Malvern Magazine Spring/Summer 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2023

Shore to Succeed

Enjoy your summer break, but be “shore” to mark your calendar for the Malvern Prep open house this fall - October 14, 2023. Malvern Prep is an independent Augustinian school for young men in grades six through twelve.

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Wishing our Friar Families a relaxing and safe summer break!

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Interview with Steve LeStrange ’88 P’25, Director of Safety and Security

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17 Mission & Ministry at Malvern Prep

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21 Celebrating the Class of 2023

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Dear Friends

It is hard to believe that I have just completed my first year as Head of School. Although I have taken on several roles during my time at Malvern, my current role has allowed me to truly appreciate all aspects of what goes into running what I believe is the premiere, all-boys Catholic school in the Philadelphia area.

Our theme for this past academic year was “Begin by Wondering,” which provided a wonderful refrain as we collectively thought about ways in which we can better support our students. The programs, opportunities, and experiences that emerged far exceeded my initial expectations and were only possible through the support from students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, the Board of Trustees, and countless others willing to assist. I have been overwhelmed by this culture of generosity that extends beyond monetary gifts alone, and I believe we are poised to continue to distinguish ourselves as a learning community in the years ahead. But we cannot stop. Our academic theme for the 2023-24 year is “Become what you are not yet.” This quote from St. Augustine is a reminder to keep moving forward on our shared journey, not to remain complacent. It is in that complacency that we fail to grow.

New construction on our campus is a sure sign that growth is happening. I am excited to announce that Riley Hall will be open for the 2023-24 academic year. This new space will be home to the W. Nicholas Howley, Jr. Middle School. Our Middle School students are the foundation from which we build the next great Malvern class of young men who lead with humility and heart. So it brings me great joy and excitement that we will have a venue for the Middle School program.

Construction on the Vic Maggitti Pavilion is also underway. This centrally located building will be the home of Learning Support and the Counseling Department, enabling ease of accessibility for our students. One of our school’s best-kept secrets is our highly personalized counseling program. Malvern’s student-to-counselor ratio is 30:1 – considerably lower than the average in Pennsylvania, which stands at 395:1. Our counselors truly know our students’ strengths and can recognize opportunities for them, fully embracing a student-centered, Augustinian approach to educational design.

Last, I want to acknowledge and congratulate the Class of 2023. This is an exceptional class of young men. Their accomplishments tell the story: 27% plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics, 24% will enroll at a Catholic college, and 63% will attend a private college. They are blazing trails at schools like Denison University, Hamilton College, NJ Institute of Technology, University of Mississippi, University of Missouri, and Yale University, all which have not had a Malvern graduate enroll in the last five years.

Their achievements are due to a variety of factors – their hard work, the love and guidance of their families, and the commitment of the Malvern Faculty and Staff. I thank them for the impact they have made on our school, each other, and their younger Friar brothers. I wish them every success as they leave Malvern Prep.

I look forward to beginning my second year as Head of School and welcoming new students and families to our community. I wish all of you a happy and safe summer!

Best,

Mr. Patrick Sillup Head of School

Up Front

From the invention of the printing press in the 1400s to the widespread success of TikTok, we humans have always sought novel ways of sharing information with one another. Telegrams, newspapers, newsletters, and magazines have all had their moment in the sun, but like all innovations, eventually, they are replaced by the newest, trendiest platform that helps us broadcast our messages in a fresh and more visually engaging manner. After seeing how TikTok has captured the imagination of people worldwide with its vertical videos and automatic text captions, we realized this new style of engagement was a perfect way for us to share all the outreach and service that our Friars perform in their communities.

We have filmed videos featuring Fr. John Abubakar, O.S.A., former Prior Provincial of Nigeria, speaking about Catholic culture in Africa; a cooking video of a nutritious Filipino recipe featuring Br. Nicholas Stone; and we even follow Fr. Jeremy Hiers into a prison and shadow him for the day as he engages in prison ministry. To give you a glimpse into the kind of content we will be sharing in the future, we’d like to highlight a video that showcases Br. Michael Riggs’ solemn professional ceremony that occurred this past January. We follow Br. Riggs as he professes his Solemn Vows in front of his brothers and family, reminisces with his father about their shared love of music, and performs at an Open Mic in Manayunk alongside a Shrine parishioner, Francisco. Please scan the QR code with your phone camera to view the video.

We hope you enjoy the video, and we look to visit Malvern Prep soon and capture all the wonderful work that Fr. Donald Reilly, Fr. Chris Drennen ’73, and Fr. Bill Gabriel are doing with the students. If you would like to stay in the know and receive our once-a-month video profile emails, please scan the QR code at left to sign up.

Middle School Students Perform Aladdin, Jr.

Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of Princess Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. Aladdin was played by Mason Matlack ’28, Jasmine by Solomia Miller, Genie by Maura Mullin, Jafar by Luke

Arbogast ’27, Madelyn Kolb as the Sultan, and Kylie Ebbecke, Roma

Tenuto, and Ava Leib as Babkak, Kassim, and Omar, respectively. mp

Malvern Theatre Society Performs The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed in his quest, Percy will have to do

more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Percy Jackson was played by Nolan Murphy ’25, Grover by Tyler Kinka ’23, Annabeth by Natalie Young, Luke by Logan Kelley ’23, Mr. Brunner/Chiron by Gabe Galiffa ’23, and Mr. D by Jacob Leinhauser ’23. mp

Speech and Debate Compete in the Districts Debate Tournament

On Thursday, February 9, two teams from Malvern’s Speech and Debate competed in the Districts Debate Tournament in the Pennsylvania High School Speech Language at Harriton High School. The teams included: Neil Morrison ’24, Logan Reed ’24, Louis DelFra ’24, and Matthew Becket ’23 Becket and DelFra placed second in the district and qualified for States in March.

At Districts, the students competed in Parliamentary Debate. The topics they debated were “Should the College Board be boycotted?” and “Is online activism counterproductive?” Other topics covered at the event included Genetic Manipulation, Pacific Ocean Pollution, and Abolishing the British Monarchy. Participating schools included The Haverford School, Garnet Valley, Lower Merion, Harriton, and about 15 other schools from our area.

At States, Becket and DelFra did not qualify for the final round. However, Leonardo Scarpato ’24 also attended States and placed fourth overall in the Impromptu Speech category. mp

Environmental Club Visits Recycling Plant

On February 9, the Environmental Club visited J.P. Mascaro and Sons’ TotalRecycle Inc. in Birdsboro, PA, to take a tour and learn more about the facility that processes Malvern Prep’s recycling materials. Thanks to General Manager Jeff Furmanchin and his team for this fascinating tour and for sharing ideas to improve the recycling practices on our campus! mp

Environmental Club Visits Sustainable Farm

On Thursday, March 9, members of the Environmental Club visited Robin Hill Organics, a family farm in Newtown Square that grows high-quality certified organic vegetables for the local community. A special thank you to Justin Donaldson for sharing sustainable farming operations with us. We wish Robin Hill Organics a successful growing season! mp

Middle School Participates in Christian Service with a Focus on Reading

Throughout the month of February, all Middle School students participated in a Christian Service project with a focus on reading that benefitted two organizations: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region and Sanctuary Farm in Philadelphia.

Students supported the Ronald McDonald House by making a commitment to reading throughout the month and getting sponsors to support them. Over $7,000 was raised for the organization. Students supported Sanctuary Farm by donating hundreds of books that will fill their lending libraries and increase accessibility to books in the city of Philadelphia. Prior to donating the books, students wrote personal letters for the young readers who will receive them. mp

Friars Compete in Social Entrepreneurship Competition

On March 9, two teams from our Social Entrepreneurship program were invited to the EntreX Venture Showcase, a local competition at the University of Delaware. Teams had five minutes each to present their social innovation project.

One of Malvern’s teams, Team Meal Move, received second place overall! They received a $500 prize and competed again at a much larger, international competition in April, also held at the University of Delaware. While the team did not place in the Top 3 during the April competition, they had a great experience and were able to learn from professionals in the field. Congratulations competitors! mp

Malvern’s ChemClub Group Demonstrates Experiments to 8th Graders

On Monday, March 20, Malvern’s ChemClub planned a diverse range of chemistry-centric activities for Middle School students to experience throughout Sullivan Hall.

The 8th graders were assigned to small groups that rotated around five stations, which included Silver and Brass Pennies (Ojas Sharma ’24 and Davis Woerner ’24), Blue Bottle (Alex Daoud ’23 and Ryan McLaughlin ’23), Series of Reactions with Silver (Peter Hicks ’25 and Harrison Kershner ’25), Milk of Magnesia (Will Hicks ’23 and Jack Rosenberger ’23), and The World’s Smallest Tree (Luke Kavka-Coogan ’25).

Students had a great time traveling from station to station to interact with the various demonstrations.

“My favorite experiment was when we shook the bottle and made the liquid go from clear to purple,” shared Will Bergan ’27

“It was fun to see the small tree that was created under the microscope,” said Luke Arbogast ’27.

“It was fun to see how they changed the color of the pennies,” reflected Angus Buono ’27.

The ChemClub initiative aids Middle and Upper School students in leading extracurricular chemistry experiments. Through this program, students involved in this club are presented with an exceptional chance to explore chemistry outside of the traditional classroom setting. mp

Malvern Data Analytics Team Takes Home 1st Place

On Thursday, March 16, the Malvern Data Analytics Team took home 1st place at the Second Annual Saint Joseph University High School Data Analytics Competition. The competition, consisting of 35 teams from area high schools in PA, NJ, and DE, spanned nearly two months with three formal presentations. Analysis and Understanding of Rhode Island Census and Healthcare Data was the team’s primary objective, while correlations within education levels, income levels, race, and employment were also carefully calculated.

