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THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS FALL/WINTER 2019
MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min. Head of School EDITOR Allison Hall PHOTOGRAPHY Bob Colameco, Sarah Ravenfeld CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Allison Hall, Sarah Ravenfeld, Ashley Breznicky LAYOUT & DESIGN Hillman Creative PRINTING Alcom
FEATURES 12 Malvern Celebrates Annual Homecoming and Reunion
UP FRONT
A great time was had by all who joined the Malvern community at the annual Homecoming and Reunion celebrations.
2 A Message from our Head of School.
18 The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact: A Building for Impact
9 Spotlight on Art and Sculpture Teacher,
Explore the new building and learn about all of the exciting features and programming.
26 The Veritas: An Interview with Mrs. Francine Cox P‘00 Francine Cox discusses her role as Upper School Learning Specialist and how Malvern supports the students in their academics.
32 Alumni Profile: Eric Moore ‘02 Eric Moore shares how his experience at Malvern has prepared him to serve in multiple roles over the course of his career.
42 Top Social Posts Take a look at our Top 10 best-performing social posts from August 2019 to February 2020.
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ARTS ON CAMPUS Mr. Rob Muntz P‘26.
AROUND CAMPUS 14 Spotlight on Director of Dining Services, Mr. Tom Gray P‘21.
FRIAR SPORTS 28 A Fall Sports recap and an interview with our Varsity Soccer Coach, Mrs. Susan Barr P‘15‘20.
ALUMNI 34 Alumni Class Notes. ON THE COVER Malvern’s newest academic building on campus, The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact.
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Dear Friends, We are blessed to have so many wonderful accomplishments to celebrate. I’d like to share just a couple of them. The most notable being the completion of The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact. The addition of this building to our campus provides collaboration space for our students and faculty, meeting space for faculty and administrators, and state-of-theart tools and resources to educate our young Friars. The Center advances STEM to the next level. If Chapel nourishes our spiritual life, the Center celebrates the imagination and elevates the value of inquisitiveness to solve problems for the betterment of humanity. In addition to the Center, we have transformed the traditional pathways between buildings into a beautifully appointed Quad. Benches and lighting surround our common room and provide
a space to strengthen the bonds of Unity, a treasured Augustinian Core Value. As the Christmas Tree in the center of it reminded us of God’s engagement with humanity through the Birth of Christ, the Lenten Cross now recalls the purpose of our Faith, to accept God’s offer of abundant life here and hereafter. Also, with the arrival of warmer weather, I anticipate students, faculty, and administrators enjoying the space as well as hosting events for the entire Malvern Community. I am grateful for the generous benefactors that have made and continue to make the vision of The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact a reality. When I walk through the Center connecting Sullivan and Carney Halls, I am aware of the integration of the Sciences and Humanities commingling for an independent Augustinian, brain-based, student centered
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Up Front
education -- shaping the character of young Friars to live life with humility and heart.
works proudly in many ways to reflect the diversity of the world and to make clear that all are welcomed, all are valued.”
I want to share with you that the Leadership Team together with the Board of Trustees of our school has chosen the challenging topic of diversity, specifically, racial diversity as our top priority for this and for the next academic year. The Board, Faculty, and Staff have been reading White Fragility by Dr. Robin DiAngelo. On March 12, Malvern hosted an ADVIS (Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools) event during which Dr. DiAngelo spoke to our Board, Faculty, and Staff and colleagues from other schools. Due to concerns about the Coronavirus, this event was held using remote conferencing technology. I am grateful that we were able to proceed with the event. We have and will continue to discuss this important topic in order that our Inclusivity Statement is not only aspirational but impactful: “Malvern Prep
As I conclude my third year as Malvern’s Head of School, I am excited about what happens every day on campus: educating the minds and hearts of young men who are unique and intentional creations of a loving God. Malvern imparts a way of life offering academic excellence, spiritual grounding, and life-long friendships. What a privilege it is to be part of our beloved school! Be assured of my prayers for you and your family. In Augustine,
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Letters to the Editor SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH US! We welcome all readers to give us feedback on this issue or to share story ideas for future issues. All letters to the editor that we receive will be considered for publishing in the next issue of the Malvern Magazine. (Letters are edited for length.)
Letters to the Editor can be mailed to: Malvern Preparatory School 418 S. Warren Ave. Malvern, PA 19355-2702 Attn: Malvern Magazine or email communications@malvernprep.org.
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We first met the Augustinians when our son, Jack, enrolled at Malvern Prep. We realized that the Friars were going to be instrumental in our son’s faith formation. In a society where messages can pull our youth into different directions, we began to see the Augustinians as our partners in raising our children in their Christian faith.
Q&A
with Brian Riley P‘21‘26, Malvern Prep Trustee and Parent
Up Front
What was your first introduction to the Augustinians?
What attracted you to choose Malvern Prep for your sons? We were attracted to the concept of brotherhood and community at Malvern, and how the Augustinian values and charism teach our boys about Christ and how to live by his teachings.
What inspired you to financially support the Augustinians? We were curious as to whether our support of Malvern Prep benefited the Friars, so we asked. We found out that it didn’t. The deep appreciation we have for the Friars prompted us to think about what we could do to help them. We want them to live securely and with the knowledge that we place great value on what they have done and continue to do for our sons and for our shared Catholic faith. We established a monthly gift to give them the resources, certainty, and confidence to live and minister. We are committed to doing this for as long as we possibly can.
How has your involvement with the Augustinians and Malvern Prep enriched your life? Christ is at the center of our faith community, and the Augustinians have brought that community to life at Malvern Prep, at Villanova, and to our extended faith community in Philadelphia and beyond. Most people today are not part of such a strong community, and we feel blessed to be welcomed into something so special and unique. We have come to view the Friars not just as leaders in our faith, but as friends.
How important are the Augustinians to the future of Malvern Prep? The Augustinians are an all-important presence in the lives of the boys at Malvern Prep, providing structure and guidance consistent with Christ’s teachings. Malvern Prep’s unique qualities, and its future, depend on a strong Augustinian presence.
Do you view the Augustinians as a key differentiator for Malvern Prep? We could have chosen to send our sons to any number of great schools providing a fine education with a great faculty, great sports, extracurricular activities, and outstanding facilities. We chose Malvern Prep because, unlike the other schools, we knew the Augustinians would provide our sons something far more important—an education in Christ’s teachings and an example of men living a good, decent, Christian life.
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Malvern Theatre Society Presents Bye Bye Birdie
The Malvern Theatre Society (MTS) produced fan-favorite Bye Bye Birdie in the fall. The show was incredibly successful, leaving the cast and crew to perform to sold-out audiences! Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie, played by Aidan White ‘20, has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim MacAfee, played by Villa Maria Academy student Corinne Stroup, for a very public farewell kiss. A loving send-up of the early 1960s small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll,
Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. 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 this show to life! mp
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Student Talent Shines at Celebration of Learning & the Arts Nights Malvern Prep students were on hand to demonstrate and celebrate their thinking, learning, and doing at our Celebration of Learning & the Arts held in early December. This 'open campus' evening allowed attendees to choose what they see and when they see it, while highlighting our Augustinian values and experiencing a deep sense of community. Eighty-three students showcased learning in all of its shapes and forms — from music to visual arts and from science to theology. mp
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An Employee Spotlight on Malvern’s Art and Sculpture Teacher, Mr. Rob Muntz P’26 By: Sarah Ravenfeld Rob Muntz P‘26 has been at Malvern
Muntz is an engaging force in the class-
could be colored, and he built a box with a
for 20 years as a staple in our Arts
room. He is comfortable with the students
colored epoxy stripe.”
