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AN INDEPENDENT AUGUSTINIAN SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN IN GRADES SIX THROUGH TWELVE
MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF Patrick Sillup Head of School
THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS
SUMMER 2022
EDITOR Allison Hall PHOTOGRAPHY Bob Colameco CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Allison Hall Ashley Breznicky Maura Wilson LAYOUT & DESIGN Hillman Creative PRINTING Alcom
FEATURES 7 Students Bring the Stations of the Cross to Life This year’s production of the Living Stations was dedicated to Ukraine.
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A Message from our Head of School
12 Malvern Announces the Formation of the St. Ambrose Team
ARTS ON CAMPUS
The St. Ambrose Team, led by Mr. Ron Algeo ‘87 P‘15, is responsible for all aspects of the student experience at Malvern Prep.
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16 Christian Service Trips Resume Juniors and seniors participated in 7 service trips, the first since the pandemic.
18 Celebrating the Class of 2022
9 Highlights from the Spring Art Show 14 Malvern Receives Transformational Financial Gifts
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Malvern celebrates the achievements of the 96th graduating class.
ecap of the Winter and Spring R Sports Seasons
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Alumni Class Notes
ON THE COVER The Malvern Community salutes the Class of 2022
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Dear Friends
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Up Front
As I begin my time as Malvern’s 15th Head of School, this summer gives me and my colleagues time to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year. Even without the presence of our students, the campus remains active with a variety of construction projects - including athletic facility updates and the renovation of Tolentine Hall. Warren Avenue will have a new look when students arrive in late August. There will be new faces on campus - as well as familiar faces in new roles when we return to campus. A few that I would like to announce include: ark Hanichak - Mark has joined the Development Department as the Senior M Associate Director of Development. Mark previously served as a consultant for our Development Team. We are excited to have him return in a full-time capacity. F r. Donald Reilly - I am thrilled that Fr. Reilly will remain part of the Malvern Community. In his new role as Senior Advisor, Mission & Philanthropy, Fr. Reilly will assist the Office of Development with major giving. He will also assist the Mission and Ministry Team with weekly Mass. F r. Bill Gabriel - Prior to his ordination, Fr. Bill Gabriel spent a year on Malvern’s campus in 2018 as a Theology teacher. He was ordained in 2021 and will return to Malvern as an Upper School Theology teacher this year. Retaining Fr. Reilly and the addition of Fr. Gabriel, allows Malvern Prep to have a strong Augustinian presence on campus. Their presence is essential to creating young men with strong character who lead with humility and heart. I am also happy to announce the addition of the St. Ambrose Team. The St. Ambrose Team will be led by Mr. Ron Algeo ‘87 P‘15, Associate Head of School, and will represent all areas of the student life experience - academics, activities, athletics, and inclusivity. I invite you to learn more about this team on page 12. I am grateful to the leadership of Fr. Reilly and want to thank him for leaving the school in a stronger position than it was five years ago. I plan to continue that trajectory of success which makes Malvern a premiere institution for educating young men in the Philadelphia area. Again, thank you for your good wishes as I begin this new chapter. Enjoy the remaining days of summer and may God continue to bless the Malvern Community. Best,
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The Province Installs a New Prior Provincial Congratulations to Fr. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., who was installed on June 13, 2022, as the new Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova! Fr. Rob previously served as Villanova University’s Senior Associate Athletic Director and team chaplain for the Villanova football and men’s basketball programs. He was ordained to the priesthood in September 2003 and is a graduate of Villanova University. The installation Mass took place at the St. Thomas of Villanova Church on Villanova’s campus. This celebratory occasion marked the beginning of Fr. Rob’s first four-year term as the province’s 41st provincial. Over 500 people attended the Mass, with 300+ joining us virtually via livestream. In attendance were our Augustinian family from around the world, the Provincial staff, our invaluable donors, and all those associated with the Province. In his address to the church Fr. Rob proclaimed that, “We come here during this Mass of the Holy Spirit in thanksgiving for all the Augustinians who’ve taken steps all along the way. Not necessarily with the clearest roadmap, but with the Holy Spirit, the helper, the advocate, the comforter, the inspirer. We are part of a team!” Let us keep the new Prior Provincial and the Province in prayer as Fr. Rob steps up to serve the Province in this vital role! If you would like to watch Fr. Rob’s address or view images from the Installation, visit our website at www.augustinian.org.
Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright with Fr. Rob
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Arts On Campus
Students Bring the Stations of the Cross to Life Students from Malvern Prep, Villa Maria, and Notre Dame brought the Stations of the Cross to life in two performances of the Living Stations year during the month of April. The Living Stations is a student-driven and contemporary staging of the Stations of the Cross. With lyrics from modern music sung by the Malvern Liturgical Music group, actors will portray the events leading up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year, the Stations were dedicated to all those who are suffering amidst the war in Ukraine. Thank you to all who helped make this production a success including all of the students, Dr. Jim Fry, Ed Liga, Rob Muntz P‘26, Mark McLaughlin P‘03, Jackie White, Jacki Cantor, and Bob Colameco! mp
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Malvern Theatre Society Spring Production
The spring Upper School production of Something Rotten starred Colin
Every aspect of the MTS program is led by students. Members of the
Campbell ‘22 and Nolan Murphy ‘25 as Nick and Nigel Bottom,
program gain experience in the following areas: acting, singing, dancing,
respectively. The Bottom brothers are desperate to write a hit play but are
costuming, hair design, makeup, lighting design, sound design, set con-
stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard,”
struction, set decorating, ushering, graphic design, and box office manage-
played by Tyler Kinka ‘23. The cast and crew took viewers on a comedic
ment. It truly takes a village to produce these productions. Congratulations
journey into creating the world’s very first musical!
to all the students and faculty members who worked to bring these shows to life! mp
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Spring Art Show Highlights Student Talent The Spring Art Show featured art in a variety of forms - from Band and Choral Concerts to displays of Visual Arts, the Duffy Arts Center was humming with creativity. Congratulations to our talented students and faculty for these amazing displays! mp
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Will Gosselin ‘22 Named Recipient of ROTC Scholarship to Vanderbilt University Will Gosselin ‘22 was surprised on campus by Captain Quinton Stouder, USMC on Tuesday, April 12. In the fall, Will applied for an ROTC scholarship. Captain Stouder was visiting Malvern to deliver the good news in person that Will was the recipient of a $180,000 ROTC 4-year scholarship to attend Vanderbilt University in the fall. Congratulations Will! mp
Malvern Prep’s Environmental Club Celebrates Earth Week Malvern Prep’s Environmental Club celebrated Earth Week during the week of April 18. Activities during the week included an Earth Week Fair in the Quad and a Tree Planting and Blessing on Friday, April 22. mp
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In 2021 Malvern’s Prom looked different from the traditional proms of
campus on May 7. While the plan was to host the prom outdoors in the
years past as it was held on Malvern’s campus. The decision to host the
Quad, rain prevented that, but moving festivities indoors did not put a
prom outside and on-campus was borne out of necessity due to the
damper on the evening.
challenges of the pandemic.