The Data Analytics Team is comprised of Josh DeStefano ’24, Ben Donohue ’25, Stephen Hofmann ’24, Matt Lofgren ’25, and Michael Waugh ’25 mp

Malvern Prep Environmental Club Celebrates Earth Week 2023

Earth Week celebrations began on Monday, April 17, with a campus clean-up. All members of the community were invited to join the Environmental Club and participate in beautifying Malvern’s campus.

An Earth Week Fair was held on Thursday, April 20, and included plastic bottle bowling, a sustainability pledge table, Earth Week-themed treats, and seed planting. In addition, members of the Beekeeping Club were on hand to explain the process of making honey. Students were able to taste samples of the honey harvested from Malvern’s beehives. New this year was a Pop-Up Clothes Swap. Students were invited to bring in articles of clothing to swap with other students. Any clothing that was not swapped was donated to charity.

Earth Week culminated with the annual tree planting on Friday, April 21. The Environmental Club planted a Flame Thrower Redbud tree, which is known for its heart-shaped foliage, behind the St. Augustine Center for Social Impact. mp

Healthy Friars, Healthy Minds Club Brings Puppies to Campus

Malvern hosted five dogs and one puppy on Tuesday, March 21, with the help of Angel’s Retreat in West Chester, PA. This popular event is sponsored by the Healthy Friars, Healthy Minds mental health club as a de-stressor for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy these furry friends. mp

BASH XLIX

B.A.S.H. XLIX April 22, 2023

Bubbl & Blue tie

Malvern Prep celebrated its 49th B.A.S.H. event on April 22, 2023, at Waynesborough Country Club. The theme of the annual auction was Bubbles and Blue Tie, a fun night filled with champagne walls, cigar raffles, a silent auction featuring over 300 items, and a live auction including a villa in Spain! The event was graciously chaired by Mr. & Mrs. James and Stephanie Deviney P’23, Mr. & Mrs. William and Suzanne Lowther P’23, and Mr. & Mrs. Timothy and May McNally P’23.

A crowd of 245 guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner, and entertainment provided by eight-piece band, Del’s Groove. The event chairs and dedicated volunteers on the B.A.S.H. committee created an atmosphere of fun and excitement all in the name of our great school. After the last auction item was bid on and the last gift counted, the evening raised over $230,000. Thank you to all who participated and supported this important event for our school! mp

Malvern Prep’s Campus Transforms into a Carnival

On Wednesday, April 26, Malvern Prep transformed its campus to host the second annual Caritas Carnival. In partnership with Sow Good Now, the school hosted over 200 children from five area elementary schools who otherwise would not be able to enjoy a field trip with their classmates.

The event planning and execution were led by Kelly Catania P’21’23, Director of Christian Service, and Mary Nassib P’08’11’14, Founder of Sow Good Now.

“The Caritas Carnival idea surfaced post-Covid when I began to realize the entire nonprofit landscape was dramatically changing. Nonprofits were all increasing their requirements while reducing the opportunities for teenage kids to volunteer. What better way than to share our beautiful campus with children from schools who by no means have the ability to offer a fun-filled day,” explained Catania.

All Upper School students, faculty, and staff participated as volunteers to make the day a success! They were joined by Malvern Prep parents and members of the Bill Atkinson Service Core. The event touched all corners of campus and included activities like obstacle courses, nature walks, arts & crafts, kickball, and a variety of sports. The visiting children were also treated to lunch, snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy.

“My hope is that this simple idea will be another example for our school to be the pioneer of Christian Service Learning in the Philadelphia area. Love is contagious. Service is faith in action and our students did that proudly yet humbly yesterday,” shared Catania.

A great day was had by all – thank you to everyone who helped make this a memorable event! mp

AN INTERVIEW WITH STEVE LeSTRANGE ’88 P’25

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & SECURITY

Steve LeStrange ’88 P’25 is in his 16th year as the Director of Safety & Security at Malvern Prep. Prior to working at Malvern, LeStrange worked in the Chester County Emergency Services Department and spent 14 years in the Marine Corps as a member of the Military Police and then as a part of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense.

Q: How has Safety & Security on campus evolved since you started at Malvern?

A: We didn’t really have anything back when I started, so we started with rewriting all the Crisis Management and Planning documents. All in all, reviewing and rewriting those documents took about a year. When I started, we had four video cameras on campus, and over the course of my time here, we continued to add cameras and now have 30 cameras on campus. We also complete two assessments each year to evaluate our current safety and security practices. During those assessments, we will go through incident reports that we have received and evaluate where we need to enhance things on campus.

We’ve also added new people to the Safety & Security Team: Erika Gibson P’26 is the Attendance and Security Coordinator and Drew Zagursky is a part-time Public Safety Officer.

It’s the little things that prevent the big things.

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Q: What are some of the biggest safety concerns facing schools and specifically Malvern Prep – what concerns do you have for the security of campus?

A: I can’t speak for other schools because every school is different, but for Malvern, we are not your traditional one-building school, we’re a campus. Sometimes the traditional K-12 rules don’t apply to us and we need to lean more toward how a college campus functions.

On our campus, my biggest worry is speeding. When we go around and complete our assessments, speeding always pops into my head, especially during events. People always want to park along the field at the back of Ring Road, but we can’t have people parking there because people are constantly running through those cars to cross the road, and if you get a speeder coming across and not paying attention… that scares and concerns me. The speed bumps help slow people down, and we’re looking into purchasing a speed limit sign for campus. We’ve borrowed them from the Malvern Police Department, and I think it’s a wake-up call for people because maybe people don’t realize how fast they’re going until they see the number.

Q: How would you rate/rank security at Malvern Prep and what resources do you work with outside of Malvern to protect the school?

A: We’re very lucky to have partnerships with both the Malvern Police and Malvern Fire Departments. Both departments have wonderful people and are an amazing resource for us. We occasionally train with the Malvern Police Department, and the Malvern Fire Department has been supportive of the various things we do on campus, including fireworks or having to land helicopters on campus.

In addition to working with both the Malvern Police and Fire Departments, we also work closely with different departments on campus to ensure we have an idea of what is going on around campus. We have access to the Facilities Calendar and the weekly Facilities Team Meeting to make sure we know what doors need to be locked/unlocked for events, if we need staff on campus, and just to have a general awareness of different events that are happening on campus.

Q: What is ALICE training and why is it beneficial for our community to participate in frequent ALICE training? What do you hope our community takes away from the training?

A: When people used to take hostages there would be a process of negotiation, but since Columbine, and even 9/11, those days are gone. You need to act fast and you cannot wait because negotiation isn’t happening. ALICE is a program that empowers people to make decisions based on known information and was founded by Greg Crane in 2000.

We decided to move to the ALICE Program when Christian Talbot was Head of School. Our Insurance Agent suggested that I head down to St. Joe’s University to hear Greg Crane talk about the ALICE Program. Everything he said made sense and I was thinking about all the tools we have access to – outstanding video, a great PA system, good leaders/responsible people who care, and realized this program was a great fit for our school. Our community bought into the program and right now we have five trained ALICE instructors, with three or four more being trained this summer. We could have up to eight trained instructors, which is great because then we can break people down into smaller groups for training. Our training is intense and robust, but we have great community support, and I feel it opens eyes and generates a lot of questions from our community.

I hope the community takes away the importance of awareness, teamwork, and confidence. The more you train, the more confident you become, you’re better able to think through a situation with the information you have available. That’s why we continue to do these training sessions.

Q: What does a typical day look like for you and your team?

A: We like to be out and visible during morning drop-off when the kids are coming to school. It’s important to keep the bus lanes clear, and we’re looking for things that stand out, that might be different from someone’s usual routine – speeding, a car parked where they shouldn’t be parked, someone trying to drive where they shouldn’t be driving. During the course of the day, we’re riding around campus, checking doors, looking for cars that don’t belong, and looking for people in parking lots. We also like to be out for pick-up, checking buses, and making sure that everything is going okay. We also depend on the Facilities Calendar and that can impact our days/evenings where we may need coverage or be available for an event.

Q: How do you see Safety & Security on campus evolving over the next few years?

A: We’re mirroring what the school is doing. New buildings are going up, and I need to jump in and plan where video cameras should go, and how the doors need to be done. We want to continue what we’re doing, as well as make sure we stay ahead of the game in our planning with new building security. As the school grows, we’re making sure to stay in-step with what we need to do as well.

*Answers have been edited for clarity and length.

Mission & Minist r y ATMALVERN PREP

Around Campus

Malvern Prep’s Mission & Ministry team is comprised of Campus Ministry, Christian Service, and Global Programming, all working together to provide transformative experiences for students. The team is comprised of a Director of Mission & Ministry (formerly Fr. Chris Drennen, O.S.A. ’73, Fr. Bill Gabriel will assume this role in 23-24), Andy Goyer as the Director of Campus Ministry, Kelly Catania P’21’23 serves as the Director of Christian Service, and Teresa Lohse is the Director of Global Programming.

The Mission & Ministry team supports all aspects of Campus Ministry, Christian Service, and Global Programming, which includes school-wide Liturgies, Prayer Services, Retreats, Local and International Service Opportunities, as well as Domestic and International travel opportunities.

“It’s beneficial to provide these opportunities to students because it’s what Christianity is all about – worship and service. Having the Campus Ministry, Christian Service, and Global Programming teams all under the Mission & Ministry umbrella enables you to look a little deeper into each of those areas, and our hope is that service and worship become part of the students’ lives,” shared Fr. Drennen.

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CAMPUS MINISTRY

Andy Goyer is the Director of Campus Ministry at Malvern Prep and has been part of the team since September 2021. Previously, he was at a parochial school in New Jersey teaching Theology. He has his master’s degree in Ministry and Theology from Villanova University.