Department. He has taught both Middle
and meets them where they are. But, he
and Upper School art classes during his
also understands the importance of feed-
time, as well as helped out with Stage Craft,
back and walking with the student along
producing sets for the Malvern Theatre
the path, particularly in a creative field.
Society’s three productions each year.
“Art class is all about the one-on-one with
“This spring [Rock of Ages] is my 27th
a student. I’m able to ask them questions
production that I have been a Stage Craft
about their piece and sometimes it can
designer for since the Duffy Arts Center
take the kids aback, but once you break
opened,” reflected Muntz, as we recalled
down those first few feedback sessions, it
the opening of the Duffy Center.
gets easier and they get better. They learn
“Having the space to put on performances with such a large design output, as well as
how to defend their work or accept the feedback,” shared Muntz.
having a large space for ceramics, studio
He also encourages his students to think
art, sculpture, graphic design … it was a
outside the box and try new things.
bold move in Malvern’s history. The school
“Students will see something online and
showed that they are committed to the arts
they’ll want to try it in the classroom. For
and providing that outlet for our students.”
example, Keith Maguire ‘19 saw a class-
Muntz is a Chester County native,
mate using epoxy and found it interesting.
growing up in Downingtown and attending
So, he searched online and found out it
Arts On Campus
SETTING THE STAGE Muntz believes that art is inherently Augustinian, and he models that teaching in his classroom. “Art class allows me to learn right alongside my students,” shared Muntz. “They’re receiving feedback about why their project might not work, and they have to defend it. That cross-banter is very Augustinian.” Why should students take an art class? Muntz believes creativity is the key to success later in life and gives the students an opportunity to reflect on themselves. “Art allows students to get to know themselves better than anything that I have seen. When you tell students they have to make something and spend time with themselves, they ultimately create or build something that is all them, all their own self-expression.”
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Downingtown High School. He studied art at Muhlenberg College and returned to the area working for Bentley Systems selling architecture software, but he quickly realized he wanted to do something different. “I went back to school at University of the Arts for my master’s degree in Arts and Education. I had this goal of working and living in the city, but the job at Malvern showed up in The Inquirer, so I applied, interviewed, and was offered the job a day or two later,” he shared.
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Malvern Community Celebrates Annual Scholarship Breakfast
On Wednesday, October 9, Malvern Prep held the annual
attend Malvern and receive an outstanding education. Malvern
Scholarship Mass and Breakfast Reception. Scholarship recipients,
currently has 13 Maguire scholars.
their families, and benefactors were invited to celebrate Mass with the entire school community, followed by breakfast in the Duffy Arts Center lobby. During Mass, Emilia Twomey, the Maguire Scholars Program Coordinator from the Maguire Foundation, and Dylan CabahugAlmonte ‘22, Maguire Scholar, spoke. Cabahug-Almonte shared how the Maguire Scholarship has given him the opportunity to
“Both Malvern Prep and the Maguire Foundation work towards the goal of the student’s success, both in and out of the classroom,” shared Cabahug-Almonte. “The Scholarship Mass and Breakfast Reception provides an opportunity for our donors and scholarship recipients to create meaningful relationships and honor one another,” shared Pam Engle, Director of Annual and Leadership Giving.
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Malvern Prep Welcomes the Class of 2023 with Brotherhood Ceremony
On Wednesday, September 18, each member of Malvern Prep’s
The entire Upper School student body, faculty, staff, and families
Class of 2023, as well as new members of the classes of 2022
of the Class of 2023 and new students were present for the
and 2021, were formally welcomed into the Malvern community
ceremony, which brought together Malvern’s two groups of
during the Brotherhood Ceremony in the O’Neill Sports Center.
freshman students -- those who had attended Malvern for Middle
Each student was presented with a medal of St. Augustine, which
School and those who were entering in the ninth grade.
was placed around his neck by his parents or guardian. These
Rev. Christopher Drennen, O.S.A. ‘73 addressed the school
medals depict the image of St. Augustine, the founder of the
community: “Nothing proves a friend as much as taking a friend’s
Augustinian Order of priests who established and support Malvern
burden — that is the meaning of brotherhood.” He went on to
Prep. Each student and his family were then blessed by one of the
encourage our new students to “take your turn in leadership and
five Augustinian Friars participating in the ceremony. The new
take your turn in service.”
Malvern brothers then signed their names in a Class of 2023 ledger, symbolizing their acceptance into the Malvern community.
The ceremony concluded with the singing of the alma mater, led by Malvern’s Liturgical Music Group.
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HOMECOMING Malvern’s annual Homecoming and Reunion
Also on Friday evening, alumni from the
Soccer team defeated Germantown Academy
events took place the weekend of October 18
classes of 1954, 1959, and 1964 celebrated
1-0 in a game that went into overtime! The
& 19. This year the weekend kicked off on
Mass at 5:00 p.m. in Our Mother of Good
Varsity Football team bested Penn Charter in
Friday morning as the Class of 1969
Counsel Chapel followed by dinner in Austin
a hard-fought contest, 49-44. Congratulations
celebrated their 50th Reunion by spending a
Hall. The Class of 1994 joined them to
to our student-athletes and coaches!
“day in the life” on Malvern’s campus. They
celebrate their 25th Reunion.
visited classes, toured The St. Augustine
Families, students, alumni, faculty, and staff
Homecoming kicked off on Saturday morning
enjoyed the Pig Roast and camaraderie of
with the Alumni 5k in memory of Joy Pancoast
the afternoon. The energy added a sense of
P’07’11’14. Prior to the race, Sam ‘07,
liveliness among the students looking forward
On Friday night the Alumni Association
Wes ‘11, Andy ‘14, and their dad Frank,
to the evening’s Homecoming Dance.
presented its 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame
awarded the Joy Pancoast Scholarship to
inductees in the Duffy Arts Center. The former
Gabby Scarantino. The scholarship is awarded
Friars inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame
to a St. Agnes student who plans to attend a
were: DJ Driscoll ‘02, Brian Grandieri ‘04,
Catholic high school.
Center for Social Impact, and enjoyed lunch in the cafeteria.
the 2004 National Rowing Championship Boat of Ryan Coyne ‘06, Pat Ryan ‘05, Justin Teti ‘05, and Craig Wenger ‘04.
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Homecoming & Reunion was an incredible weekend, made possible by the efforts of the Alumni Association, Mothers’ and Fathers’ Club volunteers, students, faculty, and staff.
The day’s athletic contests began with JV and
We hope our entire community enjoyed being
Varsity Soccer at 12:00 p.m., followed by the
on campus, watching sporting events, and
Varsity Football game at 2:00 p.m. The Varsity
reconnecting with fellow Malvernians.
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TOM GRAY’S CAFE n Employee Spotlight on Malvern’s Director of A Dining Services, Mr. Tom Gray P‘21 By: Ashley Breznicky
Malvern Prep’s Director of Dining Services, Tom Gray P‘21, had
various areas of interest,” he says. It brings a different spark to the
the “cooking bug” and knew he had to follow where it took him.
students that is not always seen in the cafeteria.
