THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS SPRING/SUMMER 2019
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MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF
Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min. Head of School EDITOR
Allison Hall PHOTOGRAPHY
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FEATURES 10 B.A.S.H. XLV REWINDS TO THE ’80s A great time was had by all who joined the Malvern community at the annual B.A.S.H. fundraiser!
22 CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2019 The Malvern community celebrated the 126 graduates of the Class of 2019 on May 23. During their time at Malvern the Class of 2019 displayed brotherhood, service, and academic achievement.
34 THE VERITAS: AN INTERVIEW WITH MR. TIM DOUGHERTY Tim Dougherty discusses his tenure at Malvern and the importance of his role with students and parents.
37 ALUMNI PROFILE: RYAN IRISH ‘93 P’22’23 PT Ryan Irish reflects on his time at Malvern and the amazement he feels that his boys are able to receive the same experience.
42 A YEAR IN REVIEW
UP FRONT
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A Message from our Head of School.
ARTS ON CAMPUS
8 Spotlight on Middle School art teacher, Ms. Kat Lee.
AROUND CAMPUS 16 An Update on The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact.
FRIAR SPORTS 30 Winter and spring sports recap.
ALUMNI 38 Alumni Class Notes.
Take a look back at the photos of the week from the last half of the 2018-19 academic year.
ON THE COVER Celebrating the 126 graduates of the Class of 2019. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS MAGAZINE
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Dear Friends, I hope you enjoy this spring edition of The Malvern Magazine.
would be the last time the Class of 2019 would stand side-by-side
There are many exciting things that happened on campus since our
singing the familiar signature hymn: “We Are One Body.” It was a
last communication. Allow me to highlight just a few.
prayerful, powerful prelude to the awarding of diplomas that af-
A change in venue did not dampen the excitement and joy for the 126 members of the Class of 2019. A rainy Thursday afternoon this
The sylvan hills of our beautiful campus will welcome a new
past May moved the 93rd commencement exercises from the
addition come this fall. The St. Augustine Center for Social Im-
Wolfington Plaza into the O’Neill Center where family, friends,
pact will be the nexus for a completely renovated, state-of-the-art
faculty, and fellow friars gathered to witness the transition from
science building, Sullivan Hall, and a refurbished Carney Hall.
Malvern students to proud alumni.
The Augustine Center will be the venue for engaging the practical
We were honored to have the Very Reverend Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, preside at the Baccalaureate Mass. This celebration of the Eucharist
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firmed their unity and commitment to Malvern and to one another.
imagination of our students that proposes what we are able to make with one another and for others by means of rich and meaningful multidisciplinary and multidimensional learning experiences. Malvern’s designed-based approach aligns well
Up Front
with our Augustinian Philosophy of Education and rich
Our Core Values of Truth, Unity, and Love bind us together as
Catholic tradition resulting in an exciting and definitive step in
lifelong learners always seeking self-knowledge, seeing the face
our pursuit of academic excellence for student-centered
of God in others, and focusing our actions on the betterment
teaching and learning.
of humanity.
On a personnel note, please join me in welcoming Michael
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our school.
Riordan ‘73 PT, Director of The St. Augustine Center for
I rely on it and I am grateful for it. God bless you, your family,
Social Impact; Elizabeth Alfonsi, Executive Director of
and the Malvern community.
Advancement; Gregory Brinn, Director of Development; and James Stewart, Jr. ‘86, Athletic Director, to our Malvern
In Augustine,
community. These talented and passionate professionals assure a future of excellence for Malvern in their respective areas of responsibility.
Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min.
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Up Front
Seeking God Together: Our Joint Undertaking By Rev. Michael Di Gregorio, O.S.A.
Our religious community, the Order of Saint Augustine, was established
While our engagement in educational and parish ministries is well-known,
in the 13th Century, inspired by the spiritual insight and teaching of Saint
less so, perhaps, is our work on behalf of the marginalized and underserved.
Augustine. We are one of the several Mendicant Orders of the Church
This initiative falls under our Province’s primary social ministry called the
whose members seek to live out our Christian vocation of love for God
Augustinian Defenders of the Rights of the Poor (A.D.R.O.P.). Founded in
and neighbor in the fashion of Saint Augustine, in communion of life and
2004 by Fr. Jack Deegan, O.S.A., A.D.R.O.P. is a charitable branch of the
service. We are active contemplatives, called to impart to others the gifts we
Province that organizes service providers, leaders, and volunteers. Fighting
have received. To seek God together is our common project; to share our
poverty is a core tenet of the Augustinians, and we work to eradicate poverty
discovery of God is our joint undertaking.
systematically.
