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THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS
Patrick Sillup Named 15th Head of School
CONGRATULATIONS to seniors Noah Buscaglia and Brian Ciarlone on receiving the Presidential and Augustinian Scholarships to Villanova University!
Congratulations to seniors Noah Buscaglia and Brian Ciarlone on receiving the Presidential and Augustinian Scholarships (respectively) to Villanova University! The Presidential Scholarship is a highly selective process. Only 25 total Presidential Scholarships are awarded to students from around the world from a pool of approximately 2,000 nominations. Presidential Scholars are transformational leaders both on and off-campus who have demonstrated a love of learning and a commitment to enhancing both their local and broader civic communities The Augustinian Scholarship is also highly selective and is awarded to students with high academic achievement who embody the Augustinian Core Values of Truth, Unity, and Love.
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MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D.Min. Head of School
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FEATURES 8 Malvern Celebrates Learning Demonstration Night and Winter Art Show
UP FRONT
Following a two-year hiatus, Learning Demonstrations and the Winter Art Show were held on campus and in person.
ARTS ON CAMPUS
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6 Theatre Society performs 2 outstanding
10 Malvern Unveils the Wall of Distinction Award
production so far this year
The inaugural class of the James H. Stewart Wall of Distinction Award was celebrated on September 15.
12 The Friar’s Cup Cafe Opens
AROUND CAMPUS 15 Malvern Prep Welcomes the Class of
A quick service cafe located in Carney Hall is now available to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
32 Alumni Spotlight: Mike Meehan ‘03 Meehan reflects on his time at Malvern and why he remains dedicated to his alma mater.
A Message from our Head of School
2025 with Brotherhood Ceremony
FRIAR SPORTS 26
Highlights from fall sports
ALUMNI 30
Alumni Class Notes
ON THE COVER Patrick Sillup named 15th Head of School.
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Dear Friends This time of year tends to be bittersweet as we prepare to graduate our seniors and send them off on new adventures. The next chapter of their academic careers distinguishes them by the choices they made in the universities they will attend and the disciplines they will pursue. Our graduates have earned entry into some of the most prestigious schools in the nation - Villanova, Notre Dame, Harvard, UCLA, Penn, US Naval Academy, and Brown to name a few. On May 26 we will celebrate the accomplishments of our 120 graduates of the Class of 2022 with a Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremony.
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The Class of 2022 has displayed academic talent, deep appreciation of the Brotherhood, athletic prowess, and a spirituality characterized by service to others. In the midst of the most disruptive and unscripted time in the history of education in our country, we have given our young Friars the gift of knowledge, resilience, and love. While this class might be tempted to characterize their time on campus as unusually challenging, they can also boast of turning those challenges into memorable, life-instructing skills that will serve them well in the years ahead.
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Please join me in praying for these young men so that as they depart, having received a Catholic Augustinian Education, they will have the confidence in their ability to engage a diverse, global community rooted in a life of Truth, Unity, and Love. Soon after graduation, I will also take my leave from Malvern. I want to thank the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, parents, coaches, alumni, and benefactors for the incredible support you have given me over the last five years. Our students are thriving in all aspects of their Malvern Education. We have achieved a coveted degree of excellence because we are a loving community who knows who we are and what
our mission is, namely, to instill in our students the prayerful aspiration of Augustine - ”Lord, grant that I may know myself, that I may know you.” I am confident that Malvern will thrive with Patrick Sillup at the helm. I wish him and his family the very best and I will continue to keep him, you, and the entire Malvern Community in my prayers. In Augustine,
Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min.
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Father Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. was an Augustinian Friar, a priest, and a beloved teacher. He is now a Servant of God – and someday, perhaps, will be declared a saint. As the first quadriplegic to be ordained to the priesthood,
A sledding accident in 1965 left Fr. Bill - then an Augustinian
Fr. Bill is one step closer to canonization following the
novice - near death. Left paralyzed from the neck down, he still
completion last October of a four-year examination of his life,
desired to become an Augustinian priest and, with the blessing
during which fifty-two witnesses were interviewed and seven
of the Augustinians, asked Pope Paul VI for a dispensation to
hundred and seventy-two documents reviewed. During the
be ordained. For almost thirty years, Fr. Bill served at Monsignor
closing ceremony reports were presented in dozens of black
Bonner High School, where he was known to be an excellent
boxes, tied with red ribbon and sealed with gold wax bearing
teacher, an encouraging moderator, and a compassionate
the stamp of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Two sets of these
confessor. He died in 2006.
documents were delivered to the Office of the Congregation
Fr. Bill, Servant of God, pray for us!
of Causes of Saints in Rome for further consideration. Now, we wait for Church experts to examine the reports. If they determine that Fr. Bill showed heroic virtue during his lifetime, this Servant of God will be declared ‘venerable.’ Then, if a miracle is attributed to Fr. Bill’s intercession, he will be declared ‘blessed.’ And if a second miracle can be attested to Fr. Bill, he will be pronounced a saint.
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Malvern Theatre Society The Malvern Theatre Society (MTS) has performed two outstanding productions so far this year: Catch Me If You Can and the Wizard of Oz. MTS was back to a traditional performance schedule for the fall Upper School production of Catch Me If You Can. Tyler Kinka ’23 played the role of precocious teenager, Frank Abignale, Jr. and Colin Campbell ‘22 portrayed FBI agent, Carl Hanratty. The cast and crew took viewers on a cross-country adventure!