Juniors and seniors, along with their guests, enjoyed carnival games, Hawai-
By all accounts, the 2021 prom was an overwhelming success and gave
ian food, a photo booth, a caricaturist, and even a hula dance lesson from
way to a new tradition. Malvern’s 2022 Prom was once again held on
traditional Hawaiian dancers. A great night was had by all in attendance! mp
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Malvern Hosts Junior/Senior Prom
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Leaders Dedicated Malvern Prep Unveils St. Ambrose Team In mid-June, Head of School, Mr. Patrick Sillup announced the formation of the St. Ambrose Team at Malvern Prep. This newly formed, dedicated group of leaders is responsible for the entire student experience at Malvern Prep. Evolving out of a need to support students both inside and outside of the classroom, the St. Ambrose Team will ensure a more student-centered experience as well as natural communication pathways among faculty members, coaches, moderators, and counselors - ensuring that all students are truly known at Malvern Prep. “We’re really looking to build and strengthen the partnership between our students, their families, and the St. Ambrose Team. We want to learn more about the needs
Middle School Living Rosary Service The 6th and 7th grade Middle School students participated in a Living Rosary with special guests in attendance on May 18. This
of our students and our families, but we also want our families to learn from this partnership as well and find opportunities to become involved,” said Mr. Ron Algeo ‘87 P‘15, Associate Head of School. The St. Ambrose Team, led by Mr. Ron
marks the first time since the pandemic that this tradition has
Algeo, is comprised of individuals whose
happened in the Middle School.
experience and expertise will ensure that
During the Living Rosary service, students form the shape of a rosary in the Chapel and take turns reciting the decades of the rosary. The prayer service was offered for the people of Ukraine. Thank you to our Middle School students and Mr. John Hoey for continuing this great tradition! mp
all areas of the student experience are met for each student in our care. Their key charge will be to ensure that the whole student is educated in mind, body, and spirit. This group will work closely with each other, their colleagues, and our students. “Our students have said to us that the thing they value most is their connections with peers, friends, faculty, and staff. The St. Ambrose Team will allow us to make these connections for students in a really authentic way,” said Algeo. He continued, “This team will really help to mentor other leaders just as St. Ambrose was a friend, mentor, and leader to St. Augustine.”
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Meet the St. Ambrose Team Mrs. Korin Folan, Head of Student Leadership: Mrs. Folan is directly responsible for cultivating a motivational and aspirational culture where accountability, spirituality, learning, and healthy relationships thrive among the student body. She is also responsible for the oversight and support of the Student Academy Leaders, Director of School Counseling, as well as key support roles including, but not limited to the Coordinator of Character Development,
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to Mentoring Other Leaders
Lead of Transportation, and School Nurse.
Mr. Tom Pannulla, Head of Academics: As Head of Academics, Mr. Pannulla is directly responsible for the coaching, growth, and evaluation of all faculty members. He is also responsible for the oversight and support of the Faculty Academy Leaders, Director of College Counseling, and key instructional roles including, but not limited to the Lead of Curriculum, Lead of Media Lab, Lead Scheduler, and AP Coordinators.
Mr. Jim Stewart, Jr. ’86, Head of Athletics: Mr. Stewart leads the planning, development, promotion, and evaluation of school-wide athletic programs, activities, and services designed to advance student success and the school’s mission. He supervises staff, coaches, and volunteers to efficiently and effectively innovate, create and deliver athletic programs. He also works collaboratively with a variety of administrative and academic departments across the school to deliver programs that complement the students’ academic and spiritual experiences.
Ms. Danielle Suber, Head of Inclusivity & Belonging: In this role, Ms. Suber collaborates with all constituencies of the community to develop and ensure the implementation of plans and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ms. Suber also oversees the Director of Student Life, ensuring that student clubs and activities represent the interests of all of our students.
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Why St. Ambrose? St. Ambrose was the bishop of Milan in the early 4th century and is remembered as the teacher who converted and baptized Malvern’s Patron Saint, St. Augustine. Just as St. Ambrose inspired St. Augustine to become a leader of the Church, the St. Ambrose Team hopes to draw out the natural leadership ability in all of our students through character development, inclusion in activities and athletics, counseling, and academic endeavors.
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Malvern Prep Receives In April 2022 Malvern Prep announced the receipt of a $6 million
institution deeply rooted in Augustinian values.”
donation from past parent and Trustee Emeriti Vic Maggitti P‘02
The gift will be used to construct the Vic Maggitti Pavilion which will serve
GP‘13‘15‘17 TE. To celebrate this historic gift and to acknowledge and thank the Maggitti family, Malvern held a rededication ceremony of the St. Augustine Sculpture on Tuesday, April 5. The iconic sculpture had been a gift from the Maggitti family 20 years ago and greets everyone who enters Malvern Prep’s campus.
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as a center for college counseling, learning support, and administration on Malvern Prep’s Campus. The need for a dedicated facility for counseling was determined by a Campus Master Plan evaluation process. Set prominently between Tolentine Hall and Stewart Hall, it will have a central location on campus facing the academic quad making it easily
Following the ceremony, the school hosted a luncheon for the Maggitti
accessible, allowing students to experience a sense of ease and comfort
Family, Malvern’s Board of Trustees, and special guests to celebrate this
when seeking to access this very important support structure.
extraordinary gift.
Construction for Maggitti Pavilion will begin in 2023.
“Malvern Prep holds a special place in my heart for what it has done for
At the time, Maggitti’s gift was the largest single donation the school has
my son, grandsons, and countless other young men,” said Maggitti. “My
received in its 180-year history. However, just two months later, on June
time as a member of the Board of Trustees and Chairman is something
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I am extremely proud of because of the mission that Malvern carries out
Foundation in the amount of $20.25 million. The Howley gift will provide
on a daily basis to mold young men into men of faith, character, and
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service. My hope is that this gift will have a lasting impact on many
students with annual scholarships who would otherwise not be able to
students in the future as Malvern continues to be a leading educational
achieve a Malvern Prep education.
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Historic Financial Gifts Nick Howley III said, “Malvern has served our family well for multiple
years. Now, more than 20 years after his death, we are delighted that the
generations. This gift will support and expand the Middle School and
opportunity has come up to give broader recognition to his work, and the
allow 32 students in the Upper School and 8 Middle School students
satisfaction we all feel for the school Malvern has become and will be
with limited means the opportunity to attend Malvern and participate in
going forward,” shared Andy Howley, a member of The Howley
the strong academic and character formation that the school provides.”
Foundation board and a 1972 graduate of Malvern Prep. He continued,
Nick Howley, Jr., who passed away in 2000, served Malvern Prep as a
“My brothers Dan, Tom, Mark, and I all graduated from Malvern, and
trustee and Chair from 1974 to 1980. His sons Dan ‘71, Andy ‘72,
feel great pride in our father’s work for Malvern, particularly the Middle
Tom ‘74, and Mark ‘78 are all Malvern Prep graduates. During his
School. We’re excited that this gift will honor his achievements.”
leadership at Malvern, Nick Howley Jr. was instrumental in the creation
In addition to scholarship support, a portion of this transformational gift
of the Middle School. To honor his commitment and impact on Malvern
will be used to enhance the physical plant of campus in the construction
Prep, the Middle School program at Malvern will officially be named the
of two new turf fields and a student experience center which will consist
W. Nicholas Howley, Jr. Middle School during a ceremony in the fall
of team rooms, a fitness area, academic and classroom space, and
of 2022.
offices for staff and administration.