Our Province bears the title of Saint Thomas of Villanova and was
As Augustinians of the Saint Thomas of Villanova Province, we are proud
established by friars who came to the United States from Ireland. These
of our history and the relationships we have built in our local communities.
friars arrived in the United States in 1796 with the intention of laying the
Our hearts are truly on fire because we have the opportunity to collaborate
foundation of the Order here while assisting in the missionary work of the
in community with others and to be of one mind and one heart on the
Church. Over time, as native Americans entered the Order and additional
way to God.
friars from abroad arrived, the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova was formally founded in 1874. The Province continued to experience such growth that two new Provinces were eventually formed, one in the Midwest, the other in California. The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova today is composed of 154 friars who are involved in a variety of ministries. Our commitment to the apostolate of education finds us engaged presently in four educational institutions: Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania; Merrimack College in Andover, Massachusetts; Saint Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, New Jersey; and Malvern Preparatory School, in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The Province also cares for nine parishes in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, some of them in inner-city ministries. In addition, the Province also staffs the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia, and foreign missions in Japan and Peru. Friars are engaged, as well, in preaching and retreat ministry, Justice and Peace initiatives, prison ministry, spiritual direction and in the administration of the Order.
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The Malvern Theatre Society (MTS) produced fan-favorite Newsies in the spring. The show was incredibly successful, leaving the cast and crew to perform to sold-out audiences! Newsies is based on the incredible story of the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899. With Matt Irvine ‘19 as Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy, and Notre Dame Academy student Alexandra Battisti as Katherine Plumber, reporter, the newsboys take action against publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer after newspaper prices are increased. 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!
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Arts On Campus
Malvern Theatre Society Presents Newsies
EM P LOYEE SPOTLIGHT:
Ms. Kat Lee, Middle School Art By: Sarah Ravenfeld Malvern’s newest art teacher, Ms. Kat Lee, grew up in North Philadelphia as a first-generation American. She has always known she’d be an artist and loves the melding of cultures that happens in Philadelphia. Lee attended Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics. She then went on to pursue her Master of Art Education at Moore College of Art and Design. “I focused my master's on special populations,” shared Lee. “In general, this means that I have a deeper understanding and awareness into how people learn. I feel strongly that all learners should be approached as special learners, and that is at the core of what kind of classroom I am cultivating.” Lee is finishing up her first year at Malvern and is currently teaching Middle School art, as well as Ceramics 1. “I am exhausted every single day, but I am completely fulfilled,” she shared. “I didn’t know I wanted to work with kids, but these boys are continuously excited and curious, which makes me excited and curious. They challenge me as a teacher and hopefully they accept my challenges as a student.” When she reflects on her first year she notes, “I feel like I’m supposed to be here. I love watching the students make connections through their artwork, and sharing small moments of kindness with one another. I’ve really loved my first year here.”
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Student Talent Shines at Spring Art Festivals
Malvern Celebrates Easter Week with Living Stations Production Congratulations to all of the students from Malvern, Notre Dame Academy, and Villa Maria Academy who participated in the Living Stations production during Holy Week in mid-April. Jordan Wright ’19 portrayed Jesus during the performance. The Living Stations performance is a testament to how engag-
ing the story of the Passion of Jesus is when historical events are juxtaposed with modern music. The performers take the audience on a prayerful, reflective adventure that enables them to connect what happened 2,000 years ago to today. mp
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Malvern Prep celebrated its 45th B.A.S.H event on April 27, 2019 in The O’Neill Sports Center. The theme of the annual auction was Rewind to the ’80s – a fun night filled with big hair, ’80s attire, and bold decorations! The event was graciously chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Jacqui Dewey P‘20 and Mr. and Mrs. Dan and Mindy McCullough P‘14‘20. A crowd of 250 guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment provided by 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 $165,000. Thank you to all who participated and supported this important event for our school! mp
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EM P LOYEE SPOTLIGHT:
Malvern Prep Welcomes Ms. Beth Alfonsi, Executive Director of Advancement By: Allison Hall
This past January, Malvern welcomed Ms. Beth Alfonsi as Executive Director of Advancement to the school. In this position, Beth oversees the Development, Marketing, and Admissions Departments. Her role is quite literally to advance the school in these three key areas, which together are responsible for approximately 97% of the school’s operating budget.
