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Celebrating the Installation of Mr. Patrick Sillup, Malvern Preparatory School’s 15th Head of School
Malvern Preparatory School’s 15th Head of School
The celebration of Mr. Patrick Sillup’s Installation took place during a school-wide Mass on Thursday, October 20, 2022 - a beautiful autumn day. Students, faculty and staff, family and friends of Mr. Sillup, Augustinians, guests, and peer Heads of School were all in attendance to share this momentous day in our school’s history.
Serving as Masters of Ceremony were Kevin Clark ’23 and Austin Turley ’29, who both did a wonderful job as emcees.
The celebration began with the Adeodatus Reflection, given by Aidan Fowler from the Class of 2023. During his reflection, Aidan asked the members of the community to “join together with one mind and one heart to pray for Mr. Sillup as he assumes the role of Head of School.” Following the procession, Steven Getsie ’23 provided welcoming remarks. Getsie reminded the community of our academic theme, “Begin by Wondering.” “This theme is a reminder that all of us are made in the image and likeness of God and should be thought of with the same awe as the wonders of the world,” said Getsie. He continued, “It is that natural curiosity and questioning that will lead us to solve problems with humility and heart.”
Mass was celebrated by Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. It was concelebrated by nine Augustinian Friars, including Fr. Donald Reilly, O.S.A., the immediate past Head of School who now serves as Senior Advisor, Mission & Philanthropy.
One unique feature of the ceremony was the Installation Promises. From students and staff to parents/guardians and alumni, the Installation Promises represented every area of our school community. Following the Installation Promises,
Mr. Sillup was presented with the Chain of Office by Mr. Joe Davis ’90 P’21, Chair of the Board of Trustees. The Chain of Office features the school seal and honors all of the past leaders of Malvern Prep.
Mr. Sillup shared his remarks following the presentation of the Chain of Office. Sillup recalled his excitement upon hearing the news that he had been selected as the next Head of School describing it as a “watershed” moment in his life. He recounted stories about three individuals in his life who served as “wayfinding tools” - those people in our lives who help us determine “where we might go, where we might not, and where we might put lots of our energy.” He further described these people as those who “bet on you, invest in you, and want the very best for you, doing all they can to help you evolve into a better person.”
In recounting stories of those who were instrumental in getting him here today, Sillup advised students and guests in attendance to “look for signals, reasons to push your thinking - all in an effort to evolve in a way that honors your gifts, your talents, and your interests. Otherwise, you run the risk of cementing a fixed mindset which is one of the two or three obstacles to success in a world that demands flexibility and adaptability.
In closing, Sillup shared with those in attendance that his goal is “to be a wayfinding tool for the school that we all love; to help it evolve into a better version of itself … I plan to be all in, all the time.”
Mass continued with the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the celebration ended with Austin Turley ’29 congratulating Mr. Sillup: “The students wish you much success in your new role,” said Turley, continuing, “I speak for all members of the Malvern Community - we are delighted to have you lead Malvern Prep now and in the future!” mp
Mr. Patrick Sillup was born in Medford, NJ, and grew up in the tri-state area, moving around between New Jersey, the Greater Philadelphia area, and New York. After moving to New York for a few years, Sillup came back to the area and graduated from Archbishop Carroll in 1998.
Sillup earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Duquesne University and a Master of Science in Mathematics Education from The City College of New York. He then went on to earn a Master of Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, where he focused on the use of assessment to create a culture of reflective practice in middle school math classrooms. Sillup is currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Education program at USC Rossier.
In between receiving his undergraduate and graduate degrees, Sillup spent time on the Camden Riversharks, New Jersey’s professional baseball team. “It was a cool experience of meeting people and seeing a different world, but I also think I was answering some of my own questions along the way,” he shared. “The manager at the time, Wayne Krenchicki, had a great way about him. He was one of those guys who didn’t have to say a lot, to say a lot. I remember standing with him and he said, ‘You know, I feel like you really connect with the kids who come to youth clinics, and you seem to have this passion around it. Have you ever thought about pursuing something like that?’ That conversation really got me thinking about pursuing the New York Teaching Fellows Program.”
Sillup was part of the New York Teaching Fellows Program for seven years, teaching middle school mathematics and obtaining his degree from The City College in New York.
“It was a great opportunity and I met some really great people during my time with the New York Teaching Fellows, people who are still my friends to this day. I also fell in love with education and fell in love with this idea that I can design something that a student can understand,” said Sillup.
After New York, Sillup came to Malvern as a Middle School mathematics teacher, and then continued to advance,
holding roles as Head of the Middle School, Assistant Head of School, and now Head of School.
When asked about what he is most looking forward to in his role as Head of School, he replied, “It goes back to my roots as a classroom teacher when you see a student understand something that you’ve laid out, but as you elevate and wonder how can I influence a division or a school? I’m an inherent problem-solver, so I wonder how I can think divergently to come up with a better answer to the question? Can I ask a better question to get us to a better solution? How can we provide things to students and faculty so our programs can shine? We need space, we need to endow programs, we need to figure out ways to add those things. I look forward to figuring that out. I also like to tell stories, and in some ways, helping to figure out how to solve problems honors the gifts that I can bring.”
One of Sillup’s favorite things to do with his family is get out and be active. “My daughter, Isla, will tease Katie and me because if we have an open afternoon, we will always try to go out and get active - bike riding, hiking, fly fishing. It’s part of my makeup, I like to be out, be active, and I find that my mind is more at ease when I’m fishing or doing something active,” he shared.
