professor of thoracic medicine at Temple University and noted bioethicist.

John Travline, M.D. ’80 (left) with President the Rev. Jim Flynn, O.S.A.

1986 Rob Tribuiani

joined Murray Devine, a leading national valuation advisory firm, as managing director, head of business development, this past

September. He is responsible for developing, executing and managing sales strategies, focusing on Murray Devine’s key end markets, including private equity and venture capital firms, debt and hedge funds, banks and corporations.

With more than 20 years of experience in consultative sales, relationship management and business development, Tribuiani joins Murray Devine from SolomonEdwards where for 10 years he was a senior business development executive, helping the firm’s banking and financial services clients solve critical business issues related to business transformation, accounting and finance, governance, regulatory compliance and mergers and acquisition. Tribuiani has served Malvern as a Trustee and Alumni Association President.

1992 Ben Coia and Hunter Jones met

up with Rev. Jim Flynn, O.S.A., President, and Vic D’Ascenzo ’81, Director of Development this past March in Tampa, Fla. Peter Hobson '69 also joined the group for dinner.

Peter Hobson '69, Ben Coia '92, Adriana Coia and Hunter Jones '92 (sitting, from left) met Vic D’Ascenzo ’81, Director of Development, and Rev. Jim Flynn, O.S.A., President, (standing from left) for dinner in Tampa, Fla., last March.

1993 Michael J. Engle, Esq.

was selected to the 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list in the area of Criminal Defense: White Collar. Engle is chair of the white-collar criminal defense practice at Greenblatt, Pierce, Engle, Funt & Flores, LLC. His experience has included cases ranging from typical

state court matters to complex white-collar investigations and prosecutions. A Fellow of the prestigious American Board of Criminal Lawyers, Engle has handled numerous cases in Pennsylvania state courts as well as federal courts throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. His clients include individuals, professionals, public officials, as well as corporate clients. He was recently selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017.

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Players and Sponsors Make Alumni Golf Outing a Rousing Success The annual Alumni Golf Outing was another big success, as 115 former Friars came out to Waynesborough Country Club on September 26 to enjoy comfortable weather, a beautiful course and a fun island dinner atmosphere including a steel drum band and fire pits. Along with the golfers, 65 sponsors helped raise $50,000 - the highest amount in the last six years!

“We hit a record number of sponsorships and the camaraderie amongst the group was second to none. We're already getting a head start and working on making next year's event that much better,” said Co-Chair Mike Croce ’00.

(From left) Lou Colameco ’77, Gordy Bryan ’78, James Costigan GP ’19, James Loughtan M.D. ’77 and Joseph Carlantonio ’77

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In addition to Croce, Malvern Prep is grateful for the leadership of co-chairs, Mike Holloway ’98 and Richie Devine III ’03, as well as title sponsors Lou Colameco III ’77 and Wellshire Farms and Jeff Siegfried ’77 and Omni Cable.

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Malvern Prep in May as part of the School’s Parent Alumni Speaker Series (P.A.S.S.).

O’Brien is a special agent with the DEA in Washington, D.C., and lives in Virginia with his wife and three children. He earned a bachelor of science in business administration from Georgetown University where he played baseball and majored in marketing.

1994 Brian Zamrowski launched

BumpOut - a unique portable Bluetooth speaker that can attach to any flat surface, including smart phones, mirrors, refrigerators, etc., and contains a Motorized Expansion System, which enables the center of the speaker to raise and generate high quality sound and bass. The venture is not all about making profits, though. Zamrowski and his partners focus on mentoring and inspiring youths in the area through their BumpOutU program. The first BumpOutU event was a huge success held in October at Upper Darby High School. About 100 students showed up on a rainy Saturday morning to attend an event with music pumping and six local entrepreneurs and community leaders sharing their stories.

In addition, Zamrowski is committed to the local economy, vowing to keep the business located in West Chester and to support and inspire other local businesses.

1999 Brian Ostick was selected by

The Dooley Society to guest lecture at his alma mater Notre Dame University on October 15 prior to the Fighting Irish football team taking on Stanford.