He attended St. Joseph’s University for Food Marketing and
Not only does Tom oversee the entire Dining operation, but he
received his culinary degree from The Restaurant School. His culinary travels took him to New Orleans, Long Beach Island, and various restaurants around Delaware County before bringing him to Malvern Prep, where he has been for the last 15 years.
may also be found filling a role in the kitchen when someone is out sick or providing catering services to various functions around campus. But one thing Tom doesn’t do daily is cook—“although, [son] Patrick’s friends call it Tom Gray’s Cafe,” he shares with a
“It’s crazy to me,” reflects Tom after noting how long he’s been
laugh. Tom has put a trusted team in place, and he is very proud
here. But it feels like he was meant to be here as he has embraced
of what they present to the Malvern community each day.
the essence of the Malvern brotherhood and tight-knit community.
Being a parent of a student at Malvern has opened up Tom’s eyes
Tom truly cares about the students and how to enhance their
to aspects of the school that he was unfamiliar with before. Our
experience both in and out of the cafeteria. He spends about an
faculty and staff have personal relationships with the students that
hour each morning putting together the menus and indicating the
other schools do not. “Not only do his individual teachers know
various allergens to make sure students are well aware of what
who Patrick is, but every teacher knows who Patrick is,” he states.
they could be eating. He provides a wide-ranging menu
That’s part of what makes Malvern so special.
allowing students to choose from a variety of food options. He
What would be on Tom’s perfect menu, you may ask? A beef
even communicates with a nutritionist for the wrestling team during the height of their season to ensure the wrestlers can find something they enjoy to eat along with helping them achieve their athletic goals. Tom’s favorite part about Malvern is going to different events on campus and “seeing the kids displaying their artistic and
tenderloin with a crab cake in a mushroom sauce, fresh asparagus or broccoli, twice-baked potato, and a salad. You’ll find the entire Malvern community in Tom Gray’s Cafe when we see that on the menu!
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It was a beautiful Christmas season at Malvern! On Tuesday, December 10, the entire Malvern community gathered in the new quad space for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The event started with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus! Then, Fr. Reilly opened with a blessing of the community, tree, and nativity scene. Paxton Hoishik ‘26, the youngest Friar on
Engineering Club Visits Uwchlan Hills Elementary
Malvern’s campus, had the honor of lighting the Christmas tree. Students, faculty, and staff enjoyed cookies and hot chocolate.
Around Campus
Community Gathers for Annual Tree Lighting
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Students from Malvern’s Engineering Club, Mace Giampietro ‘21, Jonathan Mankowski ‘20, and Jimmy Tegler ‘20, ran a robotics demonstration for 54 kindergarten students at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School in Downingtown, PA, this past fall. The students were exposed to some of the basics of robotics and learned how to distinguish a robot from other types of machines. The kindergartners had opportunities to interact with robots designed and built by Malvern students and were left with enrichment activities that they could bring back to class.
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First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.) Talks Courage, Duty, and Selfless Service On Friday, October 25, the Malvern community welcomed
1987 and was stationed at Fort Drum, NY, with the 10th
decorated soldier and distinguished speaker First Sergeant Matt
Mountain Division. In 1992, he reenlisted and was stationed in
Eversmann (Ret.) to campus to speak to the student body about
Fort Benning, GA, in the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. For
his Special Forces experience overseas.
his service in Mogadishu, Somalia, Eversmann was awarded the
During his talk, Eversmann showed clips from Black Hawk Down,
Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman’s
the movie that portrayed his Special Forces unit during their time
Badge.
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in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993. He then shared how his fellow infantrymen demonstrated selfless service, courage, and duty in that situation, and how the boys can practice those values throughout their lives. “When you are taking part in selfless service, you are putting the needs of others first. It’s not about you, it’s about the team and the mission,” he shared. “Courage is doing what you have to do, even if you’re scared. It’s alright to be scared, but you have to do your job. And finally, duty. You need to fulfill your obligations and tell your brothers, ‘I will not let you fail’.” Eversmann enlisted in the Army as an infantryman in December
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Malvern Community Collects 7,500 Cans During Thanksgiving Food Drive Upper and Middle School students, their families, faculty, and
assembly line to transport the cans from the Duffy Arts Center
staff, donated 7,500 cans of nonperishable food to the annual
to Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel. The students in
Thanksgiving Food Drive. The food was distributed among
Rob Muntz’s sculpture class built an altar in the Chapel using the
St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Chester and the Chester County
cans. On Thursday, November 21, the entire community gathered
Food Bank.
to celebrate the school’s annual Thanksgiving Mass in Our Mother
To kick-start the Food Drive, which began on Friday, October 4,
of Good Counsel Chapel. Mass was celebrated on the altar
Upper School students were challenged to bring in 20 cans
constructed from the Food Drive donations.
between October 4-18.
During his homily, Rev. James Cassidy, O.S.A., referenced the altar
“It started as a question of how to get students more involved and
and reflected on how it was an outward expression of our gratitude
connected to the Food Drive,” said Dr. Jim Fry, Director of Student
to God.
Life. “Oftentimes the students are bringing in cans, and they might
“When we have extra,” Fr. Cassidy said, “it belongs to others.
not have a broader understanding of where the can is going and
Because sometimes the way God comes to us is through bread,
how many people will benefit. An important component to have
in the form of nourishment.” He closed his homily by saying, “From
was that education piece — how many people in our county, and
our abundance comes nourishment for those who need it.”
the surrounding counties, suffer from food insecurity? What does that mean? We made sure we were providing students with that larger context.”
“Service is synonymous with Malvern. It’s an expression of gratitude,” said Fr. Donald Reilly, “These cans were not designed to do what we have them do [built in the shape of an altar]. Inside
Middle School students participated in the Food Drive as well,
these cans is nourishment, they will help someone. At Malvern, we
bringing in more than 1,300 cans in support of the Chester County
create a community of not only academic learners, but learners
Food Bank.
who seek to serve others. Thank you for your generosity.”
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Magic, Sewing, and Cooking, Oh My! Malvern Students Participate in Third J-Term Malvern Prep’s third J-Term experience ran from Monday, January 6,
our second time co-leading the course and we were able to apply
through Friday, January 10, 2020. J-Term is an opportunity for our
changes that we had identified that would better suit the needs,
teachers, administrators, and students to host a five-day elective
resources, and abilities of our group.”
course tailored to a personal interest that serves the students in learning something outside of the regular curriculum.
“The class really helped me learn how to run a kitchen,” said Cook. “At some point in my life I want to run my own kitchen and
Upper School students had the opportunity to choose from a variety
restaurant, and this class really helped me learn about management
of courses including Classic Magic, Film Studies, Happy Trees Happy
and food preparation.”
Thoughts (painting), Cooking and Community, CSI: Malvern, Sewing, Robotics, Fly Fishing, and more. A group of students and faculty members even went to Corpus Christi, TX, to help with the hurricane recovery effort.
During the week, students were treated to a variety of alumni visitors and guest speakers from all different areas of expertise. Fran Dunphy ‘66, Ryan Nassib ‘08, and Carl Nassib ‘11 were just a few of the familiar faces who stopped by campus to meet with
“It’s exciting to see students fully engaged in a variety of projects that
students. A group of our juniors and seniors also had the opportunity
have been generated by their Friar brothers and faculty members.
to go off-campus to meet with a number of our alumni and spend a
Our community is relishing this opportunity to stretch their knowledge
day with them.
base on a very practical level,” shared Head of School, Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D.Min.
New this year was the Middle School J-Day, a shortened version of the Upper School’s J-Term, which took place on Monday, January 6.
Jason Sammartino ‘04, Upper School English teacher, and Jasir
Middle School students had the opportunity to participate in a variety
Cook ‘20, co-led the Cooking and Community course. Students had
of daylong courses including Building a Gaga Pit, Fantasy Football:
the opportunity to plan and prepare a large end-of-week meal, as
Building the Perfect Team, Building a Model Airplane, The Origins of
well as hear from speakers and watch videos that taught them about
Trains, and even Mastering the Rubik’s Cube.
the power, importance, and joy of cooking for people we care about.