He’s also an avid Crossfit participant, reader, artist, and cook. “I love to cook and I especially like to cook on Sundays. I love to try cooking new things and I think the pandemic amplified that because it became ‘How can we travel without being able to go anywhere?’ We would pick a recipe, then learn more about it and cook it,” Sillup said.
For Sillup, he leans on family and those closest to him. They always seem to provide inspiration and support when he needs it. “I think that people are these incredible wayfinding tools, at least that’s how I’ve experienced people, and I could name folks along my journey who have given me gifts in terms of wisdom and support, and because of that I want to be that person for others, especially for the kids in helping them figure out their mission statement, vision statement, or their why,” he shared. “There have been really influential people in my life and that as a result, my hope is to be really influential in someone else’s life.” mp
Where Do You See The School In…
5 years:
I think we’re on this great pathway, and I’ll start with the construct we’ve been putting out into the universe, which is Malvern embracing this idea that it’s a school where things happen, not a school for a particular thing to happen. In five years, we should feel as if Malvern is the school where boys learn to be enterprising, and we’re going to have more and even better examples of what that means, from documentaries to honey, but what does it look like to harvest venom? We’ve seen coffee roasting, but what does it mean to roast multiple blends? I think it elevates in those five years. I also believe in five years we will get to a point where anyone can walk around campus, and you’ll know our story without talking to anyone because our walls can talk to you, different things I can scan will talk to you, projects can talk to you … we haven’t fully captured that yet, but I think we’re getting there. I can also imagine in five years how many advanced credit earners we have and how those stories feed into this larger ecosystem.
10 years:
I think a lot is going to shift in the education landscape in 10 years. What’s going to be happening with learning technologies, how might students be interacting with content, and what is school going to be viewed as a platform for? Is it a platform to be able to do these things, or is it going to be to gain this certain skill? I think in 10 years it’s going to be a really fascinating place. We’re probably going to see a school where the uniqueness of the program is going to be tied to partnerships you’ve established. We have this fabulous alumni base, we have these different community members and stakeholders who want to get involved with teaching a course or bringing their expertise. I think school is going to become a place for that, and the schools that can do that are going to be the ones that thrive and survive. mp
Getting to Know Mr. Patrick Sillup
What is your favorite food?
I would connect my favorite foods to my favorite people. My wife makes Caesar salad from scratch and I love it; my Aunt Barb makes pasta fagioli and I love it because she makes it; my mother-in-law makes chicken piccata and I love it; my mom makes stuffing that was in her family and I love it; my Aunt Patti makes oatmeal cookies and I love them.
What is your favorite food to cook?
French. I find it difficult and the challenge of pulling it all together is interesting to me.
Favorite sports team?
I don’t follow a team day-to-day, but growing up it would definitely be the New York Yankees. Now that we’ve been in Philadelphia for 12 years, I would say that it’s the Eagles.
What are you binging right now?
I’m a binge reader, meaning that I’ll get into an author and go all in. I’ve been reading a lot of Hal Borland. I love connecting nature to things that we do; it helps me create a mental model of where we are within seasons. As for a show, I don’t always get time to watch, but my daughter and wife really like “The Voice,” so I’ll overhear it and in some ways I’m invested. As for the most recent thing I’ve binged, the Phillies World Series run.
Favorite Music?
I’m all over the map with music. Right now I’m listening to a band called Dojo Cuts- it’s a cool way to end the day, pretty easy listening. Music, for me, really depends on the time of day or the intent, but my all-time favorite would probably be the Beastie Boys.
Favorite Restaurant?
Locally, my favorite restaurant is Birchrunville Cafe in Chester Springs. It’s a quaint, wonderful spot to have a great meal. When we go to New York we have different places we like to eat, but one that we always go to is Sam’s, a classic pizza joint in Brooklyn. That’s the spot where my shoulders relax and I feel like I am home. There’s also a great restaurant on Smith Street called Cubano Cafe, and it reminds me of early in my relationship with Katie. I can say that I definitely have a restaurant I’d want to hit in every city I’ve been to.
Favorite Book?
The most recent book I’ve read is Setting the Table by Danny Meyer. It’s a cool way of thinking about how to shape culture: “Business is about how you make people feel. It’s that simple and that hard.” The book is a wonderful account of how hospitality matters in all businesses, and I find myself going back to it. My first favorite book that I found on my own was Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. It was at that point I realized that you can find favorite books without them being recommended by a teacher, and it just set ablaze this journey of finding new books. Another favorite is Catcher In The Rye. I was binging Hunter Thompson, and I had this magic moment of living in New York City and being able to walk around and make connections between locations in the city and different books that I had read.
Favorite Holiday?
Thanksgiving.
Favorite Vacation Spot?
Someone once said to me, “When you find that bridge or that tunnel or pathway that takes you to a place where you find yourself, go back.” For my family that’s Folly Beach, South Carolina. It’s a great spot and fits with our rhythms.
Favorite Activity in Your Free Time?
Spending time with my girls - Katie and Isla.
Favorite Place on Campus?
Either the St. Augustine Center or the Chapel.
If you weren’t Head of School, what would you be doing?
It would be a tie between selling and art. What I mean by selling is that I love to talk about something that could potentially lead someone else to partner with you or do something. How do you craft stories and get people moving in a certain direction? With art, I love to create, and being able to do that more often would be awesome. mp
Friar SportsHighlights
The Fall 2022 Malvern Prep Athletic Season continued a history of impressive individual accolades and team earned celebrations.