The Dooley Society is a network of more than 2,400 Notre Dame alumni who have expertise in the medical field. Ostick has more than eight years of experience working in emergency medicine, which was the primary focus of his presentation "Onward to Victory: The Path to Wellness."

2002 Mike Treston joined

roundCorner, a leading software company that supports nonprofit organizations as a business development manager. He served for six years as Malvern Prep’s Director of Alumni Relations. During his time a Malvern, Treston worked to build relationships among many generations of Friars. He helped create new programs such as Hire-a-Friar and the Friar Club, and was the point person for major alumni events such as Reunion, Homecoming and the annual Alumni Awards. He was also instrumental in the growth of Malvern's regional receptions.

He also served as an assistant football coach.

Photo by David Swanson, Philadelphia Inquirer.

Matthew O’Brien spoke at

Chris D’Ambro ’03 with his wife, Marina De Oliveira.

2003 Chris D'Ambro received strong

reviews from Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan after taking over as chef and owner of Southwark in the Queen Village section of Philadelphia and opening the smaller restaurant Ambra next door.

2004 Evan Hajas

launched a new business venture, Bodhi Rings, in early July.

Bodhi Rings are made of bamboo and are designed to remind the wearer to: be nice, do good and make change. Hajas first gained inspiration for the rings when he was studying abroad in Spain in 2009. One dollar from each sale will be donated to a charity that is making tangible change for responsible living in the world. Hajas is also the cofounder of Maholla Products with Andrew Lees '02 .

young alumni living in New York City with Malvern seventh graders on a field trip to the Big Apple. The alumni told them how they like living and working in New York City and impressed upon the young Friars to enjoy their years at Malvern and cherish their time with their Malvern brothers - a message that strongly resonated with the students.

Paul Ostick is assistant director

of admissions and head of new media for East Catholic High School in Manchester, Conn.

Ostick served as an Augustinian Volunteer after graduating from Cornell University. He visited Malvern Prep this past spring to April to meet with his old teachers and talk shop with the admissions and communications departments.

2007 Matt Bernier, Tim Bemer, Matt McEndy and Jack Moran '10

shared their experiences as

Paul Ostick ’07 (right) visited Upper School Head Ron Algeo ’87 this past April.

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NewsNotes 2008 Phil Congialdi returned to his

alma mater to speak to students about his experience at Malvern and how it prepared him to be a student-athlete in college and for his career in finance. More than 25 students stopped in to hear him speak during their lunch periods. Congialdi's presentation was a joint effort between the Alumni Office and Counseling Department as part of the Parent & Alumni Speaker Series (P.A.S.S.).

Matt McManus returned to his

Ryan Nassib squared off against his brother Carl Nassib ’11 for the

alma mater to take on the role of Director of Alumni Relations & Athletic Development. McManus joins the Development staff after working at Stryker, a leading medical device sales company.

McManus has continued to stay close to Malvern, though, serving as assistant coach on the Varsity Friar Basketball team for the past three years.

first time in their football careers on November 27. Not unusual until considering that this first meeting was in the NFL! Ryan has been the backup quarterback for the New York Giants since being drafted in the fourth round in 2013, while Carl enjoyed a solid rookie season at defensive end, though slowed by injury, after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round.

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Alumni Give the Inside Scoop About College

Thank you to the following alumni for sharing their wisdom: Conor Delany '13 University of Delaware

Brendan Hallinan '14 University of Notre Dame

Jon Rava '14 Penn State University

Jarret Donaghy '16 Franklin & Marshall College

Mike Higgins '14 University of Notre Dame

Jake Reber '14 Wake Forest University

Joe DiSipio '14 University of Notre Dame

James Keating '15 Johns Hopkins University

Sam Stroud '16 Villanova University

freshmen.

Dan Ferraiolo '14 St. Joseph’s University

Ian Murray '16 College of the Holy Cross

Choosing a major, dorm life and time management are just some

Danny Grandieri '14 St. Joseph's University

Brendan O'Connor '15 Boston College

The Malvern Prep brotherhood continues long after graduation, and Malvern alumni give back to their fellow Friars in many ways.