Goyer deals directly with anywhere our mission is “touching ground,” meaning any place that students need to have space created where they can have an opportunity to encounter our values, Goyer is usually helping to create that environment.

One such example is having Campus Ministry involved in the planning of the Brotherhood Ceremony and Junior Ring Day.

“Those celebrations are now more retreat-based, so students have an opportunity before the ceremony to reflect, and there is more of a recreation/food experience at the end of the day. We work in tandem with grade-level academics to ensure a wonderful experience for students and parents at the Brotherhood Ceremony and Junior Ring Day,” noted Goyer.

In addition to involvement with grade-level academics, students, as well as faculty and staff, also have a variety of opportunities throughout the year to become involved in Campus Ministry activities.

“We have weekly Wednesday liturgies, where students (and faculty/staff) can serve as Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, or bring up the gifts. We also have a number of prayer services throughout the year that students, faculty, or staff can volunteer for,” shared Goyer. “In the Spring of 2024, we have an exciting opportunity for students – we will be hosting the Student Augustinian Values Institute (SAVI) and will be looking to involve a lot of student leadership to help us plan the conference, lead talks, and be present on campus.”

One of the biggest challenges that came with the pandemic was the loss of in-person connection. Even though Goyer was not on campus during the pandemic, he shared some thoughts about how the Campus Ministry program has changed since then. “I think everyone is realizing the value of presence and physical space, which is a great byproduct of being stripped of that for such a long time. I think our Ministry of Presence is heightened,” reflected Goyer.

Goyer hopes to begin to offer more Sacramental Ministry at Malvern Prep over the next few years.

“We had a few students this year step forward and want to become Catholic. Mrs. Carol Waldmann, Director of Stewardship and Events, and I are preparing those students to receive the sacraments at their home parishes, but it would be wonderful to be able to administer those sacraments at Malvern,” said Goyer.

As Campus Minister, Goyer is interacting with students on a daily basis. While he loves supporting the mission and backbone of the Augustinian Order, one of his favorite parts about being Campus Minister is seeing students growing and grappling with their spirituality.

“They’re asking the big questions of life. It’s really beautiful, and I think very Augustinian, to see our students taking their faith so seriously,” he shared. mp

CHRISTIAN SERVICE LEARNING

Malvern’s Christian Service program is run by Kelly Catania P’21’23 who is in her sixth year at Malvern Prep, and during her time she has been a Theology teacher, Middle School Spanish teacher, and Middle School Christian Service coordinator. Catania is still a Middle School Spanish teacher, but for the past two years has been coordinating Christian Service for the entire school.

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, everything shut down and the way nonprofits dealt with volunteers shifted dramatically. Catania has seen a number of changes occur with how Christian Service operates at Malvern.

“Before Covid we were able to bring entire classes to service sites, but now the entire landscape of volunteering with a nonprofit has changed. Many volunteer agencies are only asking for 8-12 volunteers for a day, as well as requiring more paperwork, vaccination records, and online registrations. There’s also the rising cost of transportation to consider as well. All of these things can make planning a volunteer opportunity more challenging; however, we have more opportunities for students to give their time and talents,” she shared.

All of the domestic and international trips are optional, but all Upper School students do need to fulfill a service requirement each year. Freshmen are required to have completed 10 hours, sophomores are required to complete 15 hours, and juniors and seniors are required to complete 25 hours. To complete those hours, the boys are encouraged to get involved in their own communities and parishes, but there are plenty of opportunities available to them through Malvern Prep.

“Every kid can find something that he enjoys through our service opportunities. My job is to encourage these young men to make this a part of their lives. This year alone, we are working with over 40 nonprofit organizations, and take pride in offering an array of opportunities for our students. I’ve found that the more you give from your heart, the more you gain inside,” said Catania.

“My favorite part of being the Director of Christian Service is seeing the students develop into leaders and becoming directly involved on their own with specific nonprofits. Once they’ve taken on a leadership role, they know they can do anything,” Catania shared. “That’s definitely the most fulfilling piece of my job.”

“If we want the boys to become habitual givers of their time as they grow into adulthood, we need to make it so they enjoy the service opportunities, and they want to give their time and talent.” mp

Malvern’s Athletic Teams Engage in Service

At Malvern Prep, service is at the core of what we do. Malvern’s Athletic teams also have opportunities throughout the year to engage in various service projects. Teams are not required to participate in service projects, but many teams choose to engage in a service activity.

“Team environments are built for success when it comes to service,” shared Jim Stewart Jr. ’86, Head of Athletics. “Teams grow closer together when they are helping someone else.”

Scholar-athletes do receive credit towards their total service hour requirement when participating in service with their team.

This year, many of our teams participated in service opportunities. Swimming and Diving participated in the Comfy Cover Blanket Making, making eight blankets for children with cancer; Ice Hockey went to the Laura Sims Skating Rink and taught kids from the Philadelphia School of the Blind how to skate and play ice hockey; the Golf team participated in a service project at Cradles to Crayons, which included clothes sorting, cleaning of children’s shoes, and loading/unloading of donated items; the Basketball Team participated in a service day at West Philadelphia High School assisting with an organization called Philly Youth Basketball; and the Lacrosse team went out to Coatesville to lend a hand in building a home for a deserving family by way of the Habitat for Humanity Foundation.

“Giving back is essential to one’s character building and a big part of who we are at Malvern Prep,” shared Stewart. “We have many talents and it is our obligation to share those with others - not just as a teammate, but to help someone in need.” mp

Mission & Minist r y ATMALVERN PREP

GLOBAL PROGRAMMING

Teresa Lohse, Director of Global Programming, has been at Malvern for 25 years and involved in Global Programming since its inception. Lohse also teaches Spanish and is the Curriculum Coordinator for the Language Department.

“Aleida (Lida) Rosle started the Global Exchange Program in 2008, with the first trip happening to Chulucanas, Peru. The purpose of the program was to emphasize the connections with Augustinian schools worldwide. As a result, we started exchanges with Spain, Panama, and Australia,” said Lohse.

When Rosle retired in 2014, Lohse became the Director of the Global Exchange Program. Lohse added on a trip to Colombia with Project Beisbol in 2018 and as a result of that exchange, Lohse was approached to consider overseeing the Christian Service trips for Spring 2020 as well because the Colombia trip was truly a hybrid of Christian Service and Global Programming.

In the Spring of 2020, the entire world shut down, and the trips were postponed until it was deemed safe to travel. The school received permission to travel domestically for the 2021-2022 academic year. Students traveled to New Orleans, LA and Flagstaff, AZ.

“Getting these trips off the ground took a lot of cooperation between students, chaperones, faculty/staff, and administration. We saw a big Covid surge in January 2022, but most families stayed the course and we followed every protocol that we could,” shared Lohse. “It was such a blessing to get the trips off the ground. The Spring 2022 trips were the first ones since

Spring 2019. I’m grateful that as an institution we value these experiences for our students on a Christian Service and Global Exchange level.”

This year for Global Programming, students traveled to Brazil (Project Beisbol), Spain, and Costa Rica (Middle School Linguistic and Cultural Immersion trip). For Christian Service, students traveled to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Marianna, FL, and Flagstaff, AZ.

“One of the things the pandemic has given us was the time to reflect and think about what really makes sense for the students and school,” shared Lohse. “Before expanding again, we wanted to be very intentional about where we went. Moving forward, we’re hoping to roll out additional exchange opportunities for our students.”

To date, 251 students have completed 75 exchanges, and 85 Malvern families have hosted a foreign exchange student.

In a post-Covid world, the school is following state and federal guidelines to safely allow our students to travel domestically and internationally.

“It has meant so much to bring domestic and international travel back to campus. It’s so gratifying to see how much of an interest, almost a hunger, there is for travel again. There’s also a sense of gratitude. So many students I’ve talked to are so grateful that there are these opportunities and they want to embrace them, “reflected Lohse. “It means a lot to facilitate these trips for our students. To be able to start and see the world at such a young age, to see their perspective widened, it keeps you going and makes all the challenges worthwhile when you see them out there exploring the world and knowing this will be a life-changing experience for them.” mp

MALVERN PREP CELEBRATES THE CLASS OF 2023 AT THE SCHOOL’S 97TH COMMENCEMENT

Malvern Prep’s 97th Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement were held on June 6, 2023, on the Wolfington Plaza Lawn of Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel. Family, friends, and the Malvern Community gathered together to pay tribute to the 125 seniors of the Class of 2023 for their accomplishments, commitment to service, and the strong bonds of brotherhood they have formed.

The Mass was presided over by Rev. Robert Hagan, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova and concelebrated by Rev. John Deary, O.S.A., Rev. Christopher Drennen, O.S.A. ’73, Rev. William Gabriel, O.S.A., Rev. Joseph Mostardi, O.S.A. PT, Rev. Donald Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min. PT, and Rev. James Paradis, O.S.A. T.

During his homily, Fr. Drennen addressed the Class of 2023, urging each of them to remember that their uniqueness is a strength.

“Each of you are unique, each of you have great talent and gifts that will enable you to be the best person you can possibly be,” shared Fr. Drennen. He continued, “sometimes we will stumble along the way, sometimes our words will not be received, and our gifts will not be recognized, and yet we are able to move on from there. We shake it off, we move forward, and we’re able to be the best version we are to be yourself and God will take care of the rest.”

Class Speaker Carson Myers ’23 addressed his fellow classmates and reflected on his journey during his time to Malvern - from boyhood to brotherhood.

“Malvern has helped teach me what love is. I can say, unafraid, that I love you boys. I now see the words Truth, Unity, and Love and see the heart of what makes Malvern, Malvern. And I see the heart of what makes each of you, you. These values have been ingrained in each of us for life.”