J-Term is a great opportunity for our community to grow together,
“I learned from Jasir’s mom that he had an interest and desire to
as many of the classes are made up of students from grades 9-12,
cook, and I wanted to offer a course which combined cooking and
hosted by teachers from different grades, administrators who may
building connections/expressing gratitude. It seemed like the perfect
not be able to spend time in the classroom, and students leading
fit,” shared Sammartino. “Jasir and I have a great student-teacher
the way as they take on their own course.
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A Building for Impact
By: Allison Hall
Around Campus
r The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact opened to students, faculty, and staff on December 2. The construction of this state-of-the-art space has changed the footprint of our campus. Its modern look, open feel, and cutting-edge technology provide a physical space for students and teachers to collaborate on projects that unite Malvern’s academic program with our outreach to the marginalized. The Augustine Center was constructed in the open space between Carney and Sullivan Halls. It now (continued on next page)
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Hear from our MP Community
I have science class in the new Center. It’s been great because we are able to use new and different equipment in the lab. My favorite part of the building is the modern look and design. - Jack Carroll ‘25
I really love the new building. The glass windows expose the beautiful campus and provide a lot of natural light. The openness and seating provides a great place to learn. My Latin class used this [collaboration] space to translate a story, so the new space has been really nice for team projects. - Ben Franzone ‘22
connects the two buildings. During construction Sullivan Hall was fully renovated, while cosmetic updates were made to Carney. The building features a bridge which connects the student drop-off area to The Augustine Center, creating a new gateway to campus through which most students arrive each morning.
The space is so modern! I have Chemistry class in The Augustine Center, but we use the Center alot for study sessions for my other classes. It’s been a great collaboration space for meeting with my project teams. The quad is really great too. I’ve already seen guys having lunch outside and they’ll probably be more in the spring. - Gavin Sidhu ‘21
Upon entering the building, visitors are greeted by a large area used as a common area and collaboration space. The room is flanked on two sides by large glass windows, which provide beautiful natural light and bring the outside in. The space also features modular and moveable furniture. The lab spaces in both The Augustine Center and Sullivan Hall are open and more collaborative, benefiting students and teachers who have traditionally been constrained in small rooms with rows of desks. In designing the building, Malvern’s hope was that the entire community
We are enjoying the fact that we can use the space and its various amenities. For example, we have begun outfitting the live animals with more realistic and comfortable habitats. The transition into the new space has been smooth and we are now taking full advantage of all that The Augustine Center has to offer.
experience the benefits of this building, whether it be at on-campus meetings, student presentations, or during other activities/events where collaboration is essential. From the start of the project, the intention for The Augustine Center was that it would not be
- Theodore “Teddy” Hawke ‘20
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just another building on campus, but also a program. Administrators
optimal learning conditions,” says Sillup. “We’re asking our students,
and faculty at Malvern have worked hard to ensure that an academic
faculty, and staff to be creative, and this space supports that creativity,”
program has also been built to help integrate our Augustinian values,
he continues. Sillup goes on to describe conversations and interactions
our Christian Service learning, and our educational vision. The Augustine
between faculty and students that weren’t happening organically
Center provides both a location and programming for students to solve
before the opening of the building. “That connectivity sparks lots of
problems affecting humanity now and in the future.
great potential ideas,” he shares. “The space is overall a wonderful
In addition to the building, the center of campus was renovated,
representation of what school can and should feel like.”
creating a large Quad. This new outdoor gathering space has been
The building houses a terrace and that has already been used as an
fully renovated with beautiful pavers, lighting, and seating.
outdoor classroom on an unusually warm day in February. “When you
Creating Opportunities In speaking with Patrick Sillup, Assistant Head of School for Academics,
feel really great and you’re in a great space, all of those pathways open up, and you’re really ready to learn,” says Sillup.
the first word he uses to describe the building is “chemistry.” “There is
Despite many of the classrooms being labs, the building does not only
very much a threshold moment when you enter The Augustine Center
support the sciences. English and Economics classes are using the
– it just has this feeling of engagement and of excitement — those
amphitheatre space for presentations, and Interdisciplinary Studies
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The new Robotics & Engineering Workshop and Design and Fabrication Lab in The Augustine Center are going to enable our team to take a huge leap forward in terms of what we can produce, as well as provide the opportunity for more members of Malvern’s community to be involved. These spaces are what we have been dreaming about since the team’s inception. -Kevin Quinn, Ed. D., Interdisciplinary Studies Lead Designer, Science Teacher, Robotics Moderator
classes use various areas of the building for collaboration on group projects. Overall it’s a great place for classes to collaborate, present, and provide feedback. “For young men, they respond well to the kinesthetic style of learning. They are relationship-driven and find conversations easier when they are doing something — like a project. The idea of this Center is to provide a space where students work together and share with each other,” explains Sillup. Mr. Michael Riordan ‘73 PT returned to Malvern this year to serve in an advisory role as the Director of The Augustine Center. “I am here to help design, develop, fund, and implement programs with the faculty, students, and other thought leaders. These
It feels amazing to be in the new space. The Augustine Center gives a whole new life to Carney and Sullivan. We talk about being connected and a community, and The Center, along with the quad, brings it all together. The campus looks and feels like a college campus. The students are enjoying the spaces and knowing they can find their teachers in the Faculty Hubs has been a great asset for them.
courses may be programs or projects that help Malvern and its students become the best they can be while serving the common good,” shares Riordan. The opening of The Augustine Center provided an opportunity for Malvern to reflect on
-Diane Dougherty P‘20‘22, Education Services Administrator and Family Outreach Coordinator
My students are really enjoying the new space. It provides multiple opportunities to diversify their learning experience. In my AP classroom, students have enough space to work on their lab projects and a separate space for instructional time. The space creates a better learning experience and they seem happier when they enter the classroom. -Agnese Abate, Chemistry Teacher, Science National Honor Society (SNHS) Moderator, AP Coordinator
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“This building allows us to recognize that we are educating and
school. While the focus has always been in support of the common
training students to have high-level, multidisciplinary subject matter
good, the building has opened doors to programs that involve social
knowledge and engage critical thinking to identify and solve problems,
entrepreneurship. “We are bringing [to Malvern] nationally renowned
particularly for the common good,” explains Riordan, “Our students
speakers on a range of topics from liberal arts, social entrepre-
should be looking for gaps and looking to solve problems.”
neurship, to the sciences,” explains Riordan. “Parkland survivor and cofounder of March for our Lives, David Hogg, is scheduled to be the inaugural speaker of the CSItizen Speaker Series on May 19.” The CSItizen Speaker Series is centered around celebrating stories of social impact and inspiring students. It is being led by Joey Bucci ‘22, Cole Cherian ‘22, Sumant Sharma ‘22, and Alex Hamill ‘22 with
When asked how the greater community has reacted to the new
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how the academic work in the classroom supports the mission of the
building, Riordan is enthused. “Everyone is thoroughly impressed with the building. They are more impressed by the quality of what’s going on within the building and what’s happening and spilling over outside of the building to effect positive change.”
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There are 35 screens in The Augustine Center. Our teachers and students can utilize these screens for presentations, to share information, or facilitate in-class discussions. The Greenhouse is 400 sq. ft. and will be used for class growth experiments across multiple science classes and to work with Middle School students to help propagate plants for their community garden.