Q. The concept of an Advancement Team may be new to some people, can you explain what that means?
It is essentially how to advance the mission of the school by creating interest and support in internal and external communities. The mission and the message have to be compelling and consistent. Whether it’s what makes us unique, what we’re working towards achieving this year, or stories about what our students are achieving – Marketing, Admissions, and Development need to not only be on the same page but also work together to engage our constituents.
Q. What do you enjoy most about Malvern? First and foremost the mission. It’s the context that everything falls under. I think for leaders today, it is so important for that mission of Truth, Unity, and Love to be front and center. Malvern men are leaders – in our school, in their communities, and even globally. If my work can help more Malvern men go out into the world and achieve amazing things, that’s exciting. I’m also really enjoying the community, from the Advancement Team to the Board to faculty and staff to alumni, people are proud to be part of Malvern Prep.
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Q. What is your plan for year one? My first priority was to really get to know the Advancement Team. Now my focus is on getting to know the teams
Everybody in the Philadelphia area knows Malvern Prep – it’s
outside of that – the faculty, coaches, the Board of Trustees,
a known entity. When you meet an alum from Malvern Prep,
members of the Leadership Team, and our various constitu-
he makes sure that you know he is a Malvern Prep alum. I
encies. I’d like to meet as many people as possible so that I
knew that coming into Malvern, but to actually feel it and see
can learn what we can do better.
it is something different. I am amazed at the dedication, love, and loyalty that alumni have to the school and to each other.
Joining Malvern midway through the year was a little bit of
I’ve never experienced it anywhere else. I am looking forward
a challenge, but when July 1 hits, it’s a brand new year. So
to engaging our alums in a really meaningful way so that
I see an opportunity to make an impact on the proactive,
they can see the impact that they continue to make here on
deliberate strategy creation of what Advancement looks like.
campus with current students.
We need to clearly identify our goals, strategy, and plan so that we can be ahead and identify the things that we want
I am also humbled by our current parents for the dedication
to do.
they have to their sons and the opportunities they want their sons to have – as well as for their gratitude for what their
I want the Advancement Team to really advance the school.
sons are experiencing here. We have a huge responsibility
The work that Admissions, Development, and Marketing do
not only to our students but also to their families that are
is so important to the success of the school. These three
making an investment to send their son to Malvern. We want
departments need to recognize how they work together.
them to see and feel every day that their investment is making a difference in who their son is going to be and what
Q. What excites you about being at Malvern?
their son is going to do.
I am really excited about the opportunity to have more and
Our students are extremely impressive. Whether it’s the Campus Green Project that was presented at B.A.S.H. as part of the Fund-A-Need, on the athletic fields, or on stage in the Duffy Center. I really think these students can do anything, and I get excited when I see that in action.
Q. What opportunities do you see for Malvern? At the end of the day, I see my role and the role of the full Advancement Team as making sure that every student who
more people engaged and feeling really great about the difference Malvern Prep is making, frankly, in the world. At the end of the day, it feels good to make a difference. We hear all the time about Malvern alumni and the difference they are making in the world. If we can help facilitate that because of the families and students we bring in, that’s exciting. It’s also such a source of pride to know that our Augustinian values are alive and working in the world. It’s exciting to think that the world will be a better place because of Malvern men and the boys who got the opportunity to attend Malvern Prep.
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comes to Malvern has the opportunities that he needs and deserves – whether that’s in the classroom, on an athletic field, the theatre stage, or in an honors society. What that means is that we have to be able to engage our constituents that really want to make a difference and show that because of them, a student’s life is being impacted. This also means making sure young men and their families know and feel the experience that is Malvern Prep when they are choosing middle school and high school.
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Q. W hat’s been your impression of the different Malvern constituencies you’ve met?
EM P LOYEE SPOTLIGHT:
Mrs. Mary Fran Frankenheimer P‘21, Assistant Director of Athletics By: Allison Hall Mary Fran Frankenheimer has a passion for athletics. She also has a passion for Malvern Prep as both her husband and her brother attended Malvern. Her son Cooper is currently a sophomore. “When the job in athletics opened up, I wanted to be part of the team because I feel that athletics has a strong value in a child’s educational experience,” shares Mary Fran. Serving as the Assistant Athletic Director, Mary Fran runs game day operations, scheduling, and transportation for the more than 50 athletic teams at Malvern – and that’s just during school hours. After hours her role shifts to Conditioning Coach, and she can be found training the lacrosse or football teams, depending on the season. Mary Fran was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer in February 2019 for this role which stated that she “is believed to be the only woman in the country to fill this role for a high school team.” Taking on this role at an all-boys school hasn’t phased Mary Fran. “I feel like I am part of everything that goes on here and I’m not viewed any differently because I am a woman. I feel that I am a valuable asset to the department so I feel that I am looked at for my ability to contribute, rather than my gender,” she explains.