“Who am I without Malvern? This school is my home away from home. It has become a living part of me. It has shaped me into the person who stands before you today.”

This year’s Commencement Speaker was Dan Flynn ’78 P’08’11’11’23 T Flynn reflected on his time at Malvern and offered up words of advice for the class, reminding them that they’re leaders, to trust their faith, and to stay connected to and support one another.

“Start with the basics - please, thank you, share, be kind. That’s the recipe for life, the recipe for success.”

Members of the Class of 1973 also participated in graduation, as part of celebrating their 50th Anniversary.

“As we celebrate the 97th commencement on this campus, we are poised to send another 125 young men into the world to make it better than the way they found it, just like the thousands of Friars before them, and the thousands that will come after them,” shared Head of School, Patrick Sillup. “History has taught me that many of you will do extraordinary things at extraordinary times.” mp

Around Campus

The Father Duffy Memorial Award for Activities and Leadership

Steven Bernard Getsie

The Grifferty Award

William Francis Adolph IV

The Thomas J. O’Brien ‘67 Memorial Award

Yaahdir Nyseem Nash

The Saint Augustine Christian Service Award

Kevin Francis Miller

Finnegan Award

Patrick Alan Keenan

Fitzpatrick Award

Carson Hamilton Myers

Loyalty Award

Francis Joseph Rogai III

The Brian Hackman Memorial Award

Logan Francis Kelley

Fathers’ Club Certificate Awards

Academics

William Carmen Yacovelli, Jr.

Activities

Carson Hamilton Myers

Athletics

Hayden Joseph Pegg

Excellence in Citizenship Award

Michael Jeffrey Freeman

Philadelphia Archdiocesan Scholars

Michael Geary

Patrick Sullivan Mears

Jack William Rosenberger

William Carmen Yacovelli, Jr.

Military Appointments

United States Military Academy

Thomas Christopher Link, Jr.

Navy ROTC at The Ohio State University

Brandon John Virgilio Mendes Novabilski

Army ROTC at Texas A&M University

Joseph Michael Verrekia

Congratulations to Will Aprahamian ’23, recipient of The Augustinian Scholarship to Villanova University

The Augustinian Scholarship is highly selective and is awarded to students with high academic achievement who embody the Augustinian Core Values of Truth, Unity, and Love

THE MALVERN PREP CLASS OF 2023

Malvern Prep recognizes 13 members of the Class of 2023 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 the following: Denison University, Hamilton College, Indiana University of PA, NJ Institute of Technology, Shenandoah University, Shepherd University, University of Georgia, University of Kansas, University of Mississippi, University of Missouri, Washington University in St. Louis, Williams College, and Yale University.

Anderson Stewart Consolino University of Tennessee

Patrick Edward Conway Elon University

Owen Richard Dietrich Duquesne University

Ryan Patrick Falkenstein University of Maryland

Jack Aidan Filograna Boston College

Thomas Francis Flynn University of Miami

Aidan Joseph Fowler University of Miami

Wyatt Barnes Foy University of Virginia Michael Jeffrey Freeman Villanova University

William Joseph Hicks Denison University

Carter Navon Hilton-Landon University of Alabama

Joseph Byrne Hofmann Bucknell University

William Joseph Irish Lafayette College

Kevin Patrick Jackson Villanova University

James Jacobs Drexel University

Hunter Kent Jones, Jr. University of Pittsburgh

William Francis Adolph IV Villanova University

Joaquin Ricardo Alban University of Notre Dame

Aiden James Brill University of Notre Dame

Cooper Jacob Bryan Shepherd University

Around Campus

William Arnold Aprahamian Villanova University

James McDonnell Barnes Southern Methodist University

Spencer Patrick Barnhart University of Pennsylvania

Graham Carlos Barringer University of Missouri

Matthew Alan Becket Villanova University

Connor Patrick Boyle Saint Joseph’s University

Rowan Vitalis Branco Pennsylvania State University

Roman Aloysius Buono Yale University

Jacob Michael Buzin University of South Carolina

Andrew Luis Cantarero Fordham University

Juan Carlos McLaughlin Catania College of Charleston

Kevin Dowd Clark Fairfield University

Ryan Edward Clark Pennsylvania State University

Miles Dean Conn Columbia University

Wyatt Marshall Costantino Hamilton College

Alexander Rami Daoud Cornell University

Ryan O’Malley Davis Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Andrew Davies DellaVecchia University of South Carolina

Carter Kline Deves Vanderbilt University

Seamus Hugh Deviney Pennsylvania State University

Timothy Jack Dickinson Saint Joseph’s University

Reed Thomas Fullmer University of Pennsylvania

Jack Chambers Furey Texas Christian University

Gabriel Austin Galiffa University of Pittsburgh

Michael Geary University of Miami

Steven Bernard Getsie Clarkson University Ty Moore Grande Clemson University

Connor Joseph Grieves Pennsylvania State University

Patrick Alan Keenan Pennsylvania State University

Kevin Scott Keener Texas Christian University

Logan Francis Kelley University of Vermont

John Joseph Kelly IV University of Tampa

Drew Vincent Kennedy University of Tampa

Tyler Edward Kinka Pennsylvania State University

Tucker Alexander Kinne Pennsylvania State University

Benjamin Andrew Kutufaris University of Alabama

Brendan Patrick Kyle University of Mississippi Jacob A. Leinhauser The Catholic University of America

Thomas Christopher Link, Jr. United States Military Academy

Alexander Demitrius Little Syracuse University

Cullen Doyle Lotz The Catholic University of America

William Charles Lowther Texas Christian University

Tyson Cain McGee University of San Diego

Michael James McGrory, Jr. Pennsylvania State University

Colin Patrick McHugh Lafayette College

Matthew Joseph McHugh Fairfield University

Ryan Patrick McLaughlin University of Notre Dame

Ethan Timothy McNally Pennsylvania State University

Ryan Edward Meakim Loyola University Maryland

Aidan Joseph Naughton Georgetown University

Alexander Kilshaw Nikolic Cornell University

Brandon John Virgilio Mendes Novabilski The Ohio State University

Dillon James O’Connor University of Florida

Dylan Lavin O’Connor Boston College

Sean Patrick O’Donnell Duke University

Charles Durkin Oschell University of Virginia

Robert Joseph Prince III Pennsylvania State University

Justin Richard Puhl Drexel University

Christopher Michael Rabena University of Miami

Dylan Campbell Regan North Carolina State University

Luke Raymond Roach Pennsylvania State University

Francis Joseph Rogai III Susquehanna University

Jack William Rosenberger University of Virginia

Nicholas Albert Stinger Villanova University

Tylor Lewis Stubbs Williams College

Matthew Gerard Tegler Coastal Carolina University

Luke Anthony Testa The Catholic University of America

Brady James Tierney Villanova University

Gerald Lee Tiffan III Elon University

Matthew Thomas Tsiaras Lehigh University

Sean James Maguire Fordham University

Cameron Scott Marcum University of Tampa

Jake Christopher Marrone Colgate University

Brian Joseph May University of Delaware

Michael Patrick McDevitt, Jr. College of Charleston

James Anthony McElwee Texas Christian University

Matthew Francis McElwee Gap Year

Patrick Sullivan Mears Pennsylvania State University

Robert D. Mears IV Pennsylvania State University

Kevin Francis Miller University of Kansas

Thomas Preston Moul Washington University in St. Louis

Aiden Gabriel Murray Gap Year

Carson Hamilton Myers Gettysburg College Yaahdir Nyseem Nash Fordham University

Brayden Christopher Paquette University of Georgia

Cameron Michael Paquette Ithaca College

Hayden Joseph Pegg University of Connecticut

Andrew Patrick Phillips Lafayette College

Bryce Anthony Pippin Northeastern University

Eric Anthony Pizzi Pennsylvania State University

Christopher John Plocinik Elon University

Leo Patrick Russo The Ohio State University

John Robert Sharer Pennsylvania State University

Jackson Sean Simko Shenandoah University Evan Hunter Smith Wake Forest University

Jack Harrison Stead New Jersey Institute of Technology

Sebastian Mitchell Stewart Bucknell University Jake Thomas Stinger University of Delaware

Roman Hunter Vernisi Pennsylvania State University

Joseph Michael Verrekia Texas A&M University

Nicholas William Watts Pennsylvania State University

Kevin Joseph Willcox Saint Joseph’s University

Gavin Charles Wilson Gettysburg College

Connor Robert Wright Fairfield University

William Carmen Yacovelli, Jr. Georgia Institute of Technology

The Class of 2023 received 486 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Members of the Class of 2023 will go to schools in 24 states

51% of students admitted to a Catholic College or University

24% of students enrolled at a Catholic College or University

63% of students attending a Private College

Around Campus

27% of students will go on to play a sport in College

11,000

Approximate number of service hours completed by the Class of 2023 over four years

Top 5 Majors our students select:

1. Business

2. Engineering

3. Sciences

4. Communications

5. Undecided

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 a Division I, II, or III college is just over 7%. For Malvern Prep, the number is 27% – almost 4 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 studentathletes 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.