The Robotics & Engineering Workshop and the Design & Fabrication Lab are a combined 1,500 sq. ft. In these spaces, students can collaborate, design, and bring their ideas to life.
The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact is 3,500 sq. feet.
There are more than 200 pieces of movable furniture that allow our students, faculty, and staff the ability to quickly and easily adjust their workspaces.
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The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact:
BUILDING FEATURES There are 4 Faculty Hubs in The Augustine Center. These hubs serve as a meeting space for faculty teams, as well as a way for students to easily find a teacher for additional help.
The Living Lab is home to 18 different species of animals, including a blue iguana, turtles, a tarantula, and hermit crabs. Students are learning about ecosystem sustainability, as well as getting hands-on experiences with animals and animal husbandry.
There are 13 lab spaces in the new building. These lab spaces are utilized by both Upper and Middle School students and allow them to scale their research to new levels.
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THE VERITAS Mrs. Francine Cox P‘00
By: Allison Hall
Mrs. Francine Cox P‘00, Upper School Learning Specialist, discusses her role in working with students and parents, and the importance of providing Learning Support at Malvern Prep.
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Q. What is your background and experience at Malvern?
Q. What type of support do you typically provide to the students?
Study strategies and assistance with writing are probably
T his is my ninth year at Malvern. I began my career at the college level, providing support to students. My son attended Malvern, and after he graduated I learned there was an opening for a Learning Specialist, so that’s really what brought me to Malvern. When I first started, I was responsible for all grades, 6-12. Since that time we have seen an increase in the number of students who require support. Now the department is split between Middle School and Upper School.
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Q. What is contributing to more students needing Learning Support?
the most common because they cross all subject areas. We’re also encouraging them to network with their teachers and have their teachers review work before it’s due. We also work with the faculty to provide information on accommodations that their students may need. .............................................................................................................................
Q. What is the importance of Learning Support at Malvern? I really feel that just because a student may have documentation [an IEP] that does not mean that they do not have something to offer. We all do, because we’re all different. I feel from my heart that having a supportive environment for students is who Malvern is as a school. We want to be able to provide the accommodations that students might need and give them the chance to grow.
Really it’s that more students are being diagnosed. I also think that the word is out there that we do support students. I have seen that Fr. Reilly is very accommodating with that. For some students, it really is a great resource because we are more than just about academics. .............................................................................................................................
Q. What does the process look like for a student who is new to Malvern? This year we’ve been involved with new students during the admissions cycle. We take the time to meet with both the parents and the student. That’s a way for us to know from the beginning how we can best support the student when he begins at Malvern Prep. This process has been reassuring not only for us, but also for the parents and students. We want new families to know that their sons will be academically challenged at Malvern, but they will also be supported. .............................................................................................................................
Q. What has changed with Learning Support over the course of your career?
In other schools, primarily public, “special ed” is still isolated. If a student requires additional time to take a test, they are mandated to take that test in a separate setting. That’s not what it is here. We look at Learning Support as a way for students to discover who they are as learners, accept their challenges, and build on their strengths. Many of the students I see do not have strong confidence in the classroom when I start working with them. The point of working with them is to show that they do have a lot to offer. Getting them to speak up in the classroom and feel good about their academics is really important to me. .............................................................................................................................
Q. What is the goal for students that require Learning Support? When students work hard and recognize the strategies that help them be successful, the goal is that they do not need to see me as much as when they started at Malvern. By the time they are in their junior and senior year, the students I have worked with should know what they need to do. My goal is to have each of my students in an Honors section. Quite often, we have students who are taking AP courses. mp
There doesn’t seem to be as much of a stigma as there once was when we used the term “special ed.” We’ve really gotten away from that terminology. We use Learning Support as a blanket term, but there are students that are in my office for all different reasons. They may have a question about college or need coaching. We take a team approach where students who have similar needs can support each other using the same strategy — we play up the fact that Malvern is a community and this is a team effort.
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* Answers have been edited for clarity and length.
::: The Veritas is a series of interviews with prominent members of the Malvern Prep community. Would you like to see someone interviewed in a future issue? Email suggestions to communications@malvernprep.org.
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EVER FORWARD An Employee Spotlight on Malvern’s Varsity Soccer Coach, Mrs. Susan Barr P‘15‘20 By: Allison Hall Even before sitting down to interview Mrs. Susan Barr P‘15‘20,
being a pioneer in that regard because it takes a lot of energy.
it’s clear that she is known and respected for her expertise in the
I wanted my energy to go into the game and be the best coach
soccer world — after all, we had to delay our meeting because she
I could possibly be.” Barr notes that there are actually many
is on the board to select the next women’s soccer coach at Cornell
females coaching at high levels that leave the game due to family
... not too shabby. But as they say, all good things are worth
commitments. She feels the industry could do a better job in
waiting for, and it was a pleasure to meet one of Malven’s newest
helping to keep these coaches in the game.
Varsity Coaches.
In true Malvern form, the players and
Starting in the fall of 2019, Barr became
parents embraced Coach Barr as well. “I
the first female to coach a varsity sport at
never asked them how they felt about
Malvern. Barr has been coaching soccer
having a female coach,” quips Barr. “With
for 30 years, having grown up playing and
this generation of young adults, the two
continuing to play D1 in college at Cornell
main criteria are competency and caring.
University. Following college, Barr began
If they know you are going to help them
coaching youth leagues and played in
improve and compete, I don’t think there is
adult amateur leagues as well. It wasn’t
a whole lot of thought about whether the
until a few years ago that she stopped
coaching role is filled by a man or
playing soccer due to an injury.
a woman.”
Coach Barr holds the highest accreditation
Reflecting on the fall soccer season, Coach
for a soccer coach. In addition to coaching
Barr admits that it did have its stressors.
at Malvern, Barr is the Director of Coaching
“We weren’t winning, but we were com-
at Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, coaches
peting,” she explains. The team began the
two U14 girls soccer teams, and is an
season with a schedule that included some
instructor for U.S. Soccer. It is clear that she
of the toughest opponents in the area. The
loves coaching at the middle school and
early season losses only reinforced what
high school level. “The pressures of young adults today and bring-
the team needed to do to become
ing sports into their lives and using that as a vehicle to overcome
successful. “Our identity as a team began to develop, and that
obstacles and better themselves for the next phase in their lives is
identity was that we were a team that was very difficult to score
a gift,” Barr explains.
on. This created positive energy on the team,” Barr explains.