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In January, our Middle School students performed the Wizard of Oz. The students brought viewers to the magical land of Oz but reminded everyone that “there’s no place like home”! Every aspect of the MTS program is led by students. Members of the program gain experience in the following areas: acting, singing, dancing, costuming, hair design, makeup, lighting design, sound design, set construction, set decorating, ushering, graphic design, and box office management. It truly takes a village to produce these productions. Congratulations to all the students and faculty members who worked to bring these shows to life! mp
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Learning Demonstration Night and Winter Art Show Malvern Prep students, families, faculty, and staff came together for Learning Demonstration Night and Winter Art Show on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. It was a time to celebrate learning in all of its shapes and forms - from visual arts to science and from robotics to theology. The ‘open campus’ evening allowed visitors to choose what they’d like to see while highlighting our Augustinian values and experiencing a deep sense of community. Students were on hand to demonstrate and celebrate their thinking, learning, and doing. By touring Malvern’s campus, families were provided with a window into the many outstanding learning experiences that happen in our school every day. Learning Demonstration Night and Winter Art Show is an exciting experience for our students, families, and faculty/staff. mp
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Malvern Preparatory School Unveils The James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction
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The James H. Stewart IV
Wall of Distinction On Wednesday, September 15,289 Malvern Preparatory School PMS unveiled The James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction during a school-wide ceremony. The Wall of Distinction 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 of 2020, prior to the announcement of the inaugural class. Stewart joins an illustrious list of philanthropists, leaders, and exemplary figures, a group of individuals that he himself played a major role in selecting, including: The James H. Stewart IV The Augustinians
Wall of Distinction Alan and Yvonne Ameche-Davis P‘71‘72‘76‘77 Brigadier General Curtis A. Buzzard ‘88
PMS Cool Gray 30, CMYK
Joan Downs P‘96‘96‘98
Charles “Chic” Kelly ‘88 James Murray P‘88 GP‘16 Don O‘Neill ‘57 TE The honorees 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 WINTER/SPRING WINTER/SPRING 20222022 • MALVERN • MALVERN MAGAZINE MAGAZINE 11
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Re-Dedication of “Mary’s Place” in Honor of James & Mary Stewart On Wednesday, September 15, Rev. James Flynn, O.S.A. provided over the blessing and re-dedication of “Mary’s Place,” a beautiful tree planted in honor of Mary Stewart after her passing in 2004 next to Austin Hall. At this ceremony, it was also newly dedicated to her husband, Jim. The four children of Jim & Mary were in attendance, along with their families. Father Flynn noted that not only were they “phenomenal people, but also a phenomenal couple.” mp
The Friar’s Cup Official Opening Malvern’s new café in Carney Hall officially opens and serves as a connection point for the St. Augustine Center for Social Impact. By: Dakota Kolar ‘22, Contributor to The Friar’s Lantern This article first appeared in the December issue of The Friar’s Lantern The new attraction to the campus, The Friar’s Cup, is now open and has created a buzz within the community. It has remained a topic of conversation and continues to excite everyone. Students are excited about the official opening of The Friar’s Cup. It is open every day before school, during lunch, and after school.
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Mr. Thomas Gray P‘21‘24, Director of Dining Services, shares what he has seen from the students so far. “The idea that it was a classroom four months ago is astounding. I expected the novelty to start to wear thin and it hasn’t started wearing with the students,’’ Gray said. Even though it recently opened, Gray states that the idea has been circulating for a couple of years. “It started a long time ago when they wanted to put a kitchen in the CSI. With the new schedule that they have now, the lunch periods to get food are a little bit more condensed. So we wanted to spread the lunches out,” Gray said.
As she serves the students every day, she has seen a variety of reactions. “Just the overall look of their face when they come in. How impressed they are and how amazed they are that it used to be a classroom. Also that we sell Wawa coffee,” Williams said. Wawa coffee has been the new and exciting product that gets all the attention. Gray knew a change had to be made. “We wanted to go upscale, and I thought the best way of doing that was with the coffee,” Gray said. As an insider, Williams has seen all the things that went into making the cafe what it is. She thinks that Gray has been amazing throughout the process.
Only a month in, Gray discusses future plans for The Friar’s Cup.
“I think he’s honestly done a phenomenal job. I think he’s hit the ground running, and he’s done a great job,” she said.
“We’re really just experimenting with what we’re going to be doing. We want to expand the hours if we can get some more help. I also want to coordinate Stewart and the Cup together, the menus, and what we’re offering,” Gray said.
While Gray and Williams are the faces of the operation, Gray had to give credit where it was needed.
The staple of The Friar’s Cup, Ms. Williams, is excited about her new role. She has been at Malvern since September 2006.
“We had some designers come in and take a look at the space, but I would say 90% of this job was done through Mr. Kinney and the Maintenance Department,” Gray said.
“With this, I think I’ve done just about everything. I’ve done everything except be the chef,” Williams said.
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On Wednesday, September 22, members of Malvern Prep’s
deep inside yourself, and you are finding your restless heart
Class of 2025, as well as new members of the classes of
and what it calls you to do.” Drennen closed by thanking all of
2023 and 2024, were formally welcomed into the Malvern
the new Friar Brothers for the gifts they have brought to the
Community during the Brotherhood Ceremony in the O’Neill
Malvern Community.
Sports Center.
Each student began the ceremony by sitting with their par-
Fr. Christopher Drennen, O.S.A. ‘73 provided the homily
ents/guardians. They were then presented with a medal of
and addressed the newest Friar Brothers, “In many ways,
St. Augustine, which was placed around his neck by his
we are all different, but today we celebrate what we have in
parents/guardians. These medals depict the image of
common...we need to recognize and celebrate our diversity
St. Augustine, the founder of the Augustinian Order of priests
but never forget the unity that we have as Malvern friars and
who established and support Malvern Prep. Each student and
Malvern families.”
his family were then blessed by one of the four Augustinian
Drennen reminded the students that “you need the higher power, that power we know is God the Father, Jesus Christ. Call upon that power. You are not doing this alone, you are doing it with God’s strength, with your brothers, with the community, and ultimately you are doing it because you look
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Malvern Prep Welcomes the Class of 2025 with Brotherhood Ceremony
Friars participating in the ceremony. The new Malvern Brothers then signed their names in a Class of 2025 ledger, symbolizing their acceptance into the Malvern community. They returned to sit with their classmates, rather than their parents/guardians, signifying their membership into the Brotherhood. mp WINTER/SPRING 2022 • MALVERN MAGAZINE
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Malvern Community Completes Two Full Days of Christian Service On Tuesday, October 26, and Wednesday, October 27, the full Malvern
(Caritas). The October 2021 service days were themed around Caritas
Prep Community participated in back-to-back days of Christian Service
and were designed to show our devotion to St. Augustine in caring for
Learning. These dedicated school days offered both on and off-campus
those less fortunate in our community.
service opportunities to help those in need. In keeping with the academic year theme, “To lead is to serve - to serve
included:
is to love” and under the direction of Fr. Chris Drennen, O.S.A. ‘73 and
- Rise Against Hunger - Students packed thousands of meals with
Mrs. Kelly Catania P‘21‘23, Christian Service at Malvern Prep has been
people worldwide. This hands-on event helps educate students on
revamped and reimagined to have a greater impact on the world around
the real need for food in so many areas of the world.
us as well as to be meaningful experiences for our students.