“Our father spent a lot of time and energy helping Malvern through some
Construction for the turf fields and Student Experience Center is expected
tough times in the 70s and 80s, including the founding of the Middle
to begin in late 2023/early 2024.
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School. This is something the four Howley boys who attended Malvern, and the other members of our family have taken quiet pride in over the
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Malvern Students Complete Seven Christian Service Trips
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Over 130 Malvern Juniors and Seniors completed seven Christian Service trips this year to various cities across the United States, including Flagstaff, AZ, New Orleans, LA, and Talcott, WV. These trips marked the first time students have traveled for Christian Service since the start of the pandemic. Students spent time preparing meals at a Food Bank in Flagstaff, volunteering with the Louisiana Coastline Project, working on a sustainable farm at Bethlehem Farm, helping the surrounding communities through a variety of projects around town, and so much more. When they were not performing service projects, they were able to explore their beautiful surroundings and delve into the history of the community. The students documented their adventures via blog posts each day. These posts included reflections on their service experience, commentary, and photos of their downtime experiences and activities. Juan Carlos Catania ‘23 shared, “Today was one of the most eye-opening days I’ve ever had. Going to one of the wonders of the world is truly incredible, especially spending the time to walk around with your brothers. The second I got to see
Malvern Prep Celebrates Retirements Congratulations to Mr. Leo Kindon and Mrs. Diane Zulli on their retirements from Malvern Prep. Zulli retired after 12 years while Kindon’s career at Malvern spanned 37 years. Kindon’s family joined the Malvern Community on June 3 for a celebration during the end-of-year Faculty & Staff breakfast. Kindon was honored with the renaming of the Kindon Lab which had been part of Sullivan Hall prior to the St. Augustine Center construction.
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an overlook of the whole Grand Canyon showed me how amazing our planet is and how important it is for us to take care of it as it does for us. It gave me a deeper thought of my purpose when I first left Pennsylvania to come to Arizona.” Christian Service is an integral part of the Malvern Prep experience. These trips not only give our Friars the opportunity to travel but oftentimes allows them to work directly with people in need in various parts of the country. Jimmy Jacobs ‘23 noted, “Looking at some people’s living conditions made me realize how truly fortunate I really am back home.” Ms. Teresa Lohse, Director of Global Programming, shares that her hope is to “offer a selection of international trips in addition to a few domestic trips. The key is to make wise decisions in conjunction with others to ensure that we are setting our students and chaperones up for successful experiences.” mp
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Malvern Prep Celebrates
CLASS OF 2022 at School’s 96th Commencement
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Malvern Prep’s 96th Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement were held on Thursday, May 26, on the Wolfington Plaza Lawn of Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel. The Malvern Community paid tribute to the 120 seniors of the Class of 2022 for their accomplishments, commitment to service, and the strong bonds of brotherhood that they have formed. The Mass was presided over by Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D.Min. and concelebrated by Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. ‘73, Prior of the Augustinians at Malvern Prep; Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A. T; Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A. PT; Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A. T;
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Rev. James Paradis O.S.A. T; and Rev. T. Christopher Redcay. Class Speaker Sumant Sharma ‘22 addressed his fellow classmates. “Malvern is what happened to me when I was busy thinking that school was just a means to an end,” Sharma shared. Sharma thanked his parents for the experience of Malvern and addressed all parents saying, “To all the parents here, thank you, you have raised sons that are brothers to me, now and forever.” He urged his fellow classmates to make a promise, “a promise that we will never stop being Friars once we graduate,” he requested. “Leave here knowing that we meant something to each other, that
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our presence cheered someone up, that we think of each other tenderly, this understanding is what makes life so special at Malvern,” he said. Sharma will attend Dartmouth College in the fall. This year’s Commencement Speaker was Kevin Traynor, alumni of the Class of 1986, a member of the Board of Trustees, and the father of Tripp ‘14, AJ ‘16, Jack ‘18, Matt ’21, and graduating senior, Kyle Traynor. Traynor started by thanking Fr. Reilly for his years of service and highlighting accomplishments from the last five years. “You have made an indelible mark on Malvern … you launched the St. Augustine Center, built the Quad, navigated the
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challenges of Covid, reinforced our Augustinian identity, touched the hearts and souls of 650 students, and started the ‘golfcart culture,’” quipped Traynor. Addressing the parents, Traynor shared, “Today is a day of emotions; we’re proud, sad, we’re excited, we’re nervous. Parents, please do not think of this as the end of your relationship with Malvern - once a Friar, always a Friar.” Last, speaking to the class of 2022, Traynor shared, “In the years to come remember that Malvern has already instilled in you the foundation of a true leader.” He continued, “Your journey here at Malvern has reinforced the values of Truth, Unity, and Love and taught you the importance of recognizing these values in your life.” mp
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Awards
The Father Duffy Memorial Award for Activities and Leadership Luke Michael Gueriera
Senior
The Grifferty Award
Nicholas David Feldman
The Thomas J. O’Brien ‘67 Memorial Award Joseph Thomas Sheridan
The Saint Augustine Christian Service Award Chance Charlie Steele
Finnegan Award
Joshua Patrick Ridenour
Fitzpatrick Award Andrew Carlson
Loyalty Award 2022 Benjamin Christopher Franzone
The Brain Hackman Memorial Award
Colin Scott Campbell Kevin Joseph Cary
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Father Club Certificate Awards
Academics Noah Robert Buscaglia Activities Matthew Joseph Hess William Thomas Mullray, Jr. Athletics Nicholas David Feldman
Excellence in Citizenship Award Jalyn K. Evans
Philadelphia Archdiocesan Scholars
Luke David Guenthner Daniel Joon Mendler Jack Francis Onderdonk Sumant Sharma
Military Appointment
United States Naval Academy Joseph Charles Bucci Jacob Charles Reid
Malvern Prep recognizes 19 members of the Class of 2022 who are trailblazers at their college - meaning that the particular college has not had a Malvern Prep graduate attend the school in 5+ years. These graduates will attend: University of Tampa, University of Tennessee, Connecticut College, Babson College, Florida Institute Matthew Steven Abate - University of Delaware Dominic Joseph Angelichio, Jr. - Fairfield University Ryan Aquilani - Kent State University Joseph Louis Azzara - Thomas Jefferson University Daniel Balmer - University of Notre Dame Rosario Vernon Barbagallo - Purdue University David Edward Barnes III - University of Tampa Marshall John Becket - Fordham University John Henry Augustus Bomberger V - Saint Joseph’s University Maxfield Austin Bowman - Harvard University Samuel Ray Brecker - University of New Hampshire Tyler James Brecker - Boston College Joseph Charles Bucci - United States Naval Academy Travis William Buckley - Towson University Noah Robert Buscaglia - Villanova University Dylan Joseph Cabahug-Almonte - Carnegie Mellon University Colin Scott Campbell - Syracuse University John James Capaldi - Fordham University Andrew Carlson - Loyola University, Maryland Kevin Joseph Cary - Seton Hall University Cole Peters Cherian - University of Notre Dame Brian Joseph Ciarlone, Jr. - Villanova University Gabriel John Cipollone - University of Pittsburgh Ryan Hunter Cochran - Lehigh University Andrew Joseph Connolly - University of Pennsylvania Chris Carter Corrielus - Villanova University John Constantinos Costalas - University of Colorado, Boulder Anderson Burke Craig - Virginia Tech Aidan James Cullen - University of California, Los Angeles Anthony Thomas Czarzasty IV - Boston College Richard Christopher Datz, Jr. - Washington and Lee University Jack William Davis - University of Utah Ryan Michael Davis - Lehigh University Coltin Stewart Deery - University of Maryland Edward John Devine, Jr. - University of Notre Dame John Michael Diederich - Dickinson College Gavin Thomas DiEgidio - College of Charleston Robert Michael DiFabio - University of San Diego Joseph Francis Doherty - Franklin & Marshall College Quinn Joseph Dougherty - Loyola University, Maryland Jayln K. Evans - Fordham University
of Technology, Pitt Community College (Junior Baseball), Seton Hall University, Columbia University, Kent State University, Carnegie Mellon University, Immaculata University, Thomas Jefferson University, Penn State-Behrend Campus, Williamson College of the Trades, University of Utah, and Washington and Lee University.