When asked about what it was like to be the first female coach
Creating a culture for the team was important to Coach Barr.
at Malvern, Barr replies “Here’s the beauty of Malvern. At no point
The team has set goals that are steps to achieving their desired
did I ever feel that [being a woman] was a criterion or that they
outcome — winning. “Our motto is Ever Forward. It is a choice to
were seeking out a female coach. It was really a natural fit, and I
live that way and we can’t go backward,” she shares.
actually had no idea that there hadn’t been female varsity coaches
Looking ahead to the fall 2020 season, Barr is excited. “We have
here before.” Barr explains, “I have always been more focused on my competency [as a coach] because coaching is such a male-dominated industry. In the past, I really wasn’t comfortable
graduated some phenomenal young men who are natural leaders. The great thing is that I have already seen signs of players that want to step into those shoes,” she says. mp
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Friar SportsHighlights FALL SPORTS
Cross County Takes Third in Inter-Ac, Fifth in the State During the 2019 season, the Friars split the Inter-Ac League with a record of 3-3. The team placed third in the league and fifth in the state. On October 5, 2019, the team competed in the highly competitive Salesianum Invitational. Collin Hess ‘21 led the way for the Friars with a third-place finish (17:20). The Varsity team took fifth overall at the invitational and was named the second best team in PA. mp
Rugby Gears Up for a Strong Spring Season This fall, our Rugby team participated in a number of tournaments across the area. In the PA Rugby State Tournament, the team reached the semifinal round. Max Fish ‘21 was named to the PA All-State 7s Rugby team. mp
Golf Takes Second Place in Inter-Ac What a season! The Varsity Golf team finished their fall season with a record of 28-10-1 overall. With a record of 22-7-1 in the Inter-Ac, they took second place to the Haverford School in a heartbreaking loss 193-191 in the final league match of the season. During that match, Ryan Kennedy ‘20 shared medalist honors with Tyler Zimmer from the Haverford School with a 1-under par score of 35. Henry Fish ‘22 posted a 36, with Patrick Traynor ‘21 and Dylan O’Connor ‘23 with 40, and Keller Mulhern ’22 rounding out team scoring with a 42. mp
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Football Finishes 4-6 Overall, Players Receive Numerous Accolades The Friars finished 4-6 overall and 3-2 in the Inter-Ac this year. Senior Caimin Hayes was recognized as one of 60 Mini Max Awards winners during the Pennsylvania Mini Max High School Football Awards Dinner. A number of players this season received numerous accolades from across the state:
Team), JT Roberts ‘20 (Second Team), Christian Curatolo ‘21 (Honorable Mention), Cade Szostek ‘20 (Honorable Mention), Isaac White ‘20 (Honorable Mention)
• 2019 PA Football News Coaches Select Class 5A All-State Team: Caimin Hayes ‘20 (First Team), Ronan Swope ‘21 (First Team), Lonnie White ‘21 (Second Team)
• Daily Local News All Area Football Team: Deery (First Team Offensive Linemen), Hayes (First Team Defensive Backs), Will Redden ‘20 (Second Team Offensive Linemen), L. White (Second Team Athlete), I. White (Second Team Defensive Backs), Steven Rose ’21 (Honorable Mention)
• All-Main Line Football Team: Hayes (First Team), Swope (First Team), L. White (First Team), Cole Deery ‘21 (Second
• 2019 Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com Team: Hayes (First Team Defense) and L. White (First Team Offense). mp
Water Polo Finishes 11-14 Overall
Soccer Sees Growth During Fall Season, Looks to Continue Improving In a tough Inter-Ac League competition, the Friars finished 3-7, with an overall record of 5-17-1. The team did compete in the postseason, but had a heartbreaking loss to Mercersburg in overtime. Kieran Barr ‘20 and Conor McNally ‘20 received Honorable Mention and Second Team honors in The Daily Local News All-Area Soccer Team. mp
The Friars had a tough season, notching 11-14 overall and 1-7 in the Inter-Ac. In November, the Friars competed at the Eastern Prep Water Polo Championship at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. They finished the tournament 1-1. During their opening game, goalie Jake Caulfield ‘20 made 17 saves. Jack Cassidy ‘20 had four goals, Gavin Kane ‘21 had three goals, while Ben Kutufaris ‘23 and Brady Tierney ‘23 each scored a goal. The Friars lost 13-9, but put up a strong fight. The team won their second game 18-7 against St. Benedict’s Prep. Cassidy scored six goals, Chris Krein ‘21 and Kane scored three goals apiece, and six other Friars tallied one goal each — Adam Utecht ‘22, Kevin Cary ‘22, Michael McMahon ‘21, Eric Yablonski ‘21, Ryan Cochran ‘22, and Tierney. mp FALL/WINTER 2019 • MALVERN MAGAZINE
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Alumni
A L U M N I
S P OT L I G H T
Eric Moore ‘02: A Commitment to Service By: Sarah Ravenfeld For Eric Moore ‘02 service has always
sector job. It’s much easier to learn
been an integral part of his life. From his
business acumen than it is to develop
service during his time at Malvern, to his
one’s character.”
service at the United States Naval
Moore has jumped headfirst into giving
Academy, and later in the Navy, to his
back to Malvern through his time, talent,
continuing commitment to serve both at
and treasure. He is currently the President
Malvern and in the Veteran community,
of the Friar Club, is serving on the Alumni
Moore knows service.
Board, and helps out whenever needed
“I feel that my commitment to service was
across campus.
cultivated at Malvern. Our commitment to
“I enjoy working with and seeing passionate
taking care of the less fortunate instilled in
alumni from multiple generations come
me a sense of using the gifts and opportunities I have to make the most of them, and give back to those who are in need of help,” he shared.
together with different skill sets to drive for college, but to be an adult and have
forward alumni engagements. Take for
responsibilities, and to meet expectations.
example Joe Redican ‘60, he is so
That isn’t something that goes away when
passionate and involved with Malvern,
Moore played on the football and
you leave Malvern, but it really sets you
but add in an alumnus who is fresh out of
basketball teams, was the Student Council
apart from everyone else,” he said.
college with this energy and understanding
Treasurer, a MECO leader, and a member
Following his four years at the Naval
of new, innovative ways to connect with
of the National Honor Society.
our alumni … the collaboration is important
Academy, Moore set off on a whirlwind
One of his favorite memories from Malvern
adventure with the U.S. Navy. He served
and effective,” said Moore.
was his time during the MECO retreat.
seven years active duty and six years as a
When asked about advice he would share
reservist. Moore served a seven-month
with an alumnus who is considering
deployment during the height of the pirate
sending his son to Malvern, he said, “There
epidemic. He was a ship driver, which
is so much opportunity at Malvern that it is
meant that he spent a lot of time on the
worth the investment. Not only does
bridge of the ship (AMFIBS) running the
Malvern hold true to its core values and
operations. He was also stationed in
principles, but your son will have the
Washington, D.C., as part of the Navy
benefit of a globally diverse education.
Ceremonial Guard.
The education and experience here is
“I owe a lot to the foundation I developed
unparalleled. You won’t find another place
“MECO was the culmination of our class coming together in a way that was different than anything we had experienced up until that moment. It creates a bond that lasts a lifetime. It’s hard to articulate the magic that happens during a MECO weekend … it’s almost like Christmas when you are a kid,” reflected Moore. When Moore was a freshman, his dad took him to the United States Naval Academy and that visit left an impression. From that moment, he knew that’s where he wanted to attend college. “There’s a discipline and structure in place at Malvern that prepares you, not only
at Malvern. When I transitioned out of the
that has a campus like ours, with the community we have, the strong education,
military and into the private sector, I felt behind my peers in business acumen, but I felt like I had a strong foundation in my own core values, soft skills, and leadership that I did feel prepared to take on a private
and the variety of extracurricular activities. It’s a premier institution and you’d be missing out if you don’t send your son to Malvern.”
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NewsNotes 1956 ________________________________________________________________________________ After 54 years in the Design/Build & Construction Business WILLIAM CARR is planning to retire soon. He enjoyed his time at Malvern Prep and credits his experience at Malvern with helping him obtain his Architectural Engineering degrees.
1960 ________________________________________________________________________________ TIMOTHY FLANAGAN was one of 40 Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to be honored by Pope Francis for their dedication and exceptional service to the church. The ceremony took place on September 5, 2019, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul.
1963 ________________________________________________________________________________ BOB McINTYRE celebrated 50 years of marriage in June 2019 and retired from USLI in July 2019. His 12th grandchild is due to arrive in February 2020.