- Seeds International - Students packed seed bags which are
“During the pandemic, our students were limited in the types of service
distributed to impoverished communities in developing countries.
experiences they had. It was something that was notably missing as we
The strategy initiates a cycle of self-sufficiency that gives people the
reviewed the previous academic year - and to our students’ credit, it
resources they need to feed themselves.
was something they asked to do more of this year,” explains Mr. Ron Algeo ‘87 P’15, Assistant Head of School for Student Life. “We are thrilled with the direction the service program is heading in this year,” he added. For the 2021-22 academic year, six school days are dedicated to Christian Service. The design of the program pays tribute to the Augustinian Core Values of Truth (Veritas), Unity (Unitas), and Love 16
Throughout the two days, students rotated to service experiences which
- AmericanSeedsUSA - Malvern Prep worked with AmericanSeeds USA to pack and deliver thousands of beans wrapped in small bundles to aid those families suffering from food insecurity. - Chester County Food Bank “Color Some Kindness”- Students decorated food boxes with paint, markers, and stickers that will then be delivered and filled with food we collected to feed the homeless.
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- Comfy Covers - Students worked in teams to assemble beautiful, warm blankets to share with the homeless in our community. - Blessing Bags - Groups designed cards and assembled blessing bags to share with the homeless people in Philadelphia. Students also participated in learning events. One such event, “Walk for Water,” educated students on the hardships families face who do not have access to clean water. By traveling in groups to Black Friar Pond to fill a water jug, students experienced on a small scale the distance families travel for clean water. During “Hope for Hunger” students filled a small bag with rice and beans to cook for their own dinner. They were encouraged to “feel” what it’s like to experience true hunger. No snacks, no desserts, their entire supper is in their baggie. In addition to the service-learning happening on campus, some students were able to participate in service off-campus at Good Samaritan Men’s Shelter where students visited with the men and helped with everyday chores as designed by the director. Another off-campus activity that took place was the Walk for Hunger, a 10-mile journey from the Chapel on the campus at Villanova
University back to Malvern Prep. Every Friar in the class of 2022 has been challenged to take this walk which signifies what it is truly like for people around the globe that must travel far distances to feed their families. Thus far, 68 students and faculty have completed the challenge. “It gives me such joy to see our students participate in these service activities and put their faith into action,” said Mrs. Catania. “At Malvern, service to others is ingrained in who we are as a community. It is a win-win because our students are impacted just as much as the people we hope to serve,” she added. The results of the Christian Service Learning days in October speak for themselves. In total, 52 blankets were made for St. Patrick’s in Norristown; students assisted with packaging and delivering over 45,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger; over 42,000 seed packs were created for Seed Packing International; 30,000 seeds were packed for American Seeds; 4,200 cans of food were donated to Chester County Food Bank and St. Katherine’s, and 520 Blessing Bags were made for the homeless at Safe Harbor and Home of the Sparrow.
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Each of those challenges offers teams any number of ways to design their robot to accomplish the task. There are no prescribed building instructions, so each team is free to brainstorm, build, and test their own ideas. Throughout the course of preparing for and competing in the competition, teams are constantly ideating, testing, and modifying based on what works and what needs improvement. The teams learn to move from building, testing, and modifying to strategizing as the competition progresses. This leads teams to rethink their design, perhaps make additional modifications, or make adjustments to their on-field strategies. It’s a constant learning process. There is never ‘an answer,’ just constant adjustment and improvement to meet the next challenge.”
Robotics Club Expands to Middle School Malvern Prep is proud to be known as the first school in the Inter-Ac to initiate an Upper School Robotics Club. This year, the Upper School Robotics Club is celebrating its 20-year anniversary - quite an accomplishment. The Robotics and Engineering Club provides students with opportunities to design and create. Throughout the year, students work on fun projects and learn to use tools and equipment common to the manufacturing and design business. The team also designs and builds a robot to compete with and against teams from across the region. Last spring robotics expanded to the Middle School. The club has grown over the last year from eight members to 30 members this year. According to Zach Horwath ‘27, Middle Schoolers enjoy “the freedom that we get during our time in the robotics lab. Also, we enjoy learning and building as we grow the club. We continue to learn how to attack challenges and collaborate.” Malvern’s Upper School (US) Robotics students took on the role of providing mentorship and encouragement to the Middle School (MS) club since it started. Last spring the MS build project was led by US students. This year, US students have been serving as the referees and administrators of the MS competition. Horwath explains that “the Upper School has played a vital role in starting the MS Robotics program. They influenced, motivated, and gave us guidance to build our robots because we started by using their workshop. They are also good role models for showing how we can tackle challenges.” When asked about the opportunity that participating in this club presents, moderator Mr. Rob Buscaglia P‘22‘24‘27 said, “Students are tasked with designing a robot to compete in a field that has a series of different opportunities and challenges for earning points.
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Robotics students are using what they learn in the classroom to hone their robotics and engineering skills, however, they are also bringing to the classroom skills that they have learned in robotics. Students use tactics such as problem-solving, collaboration, compromise, and leadership to build their robots. “We have learned as a group how to solve problems and conflicts while also being productive and effective. We have also learned how to utilize different types of tools in the workshop,” shares Horwath. They are also relying on assessing each other’s skills and strengths, which is essential to building a strong and effective team. These are all skills that serve them well in robotics, the classroom, and beyond!