Nicholas David Feldman - Ohio State University Henry Ragan Fish - Clemson University Benjamin Christopher Franzone - College of the Holy Cross Matthew James Gallo - Villanova University Daniel Patrick Gazzillo - Penn State University Michael Aaron Gordon - Pitt Community College William Marcoux Gosselin - Vanderbilt University Luke David Guenthner - University of Notre Dame Luke Michael Gueriera - Boston College Alexander Michael Hamill - Villanova University Thomas Walter Hamm - Coastal Carolina University Matthew Dean Harris - Drexel University Nicholas James Harris - University of Texas at Austin Lawson Haylock - The Catholic University of America Andrew James Hermann - Saint Joseph’s University Matthew Joseph Hess - Northeastern University Stephen Joseph Hollander - James Madison University Kolbe David Michael Holmsten - Immaculata University Christian Sinh Hopkins - University of Richmond Nolan James Horan - University of Notre Dame Aidan Michael Horgan - Villanova University John Peter Irish - Lafayette College Michael David Joyce, Jr. - Penn State University Colin Andrew Kennedy - University of Tampa Hayden Carter Kennedy - The Catholic University of America Dakota McShane Kolar - Penn State University Colin Joseph Krause - University of Richmond Pierre Michel Larocque - Junior Hockey Tyler William Lauder - Babson College Dale Anthony Law - Villanova University Brecklan Doyle Lotz - Wake Forest University Andrew Henry Madanci - Syracuse Univesity Evan Michael Markowski - Penn State University Aidan John McGuigan - Penn State University Matthew Domenic Melchiorre - Villanova University Daniel Joon Mendler - University of Notre Dame Matthew Joseph Miller - Loyola University, Maryland Matthew Morrissey - Penn State University Keller Steven Mulhern - Saint Joseph’s University
William Thomas Mullray, Jr. - Florida Institute of Technology Aidan Seamus Murray - Gap Year Brennan Charles Offshack - Wake Forest University Jack Francis Onderdonk - University of Notre Dame Connell Patrick O’Rourke - University of Tennessee Anthony Marcello Perti - University of Pittsburgh Sonny Petricca - Penn State University Jeremy Robert Pierce - Penn State University Matthew V. Powers - Wake Forest University Owen Clark Quinn - Lehigh University Vijay Naal Malickel Ramakrishnan - Brown University Chase Michael Reardon - University of Tampa Jacob Charles Reid - United States Naval Academy Joshua Patrick Ridenour - University of Tennessee Maxwell Charles Robinson - High Point University Caden Daniel Rogers - Lehigh University John Joseph Romano III - Penn State University - Behrend Campus Patrick Owen Rooney - Franklin & Marshall College Peter Hall Russell - Connecticut College William Richard Shallow - University of Scranton Aadi Dev Sharma - Villanova University Sumant Sharma - Dartmouth College Joseph Thomas Sheridan - University of Richmond Kieran Magee Sims - University of Notre Dame Jadan Quinn Smith - Penn State University Patrick Truesdale Smith - Fordham University Adam Robert Snyder - Penn State University Chance Charlie Steele - Williamson College of the Trades D’Angelo Leon Stocker - University of Richmond Aidan Patrick Sullivan - University of San Diego Liam John Timmins - Franklin & Marshall College James McNichol Toal - Franklin & Marshall College Kyle Declan Traynor - High Point University Adam Robert Utecht - Wake Forest University Joseph Lawrence Vandergeest, Jr. - Fairfield University Jack Tyler Walters - Fairfield University Jack Keller Wehmeyer - Columbia University Jack Patrick Wolfington - Penn State University Isaiah T. Wright - Villanova University Chengli Zhu - University of California, Santa Barbara
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Friar Athletes Score with Offers to Play at the Collegiate Level The average number of students nationwide that go on from high school to play a sport at Division I, II, or III college is just over 7%. For Malvern Prep, the number is 35% - 5 times the national average. To be a student-athlete requires a great deal of commitment, organization, and talent - both on the field and off. Our student-athletes do not get admitted to these top academic schools on athletic talent alone. They must demonstrate their hard work and dedication both in the classroom and on the playing fields.
We congratulate these student-athletes of the Class of 2022 who have committed to play a sport on the collegiate level: Ryan Aquilani - Wrestling, Kent State University Joseph Azzara - Baseball, Thomas Jefferson University Maxfield Bowman - Football, Harvard University Samuel Brecker - Football, University of New Hampshire John Capaldi - Football, Fordham University Kevin Cary - Swimming, Seton Hall University Ryan Cochran - Baseball, Lehigh University Andrew Connolly - Wrestling, University of Pennsylvania Richard Datz - Lacrosse, Washington and Lee University Ryan Davis - Baseball, Lehigh University Coltin Deery - Wrestling, University of Maryland John Diederich - Soccer, Dickinson College Joseph Doherty - Lacrosse, Franklin & Marshall College Jayln Evans - Football, Fordham University Nicholas Feldman - Wrestling, Ohio State University Michael Gordon - Baseball, Pitt Comm College Alexander Hamill - Swimming, Villanova University Thomas Hamm - Lacrosse, Coastal Carolina University Nicholas Harris - Diving, University of Texas Lawson Haylock - Football, Catholic University Stephen Hollander - Football, James Madison University John Irish - Lacrosse, Lafayette College Hayden Kennedy - Football, Catholic University Tyler Lauder - Basketball, Babson College Dale Law - Football, Villanova University Matthew Miller - Rowing, Loyola University, MD Keller Mulhern - Golf, St. Joseph’s University Owen Quinn - Wrestling, Lehigh University Vijay Ramakrishnan - Rowing, Brown University Jacob Reid - Football, U.S. Naval Academy Maxwell Robinson - Track & Field, High Point University Caden Rogers - Wrestling, Lehigh University John Romano - Water Polo, Pennsylvania State University - Behrend Patrick Rooney - Swimming, Franklin & Marshall College Peter Russell - Squash, Connecticut College Joseph Sheridan - Lacrosse, University of Richmond Chance Steele - Football, Williamson Trade College D’Angelo Stocker - Football, University of Richmond Liam Timmins - Lacrosse, Franklin & Marshall College James Toal - Wrestling, Franklin & Marshall College Kyle Traynor - Lacrosse, High Point University Jack Wehmeyer - Wrestling, Columbia University Isaiah Wright - Football, Villanova University
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The Class of 2022 had
425 College Acceptances
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of students admitted to a Top 50 University or Liberal Arts College
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of students enrolled at a Top 50 University or Liberal Arts College
35% of students enrolled at a Catholic College or University
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of students admitted to a Catholic College or University
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Members of the Class of 2022 will go to schools in 21 states across the U.S.