On January 11, 13 alumni returned to campus to speak with the senior class about some of the issues they will face as college

examples of the topics that came up in the small group discussions.

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Alumni

Christopher Paolino was

elected class president his first year of dental school at Tufts University, and he represented his class throughout his time in the program. On May 22, he spoke at the school's Commencement.

“Happiness is not money,” he said in his address. “It’s not prestige, it’s not fame, and it’s not a low cholesterol level.

As it turns out, what affords people happy and long lives are good relationships … We’ve helped each other succeed for four years, and we are going to continue this practice for life.” Paolino graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor of arts in political science. At Tufts, he focused his studies on oral and maxillofacial surgery. He was the recipient of the Dr. James E. Royer Endowed Scholarship and the American College of Dentists Award for Outstanding Student Leadership.

He is currently interning in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Del. John Scott is an associate

national bank examiner with the United States Department of the Treasury in Albuquerque, N.M. Through a risk-based examination approach, he is tasked with assessing a bank’s condition and identify potential problems in all areas of banking, including loans, interest rate risk, capital, liquidity, consumer protection programs, and compliance with banking laws and regulations. Scott visited Malvern in November to visit his former teachers.

John Scott ’08 (left) with Stewardship Coordinator Chuck Chinici P’90.

2011 Brendan Bell is in the second

year of Notre Dame University's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) program. After graduating from Notre Dame in 2015, Bell began working toward his master's in education and teaching in an underserved school in Sacramento, Calif. He wrote a reflection for Notre Dame’s ACE blog about how his journey compares to that of one of Philadelphia’s local sports teams. "The NBA season is well underway, and as a native Philadelphian now teaching in Sacramento, I do my best to keep up with both the Kings and the Sixers. While watching the Sixers string together a couple wins recently, I started to think about how the team’s development over the past few seasons highlights

Kevin Rafferty ’11 (center) was a member of the Villanova University

2016 Men’s Basketball National Championship team. He returned to Malvern in April to share his story with the Middle School students and donated a basketball signed by all the members of the Villanova team that was auctioned off at B.A.S.H.

some of the best lessons I learned about myself during my two years in ACE," Bell writes. Read the blog at ace.nd.edu/blog/trustthe-process.

attended artillery school this fall after graduating in May. He sang with Malvern's Liturgical Music Group as a student.

John Moran joined the Drexel

contract in July with the Rockland Boulders of the Can-Am Professional Baseball League.

University Basketball team as a graduate student after graduating from the University of Richmond, where he quickly jumped from team manager, to walk-on, to significant contributor. Moran is taking advantage of his year of eligibility after a medical hardship waiver, serving as a backup point guard on the Dragons.

Joey Ravert signed a professional

Austin Velte, a senior captain

with the Yale University rowing team, led his eights crew to a sweep of the Ivy League Championships in May. It marked Yale’s first league title since 2002 and earned the team an invite to the United Kingdom for the Henley Royal Regatta.

Julian Venonsky was named

2012 Kyle Naser sang the National

Anthem before a Georgetown University men's basketball game this past March at the Verizon Center in Washington. Naser was a cadet in Georgetown's ROTC and

to the All-Pac-12 Rowing First Team this past June. The senior coxswain from Cal led the Bears Varsity Eight to the conference title and Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship.

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Alumni

NewsNotes 2014 Michael Davis qualified to play

in this year's U.S. Amateur Golf Championship at Oakland Hills C.C. in the suburbs of Detroit, August 15-21. Davis attends Princeton University.

Jeff Hagen faced fellow Friar

Water Polo Alumni Patrick Coffey '15 and Magnus Sims '15 in the Collegiate Water Polo Southern Division championships on November 5. Hagen's Bucknell Bison prevailed over Sims' and Coffey's Fordham Rams.

aLUMNI NEWS and Academic Programming freshman athletic award. As a freshman starter for the water polo team in the center position, he had a significant impact on the team, helping them win 14 games. MIT beat the Naval Academy for the first time in the history of the program and St. Francis for the first time in 22 years. Beyond his accomplishments as an athlete, Calvaresi was honored for his focus on teamwork.