The Varsity Golf Team finished their season as Inter-Ac Champions, with a strong season record of 31-7. Davis Conaway ’26 also won the Bert Linton Golf Championship and in doing so he became only the third player in Malvern Golf history to win the championship as a freshman. The Cross Country Team took 3rd place in the Inter-Ac Championship Meet, following it up with a 5th place showing at the PAISAA State Cross Country Championships. The team did notch their first major invitational win since 2015 at the Salesianum Invitational. Malvern Football finished their season with an 8-2 record, notching solid wins against Imhotep, Rowan, Archbishop Wood, and top Delaware program DMA. The team was also ranked #5 in the state of PA, after not being ranked the previous year. Head Football Coach Dave Gueriera P’24 was named the Philadelphia Eagles High School Coach of the Week in September.
The Water Polo team came out of the gate at the beginning of the season with more wins in the first two weeks then all of last season. The team showed much improvement with everyone improving over the course of the season and having five athletes each scoring 20+ goals throughout the season. Malvern Soccer had a challenging season, returning only two starters from the previous season and several starters out with injuries during the season. The team had several key wins during the season, including nearly upsetting The Hill School in the PAISAA tournament. Rowing competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, MA and placed well enough to secure an invitation to next year’s event. Two Friars also participated in the Gold Cup Regatta, where they competed against some of the most elite youth rowers in the Northeast.
At the end of the fall athletic season, 21 Friars were named to Inter-Ac League Teams. Congratulations!
We continue to have immense pride in our studentathletes - both in the classroom and in their play. Thank you to the parents and fans who traveled near and far to cheer on the Friars this year. We are looking forward to seeing how our Winter and Spring athletes do during their seasons. We hope to see you in the stands! GO FRIARS!
FALL SPORTS
FOOTBALL
PLAYER RECOGNITION:
Liam Horan ’24 - Second Team All Inter-Ac Bobby Mears ’23 - First Team All Inter-Ac Peter Jones ’24 - First Team All Inter-Ac Dylan Kraiza ’24 - Second Team All Inter-Ac Sean Maguire ’23 - Second Team All Inter-Ac Colin McHugh ’23 - Second Team All Inter-Ac Kevin Miller ’23 - Second Team All Inter-Ac Yaahdir Nash ’23 - First Team All Inter-Ac Andrew Pellicciotta ’25 - Second Team All Inter-Ac Phillip Tabasso ’24 - First Team All Inter-Ac
SEASON SUMMARY:
Malvern Football started their season with a big 35-0 victory over LaSalle in Ocean City, NJ, over Labor Day weekend. The Friars went on to win five more games in a row, beating state powers Imhotep, Rowan, Archbishop Wood, and top Delaware program DMA. They finished their season with two heartbreaking losses in the Inter-Ac. The team showed an incredible amount of resolve during the season, which was highlighted by outstanding senior leadership. Before this year we were not ranked and had the daunting task of replacing 15 starters from the prior year. The Friars finished their season 8-2 and ranked #5 in the state of PA. Our motto this year was “Empty the Bucket,” and these Friars can safely say they did that and more this season. mp
PLAYER RECOGNITION:
Will Aprahamian ’23 - First Team All Inter-Ac, Most Improved Award Davis Conaway ’26 - First Team All Inter-Ac, MVP Award Michael Henry ’25 - First Team All Inter-Ac Marshall Kain ’24 - First Team All Inter-Ac, Sportsmanship Award Thomas Ploszay ’26 - Second Team All Inter-Ac
SEASON SUMMARY:
The 2022 Varsity Golf team capped off a memorable season finishing with an overall record of 31-7, highlighted by an Inter-Ac Championship title, and finishing 25-5 in league play. The Friars won 3/6 league invitational tournaments (Episcopal Academy at Merion West Golf Club, Malvern Prep at Waynesborough Country Club, and Haverford School at 1912 Club). Davis Conaway ’26 and Will Aprahamian ’23 earned medalist honors at the GA Invitational at Bluestone Country Club. Conaway was also named the medalist at the Malvern Prep Invitational, firing a season low score of 34 (1-under par). In non-league play, the Friars finished second in the Kick-Off Classic at Union League-Torresdale Country Club to begin the season, as well as recording victories against O’Hara, Holy Ghost Prep, and The Hill School. The only non-league loss came at the hands of LaSalle High School. The success of the 2022 team was due to the many contributions made by different players throughout the season. Aprahamian, captain, was a consistent performer and leader. Conaway continued to play at a high level and staked his claim as one of the top players in the tri-state area. Marshall Kain ’24 and Shane Powelson ’24 provided stability in the Malvern lineup. Michael Henry ’25 is a rising star in the league and will continue to establish himself as a top player in the area. Also playing key roles in matches during the season were Brody Bell ’25, Mac Traynor ’25, Eamon Cochran ’25, and Thomas Ploszay ’26. Senior co-captain and 2021 1st Team All Inter-Ac performer, Dylan O’Connor ’23 was injured and was only able to play in one invitational this season. His play was certainly missed this year, but his leadership and positive attitude were both keys to our success.