Spencer Barnhart - Wrestling, University of Pennsylvania

Cooper Bryan - Baseball, Shepherd University

Roman Buono - Lacrosse, Yale University

Ryan Davis - Baseball, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Timothy Dickinson - Baseball, St. Joseph’s University

Owen Dietrich - Football, The Catholic University of America

Ryan Falkenstein - Lacrosse, University of Maryland

Reed Fullmer - Wrestling, University of Pennsylvania

Steven Getsie - Lacrosse, Clarkson University

William Irish - Lacrosse, Lafayette College

James Jacobs - Ice Hockey, Drexel University

Patrick Keenan - Lacrosse, Pennsylvania State University

Drew Kennedy - Baseball, The University of Tampa

Benjamin Kutufaris - Swimming, The University of Alabama

Thomas Link - Wrestling, United States Military Academy West Point

Cullen Lotz - Lacrosse, The Catholic University of America

Sean Maguire - Football, Fordham University

Colin McHugh - Football, Lafayette College

Bobby Mears - Football, Pennsylvania State University

Thomas Moul - Swimming, Washington University in St. Louis

Carson Myers - Lacrosse, Gettysburg College

Yaahdir Nash - Football, Fordham University

AJ Nikolic - Lacrosse, Cornell University

Sean O’Donnell - Wrestling, Duke University

Charles Oschell - Baseball, University of Virginia

Cameron Paquette - Football, Ithaca College

Hayden Pegg - Football, University of Connecticut

Andrew Phillips - Basketball, Lafayette College

Jackson Simko - Baseball, Shenandoah University

Jack Stead - Baseball, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tylor Stubbs - Wrestling, Williams College

Luke Testa - Football, The Catholic University of America

Brady Tierney - Swimming, Villanova University

Trey Tiffan - Baseball, Elon University

Matthew Tsiaras - Baseball, Lehigh University

We congratulate these student-athletes of the Class of 2023 who have committed to play a sport on the collegiate level:

Friar Sports Highlights

The Winter 2022 and Spring 2023 Malvern Prep Athletic Seasons continued a history of impressive individual accolades and team earned celebrations.

The Wrestling Team secured its first-ever wrestling state championship, beating out Wyoming Seminary, as well as placing third overall at the 87th National Prep Wrestling Championships. The team finished the season ranked #5 in the country. In terms of individual accolades, Tommy Link ’23 was awarded the Ronald K. Nelson Award, which honors the importance of teamwork through wrestling. Head Varsity Coach Nate Lautar ’98 was named PAISWT Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach Nate Wachter was named Assistant Coach of the Year. Multiple wrestlers received Inter-Ac accolades, with Lukas Littleton Mascaro ’26 and Jack Consiglio ’24 earning the titles of National Prep School Champions. Consiglio was also named the Daily Local News’ Wrestler of the Year. As a school, we celebrated the Wrestling team’s accomplishments earlier this year.

This year, our Varsity Basketball team went 18-9 in their overall record, finishing 8-2 in the Inter-Ac League, which resulted in sharing the Inter-Ac Champion title with Penn Charter for the second straight season. Andrew Phillips ’23 was named the Markway Club James Fenerty Inter-Ac Player of the Year and he, as well as Ryan Williams ’24, received multiple accolades highlighting their accomplishments.

Ice Hockey had a good season, entering the 2023 Flyers Cup Tournament as the #4 seed. They won their quarterfinals match, losing to LaSalle 3-0 in the semifinals. Winter Track found success in both the Varsity and Novice competitions, with seven athletes qualifying for the Meet of Champions. Squash had a great season, improving on last year by moving up a division and finishing fifth in Division 5. Swimming and Diving finished the season with a dual meet record of 4-4. The team finished in fourth place at National Catholics and seventh place at Easterns.

At the end of the winter athletic season, 30 Friars were named to Inter-Ac and All-APAC League teams, as well as receiving All-American honors. Congratulations!

Our Spring Athletic Season was full of outstanding accomplishments as well. The Varsity Lacrosse team finished their season with a 16-7 record, winning the 2023 Inter-Ac Tournament in the championship game against The Haverford School. On Saturday, May 27, the Baseball team defeated Perkiomen School, 6-4 in the PAISAA State Championship, capping off an outstanding 28-6 season, including being named Inter-Ac Champions! This was the 10th consecutive appearance in the state final under Coach Freddy Hilliard. Oschell was dominant, going six innings and only giving up one earned run. Jack Stead ’23 went 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBI. Brady Abate ’26 added an RBI and a run scored. Trey Tiffan ’23 got the save. Additional congratulations to Charlie Oschell ’23, who joined the 100 career strikeout club!

Three rowers qualified for the USRowing Youth Nationals in Sarasota, FL (June 7-12). The varsity 2x of Cormac Rooney ’24 and Luke Miller ’24 were crowned champions at the historic Stotesbury Cup Regatta, winning the coveted Undine Cup for the first time in school history. Sophomore Ben Donahue ’25 qualified for youth nationals in the varsity 1x. Good luck to these Friars in Sarasota!

We continue to have immense pride in our student-athletes – 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. Have a great summer! Go Friars!

Mr. Jim Stewart, Jr. ’86 Head of Athletics

Winter Sports Wrap-Up

SWIMMING & DIVING

PLAYER RECOGNITION:

Miles Conn ’23 - Academic All-American

Connor Kirby ’26 - All Inter-Ac League

Honorable Mention

Ben Kutufaris ’23 - All Inter-Ac League 1st Team

Tom Moul ’23 - All Inter-Ac League 1st Team, Academic All-American

Jacob Nowoswiat ’25 - All Inter-Ac League

2nd Team

Brady Tierney ’23 - All Inter-Ac League 2nd Team, Academic All-American

Davis Woerner ’24 - All Inter-Ac League 2nd Team

SEASON SUMMARY:

Malvern’s Swimming and Diving team finished with a dual meet record of 4-4. Given how the team graduated a strong class last year, this young team rose to the occasion and competed very consistently throughout the season. A season highlight for the team was beating Conestoga at the beginning of January when they won by 10 points. The team competed at National Catholics at Loyola University and finished in 4th place. At Easterns, the team finished in 7th place against over 30 teams. Two relay teams qualified for All-American status, and the team qualified for Silver All-American status with a team GPA of 3.658. mp

ICE HOCKEY

PLAYER RECOGNITION:

Brady Doyle ’24 - All-APAC Second Team

Jeremy Jacobs ’24 - All-APAC Second Team

Jimmy Jacobs ’23 - All-APAC Honorable Mention

Brandon Novabilski ’23 - All-APAC Honorable Mention

Jack Sharer ’23 - All-APAC Honorable Mention

SEASON SUMMARY:

The Malvern Prep Ice Hockey team returned to the ice right where they had left off. The Friars started off the season winning their first 6 of 8 games before facing some tough competition through league play. The season was led by a core group of seniors: Jimmy Jacobs ’23, Jack Sharer ’23, Steven Getsie ’23, Gavin Wilson ’23, Ryan Clark ’23, and Brandon Novabilski ’23 Juniors Jeremy Jacobs ’24, Caiden Canale ’24, Brady Doyle ’24, and Aiden Kelly ’24 all contributed throughout the season. The freshmen and sophomores also stepped up to make contributions throughout the year. The Friars finished the season 8-7 (2-5-1 in APAC League play). The Friars were the #4 seed in the 2023 Flyers Cup tournament. After winning their first game in the quarterfinals, the Friars fell to LaSalle 3-0 in the semifinals. The APAC is made up of five tough teams in the area, which creates a very competitive league and plays the highest level of high school hockey around. mp

BASKETBALL

PLAYER RECOGNITION:

Andrew Phillips ’23 - Most Valuable Player, Inter-Ac Boys Basketball Player of the Year, Markway Club James Fenerty Inter-Ac Player of the Year Award, DLN All-Area Basketball First Team, 2022-2023 PA Sports Writers All-State Boys Basketball Teams in the Non-PIAA category, 1st Team All Area (Non-PIAA Schools) by Philadelphia Sports Digest Ryan Williams ’24 - All Inter-Ac League First Team, DLN All-Area Basketball Honorable Mention, 2022-2023 PA Sports Writers All-State Boys Basketball Teams in the Non-PIAA category, 2nd Team All Area (Non-PIAA Schools) by Philadelphia Sports Digest

SEASON SUMMARY:

The Basketball team’s overall record was 18-9 and they finished 8-2 in the league, sharing the title with Penn Charter for the second straight season. The team had some exciting wins versus Academy of the New Church in overtime at home, against the defending Delaware state champion, Tower Hill, at home, and going undefeated on the road in the Inter-Ac League. The team ended the season with a victory over defending PAISAA champions, Westtown School, in the first round of the PAISAA tournament. The Friars lost in the quarterfinal round to the George School in a hard-fought game. At the Markward Club awards ceremony Andrew Phillips ’23 was named the Markward Club James Fenerty Inter-Ac Player of the Year, and Coach Paul Romanczuk P’26’27 was named the Markward Club Dan Dougherty Inter-Ac Coach of the Year. mp

WINTER TRACK

SEASON SUMMARY:

The Winter Track team found success this season in both the Varsity and the Novice competitions. The team participated in the highly competitive Track and Field Coaches Association of Greater Philadelphia meets, which include large and small schools, both public and private, from the Greater Philadelphia area. The ultimate goals of these meets are to either qualify for the Meet of Champions or find success at the Novice-only meet.