Charles Kelly helped the

North Carolina Tar Heels win the 2016 NCAA Division I Lacrosse National Championship in May. The face-off specialist was 3-7 in face-offs for the game, which saw North Carolina beat Maryland 14-13 in overtime at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Former Friar Water Polo and Hockey Players Reunite for Alumni Games On November 25, former and current members of the Malvern Water Polo team competed in the program's first Alumni Water Polo Game. The odd years, captained by Pat Kain’95, defeated the even years, captained by Mike Sassano’12, 7-5. Other alumni participating were: Paul Stockett ’13, Peter Calvaresi ’15, Patrick Coffey ’15, Harrison Grant ’16 and Alex Yablonski ’15. Kain’s son Marshall also competed. Current Friars included Bobby Beckett, Jack Cassidy, Steve Salle, Isaac Salinas, Sean Oates, Andrew Knaus, Patrick Heinemann, Adam Yablonski, Liam Close and Nick Calvaresi.

2016 Marty McGuckin was

Malvern Prep water polo alumni (l-r) Magnus Sims '15, Jeff Hagen '14 and Patrick Coffey '15

Jim McManus is having a

standout career with the Cornell rowing team, leading the Big Red lightweight eight to first place in the Princeton Chase for the third straight year.

named the Golf Association of Philadelphia Junior Player of the Year for 2016. McGuckin had an illustrious senior season for the Malvern Golf Team, winning the Individual InterAc Championship and leading the Friars to the Inter-Ac and the Pennsylvania Independent School team championships.

He is a freshman at Temple University.

On December 27, the Malvern Hockey Boosters were delighted to host 28 former Friar skaters for an Alumni Hockey Game at Ice Works in Aston, Pa. Said Hockey Booster parent Stew Hollingshead P’17, “The legs might hurt, the lungs winded but the spirit and play were as much fun to watch as the players finished with all they had; they left it all on the rink to make the night special.”

C.J. Schaffer qualified for the

Playing in the game were: Joey Abel ’16, Ethan Bedwell ’16, Oliver

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Neb., this past summer.

Schaffer punched a ticket in the 200 breast, racing to a time of 2:17.1, one second faster than the qualifying time. He swims for the University of Pennsylvania.

Bedwell ’97, Zachary Bedwell ’04, Nick Bozzi ’11, Ed Bursich ’94, Mike

2015 Peter Calvaresi won the

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Office of Undergraduate Advising

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Churchvara ’15, J.D. Costantini ’13, Chris D’Ambro ’03, Skyler Davis ’16, Pasquale DiFilippo ’13, Jack Gardner ’99, Chris Grabowski ’00, Doug Hook ’15, Michael Iacobucci ’80, Jim Jacobs ’90, Patrick Kavanaugh ’16, Ryan Kavanaugh ’11, Jimmy Law ’11, Zach Olah ’11, Brendan Osborne ’15, Ryan Polischuk ’11, Patrick Porkka ’13, John Schivito ’11, Joe Sheridan ’00, Ed Shinn ’03, Josh Silvestri ’15 and Angelo Tedesco ’16.

Alumni

Malvern Faculty & Alumni Share in the Spirit of Unitas During Trip to Notre Dame In November, while on a professional development trip to the University of Notre Dame, a number of Malvern's faculty members met up with Malvern alumni who attend the school. On November 11, they celebrated a "Friar Friday" by gathering together, sharing stories and enjoying one another's company.