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Malvern Prep celebrated its 4th annual Day of Giving on Giving Tuesday, November 30, 2021. As a school, we are thrilled to share that the number of gifts we received stretched beyond our goal of 250! Malvern received just over 450 gifts raising more than $270,000. Giving Tuesday 2021 sets the record for the school’s largest single day of giving in Malvern’s history.
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Malvern Overwhelmed by Generosity on Giving Tuesday 2021
“I am very proud of the Malvern Prep community. The outpouring of generosity reflects a community that truly believes in the mission of Malvern Prep. Our community wants to support our students. It is a great day to be a Friar!” shared Mike Treston ‘02, Director of Development. Funds raised this year were primarily directed to The Malvern Fund, an unrestricted fund that supports our school’s areas of greatest need; The Friar Club, which supports Malvern’s athletic programs; and Malvern’s Keep them in Blazers Campaign, a fund for tuition assistance. GivingTuesday was established in 2012 as a day that encourages people to do good. It is now a global movement in over 70 countries, taking place each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.
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Five Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program Congratulations to the five seniors honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Cole Cherian, Nolan Horan, and Sumant Sharma are three of 7,500 Finalists. Alexander Hamil and Joseph Sheridan are Commended Students. This recognition comes after high school juniors took the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT) last fall. The nationwide pool of finalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.
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Malvern Welcomes Lily Walker to Campus The Malvern Community was fortunate to welcome Lily Walker
Lily’s inspiring meeting with Malvern students included lessons she
to campus on January 26, 2022. Lily spoke to the student body
has learned from her three-year battle with cancer. She shared that
following Weekly Mass, sharing her brave and inspiring battle with
her faith in God has become stronger, while she is going through
brain cancer.
something so difficult, she knows that God is with her. “Prayers have
Diagnosed at age 14 with brain cancer, Lily is currently a junior at
so much power and meaning,” said Lily.
Haverford High School and continues to fight with an inoperable
She encouraged students to remember one of her favorite quotes:
brain tumor. Her family, friends, neighbors, and even strangers in
“Be kind to everyone, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you
Havertown join her in this fight
know nothing about.” While
with support in the form of
not appearing sick, Lily shared
lawn signs and by displaying
that the brain tumor causes her
green porch lights. They join
short-term memory loss. “Just
her with prayers of healing on
be kind,” she shared. Last, she
Zoom calls every few months
urged the students, “please
and daily at 11:15 a.m.
be grateful for your talents…
(November 15 is Lily’s birth-
use your talents and have fun,
day). Many people pray the
I would give anything to be
Bill Atkinson Prayer (see box)
using mine right now.”
for Lily’s miracle. Fr. Atkinson
Lily displayed amazing poise
was a paraplegic that led an
and grace while speaking
amazing life despite the
with Malvern students. It was
challenges he faced. He is in the process of being canonized 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.
obvious to all in attendance that she remains positive and hopeful. “I could have chosen to be sad or mad or difficult, I could complain, but why? How are those choices going to make any of this better? So I choose to be positive, to be faithful, and be hopeful. This is where I find my strength,” she shared.
Lily’s family shares ties to the Malvern Community and Fr. Bill Atkinson. Lily’s grandfather was a childhood friend of Fr. Atkinson, her parents met at Villanova and their wedding took place at the Chapel at Villanova, presided over by Fr. Donald Reilly. “I am hoping that by sharing my story and my devotion to prayer, people like you will become closer to God and appreciate His
Following her talk, the entire Malvern Community prayed the Fr. Bill Atkinson Prayer together for Lily’s healing. Malvern expresses its gratitude to Lily and her parents Megan and Matthew for joining our community and sharing their story. Learn more about Lily’s story at www.alilyfortheworld.com.
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blessings,” Lily shared.
Prayer to Father Bill Blessed are you, Father of Life, source of goodness and peace, in whom all creation has its origin and by whom every person is loved. In Father Bill Atkinson your mercy and compassion were made manifest as he brought solace to the suffering and hope to the needy. By carrying the cross of life faithfully he proclaimed confidence in your love and conformity to your will, and so drew others to you and to the generous gift of your grace. Hear our prayers which we offer through his intercession so that as your work continues to unfold among us it may bring honor to you, comfort to your people, and, according to your will, glory to your servant. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. mp 20
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MALVERN PREP ANNOUNCES ITS
15th Head of School
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On Tuesday, February 2, 2022, Malvern Preparatory School’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Mr. Patrick Sillup as the15th Head of School.
Following a months-long, national search, Patrick was recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Head of School Search Committee, chaired by Joe Davis ‘90 P‘21 T and search consultant, Carney Sandoe & Associates. Patrick’s experience, leadership, and commitment to Malvern’s Augustinian, Catholic values stood out among finalists, making him the clear choice to guide Malvern. Patrick has served in a variety of teaching and administrative roles at Malvern Prep over the last 11 years and currently serves as Assistant Head of School for Academics. He received a BS from Duquesne University, MS from the City College of NY, MS in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, and is currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Education program at USC Rossier.
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During his time at Malvern Prep, Patrick has proven himself to be a dedicated and innovative leader. He has led the development of a new Academic Department (Interdisciplinary Studies), created opportunities for students to learn at local universities, and designed the Augustinian Values Institute - a professional development curriculum for faculty. Patrick was also instrumental in ensuring that the St. Augustine Center for Social Impact was more than just a new building when it was completed in 2019, but also a program encouraging students to solve problems for the Common Good.
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Patrick shared his thoughts on his new appointment: “I am both humbled and honored to have been selected as Malvern’s 15th Head of School. I plan to continue the wonderful work Fr. Reilly has laid the foundation for - educating young men with a commitment to our Augustinian, Catholic values. It is an exciting time in Malvern’s history and I look forward to working with our community to provide the support necessary for the school’s continued evolution.” Malvern’s Chair of the Board, Mr. Joe Davis ‘90 P‘21 T commented: “Selecting the next Head is a critical moment for Malvern Prep and required careful thought and consideration. I am grateful for my colleagues on the Board who worked
thoughtfully to elect Patrick. He has a clear understanding of Malvern’s past and has the innovative vision and collaborative spirit to guide Malvern into the future.” Malvern will continue to be led by Fr. Donald Reilly, O.S.A. for the remainder of this school year with Patrick working closely with Fr. Reilly to ensure a successful transition in July 2022. The Board of Trustees also welcomes Patrick’s family to the Malvern Community. mp
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Watch Mr. Joe Davis ‘90 P’21 T and Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A. T announce the election of Malvern’s 15th Head of School.