SQUASH

PLAYER RECOGNITION:

Hayden Fisher ’24Inter-Ac All-League 2nd Team

WRESTLING WRAP-UP: MALVERN COMMUNITY CELEBRATES WRESTLING TEAM

The Meet of Champions qualifiers were the following: Cam Paquette ’23 (60 meters), Evan Smith ’23 (400 meters), Alex Daoud ’23 (60 meter hurdles), the 4x200 meter relay, and Ryan Woerner ’26 (provisional qualifier, high jump). In the Novice meet, medals were secured by Evan Fulton ’26 who won the 60 meter hurdles, Owen Hammond ’25 who won the 200 meter dash, and Joey Domizio ’24 who took second in the 60 meter dash. mp

On March 10, 2023, the Malvern Community celebrated the Wrestling Team’s first-ever state championship. The program finished third overall after competing in the 87th National Prep Wrestling Championships in Upper Marlboro, MD, and completed the season ranked #5 in the country. Congratulations to the Wrestling Team! mp

SEASON SUMMARY:

The boys had a great season. They improved from last year, moving up a division and finishing fifth in Division 5! We are so excited about the work they put in this season and are looking forward to next year’s growth with 13 returning players. mp

PLAYER RECOGNITION:

Spencer Barnhart ’23 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team, All-American

Brian Chamberlain ’26 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team

Matt Connolly ’26 - Inter-Ac All-League 2nd Team

Jack Consiglio ’24 - Most Valuable Player, Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team, National Champion, Daily Local News Wrestler of the Year

Tyler Conroy ’26 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team, All-American

Reed Fullmer ’23 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team, All-American

Tommy Link ’23 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team, All-American

Lukas Littleton Mascaro ’26 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team, National Champion

S.P. O’Donnell ’23 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team, All-American

Nick O’Neill ’24 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team, All-American

Nathan Rickards ’24 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team

Philip Tabasso ’24 - Inter-Ac All-League 2nd Team, All-American

Nick Wehmeyer ’24 - Inter-Ac All-League 1st Team, All-American

Stosh Zalota ’25 - Inter-Ac All-League 2nd Team, All-American

Lukas Zalota ’27 - All-American

SEASON SUMMARY:

Congratulations to the Malvern Wrestling program on securing its first-ever wrestling state championship, beating out Wyoming Seminary, as well as placing in third overall at the 87th National Prep Wrestling Championships. The team finished the season ranked #5 in the country.

Additional congratulations to Tommy Link ’23, awarded the Ronald K. Nelson Award, which honors the importance of teamwork through wrestling; Head Varsity

Coach Nate Lautar ’98 was named PAISWT Coach of the Year; and Assistant Coach Nate Wachter named Assistant Coach of the Year.

The program boasted a full season with two schedules to provide high-level competition for all of our student-athletes. With all rigorous seasons, we lost some key members of the lineup as the grind of the year took its toll; however, with the depth of the program and intense preparation of our wrestlers, several key members were able to step up and plug the gaps with huge wins at essential parts of the season.

The most essential demonstration of team strength came at the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Wrestling Tournament (PAISWT) championships hosted by Mercersburg Academy, where the Friars beat Wyoming Seminary for the State Championships. The team was able to do this by medaling in all 14 weight classes, with 13 finalists, and 6 champions, amassing 318 points. All 14 wrestlers qualified for the National Prep School Championships. Eighth-grade standout Lukas Zalota (175) secured a bronze medal in his first PAISWT appearance. Tyler Conroy ’26 (106), Tommy Link ’23 (120), S.P. O’Donnell ’23 (144), Reed Fullmer ’23 (157), Nick Wehmeyer ’24 (190), Stosh Zalota ’25 (215), and Philip Tabasso ’24 (HWT) were all finalists and secured silver medals for the Friars. Meanwhile, Lukas Littleton Mascaro ’26 (113), Nick O’Neill ’24 (126), Jack Consiglio ’24 (132), Spencer Barnhart ’23 (138), Nathan Rikards ’24 (150), and Brian Chamberlain ’26 (165) took home honors as tournament champions.

The team traveled to the 2023 National Prep School Tournament hosted in Upper Marlboro, MD. By means of qualifying through the PAISWT tournament, all 14 wrestlers competed in this prestigious event. The Friars finished in third place, just behind Lake Highland Prep of Orlando, a team they had defeated in a dual early in the season at the Journeyman Collegiate Duals in New Orleans – 12 of the 14 Friar competitors came home having earned All-American Honors. Stosh Zalota (215) and Tabasso (HWT) both finished in eighth place and O’Donnell (144) secured a win to secure seventh place. Rickards (150) and Wehmeyer (190) earned fifth place results, while Conroy (106) and Link (120) took home bronze medals for third place. The team placed an impressive five wrestlers in the championship bouts. O’Neill (126), Barnhart (138), and Fullmer (157) all faced very tough competition and represented the school well, earning silver medals. In the end, it was Littleton Mascaro (113) and Consiglio (132) who earned gold medals and commemorative gold jackets and the rights to call themselves National Prep School Champions. Both boys have secured banners in the Nathan Lautar ’98 Wrestling Room, amongst the growing number of program greats.

It was a very successful season, and with so many wrestlers in the depth chart gaining valuable competition exposure this year, we again expect great things from this program for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Congratulations, Friars! mp

Spring Sports Wrap-Up

BASEBALL

PLAYER RECOGNITION:

Tague Davis ’24 - First Team All Inter-Ac

Tim Dickinson ’23 - Second Team All Inter-Ac

Cam Marcum ’23 - First Team All Inter-Ac

Charlie Oschell ’23 - First Team All Inter-Ac

SEASON SUMMARY:

The Friars wrapped up another successful spring season, amassing a 28-6 record. This is the program’s 25th league title and 10th in the past 13 seasons. In the PAISAA tournament, the team advanced to the final round and beat the Perkiomen School 6-4 to become PAISAA Champions! This win is their seventh championship and their 10th straight appearance in the championship game. Additional congratulations to Charlie Oschell ’23, who joined the 100 career strikeout club! He’s the first to reach this milestone since 2021, when his older brother Fran Oschell ’21 achieved the feat. Charlie is the fourth pitcher to accomplish this since 2018. mp

Malvern Prep Baseball Captures PAISAA State Championship

The Malvern Community gathered in early June to celebrate the Malvern Prep Baseball team capturing the PAISAA State Championship title on May 27. The team defeated Perkiomen School, 6-4 in a hard-fought battle for the State Title. This was the 10th consecutive appearance in the State Final under Coach Freddy Hilliard. The final game was the perfect ending to an incredible season for the Friars. The team finished 28-6 and were named the Inter-Ac Champions. Speaking on behalf of the coaching staff, Varsity Coach Freddy Hilliard offered, “This team faced adversity, but they never stopped loving each other and never stopped supporting each other. They came together as a group until the very end. That is a testament to Malvern Prep.”

Graduating seniors Charlie Oschell and Jack Stead spoke on behalf of the players. “What makes this place [Malvern Prep] so special is the love that we have for each other. I’m here today with a group of guys that I will consider brothers and family forever at the most special school on planet Earth,” shared Oschell. Stead offered similar sentiments adding that “the team is just really special… we rallied around each other.”

The win was a team effort by the Friars under the leadership of Charlie Oschell ’23 who was dominant on the mound, going six innings and only giving up one earned run. Jack Stead ’23 went 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBI. Brady Abate ’26 added an RBI and a run scored. Trey Tiffan ’23 got the save for the Friars. mp

LACROSSE

PLAYER RECOGNITION:

Roman Buono ’23 - First Team All Inter-Ac

Lucca DiBartolomeo ’24 - First Team All Inter-Ac, Southeastern PA USA Lacrosse

All-American, All-Eastern PA Lacrosse Coaches Association Boys’ Team

Peri DiBartolomeo ’24 - First Team All Inter-Ac

Patrick Keenan ’23 - First Team All Inter-Ac

AJ Nikolic ’23 - First Team All Inter-Ac, Southeastern PA USA Lacrosse

All-American, All-Eastern PA Lacrosse Coaches Association Boys’ Team

Michael Ortlieb ’25 - First Team All Inter-Ac

SEASON SUMMARY:

The Varsity Lacrosse Team finished the season 16-7 with a victory in the Inter-Ac Tournament Championship. The team finished second place in Inter-Ac League standings, with an 8-2 record in league play. Offense was led by AJ Nikolic ’23 Defense was led by Pat Keenan ’23 and Roman Buono ’23. The entire team supported our offense and defense with great efforts throughout the season. After a five-game losing streak early in the season, the team rebounded to win 13 of the last 15 games rounding off what was a very successful season for our program. mp

ROWING

SEASON SUMMARY:

Benjamin Donohue ’25 excelled as a sophomore sculler, placing first in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships this past May. In the Philadelphia City Championship, Donohue placed third in the Boys JV 1x Final, earning a bronze medal. Cormac Rooney ’24 and Luke Miller ’24 challenged themselves and other crews this past season, placing second in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. The Philadelphia City Championships gathered all the local high schools from the area, with Rooney and Miller taking bronze in the Boys Varsity 2x Final. They also won gold in nationals, The Stotesbury Cup, and won the coveted Undine Cup in the Boys Junior Double Final. Fowler and Hicks also took home a bronze medal in the Boys Lightweight 2x Final. Best of luck to Luke, Cormac, and sophomore Ben Donohue who will be representing Malvern at the USRowing Youth Nationals in Sarasota, FL, June 7-12. mp

RUGBY

SEASON SUMMARY:

The Malvern Prep Rugby team continued its growth in 2023. The program played a full slate of both Varsity and JV matches. The Varsity team finished the season as the #6 team in the state and fell to a strong La Salle program in the playoffs. mp

TRACK & FIELD

SEASON SUMMARY:

The Track & Field team competed in many small and large meets throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Despite the team dealing with injuries to many key athletes toward the end of the season, the team still showed well at the Inter-Ac and PAISAA championship meets. Individual highlights were captured by Michael Geary ’23, who took third place in the pole vault at both the IAAA and PAISAA championship meets with a height of 12’6”, and Ryan Woerner ’26, who took third place in the triple jump at the IAAA meet with a distance of 40’11.5”, making him one of the top ninth grade athletes in the region. mp

TENNIS

PLAYER RECOGNITION:

Hayden Fisher ’24 - All Inter-Ac First Team

SEASON SUMMARY:

The Tennis team competed in a very strong league and finished 0-5 this season. They played well with a number of close matches, most ending with 5-2 or 4-3 scores. The team looks to improve next season. mp

Malvern’s 8th Grade basketball team hosted “Showtime Basketball Tours” from Australia on Monday, January 9, 2023. This incredible experience allowed players from opposite sides of the world to compete in Dougherty Hall!