1966 ________________________________________________________________________________ Congratulations to FRAN DUNPHY who was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at SugarHouse Event Center. Dunphy is part of the 15-member class that was inducted.
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FRANK ESPOSITO was named the winning mentor in a nationwide best new business contest. He partnered with Mimi and Moto, children’s books featuring two lovable motorcycle monkeys and their adventures. Frank has over 35 years of hands-on experience in business and the motorcycle industry.
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1998 _____________________________________________________
REV. GARY McCLOSKEY, O.S.A., was the Keynote and Closing Speaker for the Augustinian Family Educators’ Congress 2019 in Bacolod, Philippines.
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1976 ______________________________________________________ PAUL CELENTANO’S memoir and expose, Fire Alarms Kill People (Unless Used as Directed) has been published. His book includes over 80 stories about fire alarms and the alarm industry.
1986 ______________________________________________________ JIM STEWART, JR., has returned to campus as Malvern’s Director of Athletics. Congratulations!
1992 ______________________________________________________
MARCUS TOCONITA and NINO CUTRUFELLO’S company, Callahan Ward, received multiple American Institute of Architects Design Awards (AIA) for several of their recent projects. Among others, their “Tiny Tower” project, a 12’ wide tiny home won the 2019 AIA National Housing Award and 2018 AIA Philadelphia Honor Award; their “XS House,” a 60’ tall, 7-unit apartment building on an 11’ wide lot in Philadelphia, won the 2019 AIA Pennsylvania Design Award, 2019 AIA Philadelphia Design Award, and the 2019 AIA Tri-State Silver Medal; and their Outside In House won the 2018 AIA Pennsylvania Bronze Award.
1999 ______________________________________________________ MARK ELLIS cofounded his company, Remark Glass, in South Philadelphia. They have won numerous awards and have been featured on several TV shows, commercials, and in recent articles. Some of the company’s work is also featured in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
2001 ______________________________________________________ STEPHEN DiORIO and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their third child, Stephen Blake, into the world on October 2, 2019.
2005
_____________________________________________________ MIKE LERARIO, HUNTER JONES, BRENDAN McCONNELL, “MOOSE” MURPHY, AARON FLORE, ROB HRACHO, DAMIAN DELLAVECCHIA, SCOTT PALMER, AND SEAN MacNEAL gathered at La Cabra Brewing to reconnect with one another.
1996 ___________________________________________________ MATTHEW CANTWELL married Meltem Sogok on September 7, 2019. Matthew was recently named Chief Strategy Officer at McGraw-Hill, and Meltem is a manager at a fashion company. They live in New York City.
Congratulations to SEAN VINCENT and his wife, Anne, on the birth of their first child, Rory Killian Vincent.
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Fr. Duffy Christmas Party Honors Four 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. More than 185 members of Malvern’s community came together to celebrate the holidays on Thursday, December 19, 2019, in The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact. This year, Jeff Hilliard ‘95 was honored as the recipient of the 2019 Alumni Loyalty Award. Jackie White, Jim Kirchner, Mark McLaughlin P‘03, and Gary Duda ’88 P‘26 were celebrated for 25 years of service to the school. Congratulations to Jeff, Jackie, Jim, Mark, and Gary on their accomplishments.
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U.S. Marine Corps Captain MICHAEL MAGGITTI married May Do in Santa Ana, CA, on November 16, 2019, at Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church. Rev. Stephen Curry, O.S.A., Ed.D. presided over the Mass, which was also attended by classmate and former Marine Corps Captain PATRICK RYAN.
BRAD COSGROVE received his master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, in addition to welcoming his firstborn daughter, Aubrey Grace, into the world with his wife, Vicki.
2006 ____________________________________ On June 29, 2019, STEPHEN McGILL married Rebecca Steinmeyer at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Cambridge, MA. WILLIAM McGILL ‘07 and NICHOLAS McGILL ‘09 were Best Men. MICHAEL SPLAIN ‘07 and CHAD BURNS ‘09 were also in attendance. Stephen received his Ph.D. in 2016 and works as a research scientist at the Toyota Research Institute, while Rebecca is a Ph.D. candidate in Robotics at Harvard University.
THAD KIRK and his wife, Katie, welcomed their first child, Lucy Margaret, on June 4, 2019. Lucy weighed 10 lb., 4 oz., and was 21 ½ inches at birth. Thad is an attorney at De Luca Levine in Blue Bell, PA. He was named to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
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2008 ______________________________________________________
JASON DUMAS works for KRON4 in San Francisco, CA. He is a sports anchor for the station and covers the six Bay Area professional sports teams and travels with them during postseason play.
BEN LEVY married Lauren Isern in a ceremony in Cartagena, Colombia, in March 2019. A number of Ben’s Malvern classmates attended. MATT RIFKIN was Best Man.
Congratulations to PATRICK WELDE who was recently recognized for the second year in a row by Forbes within their “Next Generation Wealth Advisors” lists. He is entering his eighth year at Merrill Lynch. Patrick and his wife, Danielle, recently welcomed their first child, Avery Ann, in October.
ROBERT J. RUMER IV graduated from the Mendoza College of Business with a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame. He graduated summa cum laude.
Alumni
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FRAN McGILL was recently recognized by PR Week on their “40 Under 40 List.” He currently lives in New York City running communications at the activist hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P.
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RANZ BERLACHER and his wife, Suzanne, welcomed their F firstborn son, Franz Joseph Berlacher IV, on November 1, 2019, weighing in at 8 lb., 9 oz., and 21 inches long.
Congratulations to JUSTIN FARRELL who recently took over as the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Promotions at Dickinson College. In addition, Farrell oversees Dickinson alumni engagement with former student-athletes.
Connolly ‘11 James with Adam Sandler Dan Connolly ’11 had the surprise of a lifetime when Adam Sandler asked him to play guitar with him in his New York City music shop, Rudy’s Music. Sandler was in the shop as part of an interview with 60 Minutes. “The subject of the interview, at least the portion shot in my shop, was talking about Adam’s musical interests and his upbringing of playing guitar and writing comedy songs,” shared Connolly.
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Brigadier General Curtis Buzzard ‘88 Shares His Story with Student Body On Friday, October 11, the Malvern community welcomed Brigadier General Curtis Buzzard ‘88, a 1988 graduate of Malvern Prep, to campus. BG Buzzard is the 78th Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. BG Buzzard has been deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan and has received numerous awards and decorations for his military service. BG Buzzard addressed the entire student body in the Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel about his experience at Malvern Prep, and the values he learned while attending the school. BG Buzzard shared his story, how he got to West Point, and how Malvern Prep prepared him for the role in which he is now serving the United States of America. In speaking about his experience, BG Buzzard noted that “there are things I can trace back to Malvern with faith, personal resiliency, confidence, optimism” that have served him in his military roles. “Every day you’re going to face difficult decisions — the harder ‘right’ or the easier ‘wrong’-- you have got to make the right choice. Throughout my career, I have been in many difficult situations, and I can trace a lot of my own moral compass to back here at Malvern.”
2011 ____________________________________________________ COLIN LAWS married Faith Schmidt on August 24, 2019. DAVID LAWS ‘09 was Best Man and NICK WHITE ‘11 was also in attendance. Colin and Faith live in Newark, DE, where Colin worked after college as an AmeriCorps member and then as a Behavior Interventionist. He recently began coursework for his M.C. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Congratulations to CARL NASSIB who was selected by his teammates to be a 2019 team captain on defense along with Lavonte David for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Nassib and David were joined by fellow captains: Jameis Winston, Mike Evans, and Ali Marpet on offense and Dare Ogunbowale on special teams.