In the Bert Linton Championship, Conaway won medalist honors at Llanerch Country Club by firing a 1-over par score of 72. Needing to make birdie on the par 4 (315 yards) 18th hole, Conaway drove the green and calmly 2-putted for the title to cap off an incredible season. Henry finished 4th (76) and Bell, playing in his first Bert Linton Championship, tied for 5th place (77). mp
WATER POLO
PLAYER RECOGNITION:
Patrick Buyssee ’24 - All Eastern Prep Tournament Second Team
SEASON SUMMARY:
The Water Polo team had a 7-17 overall record this year, with a 1-7 record in Inter-Ac League play. The team came out of the gate with more wins in the first two weeks then all of last season. There has been much improvement on this year’s team starting with junior goalkeeper Carter Marks ’24 who has been outstanding over the course of the season to date. There is a balance on offense with five athletes scoring 20+ goals. Patrick Buysee ’24 leads the team in goals with 34, while Drew Kennedy ’23, Patrick Owen ’24, Ethan McNally ’23, and Max McGovern ’24 have all scored 20 or more goals. The team competed in the prestigious Eastern Prep Water Polo Tournament in November and finished 0-3 at the tournament. mp
CROSS COUNTRY
PLAYER RECOGNITION:
Carson Myers ’23 - Second Team All Inter-Ac Jake Marrone ’23 - Second Team All Inter-Ac Dylan Regan ’23 - Second Team All Inter-Ac
SEASON SUMMARY:
The Cross Country team took 3rd place in the Inter-Ac Championships behind strong showings from Episcopal Academy and Penn Charter. They followed this result up with a 5th place showing at the PAISAA state Cross Country Championships. Earlier in the season, the team won the competitive Salesianum Invitational in Wilmington, DE - this was the team’s first major invitational win since 2015. mp
Malvern’s Cross Country team has dedicated their season to Lily Walker, who visited with the team on August 31 to share a pep talk. Lily previously visited the Malvern Community last January and spoke to the student body following Weekly Mass, sharing her brave and inspiring battle with brain cancer. Diagnosed at age 14 with brain cancer, Lily continues to fight with an inoperable brain tumor. Her family, friends, neighbors, and even strangers in Havertown join her in this fight with support by displaying lawn signs and green porch lights. They join her with prayers of healing on Zoom calls every few months and daily at 11:15 a.m. (November 15 is Lily’s birthday). Many people pray the Bill Atkinson Prayer for Lily’s miracle. Fr. Atkinson was a paraplegic that led an amazing life despite the challenges he faced. He is in the process of being canonized as a saint; this process involves miracles attributed to his intercession. Lily, her family, friends, and others touched by her story continue to hope and pray that she will be Fr. Atkinson’s miracle. mp LILY’S PEP TALK TO THE TEAM
“Hey guys - I am so glad to be out here talking with you today. And even happier that you are dedicating your Cross Country season to me and bringing awareness to pediatric cancer.
When I talked to your school in January about my journey with faith while battling cancer, I was hoping to touch a few people. But the response I got was tremendous!! Like more than I ever realized could happen just by talking about my life.
What is going on in my life is far different from a lot of what is happening in yours for sure. However, I can almost guarantee that you are all dealing with things that are challenging, tough, or annoying. That is part of living. Looking at those challenges and facing them. Head on. That is what I have to do.
Every. Dang. Day.
So on your Cross Country days, remind yourself that you have survived 100% of your bad days. That’s toughness. That will keep your fire lit.
When you see that hill up ahead, accept it. Think of the “hill” that I have accepted. Tap into your inner David (you know, the one who fought Goliath), or think of me, climbing my hill every day. Tackle it. Be stronger than it.
I would look to the top while running uphill and picture myself reaching the summit. Other runners keep their heads down pretending the path is flat or pulling strength from watching the muscles in their strong legs. Whichever way you decide to conquer that hill, just know that you are GOING to conquer it.
And when the finish line is within view - DUMP IT. That’s what I would say in my head. DUMP IT - it’s time to give it everything you’ve got left in the tank.
I will end this little pep talk with this thought. It is my senior year of high school. I haven’t been able to run with my team since 8th grade. And I would give anything to lace up my sneakers again and get that adrenaline rush before the starting gun goes off. So please, keep that in your heart and on your mind as you run this season for me. Make it your best one!”
SOCCER
PLAYER RECOGNITION:
J.J. Guillaume ’24 - Second Team All Inter-Ac James Mayo ’24 - Second Team All Inter-Ac
SEASON SUMMARY:
The 2022 Varsity Soccer team had a challenging fall, winning five games throughout the season. The team knew it would have a formidable test, having only returned two starters from the previous season. While the team started off strong with several wins, key injuries took hold going into the Inter-Ac games in October. Despite several narrow losses with seconds on the clock, the team also experienced some success with a 3-2 win against a talented Hun School of N.J.
While not the desired outcome, two close games resulted in 2-2 ties to Germantown Academy and Springside-Chestnut Hill. The team also narrowed the scoring gap against powerhouse soccer schools LaSalle College High School and The Shipley School, losing both 1-0 with minutes to go. With a decimated lineup, we nearly upset The Hill School in the PAISAA tournament, losing 1-0 with time running out during regulation. The team looks to rebuild in 2023, bringing up these young, talented players to compete. mp
ROWING
PLAYER RECOGNITION:
William Hicks ’23 - One of 50 high schoolers in the country to be named to the USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll
SEASON SUMMARY:
Grey Graham ’24, Luke Miller ’24, and Cormac Rooney ’24 represented Malvern Prep at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, MA, in October, the largest race in the world. All three athletes placed well enough to secure Malvern Prep’s invitation back for next year. Graham and Rooney received invitations to participate in the Gold Cup Regatta, where they competed in an expedition sprint race against a small pool of the most elite youth rowers in the Northeast. At this race they were able to meet several of the top Olympic Rowers in the world and watch them race for a large cash prize. Over the winter, many of the Malvern Prep rowers plan to attend a USRowing Winter ID Camp where they will be observed by US National Team coaches for a chance to be invited to tryout for the USA U19 National Team this summer in Chula Vista, CA. mp
NewsNotes
1940s
________________________________________________________________ Laurence C. Glass ’47 remembers with great fondness boarding four years at Malvern Prep, and especially his mentor, Fr. Grifferty.