The teams also exchanged gifts – Malvern provided Philly soft pretzels and Hershey bars, while the Aussies gave our team “scully” caps. mp

MALVERN WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB COMPETES IN THE FRANK SPELLMAN CLASSIC

On Saturday, January 28, Mr. Erik Miller and Mr. Joe Basiura ’18 traveled with the Malvern Weightlifting Club to compete in the Frank Spellman Classic at Garage Strength Gym in Fleetwood, PA.

A weightlifting competition consists of two events: the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. Weightlifting is sometimes referred to as Olympic Weightlifting because it is the only barbell sport that takes place at the Olympic Games. The object of the sport is to take a loaded barbell from the floor to overhead in a technically proficient manner. The Snatch requires the lifter to take the bar overhead in one motion from the floor, while the Clean & Jerk requires the lifter to take the bar from the floor to the shoulders, and then after a slight pause, driven overhead to a locked-out arm position. Three attempts of each lift are provided to the competitors. The lifter with the highest combined total for both lifts is the winner.

We are excited that Malvern had four student-athletes take to the platform.

Kurtis Leopold ’26 successfully completed 4 of 6 lifts totaling 111kg. His best Snatch was 46kg and his best Clean & Jerk was 65kg.

Neil Morrison ’24 completed 5 of 6 lifts totaling 120kg. His best Snatch was 50kg and his best Clean & Jerk was 70kg.

Cash Ogborn ’26 completed 6 of 6 lifts totaling 125kg. His best Snatch was 53kg and his best Clean & Jerk was 72kg. Cash also hit the Youth National Meet Qualifying mark for his age group and weight class!

Orazio Nastase ’25 completed 6 of 6 lifts totaling 150kg. His best Snatch was 65kg and his best Clean & Jerk was 85kg.

Congratulations to the Malvern Weightlifting Club! mp

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL HAS UNDEFEATED SEASON

The Middle School Varsity Basketball team clinched an undefeated season on Thursday, February 9, with a 55-37 victory over Collegium Charter. The team went 16-0 for the season. Congratulations to Coach Scott Taylor and the team! mp

8TH GRADE BASKETBALL HOSTS TEAM FROM DOWN UNDER

KEEP IN THE KNOW!

Share your Alumni news!

Malvern Prep encourages all alumni to share news in the NewsNotes section of the Malvern Magazine

To contribute, visit the Alumni page on www.malvernprep.org, write to Alumni Programs, Malvern Preparatory School

418 S. Warren Ave. Malvern, PA 19355, or e-mail alumni@malvernprep.org.

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

1950s

Jeff Doherty ’58 and Eve are living at Fleet Landing (CCRC) at Atlantic Beach, FL. He hopes to hear from his former classmates.

1960s

Donald Day ’61 is happily retired in Franklin, TN, after 40 years working in corporate and a company-owned career. Day is a Vietnam Veteran and served with the U.S. Navy Air Intelligence for two years. He spent four years in the Reserves. He is also a SAG-AFTRA eligible actor.

Tom Kelly ’61 and his wife are in their third iteration of a differing education program for low-income students. The past iterations were the Greensboro Dreamers, which was active for 17 ½ years, providing $300,000 of college scholarships each year to five students, and the latest iteration is helping little kids learn how to read by fourth grade.

Pat Driscoll, R. Ph. ’65 recently completed a manuscript regarding a 1449 letter written in medieval Latin from Pope Nicholas V granting permission to Fineen O’Driscoll to construct a Franciscan Abbey on Sherkin Island, County Cork, Ireland. Driscoll had contacted the Vatican Library and was able to obtain a copy of the letter. After much difficulty, months of work, and with the help of his friend, Rev. Paul J. McCarthy, S.J., and other Jesuit scholars, a translation was obtained. He sent his manuscript to a few authors in Ireland for inclusion in their future historical publications. He has since received commendations and thank you notes. The manuscript will be displayed in Dun na Sead castle in Baltimore, Ireland, and in the Cape Clear museum also in County Cork, Ireland. It may also show up in additional locations.

Frank DeLone ’68 P’01’04 PT and his wife, Anke, just welcomed their second grandchild to the family, Madeline Anna DeLone, daughter of Eric DeLone ’04. Congratulations to the family!

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

Looking for a great way to get involved with Malvern that involves the people you know best-your class?

The Class Agents & Correspondents program is the answer! E-mail alumni@malvernprep.org to get involved.

1970s

Bob Morse ’73 is retired and hating it. He is looking to get into working with special needs children. He shares that the weather in FL is still great!

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1970s (continued)

Bill Hobson ’73 greatly enjoyed the 50th Reunion celebration in October. Bill and his wife Lisa Masterson Hobson RN, MSN, have been blessed with five grandchildren. Bill has a working retirement gig with prominent Philadelphia Criminal lawyer Shake Johnson, Esq.

After 42 years of practice, Jim Matthews ’74 retired as a partner in the national law firm Fox Rothschild, LLP.

Bill McCormick ’76 will be retiring this summer. He is currently a Line Check Airman on the 747-8 at Atlas Air and will be celebrating his 30th anniversary with his wife Nancy this fall. They live in Simpsonville, SC, and visit his dad, Bill ’53, and mom in Cape May, NJ, as often as possible.

1990s

Bernie Prusak ’91 is currently a professor at King’s College in upstate PA. He recently edited a book entitled Catholic Higher Education and Catholic Social Thought. He is also the author of many articles that have appeared in various publications about Catholicism.

Congratulations to Kevin Kiesel ’77 who was honored with the entire football team at the Fairfield University Athletic Hall of Fame in February. Kevin was a 1970’s All-Decade Player/Lineman at Fairfield, who coached in the College Football Ranks for almost 30 years. Kevin is currently coaching and teaching at a high school in southeastern North Carolina.

1980s

George Spyropoulos ’83 was recently honored with one of three Master Preceptor Awards presented in Orlando, FL, at the annual gathering of the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners. This award is given out to a few members each year and recognizes physicians who go above and beyond in teaching to students and residents. Congratulations!

MG Curtis Buzzard ’88 became the Commanding General of the United States Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, GA (soon to be named Fort Moore). Congratulations!

Marvin Pittman ’98 is a recipient of the NBC Sports CONNECT Award, which recognizes employees at all levels who have engaged in efforts that create connections related to the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion tenets regarding community, culture/workforce, or content. NBC Sports employees voted for Marvin as one of three recipients of the award. The CONNECT Award winners were announced at the NBC Sports endof-year town hall by Golf Channel hosts Cara Banks and Damon Phillips, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Head of Diversity & Inclusion. A three-time Sports Emmy Award winner, Marvin is in his 10th year at NBC Sports, currently as Manager, Content Integration and Story Editor, and volunteers as a chapter lead in the Black Employee Network at NBCUniversal.

Ryan Irish ’93 P’22’23’28 PT, Ryan Traynor ’92 P’24, and Hunter Jones ’92 P’23’25 celebrate a Friar victory at the championship lacrosse game against The Haverford School on Saturday, May 20.

2000s

Stephen McGill ’06 was hired as a member of the mechanical engineering faculty at Villanova University.

Mark Miller ’06 and his wife, Jenna, welcomed their first child, James Richard Miller, on October 5, 2022. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Sam Pancoast ’07 on his engagement to Lane Hochschwender!

William McGill ’07 and his wife, Elise, are excited to announce the birth of their son, Caden Bowe McGill, born on April 9, 2023, at a weight of 8lb. 7oz. and a length of 21”. The family is happily adjusting and doing well.

In November 2022, Eric DeLone ’04 was invited to participate in the World Championships for the Half Ironman (70.3 miles), held in Utah. He finished in the top 15% overall out of 3,500 participants, 93rd in the world in his age group. Eric and his wife, Maureen, also welcomed their second child, Madeline, on March 6, 2023.

Congratulations to the DeLone Family!

Congratulations to Philip Congialdi ’08 who received his master’s degree in Business from Temple University’s Fox School of Business in September 2022. Congialdi is currently employed at WSFS in Commercial Real Estate Strategy.

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William McGill ’07 and Stephen McGill ’06. His other groomsmen were Chad Burns ’09 and Jamie Metkus ’09. Nick and Joanna took their honeymoon in Rome and were able to meet Pope Francis through the Sposi Novelli audience. Nick and Joanna are also overjoyed to announce the birth of their daughter, Lucia Joan McGill-Gardner. She was born on March 3, 2023, at a weight of 7lb. 5oz. and a length of 20”. Both mom and baby are happy and healthy.

Justin Farrell ’09 and his wife, Lauren, welcomed their first child, Justin Thomas Farrell Jr. (JJ) into the world on April 13, 2023. Both mom and JJ are doing great. A future Friar in the making!

CJ Mooney ’09 and his wife, Blake, welcomed their baby girl Adare on November 14, 2022. Everyone is doing great!

Nicholas McGill ’09 and Joanna Gardner (Merion Mercy Academy ’09) were married on June 11, 2022, in Haddonfield,

at

the King Church. Nick’s best men were

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2010s

George McHugh ’10 and his wife, Erin, welcomed their first child, Riley Ann McHugh, on April 12, 2023. Erin and Riley are happy, healthy, and getting excited for summer.

Dr. Robert J. Dollfus III ’11 is happy to announce the opening of his second dental office, Chesterbrook Dental Associates of Phoenixville.

Thomas Kovell ’11 obtained his CFP® certificate for his financial planning business, expanding his capabilities and responsibilities as an advisor.