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Friar SportsHighlights The winter and spring Malvern Prep Athletic seasons continued a year of impressive individual accolades and team earned celebrations. Malvern Basketball finished their season as Inter-Ac Co-Champions with a strong record of 16-9. The Ice Hockey team earned the titles of 2022 APAC Champions, 2022 AAA Flyers Cup Champions (backto-back), and 2022 AAA PA State Runner-Up. Malvern Wrestling finished a dominating season as PAISAA Dual Team and Inter-Ac League Team Champions and a #2 ranking in the country. The 21-22 Malvern Wrestling team is the first team in school history to have all 14 starters named All-Americans. Malvern Swimming took home a third-place finish at National Catholics at Loyola University and a fourth-place finish at the Easterns Championship Meet.
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The spring brought on more reasons to pack the stands for Malvern Athletics. Malvern Lacrosse finished as the #1 team in Pennsylvania and won both the Inter-Ac and Inter-Ac Invitational titles. The Track and Field team celebrated a second-place finish in both the Inter-Ac and PAISAA Championship Meets. Malvern Baseball won the Inter-Ac League title for the 9th time in 11 seasons and ended the season as #3 in Pennsylvania and #5 in the region. Our rowing quad qualified for Youth Nationals in Sarasota, FL, continuing our strong tradition on a national level of competition. The year culminated with Malvern receiving the Inter-Ac Heyward Cup. The Heyward Cup is awarded to the boys Inter-Ac school that has accumulated the most points based on league finish during a school year. 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. To the Class of 2022, we wish you the best in your future athletic and academic endeavors. We hope to see you back in the stands soon! GO FRIARS! Mr. Jim Stewart, Jr. ‘86 Director of Athletics 28
Basketball Player Recognition: Tyler Lauder ‘22 - Second Team All-Inter-Ac, Second Team All-Main Line Andrew Phillips ‘23 - First Team All-Inter-Ac, First Team All-Main Line Joey Vandergeest ‘22 - Honorable Mention All-Main Line Ryan Williams ‘24 - First Team All-Inter-Ac, First Team All-Main Line, Third Team All-City, Third Team All-State (non-PIAA) Malvern Basketball finished the season with a 16-9 record. Guided by terrific senior leadership from co-captains Tyler Lauder ‘22 and Joey Vandergeest ‘22 the team finished as Inter-Ac Co-Champions. Highlights of the season were the team’s non-league wins over Cardinal O’Hara and two home league wins over Springside Chestnut Hill and Inter-Ac Co-Champions Penn Charter. After a very good win in the first round of the PAISAA tournament vs. Kiski Prep at home, the Friars suffered a heartbreaking quarterfinal loss to Westtown School on a last second 3-pointer. Congratulations on a great season! mp
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Ice Hockey Player Recognition: Quinn Dougherty ‘22 - First Team All-Daily Local News, First Team All-APAC, Team Best Defenseman, Team Captain Brady Doyle ‘24 - APAC Honorable Mention Jimmy Jacobs ‘23 - First Team All-Daily Local News, Flyers Cup All-Tournament Team, Team Assistant Captain, Second Team All-APAC, Union League Good Citizenship Award Matt Harris ‘22 - First Team All-APAC, Daily Local News All-Area Player of the Year, Flyers Cup Bobby Clarke Award - AAA MVP, Flyers Cup Leading Scorer, Flyers Cup AAA All-Tournament Team, Atlantic Hockey District Athlete of the Year, Team Leading Scorer, Team Captain Pierre Larocque ‘22 - Second Team All-APAC, Flyers Cup AAA All-Tournament Team, Team Award: Lou Fastuca Warrior Ethos Award, Team Assistant Captain Anthony Perti ‘22 - First Team All-Daily Local News, First Team All-APAC, Flyers Cup AAA AllTournament Team, Team Award: Most Valuable Player The Malvern Prep Hockey Team finished an exciting season with a 15-4 record. They were named the 2022 APAC Champions, 2022 AAA Flyers Cup Champions, and 2022 AAA PA State Runner-Up. Season highlights were a 3-1 win over Holy Ghost Prep at the Wells Fargo Center, winning the Flyers Cup Championship over St. Joe’s Prep with a score of 6-2, and two exciting overtime wins over Holy Ghost Prep and LaSalle College High School. mp
Squash Player Recognition: Peter Russell ‘22 – Second Team All-Inter-Ac Malvern Squash celebrated a great 2021-2022 season. The athletes showed great improvement and built great team camaraderie. Overall, it was a fun season that showed great resilience and perseverance. The boys will take the experience from this season to build for the future along with some exciting new athletes coming in for next season! mp
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Lacrosse Player Recognition: Chris Datz ‘22 - All-Inter-Ac, Honorable Mention All-Daily Local News Lucca DiBartolomeo ‘24 - All-Inter-Ac, All-State, First Team All-Daily Local News Joe Doherty ‘22 - All-Inter-Ac, All-State, All-American, MVP of League , Second Team All-Daily Local News Jack Irish ‘22 - All-Inter-Ac, Honorable Mention All-Daily Local News AJ Nikolic ‘23 - All-Inter-Ac, All-State, All-American, First Team All-Daily Local News Joe Sheridan ‘22 - All-Inter-Ac, All-State, All-American, Academic All-American, First Team All-Daily Local News
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The Malvern Prep Lacrosse Team finished with a 20-3 record. The team won the Inter-Ac Championship and the Inter-Ac Invitational. Malvern Lacrosse finished as the #1 team in Pennsylvania and was ranked 13th nationally. Despite having a young group of players their inexperience did not stop them from having a productive and strong season behind great leadership. The team looks forward to returning many of their players next season. mp
Player Recognition: Hayden Fisher ‘24 - First Team All-Inter-Ac Malvern Tennis faced stiff competition this year with tough Inter-Ac play. Hayden Fisher ’24 had a standout season going 7-3 in Inter-Ac play and being named First Team All-Inter-Ac. A highlight of the season was the team participating in the annual benefit Doubles Tournament at Episcopal Academy against 15 strong teams, some out of state. It was great competition and preparation for next season. The team is looking forward to next season and continued growth for the program! mp
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Track and Field Player Recognition: Max Bowman ‘22 - Coaches Award Stephen Hollander ‘22 - Second Team All-Inter-Ac 4x100m relay, First Team PAISAA All-State, 4x100m relay Nolan Horan ‘22 - First Team All-Inter-Ac, 110m Hurdles, Second Team All-Inter-Ac - 4x400m relay, Team Coaches Award, Second Team All-Daily Local News Jake Marrone ‘23 - Second Team All-Inter-Ac, Pole Vault Matt Powers ‘22 - Second Team All-Inter-Ac - 4x100m relay, First Team PAISAA All-State, 4x100m relay, Second Team All-Inter-Ac - 4x400m relay Dylan Regan ‘23 - Second Team All-Inter-Ac 4x400m relay Max Robinson ‘22 - First Team All-Inter-Ac, Pole Vault, First Team PAISAA All-State, Pole Vault, Team MVP, First Team All-Daily Local News Evan Smith ‘23 - Second Team All-Inter-Ac - 4x100m relay, First Team PAISAA All-State, 4x100m relay, Second Team All-Inter-Ac - 4x400m relay D’Angelo Stocker ‘22 - First Team All-Inter-Ac 100m, 200m, First Team PAISAA All-State, 100m, 200m, and Second Team All-Inter-Ac - 4x100m relay, First Team PAISAA All-State, 4x100m relay, PTFCA Association Third Team All-State Track & Field - 100m, First Team All-Daily Local News The Track and Field team finished an abbreviated dual meet schedule with a winning record of 3-0. The team celebrated a second-place finish in both the Inter-Ac and PAISAA Championship meets. D’Angelo Stocker ‘22 set a new school record in the 100-meter dash in 10.60 seconds. Max Robinson ‘22 beat his own school record in the pole vault multiple times, ultimately ending up as the first vaulter in Malvern history to clear 15 feet. mp SUMMER 2022 • MALVERN MAGAZINE