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Friar SportsHighlights The 2021 fall athletic season gave the Friar community many reasons to celebrate. We had a return to normalcy as our studentathletes took to the field, course, pool, and green after a shortened 2020 season. While we continued to face challenges with COVID, the fall season went on as planned with both league and non-league competitions. We are proud of each student-athlete who adjusted and competed in the ever-changing environment of this new normal. Our Varsity Football team went undefeated in the Inter-Ac and reclaimed the Inter-Ac title! The Malvern Golf team had an impressive showing this fall finishing with an overall record of 32-9 and placing 2nd in the Inter-Ac. Our Cross Country team took home 2nd place at the Inter-Ac Championship and 3rd at the PAISSA Meet. The Malvern Prep Soccer team had a strong season and finished 3rd in the Inter-Ac League. We are so proud of the dedication and resiliency of each athlete who competed this fall. Thank you to the parents, coaches, and fans who supported us in person and virtually this year. We truly appreciate your patience and support for the Malvern Athletics program. GO FRIARS! Mr. Jim Stewart, Jr. ‘86 Director of Athletics 26
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Football Player Recognition: Coltin Deery ‘22 - Inter-Ac MVP, 1st Team All Inter-Ac, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team Daily Local News All-Area Isaiah Wright ‘22 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, Maxwell Club Mini Max Award, 1st Team Daily Local News All-Area Max Bowman ‘22 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, 2nd Team Daily Local News All-Area D‘Angelo Stocker ‘22 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, 1st Team Daily Local News All-Area Dale Law ‘22 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, Honorable Mention Daily Local News All-Area Ryan Davis ‘22 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, 1st Team Daily Local News All-Area Andrew Connolly ‘22 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, 2nd Team Daily Local News All-Area Jake Reid ‘22 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, 1st Team Daily Local News All-Area Lawson Haylock ‘22 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, 2nd Team Daily Local News All-Area Stephen Hollander ‘22 - 2nd Team All Inter-Ac, Honorable Mention Daily Local News All-Area Peter Jones ‘24 - 2nd Team All Inter-Ac Ryan Falkenstein ‘23 - 2nd Team All Inter-Ac Colin McHugh ‘23 - 2nd Team All Inter-Ac Jack Capaldi ‘22 - 2nd Team All Inter-Ac Will Shallow ‘22 – All Inter-Ac Special Recognition The 2021 Football season was filled with exciting team and individual accomplishments; Athletes returned to the field after a shortened 2020 season, the team went undefeated in the Inter-Ac, and they reclaimed the Inter-Ac Championship title. The team was led by a stingy defense and a powerful offensive line. The team finished the season 8-2 with big wins over Archbishop Wood, Episcopal, and The Haverford School. Congratulations to all! mp
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Golf Player Recognition: Keller Mulhern ‘22 – Team MVP, Inter-Ac MVP, 1st Team All Inter-Ac Dylan O‘Connor ‘23 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac Davis Conaway ‘26 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, Team Most Improved Jack Davis ‘22 - 2nd Team All Inter-Ac Henry Fish ‘22 – Team Sportsmanship Award Malvern Golf had an impressive 2021 season finishing with an overall record of 32-9. The team placed 2nd in the Inter-Ac with a league record of 25-5. A few highlights of the season were first-place finishes at the PC Invitational at Huntington Valley Country Club and EA Invitational at Merion West Golf Club. 2nd place finishes at the Friar Invitational at Waynesborough Country Club, the GA Invitational at Bluestone Country Club, the SCH Invitational at the 1912 Club, and at the MP Invitational at Waynesborough Country Club. The team placed 3rd at the PAISSA Tournament at Glen Mills. Congratulations to Keller Mulhern ‘22 on earning Player of the Year honors. Davis Conaway ‘26 had a fantastic fall, becoming the first Malvern Prep 8th Grader to be named 1st Team All Inter-Ac. mp
Cross Country Player Recognition: Jake Marrone ‘23 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac, 2nd Team All-State Rylan Arata ‘25 - 2nd Team All Inter-Ac Despite a few tough losses at the start of the season Malvern Cross Country finished strong with a 2nd place finish at the Inter-Ac Meet and a 3rd place finish at the PAISSA Meet. The team was led by Jake Marrone ‘23, who was recognized as a 1st Team All Inter-Ac and 2nd Team All-State pick. Joining Jake as leaders on the course were Rylan Arata ‘25, Carson Myers ‘23, Jack McEvoy ‘24, Leo Russo ‘23, Kieran Sims ‘22, and Dylan Regan ‘23. mp
Water Polo Player Recognition: Adam Utecht ‘22 - 2nd Team All Inter-Ac Malvern Prep varsity water polo endured a tough grind this season going 5-19 overall and 0-8 in the Inter-Ac League. The boys were competitive throughout the majority of the competitions coming up just short of a win by 2 goals or less in 7 games. Adam Utecht ‘22 the team‘s Co-Captain, MVP, and 2nd Team All Inter-Ac selection scored 110 goals to move into 3rd place all-time in single-season goals. Only Will Grant ‘11 and Isaac Salinas ‘18 have scored more goals in a season. The team‘s Most Improved Player was Carter Marks ‘24, who as a sophomore played solid in goal. Senior co-captains John Romano ‘22 and Connell O‘Rourke ‘22 we‘re team leaders and mentors to the many young Friars on the team. The team returns 18 players from this year‘s roster and is already looking forward to the 2022 Season! mp WINTER/SPRING 2022 • MALVERN MAGAZINE