2012 ______________________________________________________ CHRISTOPHER TIBERI married Maura Daly on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at St. Anastasia’s Church in Newtown Square, PA, with a reception following at Overbrook Country Club. Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A., officiated the ceremony.
Congratulations to JULIAN VENONSKY (coxswain) who, along with his teammates, placed fifth in the men’s eight at the World Rowing Championships. This ranking earned them an Olympic qualifying spot.
2013 ______________________________________________________ MATT CORNELL recently finished aviation school and is now a Black Hawk pilot in the U.S. Army. He married his college sweetheart, Kelly Hamilton, in the fall of 2019, and both are enjoying married life at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, CO.
CHRISTIAN DAMBLY recently accepted a position as Assistant Developer with Pennrose Properties, Inc., a Philadelphia-based real estate development firm specializing in multifamily affordable and market rate housing. MARTIN FARRELL graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 2017 and is currently the Director of Development and Community Relations at St. John’s Hospice in Center City Philadelphia, PA.
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2015 ___________________________________ MATTHEW LANETTI is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program for Chemistry-Materials Sciences at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is also working as a Teaching Assistant and Researcher.
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DAVID LANETTI is enrolled in a dual master’s program for Architecture and Sustainable Design. He is working in Campus Ministry and as a Teaching Assistant.
JOHN NASSIB returned to campus on Tuesday, October 8, to meet with the football team. Nassib spoke about the importance of brotherhood, and how the bond the boys form will continue well after they graduate high school and college. Nassib attended the University of Delaware on a football scholarship and majored in finance. Congratulations to JOE CANUSO who starred as Frank Abagnale, Jr., in the production of Catch Me If You Can at The Candlelight Theatre in Wilmington, DE.
Congratulations to STEVEN PETERSON on his graduation from Dickinson College and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He also completed Finance and Comptroller School and is a Finance Office in the U.S. Army Reserves in Fort Dix, NJ.
Webb ’17 Visits with Studio Art Class On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, Amir Webb ‘17 stopped by campus and spent some time with Mrs. Jackie White’s Studio Art classes. He shared with them his experience, what he has learned since graduating Malvern, and took some time to show the students his own artwork and answer any questions they had. When asked about advice he would give the boys, he encouraged them to “keep drawing and stay observant.” Webb is a junior at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art.
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Congratulations to KYLE ANDERSON (Harvard University), JARRETT DONAGHY (Franklin & Marshall College), ADAM GOLDNER (University of Pennsylvania), and ADDISON MUELLER (Rhodes College) on being named 2020 lacrosse team captains at their respective colleges. They were voted on by their peers in the NCAA.
MICHAEL FARRELL graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 2019 and is currently participating in a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Juneau, AK, as a Youth Wellness Coach. JACK PARIS graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 2019 and is currently participating in a year of service with ACE/SJU in Philadelphia, PA.
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Basketball Reunion Honors Former Athletic Director Joe Cellini, 1,000 Point Scorers On Friday, January 17, 2020, The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact played host to over 130 alumni, friends, and families of Malvern Prep as the school honored former Athletic Director, teacher, and coach Joe Cellini, Jack Waldron ‘48, and the fourteen 1,000 point scorers in Malvern’s basketball history. Jim Stewart, Sr. P‘86‘94 PT Hon, Fran Dunphy ‘66, and Joe Rosati ‘75 shared personal reflections of Cellini, the former Athletic Director, teacher, and coach from 1971-1981. Many of Cellini’s former students and players from the 70s came out in support of him. Waldron was honored for setting a then-record 28 points in a single game during his senior year. He received a scholarship to play basketball at Bucknell University. Before the game, Waldron was able to meet Deuce Turner ‘20, who will be attending Bucknell University in the fall to continue his basketball
Congratulations to MIKE NARZIKUL who was profiled in The Tower, Catholic University’s newspaper. Mike credits his versatility as a player to his time at Malvern Prep. During his time at Catholic U, he has been named to the team’s leadership council every year since his sophomore year.
career. Following the event in The Augustine Center, Cellini, Waldron, and the 1,000 point scorers were recognized at mid-court prior to tip-off in front of a full crowd in the O’Neill Sports Center. The Friars went on to beat Haverford 76-49.
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Congratulations to Boston University lacrosse players SEAN CHRISTMAN and MATT HILBURN ‘18 for receiving the award for Most Improved Players for the 2019 season. The award was presented by their coach, RYAN POLLEY ‘95.
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OWEN PRESTON is a freshman Packing Engineer major at Michigan State University. He was also part of the 2019 Men’s Water Polo team that won the Big 10 Championship.
In September, ISAAC SALINAS and STEPHEN SALLE met up after the U.S. Naval Academy played against Brown University at the Princeton Invitational.
Congratulations to TYGEE LEACH who was named the Patriot League Special Teams Player of the Week. Leach is a freshman at Lehigh University.
Congratulations to ISAAC SALINAS who was named an Honorable Mention to the 2019 Men’s Water Polo All-America Team by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC). Salinas is the first midshipman to earn the accolade since 2016.
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Dr. Terry Abbott ‘62 Brian Ameche ‘71, brother of Alan Ameche ‘72, Michael Ameche ‘76, and Paul Ameche ‘78 Russell Atkinson, father of Russ Atkinson ‘76 and Andrew Atkinson ‘78, grandfather of Russell Atkinson ‘12
Edmund Ford, father of Jack Ford ‘18 and Sam Ford ‘19 Fr. Anthony Genovese PT Yvonne Ihlenfeld, mother of Drew Ihlenfeld ‘94 Robert Melton ‘66
Patrick W. Bilder ‘94
Lynda Pacitti, mother of Anthony Pacitti ‘15, niece of Fr. Donald Reilly
Rita Cascio, mother of Greg Cascio ‘99 and TJ Cascio ‘03
Susan Rosati, wife of Joe Rosati ‘75
Phil Castagna, former Malvern Prep faculty Luke DePiano, son of Joseph DePiano ‘86 Richard DePiano, father of Rich DePiano ‘85 Dee Downs, father of Derrick ‘96, Chris ‘98, and Tony ‘98 Phillip Duffy ‘62 Richard Ellison, father of Rick Ellison ‘76 Mary Englebert, mother of Bob Frankenheimer ‘87, grandmother of Cooper Frankenheimer ‘21, mother-in-law of Assistant Athletic Director, Mary Fran Frankenheimer Louis Fischer, father of Paul ‘81, Steve ‘84, and Michael ‘89
John J. Stretch III ‘53 Albert W. Tegler, father of Albert W. “AJ” Tegler III ‘86, James T. Tegler ‘88, and Thomas M. Tegler ‘90, grandfather of Harry Stinger IV ‘19, James T. “Jimmy” Tegler Jr. ‘20, Chris Datz ‘22, Jake Stinger ‘23, Nicholas Stinger ‘23, and Matthew Tegler ‘22, father-in-law of Harry Stinger III ‘86 and Chris Datz ‘93 Emilia Tribuiani, mother of Rob Tribuiani ‘86 PT Rosemary Wall, mother of Brian Wall ‘81 and Dennis Wall ‘88 Antonia “Toni” Wheeler, former Malvern Prep Assistant to the President and Head of School Kelly Wright, mother of Connor Wright ‘23
J. Thomas Flanagan III ‘58, brother of Tim Flanagan ‘60; Dennis Flanagan, who attended Malvern in 1965; and Rev. Brian Flanagan ‘66
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