1960s
________________________________________________________________ Fr. Gary McCloskey ’69 is serving as the Delegate of the Provincial to the Malvern Prep Board of Trustees. He is also serving on a dissertation committee on Augustinian education at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium) and presented in November on Saint Augustine and Service Learning during the Journees Augustiniennes in Tunis (Carthage), Tunisia.
1970s
In August, Wall of Fame swimming brothers Chris McKee ’72, Tim McKee ’71, and Mark McKee ’67 got together at the Great American Pub in Wayne, PA, to celebrate with Tim before his return to his home in Australia. Tim was recently recognized along with other former and current Olympic Medal winners by USA Swimming at US Nationals in Irvine, CA. Richard Matteo ’72 recently retired from a 45+ career with three national retail chains. He will be moving closer to his grandchildren this December in a newly-built home in West Grove, PA.
Dr. Larry John ’73 is a Distinguished Analyst an ANSER, a not-for-profit public service research institute that provides analytic support in the national interest primarily to federal government customers. Since 2017, he has functioned as a Senior Industrial Base System Engineer supporting the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy. He and Georgeanne Brier John have been married since 2002. Larry has three children (Rachael, Corey, and Jack) and four grandchildren (Riona, Aric, Xavier, and Kyle).
1980s
________________________________________________________________ Congratulations to Steven Nesmith ’81, former Board of Trustee Member, who was voted in as CEO for the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Nesmith has experience as a former Assistant Secretary at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Commerce Department Economic Development Agency.
Steve Ryan ’84 hosted his close friends of the Class of 1984 in Phoenix, AZ, for some golf and the Eagles vs. Cardinals game. Pictured are John Ford ’84, Bob Delaney ’84, Carter Sims ’84, Steve Ryan ’84, Eric Follman ’84, and Neil O’Hare ’84. The trip commemorated 40 years of Malvern brotherhood with this crew!
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT ANDREW HOWLEY ’72
Andy Howley ’72 grew up in Havertown, PA, and is the third-born of eight children. He attended St. Laurence School in Upper Darby, spent four years at Malvern Prep, and attended Muhlenberg College where he was a double major in Business and French, with a minor in German. Following college, Howley received his MBA from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania and since then he has had a series of jobs, mostly in financial positions. He now considers himself semi-retired, but still keeping busy with family, serving on the Board of Trustees at Malvern Prep, and work.
While older brother, Nick, attended St. Joe’s Prep, the four younger siblings, Andy, Dan Howley ’71, Tom Howley ’74, and Mark Howley ’78, attended Malvern Prep. The Howleys were already familiar with Malvern, having had two family members attend in the 50s. Howley’s father, Mr. Nick Howley, Jr. P’71’72’74’78 TE, was very involved in helping the school recover and stay open in the 70s, as well as serving on the Board of Trustees as both member and Chair from 1974 to 1980.
During his time as a student at Malvern, Howley was a self-described “sports junkie.”
“The main thing I did was play basketball,” he said. “I wasn’t the best player, but I tried real hard and I liked it. I also participated in intramural sports.”
When asked about what he remembers most about being in school with his brothers, he shared, “I remember piling into the car and driving out to school. We had a route we took where we picked up other kids along the way, too. When we got to school we had our own group of friends, but we were close. I’m still close with all eight of my siblings - we see each other on a regular basis.”
When Howley was a student, Malvern was going through some tough times. While he never realized the extent of the issues, he did recognize that his dad was part of a group of businessmen who jumped in and helped to get the school back on its feet. “We knew that dad was at Malvern trying to make things better. I think everyone in our family was aware that our father was very dedicated to helping Malvern,” he shared. “When Nick was able to donate and help out, Malvern was at the top of his list.”
The Howley Foundation was founded in 2001 by Nick and Lorie Howley with the intent of helping students, all students, regardless of economic means, receive the best education possible. The Howley Foundation has gifted Malvern Prep with a $20 million gift that will provide for a variety of needs at the school. Most especially, this generous gift will support 40 students with annual scholarships who would otherwise not be able to achieve a Malvern Prep education. In addition, to honor their father’s legacy, as well as his commitment to Malvern and the founding of the Middle School, Malvern’s Middle School Program will be named the W. Nicholas Howley, Jr. Middle School.
Howley was also recently appointed to Malvern’s Board of Trustees. While he hopes that everything goes well during his tenure, he recognizes that sometimes things happen where Trustee involvement is needed and hopes that with his financial mindset, as well as familiarity with the school, he can provide assistance if he is called to help.
When asked about the importance of alumni and their families getting involved with and giving back to Malvern, he quickly responded, “To keep the heritage alive. There are so many people who go there now that their grandfather, father went to Malvern. If you jump forward a couple of years, you hope that continues to be the case.” Elaborating further, he shares, “I think it’s important for alumni to keep in touch, to know what’s going on, to have a warm feeling about the school, and have their family be part of the experience. The more they keep in touch, the more likely they are to support the school. You never know where the next significant gift is going to come from, but it’s probably going to come from somebody who already knows and has some affection for the school.” mp
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Jim Stewart, Jr. ’86 was recently presented with the Speedy Morris Award for his dedicated work to Coaches vs. Cancer. Over the last several years, Jim has helped to raise over $120,000 for Coaches vs. Cancer. Congratulations, Jim!