Pictured here are (front, from left) Teresa Lohse, Mike Higgins ’14, Dan McGlinn ’14, Cole Gillan ’13, Conor Bradley ’13, Brendan Hallinan ’14, Brian Tatlow ’14; and (back, from left) Tom McGuire ’75, Larry Legner GP’16, John McGlinn P’14’16’18 T, Mike Flanagan ’16, John Ostick P’99’07’13, Ryan Bradley ’13, Tait McGlinn ’16, Jack Sheridan ’12, Ron Algeo ’87 P’15, Kevin Cloetingh ’13, Ben Yankelitis ’16, Chris La Tempa, Ian Harkness and Jimmy White ’08.

Jimmy Klinges '13 Alumni Basketball Memorial Tournament More than 70 people were in attendance at the first annual Jimmy Klinges Alumni Basketball Memorial Tournament on December 29 in the O'Neill Center.

The tournament supported the James Reeve Klinges Foundation for T-Cell Leukemia Research. It was a fun and competitive event with a great turnout from Malvern alumni, as well as Jimmy's friends from other schools in the area. Andy Pancoast ’14, Pat O’Dell and Tom Stewart took home the crown after three hours of play. Dan Rolfes ’13, Conor Delaney ’13 and Dave Spinelli ’13 for organized and ran the event. Jimmy Klinges ’13 passed away this past August after a long fight with leukemia.

In Memoriam Winifred B. Atterbury P’92

Joy Pancoast P’07’11’14

Robert I. Baxter ’61 P’98 PT

James V. Panetta

Stephen Faralli ’76

James J. Phelan, Jr. ’47

William Flagg P’02’04

Generoso "Jerry" Rullo P’89

Thomas C. Ford P’84’86 GP’21

James H. Sands ’69

Jacquelyn Fulton P’08

Eric S. Seidel ’62

Debra Greaves P’20

Grant Shanaman ’97

Alice B. Guarino P’03’07

John P. Street, Sr. GP’11’20

William P. Hollenbach ’66

John C. Trumbore ’59

Charles P. Hoffner ’64

Vera Valyo P’70

James R. Klinges ’13

Charles Waddy P’01

David C. Maxwell ’57

Richard W. White ’52 P’82’85

John M. MacCausland ’51

Daniel J. Woody, Sr., M.D. ’65

Michael P. McGinley ’11

Florence W. Zarrilli P’73’74

Edward J. O’Malley ’59

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Alumni

Connections and Conversations Celebrating Years

This year to celebrate the School’s 175th anniversary, Malvern Prep has been sharing historical photos on social media on #ThrowbackThursdays and #FlashbackFridays.

1842 – 2017

Here are some of the best entries to the monthly “Caption This Photo” contests. Thank you to everyone who has tapped their creative juices and submitted captions!

“Sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.”

- Chris Walmsley ’97

“I got on that bus Circa 1976 and finally got off Circa 1980 …”

- Thomas Jones ’80 P’13

“Gary throws down the gauntlet in the first ever Milk Mustache Challenge.”

- Suzanne Zebrowski P’21

"Hey, any chance those groovy jeans come in black?"

- Robin Klinges P’12’15’18

"That's 102 yes's and 203 no's that we don't go with the button up blazers during the school day!"

- Joe Carlantonio '77

Keep the conversation going… Are you following Malvern Prep on Twitter and Facebook?

Watching our YouTube channel? Joined us on LinkedIn? Reading the student blog? Check out all of our social media channels for exclusive content, news updates and more. www.malvernprep.org/social Old-fashioned email works, too! Write to us at communications@malvernprep.org.

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Together, we are

ONE FAMILY There are many of us, but only one Malvern Prep.

For 175 years, support from our Malvern Family has built and sustained our School. The Malvern Fund allows our unique Augustinian, Catholic education to be shared with future Friars.

Help lead the way for Malvern students by giving back to the place that has given us so much!

Make your gift online at www.malvernprep.org/GiveOnline or with the envelope included in this magazine.

418 S. Warren Avenue • Malvern, PA 19355-2707

SAVE the DATE

Reunion 2017

October 13 and October 14, 2017 Classes of

1952, 1957, 1962, 1967,

1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997,

2002, 2007 and 2012

Join us this fall as we celebrate Reunion on Homecoming Weekend! www.malvernprep.org/AlumniReunion