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Soccer Player Recognition: John Diederich ‘22 – 1st Team All-Inter-Ac, 1st Team Daily Local News All-Area Gavin DiEgidio ‘22 – 1st Team All-Inter-Ac, 2nd Team Daily Local News All-Area Dakota Kolar ‘22 – 2nd Team All-Inter-Ac, Honorable Mention DLN All Area The Varsity Soccer team had a strong 2021 season, led by 12 seniors that continued to improve with each game. The team finished 3rd in the Inter-Ac League with an overall record of 10-9-2 and an Inter-Ac record of 5-4-1. The Friars started off the season with a challenging schedule losing to powerhouse soccer programs LaSalle College High School, Shipley, and Roman Catholic. Progress could be seen with a 1-0 win over Archbishop Wood (PIAASA Finalist) and a tie with The Hill School 0-0. The team began to steadily turn the season around winning 7 out of 12 games in the second leg of their season. The Friars were difficult to score on, only allowing 4 goals during that time period. A few season highlights were beating Haverford at home and two wins over Episcopal Academy. The team also progressed to the second round of the PAISSA Tournament, displaying phenomenal soccer, losing to a stacked Shipley team after overtime and penalty kicks. A good turnaround after losing to Shipley 4-1 earlier in the season. A special game that everyone will remember was beating 2nd place Springside Chestnut Hill, away 3-0 to close out a fantastic season for the Friars. Notable player recognitions are 1st Team All Inter-Ac and 1st Team Daily Local News All-Area midfielder Johnny Diederich ‘22. Striker Gavin DiEgidio ‘22 earned 1st Team All Inter-Ac, and 2nd Team Daily Local News All-Area awards. Gavin was also the leading goal scorer in the Inter-Ac with 6 goals. Centerback, Kody Kolar ‘22 was named a 2nd Team All Inter-Ac and Honorable Mention Daily Local News All-Area selection. mp
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BETHANY DEWITT Malvern Prep‘s newest Varsity Swimming and Diving Head Coach,
seamless for DeWitt. Most of the student-athletes on the team know
Bethany DeWitt, is in great company. Not only amongst the previous
her already, either from her Assistant Coach role or as an Upper
swimming and diving coaches, Paul Hornsleth ‘64 P‘96‘02 and
School counselor. She is taking the time to figure out what her style
Jay Schiller but with current Varsity Soccer Coach, Susan Barr. Coach
is as Head Coach and what things she wants to change. She knows
DeWitt is now the second female head coach in Malvern‘s history.
she likes to interact with the kids and being able to see them
DeWitt grew up in the West Chester area and began to swim at her
challenge themselves, push themselves, and work through physical
local swim club when she was six years old. She knew she loved the
and mental barriers that come with swimming is something that will
sport and continued to swim at the University of Pittsburgh. “I
stay with her each season.
realized that swimming was something that I really enjoyed and I
When asked how she feels about being the first female Varsity
wanted to keep doing in college too, which was a huge challenge,
Swimming and Diving Coach, DeWitt shared, “First I feel very
but was extremely rewarding. I ended up having a school record and
honored. I‘ve been on the staff for the last three years, that‘s been
was the captain my senior year, which was very exciting,” she shared.
helpful for the swimmers to get to know me. Even though I‘m in a
After graduating from college, she returned to the area and attended
different role and have different responsibilities, there is a good
West Chester University to get her Master‘s degree in Counseling. During that time, she coached at a local high school and at the swim
rapport already with both the student-athletes and their parents. Those previous relationships have been a huge help and a benefit
club where she swam growing up. “When swimming ended in
for my first season as the head coach.”
college, I was not ready to continue [swimming] but coaching
One of her most proud moments this season was attending the
seemed like a really good alternative to being around the sport I‘ve
National Catholic Swimming & Diving Championship. Malvern Prep
been familiar with since I was young,” she said.
placed 3rd overall. At first, the team wasn‘t sure if they were going to
When DeWitt completed her Master‘s degree, an Upper School
place in the top three. When they realized they were getting close,
Counseling job became available at Malvern. She was familiar with Malvern‘s campus and she coincidentally coached Jay Schiller‘s grandchildren during the summer months. “I told him that I was
she talked with the team and encouraged them to keep it up and swim their best, believing they certainly had a shot at placing and bringing home a trophy. “That accomplishment was very exciting for
interviewing for the counseling job and he said ‘Well Bethany, I‘m
everyone,” DeWitt reminisced.
actually looking for an assistant coach for next year so if you get
When it comes to motivating her swimmers, Coach DeWitt quips
[the job], I‘d love to have you‘ and that was the Fall of 2018,” she
“[They] are definitely motivated by winning their races.” But she
explained. DeWitt mostly works with 9th and 10th-grade students
knows there is much more to keeping the student-athletes motivated
on the high school transition and social and emotional needs.
and excited to swim. As a coach, she understands how important it
Outside of school, she has also been taking graduate courses in
is to get to know each swimmer because each one responds to
counseling to continue to educate herself and give her best self
different types of motivation. “Learning what each swimmer needs
back to the students.
helps them to motivate each other too and keep their spirits high.
Accepting the Assistant Coach position for swimming was an easy
We‘ve discovered that having music playing and positive energy
decision. DeWitt knew that she wanted to be involved in other areas of Malvern outside of her counseling career. “I think the fact that I
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throughout the pool helps at practice. Really focusing on the positives helps build the boys up. That‘s my style in counseling too,” she
have this connection with the sport that when the students see me
states.
around campus, I‘ve become a familiar person in this environment,”
Reflecting back on when the Head Coach opportunity came about,
she shared. “Being able to form those additional connections with
DeWitt shared, “I was wondering who the next Head Coach was
students and see them shine in other aspects of their life is very
going to be because I did not jump on it immediately. I had a
important. It‘s all about making those connections with the boys.”
conversation with Jim Stewart, Jr. and his advice was ‘Bethany, you
The transition from Assistant Coach to Head Coach has been pretty
should really consider this‘ and I‘m really glad that I did.” mp
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NewsNotes 1950s __________________________________________
1970s ________________________________________
Jeff Doherty ‘58 recently moved from Fairhope, AL to Fleet Landing, Atlantic Beach, FL. He’d like to share that he is married for 57+ years, contributed 25+ yrs. in Marketing/Sales Administration, and is retired from The United States Navy after serving 20+ years.