David DiLucia ’88 was recently named the Albert G. Molloy Head Coach of Men’s Tennis at the University of Pennsylvania.
1990s
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Frank Orman ’99 purchased the Reading Coffee Company in 2019, right before the pandemic. He pivoted from a career in sacred music working for Saint Monica in Berwyn for 20 years to being a business owner. Special thanks to classmate Ryan Edginton ’99, owner and CEO of All-Fill in Exton, for coming to our rescue and supplying us with packaging equipment during the beginning of the pandemic to make up for a labor shortage. Malvern grads helping each other out.
2000s
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ On September 17, 2022, Kyle Edginton ’00 and Erik Ingersoll ’98 participated in the “Ben Did Go 7.0” Memorial Prone paddle race from Catalina Island to Newport Beach, CA, to raise funds for the Ben Carlson Memorial and Scholarship Foundation.
Jerome Reitano ’01 was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army and assigned as the Professor of Military Science and Army ROTC Department Chair at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. LTC Reitano met his wife and graduated from Embry-Riddle with a Bachelors in 2006 and Masters in 2011.
Congratulations to Eric Moore ’02 on being named a 2022 Veterans of Influence Rising Star honoree by the Philadelphia Business Journal. David Reid ’03 is Vice President, Deputy General Counsel for Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, the sports and entertainment company that operates the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center, among others. David handles a wide variety of legal matters for HBSE, including commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation; collective bargaining; negotiating and drafting employment and consulting agreements for various employees and independent contractors; and advising internal stakeholders on compliance with federal and state law, as well as NBA and NHL rules and regulations. David graduated with a B.S. in finance and international business from Georgetown University in 2007, and with a J.D., cum laude, from Temple University in 2010. Prior to joining HBSE in 2016, David spent six years practicing employment and labor law, most recently with Proskauer Rose LLP.
Jonathan McLaughlin ’03 and his wife Tiggy welcomed their son Brendan Andrew in August. Big brothers Terry and Justin couldn’t be happier. The McLaughlin’s live in Erie, PA, where Jonathan teaches Latin at Cathedral Prep.
Michael Bibbo ’03 was named an Associate Athletic Trainer in August 2021 at St. Joseph’s University and continues to work with Baseball and the Men’s/Women’s Tennis teams.
Bobby Malonoski ’05 and his wife welcomed their daughter, Olivia Jane, on Monday, October 10, at 8:18 a.m. Olivia is 8lbs 2oz and 20 inches long. The family is overjoyed and settling into life at home.
School Celebrates Wall of Distinction Inductees
On Wednesday, September 14, Malvern Preparatory School inducted two members into the James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction during a school-wide ceremony. The Wall of Distinction was unveiled in a similar ceremony last year and is displayed in Malvern’s St. Augustine Center for Social Impact because the building provides a location and programming for students to solve problems affecting humanity now and in the future.
The award is named to honor the legacy of Jim Stewart P’86’94 PT Hon, a member of the Wall of Distinction Committee who passed away in August 2020, prior to the announcement of the inaugural class.
This year’s inductees were Dr. Dan Kelly ’99 and Mr. Barkley Sample ’81, both of whom were joined by proud family and friends at the ceremony.
During the ceremony, Kelly shared with students, “If I can leave you with three ideas, it would be manifesto, mentorship, and moments,” he continued, “by manifesto, I mean finding things you want to pursue, mentors are those who are doing the kind of work that inspires you, and by moments, I mean find the opportunities that allow you experience that manifesto.” He explained that his time at Malvern is what “opened his eyes to a life of service,” which continued as he spent time on the ground in Africa during the Ebola epidemic.
Sample also addressed his “future alumni brothers.” “No one comes to Malvern to be average, and certainly none of your parents have sent you here to be ordinary, and yet to be able to make an impact on society you have to understand society - exposed to diversity of thought, opinion, and culture,” he stated. He encouraged students to really engage and learn more about one another. “You guys can be the change that we want to see,” he said.
The inductees are wonderful examples of selfless service to others and to the Common Good, which demonstrates the Augustinian Core Values of Truth, Unity, and Love - the hallmarks of the Malvern Prep experience. The James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction provides our community with role models to be celebrated, honored, and recognized so that our students know what positive leadership looks like and what social impact means. mp
School Celebrates Wall of Distinction Inductees
ABOUT THE INDUCTEES
Dr. Dan Kelly, an infectious disease fellow at the University of California San Francisco, graduated from Malvern Prep in 1999 at the top of his class. He graduated from Princeton University and subsequently attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he pursued a Global Health Fellowship. Dan took a full-time leadership role in the Ebola response, establishing a coalition with Partners In Health in Sierra Leone during the Ebola epidemic, and led multiple frontiers of work. Currently, Dan holds the title of Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco at the School of Medicine and has published on Ebola in The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, and The Lancet.
A graduate of Brown University, Barkley Sample currently serves as the Regional Director of Catholic Charities in Raleigh, NC, which does a lot of work in Raleigh by providing help to people in need by alleviating the effects of poverty and creating hope by developing solutions to transform lives. Barkley also dedicates his time to the Sow Good Now non-profit organization as a member of their Board. Barkley has continued to return to Malvern. He has been a class agent for reunions and events and as part of our Alumni Board. He has also assumed the mantle as the Senior Statesman within our Malvern Men of Color organization. The James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction
The James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction
2000s (continued)
________________________________________________________________ Stephen Soochan ’06, a former Recording Technology student, created a mix for Ozora Festival official’s Radiozora Mix Series. This is one of Europe’s premier music festivals and it’s an honor for Soochan to have been invited to participate.