One year after being diagnosed with ALL and seven months after a stem cell transplant, Patrick Finley ’16 completed the Marine Corps Marathon in DC becoming the fastest to complete a marathon after a stem cell transplant! “Throughout the past year, I have had the support of the Malvern Community from the first day I was diagnosed to even seeing Mac Updike ’17 out on the course cheering me on in his Marine uniform. Thank you, Malvern, for all the prayers and support!”

Theodore Holleran ’16 graduated from Drexel Law School in May with a JD. He is scheduled to sit for the Bar Exam in July 2023. Best of luck, Ted!

Chase Gunther ’10 married Alex in March of ’22 and the happy couple welcomed their son, Trey (Charles III), to the world on March 23, 2023, at 2:32 a.m. Trey shares a birthday with his Uncle Blake Gunther ’12. Chase is a trusted advisor in commercial real estate, brokering, developing, and consulting on land development projects. Chase’s wife works for the ownership group of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Congratulations to Justice Bennett ’16 on his graduation from the U.S. Army’s Elite Ranger Training Regiment in April! He is pictured here with Major General Curtis Buzzard ’88, the Commander of the Maneuver Center of Excellence.

Congratulations to Ryan Franks ’17 on receiving his white coat from Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry on April 28, 2023.

Jack Traynor ’18 graduated from Penn State University’s Smeal College of Business with a masters degree in Real Estate Analysis & Development. He will be working as a Portfolio Analyst for Seagis Property Group in Conshohocken, PA. Congratulations!

2020s

Congratulations to John Bodner ’19 on his recent graduation from The University of Pittsburgh. He graduated from the School of Business and Administration with a major in Finance, a minor in Economics, and a certificate in Sports Management. He also served as the Men’s Basketball Student Manager all four years.

Quinn McCahon ’18 recently competed in the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Final with Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish against the Duke University Blue Devils. McCahon and the Fighting Irish took home the win, 13-9, with McCahon scoring two goals for the team. Congratulations, Quinn!

In January, Alex Zavalny ’21 presented his research at Harvard University at the National Collegiate Research Conference. His work showcased how computer vision models are applied to determining how investment decisions are done on the show Shark Tank

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Matt Traynor ’21 and Jack Traynor ’18 were featured on Penn State University’s athletic podcast, Let’s Go State: The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics in early March. Both Matt and Jack are standouts on PSU’s lacrosse team. To listen to the podcast, please visit www.gopsusports.com/podcasts.

Alumni Gather for Alumni Business Networking Event

Congratulations to Nick Harris ’22 on winning the 3-meter dive at the Big 12 Championships in February. At the NCAA Championships for Men’s Swimming and Diving at the end of March, Harris finished seventh on the 1m board (earning All-American status) and 10th on the 3m board (earning Honorable All-American Honors). Harris was the only freshman in both events. Harris also received the Big 12 “Newcomer of the Year” Award. Congratulations, Nick!

On Wednesday, March 1, the Malvern Prep Alumni Board hosted its first Malvern Alumni Business Networking Night. The event was a tremendous success, bringing together over 50 alumni from different graduating classes to network, share ideas, and potentially collaborate on future ventures.

The event was held in the St. Augustine Center and was kicked off with short introductions from Patrick Sillup, Head of School, Bobby Malonoski ’05, and Ryan Edginton ’99. The evening was a mix of general networking and group breakout sessions between the business services, real estate, and tech/engineering industries, which were moderated by members of the Alumni Board.

Malvern has produced countless successful individuals over the years with alumni that have gone on to achieve great things, and it is important that we continue to build a vast network of talent, knowledge, and expertise to tap into. Over the years, Malvern alumni have been instrumental in helping fellow Friars with internships and job opportunities, but there hasn’t necessarily been an outlet for current alumni to discuss future ways of doing business together.

“I believe that this type of event is critical for building relationships and developing new opportunities for personal and professional growth,” shared Malonoski. “By fostering a strong alumni network, we can create a community of individuals who are passionate about supporting one another and working towards common goals. It is important to stay connected with our fellow alumni, as they can provide valuable insights, advice, support, and opportunities to work together.”

The Alumni Board hopes to continue the growth of the alumni network, as well as hosting more networking events in the future. Alumni are encouraged to stay connected with the school and with one another, as we work to build a better future for ourselves and for the Malvern community. mp

In The Classroom

Students in Malvern’s Men’s Chorus class were treated to two accomplished guest speakers from the People’s Light Educational Outreach program on Tuesday, January 31. Tom Teti and Lyle Sweppenheiser gave a Master Class that allowed our students to share and learn about theater, music, and the related arts from a professional in the field.

At the end of February, Mrs. Jessica Kenworthey’s sophomore Church History class participated in a yarn activity, which got the students thinking about their end-of-year project. In the project, students need to connect people/places/ideas/ movements/events they have studied throughout the year to overreaching themes that were also studied throughout the year. To help the students visualize what that means, they created a yarn spider web to connect papers with themes to papers with names/topics/events.

In early February, a group of sophomores and juniors helped Habitat for Humanity in Avon Grove as part of our Christian Service program. The Friars helped install bathtubs and prepare homes for low-income families to move into permanent residency.

Cade Heppelmann ’24 is the founder of the Malvern Prep Student Managed Fund Club. In mid-February, he pitched a stock for purchase in the Club membership.

At the end of February, Lt. Cl. Adam Sawyer stopped by Malvern’s Leadership in Action and Pursuing Excellence classes to share his expertise and knowledge on developing Leaders of Character.

In April, students participated in a Cake Decorating Pop-Up with Maryellen Derr during Community Time. Maryellen is the owner of Cakes and Candies by Maryellen located in West Chester, PA. Students were able to design their own cake pops, chocolatecovered strawberries, and cupcakes. They also received a special treat from Maryellen!

On Tuesday, April 11, Bill Russo ’05, current Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Global Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of State, visited campus. Assistant Secretary Russo discussed the importance of “engaging with the world.” He described his own career journey, including the role that his time at Malvern played in getting him there, and what a career at State or broadly in the government/public service looks like.

Thank you, Assistant Secretary Russo!

On Monday, May 1, Mrs. Kim Tyoe’s Sports Diplomacy and Society history class had a virtual field trip with the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. The trip included a brief tour of the “museum” and a workshop on Civil Rights and segregation’s impact on baseball and society.

During Community Time on May 4, 6th graders observed a Star Wars themed debate held by the Speech and Debate Team.

On Thursday, May 18, 8th grade students created street art to raise awareness for the social concern they had been researching and writing about.

In early May, 60 Malvern Friars volunteered with the Chester County Special Olympics at Coatesville High School.

James Auch, Jr. ’55

Paetrus (Peter) Banmiller ’58

Joseph D. Birle ’59, brother of James Birle ’54

Mary Patricia Carey, mother of Robert Carey ’73 and the grandmother of Andrew Devlin ’05, Brett Carey ’06, and Matthew Devlin ’09

Joan Downs P’96’98’98, mother of Derrick Downs ‘96, Christopher Downs ‘98, and Tony Downs ‘98. She was also part of the inaugural class inducted into Malvern’s Wall of Distinction for Social Impact.

Eileen Dwyer P’85’93 GP’20’24, wife of Philip Dwyer, Jr. ’62, mother of Philip Dwyer III ’85 and John Dwyer ’93, grandmother of Ryan McFillin ’20 and Matthew McFillin ’24

Corinne Filograna, sister of Jack Filograna ’23

Elaine Flanagan P’06, mother of Andrew (Drew) Flanagan ’06

Jane Goggin P’84’87’89, mother of Garrett Goggin ’84, Peter Goggin ’87, and Brendan Goggin ’89

Joseph Greim P’79’81, father of Joseph Greim ’79 and Michael Greim ’81

Jane Guss, wife of Ed Liga, Malvern Prep’s Music Teacher

Caroline Gillespie Hartman GP’21 , mother of Upper School faculty member, Susan Giordani and grandmother of Logan Giordani ‘21

Joseph Hayden ’51 P’76’81 GP’08, father of Martin ’76 and Joseph ’81, and grandfather of Marty ’08

(December 2022 – July 2023)

Martin “Marty” Hayden, Sr. ’76 P’08, son of Joseph M. Hayden ‘51 P’76’81 GP’08, brother of Joseph T. Hayden ‘81, and father of Martin Hayden, Jr. ‘08

Fred A. Huenerfauth, Jr. ’58

Jon Lebano P’21, father of Ian Lebano ’21

Rocco Mascioli GP’16’18’23, father-inlaw of Neale Boyle, Malvern’s Assistant Athletic Director, and grandfather of Brian ’16, Kevin ’18, and Connor ’23

John McGarry ’66

Timothy Mullray, Jr. ’84, son of T. Daniel Mullray ’62 P’84’87’94 GP’22’25 and brother of William Mullray ’87 P’22’25 and Daniel Mullray ’94.

Harry F. Romig Jr. GP’19’24, father of Heather Canavan, Malvern Upper School teacher, and grandfather of Ashton ’19 and Liam ’24

Richard Rudolph ’59

Ann Taylor P’82 GP’11’18’20, mother of Matthew Taylor ’82 PT, and grandmother of Ross ’11, Daniel ’18, and Brendan ’20

Joseph Troiano P’77, father of Joe Troiano ’77

Janet Williamson P’76’76’81 GP’10’16, wife of Harry Williamson, Sr. ’52, mother of Harry Williamson, Jr. ’76, Joseph Williamson ’76, and John Williamson ’81, and grandmother of Joseph DiTrolio ’10 and Philip DiTrolio ’16

Melville Curtis (Curt) Young P’77 GP’27, father of Curt Young, Jr. ’77, and grandfather of House Young ’27

Gabriel J. Zinni, Sr. P’92, father of Gabriel Zinni, Jr. ’92