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Wrestling Player Recognition: Spencer Barnhart ‘23 - 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-Americans, First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling Andrew Connolly ‘22 - First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling, 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American Jack Consiglio ‘24 - 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American, First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling Nick Feldman ‘22 - 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, Most Valuable Wrestler, 2022 National Prep All-American, Inter-Ac MVP Wrestling, Inter-Ac Student Athlete of the Year, Chester County Yoder Scholar-Athlete Award, Daily Local News Wrestler of the Year, Junior Hodge Award for the best wrestler in the country, National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dave Schultz High School Award of Excellence Reed Fullmer ‘23 - 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American, First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling Tommy Link ‘23 - 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American, First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling
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Anthony Mutarelli ‘25 - 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American, First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling S.P. O’Donnell ‘23 - 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American, Second Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling Nikolaus O’Neill ‘24 - 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-Americans, First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling Owen Quinn ‘22 - First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling, 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American Nathan Rickards ‘24 - 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American, First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling Caden Rogers ‘22 - First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling, 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American Jack Wehmeyer ‘22 - Frank Ryan Award, First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling, 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American Isaiah Wright ‘22 - First Team Daily Local News All-Area Wrestling, 2022 Inter-Ac All-League – First Team, 2022 National Prep All-American
Malvern Wrestling finished their competitive season as National Runner ups - ranked 2nd in the country for all high school programs. The team competed in the top tournaments in the country traveling to Ohio, Delaware, Pittsburgh, and Council Rock - finishing in the top three at all. They took home 2nd at Ironman, 3rd at Beast of the East, 2nd at Powerade, and were named Champions of Escape the Rock. The Malvern Wrestling Team was named the PAISAA Dual Team and Inter-Ac League Team Champions. All 14 starters were named First Team All-Inter-Ac League. Malvern Wrestling finished strong at States – placing 2nd at PAISWT, where the team qualified all 14 starters for National Preps. The 21-22 team is the first team in Malvern wrestling history that all 14 starters became All-Americans. The team celebrated two Champions, three finalists, two third places, and the other 7 finishing 5-8th place. The team completed the season as the National Prep runner-up. All nine seniors are committed to compete in D1 programs. The team had one senior ranked nationally that did not compete this year, emphasizing the strength of the program. mp
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Baseball Player Recognition: Ryan Cochran ‘22 - Team Coaches Award Tommy Czarzasty ‘22 - Team Sportsmanship Award Tim Dickinson ‘23, Cam Marcum ‘23 Second Team All-Inter-Ac Tague Davis ‘24, Charlie Oschell ‘23, Trey Tiffan ‘23 - First Team All-Inter-Ac Michael Gordon ‘22 - Team Most Improved Award Brennan Offshak ‘22 - Team Most Improved Award Jadan Smith ‘22 - First Team All-Inter-Ac, Inter-Ac Most Valuable Player, Team MVP Malvern Prep Baseball suffered a tough loss in their opening game which motivated them to recover with an 18-game win streak. The team won the Inter-Ac League title for the 9th time in 11 seasons, finishing the season with a 9-1 league record. Malvern Baseball qualified for the state final for the 9th consecutive season and had a chance to four-peat but fell short and finished as runner-up. The team was at times ranked #1 in the state of Pennsylvania and #2 in the region and ended the season as #3 in Pennsylvania and #5 in the region. Ultimately, it was a spectacular season for a team that lost 6 of their starters, 13 seniors, and 70% of their innings on the mound from a nationally ranked 2021 team. mp
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Rowing Player Recognition: Grey Graham ‘24, Will Hicks ‘23, Hunter Jones ‘23 and Cormac Rooney ‘24 - Junior Nationals Qualifiers The spring season for the Malvern Prep Rowing Team culminated in two championship regattas. The team opened their first day of racing on Friday, May 20 competing in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. Three boats advanced to the Stotesbury semi-finals. Boys Senior 2X: Matt Miller ‘22 and George Bannon ‘24, earned a 4th place finish in the semi-finals; Boys Lightweight 2X: Vijay Ramakrishnan ‘22 and Aidan Fowler ‘23, earned fifth place in the Lightweight Final and the Varsity Quad Boys Senior 4X: Will Hicks ‘23, Grey Graham ‘24, Hunter Jones ‘23, and Cormac Rooney ‘24 finished in 4th place in finals. At the “Citiesbury” weekend the Friars celebrated the third-place finish for two crews: Boys Varsity 2X: Matt Miller ‘22 and George Bannon ‘24 and the Boys Novice 4X: Dan Milliken ‘24, Szymon Figurski ‘24, Luke Miller ‘24 and Logan Reed ‘23. Malvern’s Varsity Quad crew of Grey Graham ‘24, Will Hicks ‘23, Hunter Jones ‘23 and Cormac Rooney ‘24 traveled to the championship competition of the Spring 2022 season, US Youth Nationals in Sarasota, Florida. mp
Swimming & Diving Player Recognition: Kevin Cary ‘22 - All-Inter-Ac Swimming & Diving, First Team All-Daily Local News, NISCA All-American, School Record Holder in 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, and 400 freestyle relay, Team Captain Ben Franzone ‘22 - NISCA Academic All-American Alex Hamill ‘22 - All-Inter-Ac Swimming and Diving, Second Team All-Daily Local News, NISCA All-American, NISCA Academic All-American, School Record Holder in 400 freestyle relay Nick Harris ‘22 - Team Captain, All-Inter-Ac, Daily Local News Swimmer/ Diver of the year, NISCA All-American, pool and school record holder Ben Kutufaris ‘23, Tom Moul ‘23 - Members of the school record breaking and All-American 400 freestyle relay John Romano ‘22 - NISCA Academic All-American Patrick Rooney ‘22 - Team Captain, All-Inter-Ac, Honorable Mention Daily Local News, NISCA Academic All-American Under the guidance of first-year Head Coach Bethany DeWitt, Malvern’s Swimming and Diving team completed their season with a 6-2 record. The team finished 3rd at National Catholics at Loyola University and 4th at the Easterns Championship meet. Kevin Cary ‘22 broke the school record in the 200 and 500 freestyle and won the 200 freestyle at Easterns. The 400 Freestyle Relay of Kevin Cary ‘22, Alex Hamill ‘22, Tom Moul ‘23, and Ben Kutufaris ‘23 broke the school record. Nick Harris ‘22 broke the pool record in 1-meter diving and won the diving event at Easterns. The team earned Gold Status for their academic success with an average team GPA of 3.889. Congratulations on a great season and best of luck to the Malvern Swimming & Diving Seniors! mp 34
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Rugby Player Recognition: Luke Pajan ‘24 - Atlantis U16 Selection Joe Verrekia ‘23 - Atlantis U18 Selection Malvern’s Spring Rugby season was a massive success. Although the squad narrowly missed a RugbyPA D1 playoff berth, the players are forging a strong culture on-and-off the pitch. This year’s team is heavy with underclassmen - looking to build for the future. Led by Captain Dan Mendler ‘22, along with standouts Owen Quinn ‘22, Joe Verrekia ‘23, Luke Pajan ‘24, Aidan Reagan ‘24, and Alex Gueriera ‘24 the team competed with the best programs in the state. The season concluded with a tough loss to St. Augustine for the Augustinian Cup. The team looks forward to a strong 22-23 season! mp
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John McEvoy Steps Down as Head Varsity After a storied 17-year coaching career as Head Coach of the Varsity
Villanova, he was a two-time MVP and at the time of his graduation
Lacrosse Team, John McEvoy announced on May 31, in an email to the
in 1990, he was the Wildcat’s leading scorer. John was inducted into
program that he was stepping down. Under McEvoy’s leadership, the
Villanova’s Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 2008.