Jim McCarry ’73 retired from the Electrical business on October 31, 2021.
1960s __________________________________________
1980s ________________________________________ George Spyropoulos ‘83 is celebrating three years of joining the faculty in the Department of Family Medicine at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
2000s ________________________________________ Thomas Hobson ‘01 has taken on a new role as Managing Director at GCM Grosvenor.
Frank Esposito ‘67 has recently started booking speaking engagements on Championship Mentality to share his personal story of 5 decades of triumph and tragedy and near-death experiences as a Motorcycle Industry Leader and competitor. In Fall 2021, Gary McCloskey ‘69 led a Retreat for Priests of the Diocese of Orlando, Florida and gave the Keynote Address at an Augustinian Studies Conference in Carthage/Tunis, Tunisia.
Congratulations to Brendan O’Sullivan ‘05 on the birth of his son, Ryan, a future Malvern grad!
Jim McErlane ‘60 PT inducted into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame The Chester County Business Hall of Fame Award recognizes an individual’s outstanding achievements and contributions within the local business community. McErlane was celebrated for providing superior legal counsel to businesses for more than 50 years. Congratulations! mp
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Will McGill ‘07 married Elise Bowe on September 4, 2021, in Malvern‘s Chapel, Our Mother of Good Counsel. Father Cassidy presided over the ceremony. Will’s brothers, Stephen ‘06 and Nicholas ‘09, were his best men, and Mike Splain ‘07 was a groomsman.
Congratulations to Joseph McLeod ‘09 on being featured as the Rising Star for Philadelphia’s Real Producer Magazine in December!
On November 29, 2021, Kelly and Chris Putsch ‘09 welcomed their son, James Jude into the family, joining 2-year-old big sister Grace.
David Marcucci ‘08 married Patra Konugres on December 11, 2021. The ceremony was at St. George’s Cathedral in Philadelphia followed by a reception at the Please Touch Museum. They traveled to South Africa for their honeymoon. WINTER/SPRING 2022 • MALVERN MAGAZINE
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Alumni Spotlight:
MIKE MEEHAN Mike Meehan ‘03 truly understands what it means to make the most
Following his four years at Malvern, Meehan continued his education at
out of your time here at Malvern. It is a special place and he has contin-
Princeton University and played football there as well. He was a three-
ued to be involved with Malvern since his graduation day.
year starter as a defensive lineman, winning an Ivy League Champion-
Meehan grew up in West Chester and began his schooling in the West Chester public schools. Prior to his entrance into high school, his parents saw the beauty in Malvern, and they were the initial driving force behind him attending Malvern Prep. “They kind of saw it before I did and helped to steer me in that direction. From there, I had great conver-
directly into the Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova University. He’s been working as a transactional attorney ever since - first at Blank Rome LLP in Philadelphia for four years, and currently at Fox Rothschild LLP in Chester County since 2014.
sations with Gamp Pellegrini and Paul Hornsleth, and it didn’t take me
Throughout all of that time, he has remained connected to Malvern.
long to see that Malvern was a great fit for me,” he shared. He quickly
Meehan joined the Alumni Board in 2012 and now serves as the
immersed himself into the Malvern experience by playing football, swim-
Alumni Board President. “The Board is a nice way to stay engaged with
ming, and playing the piano at various occasions and school events.
a place where I have formed such great connections. Malvern is where
One of his favorite memories from Malvern was a swimming memory. “I think my best memory is junior year swim season, beating Germantown Academy. Germantown Academy at that time…had a real powerhouse team. I think they won the Inter-Ac every year from the mid-70s through the early 2000s. They had a few superstar swimmers who won their
I feel the most plugged into a network, and a lot of my closest friends I’ve stayed in touch with are from Malvern. It’s great to get back on campus, it’s great to see it evolve, and see the teachers that you had. It’s great to network. It’s great to meet people, help Malvern, and share a common connection. That’s the drive for me,” he said.
individual events, but our team took second, third, and fourth in those
As the current Alumni Board President, he has a lot of initiatives to keep
events, and that’s how we won the meet. It was the epitome of a true
fellow alums connected to Malvern for the next three years of his term.
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ship in his senior season. Upon his graduation in 2007, he enrolled
Alumni
“My main goal over the next three years is to find different ways
the Executive Search Committee in the recent Head of School search.
for alums to be engaged without just hitting their wallet every time.
As an alumni liaison, he did not take this commitment lightly. He knew
One of the best ways that I know to do that is through student
how important it was for a Head of School to balance the school’s
engagement. There’s not a Malvern alum that I know that wouldn’t
history with its future.
have lunch with a student, or review a resume, or take the time to talk to a student about getting into their industry or going to their school,” he said.
“Being on the search committee was a good experience. Patrick and I have discussed alumni engagement and he understands how important it is. He knows it’s important for a Head of School to engage
The Alumni Board, in tandem with the Counseling team, is working
with alums who are 5, 10, 30, 40 years out. He hasn’t had to do that
now on a project to connect students with Malvern alums who
much in his current role and he seems excited to have the chance to
attended their “wish list” schools. Those alums could take the
do that now. As alums, we need to meet him halfway and welcome
students to a sporting event, or on a tour, or make themselves
that discussion,” Meehan said.
available to provide advice on the college institution. “That sounding board aspect works both ways - it’s great engagement for the student and parents, and it’s great for the alums. I think it will be helpful on the Admissions side, too, for prospective parents and students to see that resource in action. The alums love it too. And now you have alums back and engaged and they’re jumping on calls and jumping in on career night and things like that. You have to find a number of ways for people to give back and stay engaged,” he shared.