Justin Farrell ’09 was recently named Athletic Director at Central Bucks South High School in Warrington, PA. With this career move, Justin and his wife Lauren will be moving back to the Philadelphia area. They are excited to be moving back home and starting this new chapter in their lives.
After three years as owner and operator of West Chester Chiropractic Center, Dr. Mike McCorkle ’09, was voted the best chiropractor in Chester County for 2022. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Joe McLeod ’09 who was named one of Philadelphia’s Real Producers 35 Under 35. Joe will be featured in the December 2022 issue. McLeod co-taught a Real Estate micro-course at Malvern Prep last spring and will be returning this year to offer the course to our students.
Leon Stimpon ’09 just joined the Philadelphia Housing Authority as its Marketing Project Manager.
2010s
________________________________________________________________ Joe McHugh ’10 and his wife Erin bought a house and moved just outside of Cleveland, OH. They are expecting their first child in April 2023. Thomas Kovell ’11 married his wife, Molly, in June 2022 in Golden, CO. Both are originally from the Philly area.
Congratulations to Ryan Polischuk ’11 who received his Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Physics from The University of California, Davis in June 2021.
Patrick Boyle ’12 received his MBA from Villanova University, specializing in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Pearse Hobson ’14 started a new role with Clark Capital Management Group. Clark Capital is an independent, Philadelphia-based asset manager that works with independent financial advisors.
Brendan Hallinan ’14 and his wife, Mary Katherine, recently celebrated their daughter’s first birthday. Margaret Rose was born on August 27, 2021, in Chicago, IL. The Hallinan’s now live in Shaker Heights, OH.
This past May, Michael McCarthy ’15 married Mary Catherine Metkus (VMA ’15) at St. Patrick’s Church in Philadelphia. Michael and Mary are both in their final year of medical school at Jefferson.
Congratulations to Gary Duda ’88 P’26 on being inducted into Merrimack College’s Athletic Hall of Fame! Duda and the other inductees were celebrated at a ceremony during Merrimack’s Homecoming Weekend.
Duda ranks sixth in Merrimack Basketball’s program history in scoring with 2,008 career points and is one of six Warriors ever with 2,000 career points. Duda also holds Merrimack’s single-season and career three-pointers records as a senior, leading Merrimack to its first-ever NE10 Championship in the 1991-92 season and was named NE10 Championship MVP after sixth-seeded Merrimack upset three higher-seeded teams to win the title. Duda was a two-time AllConference selection and is one of the best shooters in program history, boasting a career 86.1 free-throw percentage and never shooting worse than 84% in a single season. He ranks 10th all-time in NCAA Division II History in three-pointers made (389), which is also a Merrimack program record in addition to threepointers made in a season (128 in 1991-92) and three-pointers made in a game (9 - 1992); his career .420 three-point percentage ranks second all-time at Merrimack. Duda is the NE10’s all-time leader in three-pointers, 6th in free-throw percentage (.862), 8th all-time in three-point percentage (.430), and the number 15 all-time leading scorer in NE10 history. Congratulations, Gary! mp
On Monday, September 26, 2022, we had 113 golfers tee off at 12:30 p.m. on a beautiful day on the links of Waynesborough Country Club for the 38th Annual Malvern Prep Alumni Golf Outing & Dinner. The event included lunch, golf, cocktails, and a delicious dinner. Non-golfing alumni joined us for the post-golf festivities, which was a great way to share the experience. Fun was had by all, seeing old friends, making new ones, and reminiscing about their time at Malvern Prep.
Thank you to the Alumni Golf Outing committee for your leadership and time to make this such an incredible event! mp
2010s (continued)
_______________________________________________________________ Jim Murray P’16 attended Dick Vermeil’s GP’14 induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Chris Savino ’16 helped lead Team USA to a thrilling 5-3 double overtime win over Team Liberia in the 6th Annual Philadelphia International Unity Soccer Cup at Lincoln Financial Field. Teams from 48 nations participated in this annual event. Robert McNeill ’17 earned a Masters in Accounting and Data Analytics from Villanova University and is now working for Ernst Young in NYC.
Nelson Davis ’17 started a new position with NTM Engineering as an Environmental Scientist.
Dan Waterland ’18 recently graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, ME, with a degree in politics.
Congratulations to Peter Borger ’18 on being named A-10 Men’s Cross Country Performer of the Week for September 8, 2022. Borger currently attends the University of Richmond.
Congratulations to Louis Margay ’18 on his graduation from the United States Naval Academy!
Christian DiCiccio ’18 graduated from the University of Miami in May 2022 and is a Commissioned Officer in the United States Air Force.
2020s
__________________________________________________________________________ In August, Nick Harris ’22 competed in the USA Diving’s Junior National Championships where he finished third in the 3m Springboard event. He also placed third in the 3m Synchronized Diving event. Based on that performance, Nick qualified to represent Team USA at the FINA Jr. World Diving Championships in Montreal, Canada in November. Nick is currently a freshman at the University of Texas. Harris was also named the Big 12 Diver of the Week at the end of October for his performances against Indiana and Texas A&M.