Lacrosse program has clinched 11 Inter–Ac League Championships (2005,
Following his college career, John spent 10 years playing professionally with
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022) and has ranked in the top 25 National Rankings 13 times (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). McEvoy has had a long-running relationship with Malvern Prep. He is a 1986 graduate and parent of sons in the classes of 2021 and 2024. John also serves Malvern Prep as the Associate Director of Admissions. His love of lacrosse began as a student at Malvern. “My 9th-grade teacher suggested I play, and I’d never seen a lacrosse stick in my life, but he wasn’t taking ‘no’ for an answer,” says John.
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the Philadelphia Wings where he was named All Star, the league’s Unsung Player, and, due to his strong leadership skills, served as team captain. McEvoy returned to Malvern as a Middle School teacher in 2000 and began coaching Lacrosse in 2005. By 2013 he moved full-time to Admissions. In his message to student-athletes and parents, McEvoy announced that Matt Mackrides will fill the Varsity Head Coach position. Of the change, McEvoy shared, “this transition has been anticipated and planned for some time. For me, the timing could not be better as we feel the program is in
John was named All-State as well as a High School All-American and the
great shape and we have a leader in Matt who can sustain and enhance
Inter-Ac League’s Most Important Player in his senior year. In 2006 he
the culture that he has helped shape since he stepped on campus as a
was inducted into the Malvern Prep Hall of Fame. After graduating from
student in 2003. Matt has played at the highest level in lacrosse and has
Malvern, he went on to play at Villanova where quickly became a stand-out
proven to be an energetic, innovative coach. The program will only get
player and was named the team’s Rookie of the Year. During his time at
stronger under his leadership. I have learned over the years that consistent
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Lacrosse Coach at Malvern Prep progress only happens with change and the willingness to change. I am
For his high school achievements’, Matt was named three-time All-State
thankful for Matt’s willingness to lead this program.”
and two-time All-American and was selected to represent the country as
Accordingly to Jim Stewart, Director of Athletics, “Coach John McEvoy has
one of twenty-three participants on the 2008 Under-19, USA Lacrosse
earned his spot among the greats that have played and coached lacrosse
team.
at Malvern Prep. His approach to hard work and fundamentals are the
In his college career at Penn State, Mackrides was named ECAC Preseason
basics that so many scholar athletes bought into over the years and
Rookie of the Year, 3-time First Team All-CAA, and elected as team captain
translated to many successes as proven by our success in the Inter-Ac,
in both his junior and senior seasons. Mackrides was drafted by the Major
regionally, and nationally. We are blessed to have a former player of Coach
League Lacrosse Champions, the Chesapeake Bayhawks, where he played
McEvoy and assistant coach, Matt Mackrides ‘08, assume this role.
for 4 seasons, winning 2 MLL Championships before his eventual trade to
Coach Mackrides has a proven track record of success stemming from
the Atlanta Blaze in 2016. For his efforts, Matt has been selected to 4 MLL
his playing days at MP, collegiately at Penn State, and professionally for
All-Star games in his 6 seasons as a Professional.
the Chesapeake Bayhawks and Atlanta Blaze. With our assistant coaching
Of the transition and his new role, Matt Mackrides shared, “Congratulations
tandem of Will Haus and Paul O’Grady remaining in their roles, we look forward to an extremely smooth transition and much-continued success in the future.”
to Coach McEvoy on an unbelievable coaching career here at Malvern Prep. I have learned so much from Coach McEvoy during my time as both a player and assistant coach under his leadership. The culture and values
Matt Mackrides, a 2008 graduate of Malvern Prep, earned most valuable
that Coach McEvoy brought to Malvern Prep Lacrosse are of the highest
player twice for the Friars, both in his sophomore and senior seasons. In
standard. I am lucky to have coached with him for the past ten seasons
his senior season, Matt was elected as team captain and was also named
and couldn’t be more excited to lead this program. My job is to keep this
Eastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association Player of the year.
culture together and continue the growth of Malvern Prep Lacrosse.” mp SUMMER 2022 • MALVERN MAGAZINE
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NewsNotes 1950s ________________________________________________________________________________________
Current Malvern students Nolan Horan ‘22 and Liam Horan ‘24 were seated in the same row as Malvern alum Charlie Bannon ‘54 while on a trip home from Florida. Andy Talone ‘58 and his wife recently moved to Malvern Borough and are enjoying getting reacquainted with the town.
1970s _________________________________________________________________________________________ After 25 years as a Crew Systems Engineer at Boeing, John Rankowski ‘77 retired, moved to Delaware, and is now enjoying the slower pace.
1980s _________________________________________________________________________________________ MG Curtis Buzzard ‘88 will be the new Commanding General at Fort Benning GA effective July 14, 2022. 38
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Gary Duda ‘88 P‘26 Receives The Michael F. Mayock Distinguished Teacher-Coach Award Duda has been a Mathematics teacher for over 27 years in both the Middle and Upper Schools. Over the years he has assisted in coaching basketball and baseball. For the last 21 years, he has served as Malvern’s Varsity Golf Coach - winning 5 InterAc Championships and 2 PAISAA Championships. Duda joins four prior recipients of The Mayock Award at Malvern Prep; Swimming & Diving Coach, Paul Hornsleth (1998); Basketball Coach, John DeAngelis (2005); Cross Country & Track Coach, Michael Koenig (2011); and Swimming/Diving & Water Polo Coach, Jay Schiller (2017). “I am humbled to receive this award and to represent Malvern and the four gentlemen who previously received this award. They are outstanding representatives of Malvern Prep,” said Duda. The annual Mayock Award aims to recognize those individuals who impart the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and concern for the total education of the studentathletes at the Inter-Ac league’s nine schools – Chestnut Hill Academy, Episcopal Academy, Germantown Academy, Haverford School, Malvern Prep, Academy of Notre Dame, Agnes Irwin School, The Baldwin School, and Penn Charter. Recipients are chosen by a unanimous vote of the athletic director and headmaster of the eligible schools each year. Congratulations, Gary! mp
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1990s _________________________________________________________ Congratulations to Class of 1995 alum, Ryan Polley on being named The William Lawson Coach of the Year by the Patriot League. Polley currently serves as the lacrosse coach for Boston University.