When asked what advice he would share with the Class of 2022 before they officially become Malvern alums, he said, “I would tell them I’ve gotten a lot of personal benefit out of staying involved. If Malvern was a good place for you or contributed something to your life, then stay connected to it. Come back to athletic events, become a Class Agent, organize a reunion. It doesn’t end at graduation, and the investments you make in this place will come back to you ten-fold.” mp
Alumni engagement, continuity, and alumni culture were a few of the most important facets Meehan was looking for when he was part of
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Fr. Duffy Alumni Christmas Party Honors Two Malvern Faculty and Staff Members There was no shortage of holiday cheer at this year’s Rev. David J. Duffy O.S.A. ‘48. Alumni Christmas Reception. Members of Malvern’s community came together to celebrate the holidays on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact. This year, Lou Giangiulio ‘86 P‘21 was honored as the recipient of the 2021 Alumni Loyalty Award. Timothy Dougherty and James McBride were celebrated for 25 years of service to the school. Congratulations to Lou, Tim, and Jim on their accomplishments. mp
Brian Wendig ‘09 married Kimberly Rogers on June 26, 2021, at Huntingdon Valley Country Club. Several Malvern 2009 grads were in attendance including John Rawlings (Best Man), Stephen Boyle, Brendan McNulty, Richard “Harte” Thompson, Mark Sherman, Patrick Oates, and Andrew Zoeller.
2010s ______________________________________________________ For the past year, Matt Tomarchio ‘10 has been a National Security Fellow with the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration where he works tracking nuclear materials around the world. He is also in graduate school at the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies where he is expecting to receive his Master’s Degree in International Security, Cyber Security, and International Business later this year.
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P.J. Finley ‘12 recently accepted a position with North Bridge Opportunities, an early-stage alternative investor focused on the intersection of real estate and climate solutions. In his new role, P.J. will be responsible for originating new investments across the U.S. as well as general business development. Prior to starting in April, P.J. traveled to Europe to observe sustainable practices in places such as Germany and Copenhagen. After two great years at Vanguard, Pearse Hobson ‘14 is happy to announce that he has moved over to FarmTogether as a member of their Investor Relations team in September of 2021. FarmTogether is an investment platform that allows for individuals to invest directly into operational farms in the United States. Ryan Polischuk ‘11 received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California, Davis. He completed a dissertation in theoretical biophysics on COVID-19 and the trypanosome parasite, focusing on a COVID variant and on the 3-D organization of the trypanosome’s DNA. Ryan is now working as a research scientist at a cancer biotech called Nektar Therapeutics in San Francisco.
Zachary DeCarlo ‘15 is completing a Doctor of Chiropractic program at Life University. Matt Wray ‘17 launched a Travel Sports app called LENZ. Matt co-founded the platform after spending the last 6 years in the industry. Isaac Salinas ‘18, Navy water polo senior team captain, was named First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference-East Tygee Leach ‘19 was selected by his coaches and teammates to lead the Lehigh University Football team as a captain. Sean Rushton ‘19, current Lafayette junior, was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week.
2020s _________________________________________________________
Ryan Bonner ‘12 married Louise Bonner, nee Chakejian, in August 2021.
Malvern Prep Swimming and Diving Alumni Danny Faunce ‘20 (Loyola, MD, Diver), Ryan Durkan ‘21 (Army, Swimmer) and Michael McMahon ‘21 (Loyola, MD, Swimmer) connect on deck at the Patriot League Swimming and Diving Championship at Navy, Annapolis, MD.
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(June 2021-January 2022)
Henry Berling ‘61 Ronald Bosken P‘83‘84 GP‘15‘18‘21‘22, father of Steven ‘83 and Sean ‘84, grandfather of Ryan Antell ‘15, Jimmy Gabrielsen ‘18, Victor Bucci ‘21, and Joey Bucci ‘22. Ronald is also the father-in-law of Charlie Antell ‘85 Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. ‘54 P‘80‘84‘87‘89‘94 GP‘11‘13‘13‘16‘24 PT, father of Thomas ‘80, John ‘84, Timothy ‘87, Christopher ‘89, and James ‘94, grandfather of Thomas Bruder ‘11, Stephen Bruder ‘13, Christopher Trusk ‘13, Timothy Trusk ‘16, and James Bruder ‘24, brother of Michael ‘58 and James ‘59
Alec Hicks ‘59 Helen Hobson, mother of Abraham ‘64, John ‘68, Peter ‘69, Michael ‘71, William ‘73, and Joseph ‘74, and the grandmother of John ‘98, Tom ‘01, William ‘02, Andrew ‘03, Matthew ‘05, Paul ‘08, and Pearse ‘14 Peter Irish, father of Ryan ‘93 and the grandfather of John ‘22 and William ‘23. John Kilby Jr., father-in-law of 12th Grade Student Academy Leader, Tim Dougherty.
Patricia Calpin, wife of John Calpin ‘59
Kevin McClatchy ‘56
Thomas Carroll, father of Thomas II ‘91 and Richard ‘95
Joseph J. McLaughlin, father of current member of the Board of Trustees Joseph McLaughlin, Jr. and the grandfather of Joseph ‘12, Alex ‘14, and Eric ‘18
Barbara Clarke P‘73‘74‘77‘84‘87, mother of John ‘73, Jeffrey ‘74, Stephen ‘77, Christopher ‘84, and Lt. Col. Michael J. Clarke, USA ‘87
Frank O‘Brien III ‘57
Rick Colvin, father of Rick ‘94 and the grandfather of Owen McHugh ‘21 and Colin McHugh ‘23
George Peckham M.D. ‘57
Mrs. Elizabeth Dunn-Couch, mother-in-law of Mr. Jeff Kinney, Director of Facilities
Lorraine Ruch, mother of Malvern‘s former Director of Athletics, Kurt Ruch.
Louise Craig, mother of Mrs. Linda Bogan, our Assistant to the Director of Dining Services here at Malvern Gerald Curran, Jr. P‘17, father of Jerry ‘17 Joseph Dougherty ‘68 Captain Francis “Frank” Duffy USN Retired ‘50, brother of William ‘45 and Rev. David Duffy, O.S.A. ‘48
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Jeffrey Heilmann ‘78, father of Joseph (JP) ‘18
James Purnell, father of Eric ‘13
Peter Sloan ‘94, brother of John ‘96 Ret. Timothy J. Taylor, USN SEAL, brother of Matthew Taylor ‘82 P‘11‘18‘20 PT William “Barry” Walsh ‘65, brother of Thomas ‘72 Earl “Rob” Weaver P‘24, father of current sophomore student Colby Weaver
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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