Kody Kolar ’22 is living with three former Malvern Friars at Penn State University - Mike Joyce ’22, Sonny Petricca ’22, and Jack Wolfington ’22.
In The Classroom
On September 8, Mr. Perry’s Environmental Science students enjoyed being outside and conducting experiments on Malvern’s creek, which runs through campus. Students tested water temps and caught a young snapping turtle that will be housed in Malvern’s Connelly Zoo. On Friday, September 9, Mrs. Jessica Kenworthey’s Church History class spent time reviewing information for their first unit test of the year in a very creative way. The students were split into groups and each group was given one biblical event and had to create a pose that illustrated their event. Other students then had to guess the event based on the pose. On Tuesday, September 13, Mrs. Suzie Sweeney’s junior and senior Writing Seminar (Peer Tutors) class assisted Mrs. Jessica Kenworthey’s sophomore Church History class in preparing for their first round of debates.
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Spanish Club hosted a lunchtime game event, where the community got to play traditional Hispanic games like Sapo (Ring Toss Game), Mexican Train Dominoes, and Loteria (Bingo). On September 23, Ms. Teresa Lohse led a group of Malvern students, faculty, and staff in the first Experiential Learning class teaching them ASL. The group learned the alphabet and a few introductory phrases. In September, Fr. Bill’s Issues in Social Justice class learned from and with Fr. Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A., Director of Evangelization and Discipleship at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in South Philadelphia. Fr. Jeremy brought a human face to the conversation about prison ministry, mass incarceration, and Catholic Social Thought.
Mrs. Heather Canavan’s pre-calculus class held its first book club in September. They kicked off the year reading Mind and Matter, A Life in Math and Football. In September, the 6th Grade Life Skills class played a cooperative game called Newcomb - it’s similar to volleyball, except players catch and toss the ball, instead of hitting it over the net. The object is to toss the ball over the net so the opposite team cannot catch it. Students also worked on their kicking and freestyle techniques and were able to record their personal 50m time in freestyle on their first day in the pool. The goal is to see how their times improve over the term while teaching freestyle skills.
In October, the golf team volunteered at Cradles to Crayons with Mr. Gary Duda and Mr. Myles Huff.
Every Friday, Malvern’s Leadership in Action class is tasked with finding ways to give back to the Malvern community. On Friday, September 16, the class helped Mr. Neale Boyle P’16’18’23 clean out the Press Box, and Mr. Matt Mackrides ’08, Associate Athletic Director and Head Lacrosse Coach organize the equipment room. Malvern Middle School students assisted Ann’s Heart in Phoenixville with preparing the Code Blue Shelter for winter. 8th Graders attended an offsite retreat at the Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia to contemplate our Augustinian Value, Veritas (Truth). On this retreat, students reflected on the value of Veritas by learning about the life of St. Rita. They experienced the life of St. Rita, and her commitment to Truth that all people, regardless of their circumstance, are worthy of the love of God, by hearing a series of talks, completing a service project, taking a tour of the shrine, and attending Mass with the shrine’s parishioners. It was a great day to be a Friar!
(July 2022-December 2022)
Rose Rado Bald P’67’74, mother of Vincent Rado ’67 and Richard Rado ’74
Robert “Bob” Boyle, father of Neale Boyle, and the grandfather of Brian ’16, Kevin ’18, and Connor ’23
Larry Cabrelli, Jr. ’64
Daniel “Coach Doc” Dougherty, former Malvern Prep faculty member and basketball coach
David Faggioli P’20, father of Kyle Faggioli ’20
Patricia Ann Flynn P’78 GP’08’11’11’23, mother of Board of Trustee member and alumnus, Dan ’78, and grandmother to Kevin ’08, Conor ’11, Ryan ’11, and Tommy ’23
Mary Pat Follman P’84 GP’12, mother of Eric ’84 and grandmother of John ’12
Paul J. Glesinger, Jr. ’70
Mike Hickey ’88 Robert “Bob” Kelly, Jr. ’58
Robert Kinney, father of Jeff Kinney
Frank Kirk P’90, father of Brendan Kirk ’90
Ed Magil ’61 GP’21, grandfather of Ryan Gray ’21
Terrence Magrath ’53
Joseph Nescio ’70
Patricia Ann Paulley P’13, mother of Paul Stockett ’13
Drew Reilly P’20, father of Andrew Reilly ’20 and son of William Reilly ’53
Joseph Santarlasci, Jr. ’63, brother of Stephen Santarlasci ’70
Norma Sayers GP’15’18’20, mother-in-law of Dorothy Sayers and grandmother of Brian ’15, Patrick ’18, and Charlie ’20
Leo B. Shanley, Jr. ’55
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SPRING EVENTS CALENDAR
January 3, 2023 - Classes Resume January 12, 2023 - Fr. Flynn’s Celebration January 13-16, 2023 - No Classes January 13-14, 2023 - Aladdin, Jr., Middle School Musical
January 23-24, 2023 - No Classes February 17-20, 2023 - No Classes February 25, 2023 - Winterfest March 3, 4, 10, 11, 2023 - Malvern Theatre Society Spring Musical March 8, 2023 - Spring NYC Theatre Trip March 10, 2023 - Middle School Preview Morning March 24, 2023 - No Classes March 29, 2023 - Living Stations April 3-10, 2023 - No Classes April 22, 2023 - B.A.S.H. May 6, 2023 - Alumni 5k in Memory of Joy Pancoast P’07’11’14, Prom June 6, 2023 - Graduation Alumni Day of Giving