Marvin Pittman ‘98 took home his 3rd Emmy! Pittman was nominated by the National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences for producing the NBC Olympics. He took home his Sports Emmy on May 24. Congratulations, Marvin!
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Edmund “Kean” John III, the son of Edmund K. John, Jr. ‘95, just completed the 6th grade at Malvern Prep. Kean will be a graduate of the Class of ’28 and is looking forward to next school year. Gregory R. Hansell ‘96 took on a new role in Q1 2022, now serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Private Client unit of Alden Investment Group. In his role, Greg oversees this division as well as the Accounting and Technology departments of Alden Worldwide. He also serves as Co-CEO of Alden Investment Group, where he manages the general day-today operations of the organization.
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Carter Lindborg ‘07 is married with two daughters and has just started his 5th and final year of Orthopaedic Surgical Residency at the University of Buffalo. Following completion next year, Carter will do a one-year Orthopedic Sports Medicine fellowship at Harvard University’s Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Jake Anderson ‘14 and his wife Eileen are expecting their second child this fall! Chris Butera ‘15 was promoted to Senior Associate in early 2022 with Cushman & Wakefield’s Philadelphia Office where he brokers Industrial Real Estate transactions in PA, NJ, and DE. Craig Ford ‘16 was honored with the Catherine Mowry LaCugna award which is given by the Catholic Theological Society of America, the largest society of theologians in the world. The LaCugna award is given to an early-career scholar who writes the best essay in academic theology. Congratulations, Craig!
Conor Bradley ‘13 graduated from Thomas Jefferson Medical School on May 25. In March of 2022 Brendan Papariello ‘13 started a direct-toconsumer Italian Wine Company based in Philadelphia. The company, called Winefarm, is focused on supporting small, family-owned Italian farms. They ship wine directly to Pennsylvania residents and hope to expand to neighboring states soon.
Mac Updike ‘17 is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy Class of 2022. He is commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Peter Borger ‘18 won the A10 championships as a cross country runner for the University of Richmond in the fall of his senior year.
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Brendan McDonough ‘18 graduated Cum Laude from St. Joseph’s University in May. He attended St. Joe’s on a Presidential Scholarship.
John “Terminator” Connors ‘18, Colby College Senior, and Matt Hopkins ’19, Franklin and Marshall Junior ran into each other and renewed their Friar Brotherhood at the National Meet at IUPUI in Indianapolis, IN!
Stephen Salle ‘18 graduated from Brown University in May and will be moving to Dallas to begin a position as a research analyst with Russell Reynolds.
Matthew Civitella ‘19 is a player on the University of Richmond Men’s Lacrosse Team who won the Southern Conference Championships 2022. William McGill III ’18 received a B.A. with a major in Political Science and minors in Naval Science and History from the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences at George Washington University. Will also received his commission into the Navy and will serve as a Surface Warfare Officer on the USS Gettysburg. Will is pictured with the Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, and his proud parents.
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Connor McDonough ‘19 completed his junior year at Fairfield University. Kyle Washkalavitch ‘19 joined UDR, Inc. as a Sales and Marketing Summer Intern. UDR, Inc. is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust that manages, buys, sells, develops, and redevelops attractive real estate communities in targeted U.S. markets.
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Upcoming Events July Party at the Shore - Saturday, July 30, 2022 - 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Party at the Shore will take place at ICONA Resorts, 7849 Dune Drive Avalon, NJ If you would like to join us, please RSVP online by Friday, July 22. *All attendees must be 21 or older.
August Class of 1960 Birthday Bash - Thursday, August 25, 2022 Please connect with development@malvernprep.org if interested in attending.
September Alumni Golf Outing - Monday, September 26, 2022 The Golf Outing will take place at Waynesborough Country Club. Registration information is forthcoming.
October Justin W. Griffiths Memorial Scholarship Gala Saturday, October 1, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m Please join us to celebrate the life of our friend and Malvern brother, Justin W. Griffiths ‘08. This year marks the 8th Anniversary of this Annual Gala which benefits the memorial scholarship that has been endowed in his memory. Register online.
Malvern Prep Homecoming Weekend - October 21-23, 2022 October 21, 2022 - Alumni Awards October 22, 2022 - Celebrating classes 2’ and 7’s -All Class Reunion celebration on campus. October 23, 2022 - Mass for Reunion Classes at 10:00 a.m. in Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel. For more information about any of the above events, please contact Mary Fran Frankenheimer, Director of Alumni Relations (mfrankenheimer@malvernprep.org). 43
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Thomas Brown ‘67
R. Michael Buckley, father of Brian Buckley ‘00, brother of Timothy Buckley ‘69 PT
Robert Cantor, father of Malvern’s Upper School Art and Photography Teacher, Jacki Cantor
Pietro Del Pizzo, father of Upper School Music Teacher, Emanuel Del Pizzo; grandfather of Middle School Music Teacher Antonio Del Pizzo ‘11
Matthew DeRiggi ‘13
Lorenzo “Larry” Ferraro P’94’00
Patrick Kennedy ‘91, brother of Craig ‘92, Sean ‘02, and Brian ‘04
Cristina Mascieri, mother of Anthony ‘01
Ray McNevin, father of Raphael ‘99 and Andrew ‘04
John O’Brien, father of Michael ‘92, Matthew ‘93, and David ‘96
Ann Papariello mother of Regan ‘11, Brendan ‘13, and Desmond ‘18
Mary Quigley, mother of Robert ‘72, Thomas ‘74, Matthew ‘77, and William ‘80; grandmother of Richard Curran ‘03, Peter Klinges ‘11, Matthew Quigley ‘12, James Klinges ‘13, Andrew Quigley ‘14, and Robert Quigley ‘17
George Fox, Jr., grandfather of Colin Hueston ‘20
Raymond “Whitey” Gotthardt ‘67
Charles Hurchalla PT, father of Charles ‘86, and Gregory ‘89; grandfather of Zachary ‘19
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Rosemary (Bunny) Schlichtig, wife of John ‘60; mother of Michael ‘88 and Daniel ‘92; grandmother of Jaime ‘26
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HOMECOMING WEEKEND OCTOBER 21-23, 2022 October 21, 2022
Alumni Awards (St. Augustine Award and Athletic Hall of Fame)
October 22, 2022
Celebrating classes 2’s and 7’s (All Class Reunion) Alums interested in planning a Class Reunion, please connect with the Alumni Relations Office (Mary Fran Frankenheimer, MFrankenheimer@malvernprep.org) 50th year (Class of 1972)–please contact Steve Klug (steveklugnd@gmail.com) or Mary Fran Frankenheimer (MFrankenheimer@malvernprep.org) 55th year (Class 1967)–please contact Mary Fran Frankenheimer (MFrankenheimer@malvernprep.org)
October 23, 2022
Mass for Reunion Classes at 10:00 am in Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel