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Malvern’s 2nd Annual Diversity Conference – st@MP Speaking Truth @ Malvern Prep! On Saturday, April 6, students, parents, faculty & staff
The day began with a keynote address from Dr. Kathleen
took part in Malvern’s 2nd annual diversity conference.
E. Walls, a clinical psychologist and author. Following the
The conference was led by students from Malvern Prep
keynote address, students engaged in activities and work-
and Villa Maria Academy, who are committed to creating
shop sessions focused on discussions about how to “open
a lasting experience for their peers. The theme of this
our lens wider” by making a commitment to speak the
year’s conference was: Aware! Care! Dare! The student
Truth and recognizing our own biases.
conference leaders selected this theme because they feel self-awareness is the stepping stone to understanding another person’s experience, thereby enabling that person to take action.
Reflecting on what they had gained at the conference, students noted that st@MP offered an opportunity to hear a difference of opinion and learn from others who carry different perspectives.
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Update on the New St. Augustine Center for Social Impact The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact remains on schedule to open in the fall of 2019. While crews made significant progress on the building during the spring months, many of the finishing touches will take place over the summer, creating a new and distinct landscape for students when they return to campus in September. Some of the enhancements to the building this summer include: • A green roof installation on the first-floor roof that will be surrounded by Pavers. This will be accessible from the learning commons and the advanced lab space. • A greenhouse will be installed on the 3rd level outdoor area. • The exterior brick and cast stone will be installed. • The lab equipment and tables will be delivered and installed. • The new elevator will be installed that will help service the new building as well as Carney Hall. In addition to the building itself, we are excited to share that Mr. Michael Riordan ‘73 PT has been hired as the Director of The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact. In this new role, Riordan will be responsible for the programmatic aspects of The Augustine Center. He will build a foundational document for his work this summer by developing a Why | How | What model for The Augustine Center. This guiding document will pave the way for the opening of The Augustine Center this fall. Upon opening, Riordan will continue to collaborate with the Leadership Team to ensure a ‘best in class’ experience for Malvern students and others involved with The Augustine Center by disseminating and explaining the goals of The Augustine Center to Malvern’s stakeholders, colleges and universities, service partners, and others.
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On Friday, February 8, Malvern’s engineering class had the opportunity to tour the construction site for The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact as a way to bring the topics they are learning about in class to life. “The class is focused largely on the size, scope, and management of projects. The Augustine Center is a great real-life example to use for the students when discussing concepts such as performing a needs assessment, formulating a budget, and dealing with unexpected hurdles,” shares engineering teacher Kevin Quinn. Prior to the site visit, the engineering class spent a half-hour with Project Manager Dan Rosato. Together, they reviewed safety policies and procedures on site, as well as site plans. “The goal of putting the students in contact with Dan and having them tour the site was so they could hear directly from the
engineers about the realities of dealing with a big budget project,” shares Quinn.
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Engineering Class Tours Future Center for Social Impact In addition to giving the students an inside look at the ins and outs of a big budget construction project, the students also worked on smaller scale projects that will ultimately take place within The Augustine Center. Information gathered from Dan’s expertise and their tour provided inspiration and/or education for their own projects. The students in the course were: Robert Becket ‘20, Chase Bennett ‘19, Gavin Canzanese ‘19, Stephen Fratimaco ‘19, Donald Gayhardt ‘19, Nick Gueriera ‘19, Kevin Hagan ‘19, Gregory Hanna ‘20, John Kelly ‘20, Michael Kintzley ‘20, Matt Magness ‘19, Jack Maguire ‘19, Andrew Sposato ‘19, and Ryan Upadhyay ‘20.
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Bishop Timothy Senior Visits Malvern Prep On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the Most Rev. Timothy C. Senior, V.G., M.B.A., M.S.W., M.A., M. Div., Rector and Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, visited Malvern Prep to celebrate Mass and meet with students. This visit was rescheduled from Catholic Schools Week in January due to inclement weather. Prior to Mass, Billy Carlini ‘19, Student Council President, welcomed Bishop Senior to Malvern on behalf of our school community. During Mass, Alex March ‘25 presented the Bishop with a Malvern jacket in gratitude for being with us for Mass. Bishop Senior gave the homily, speaking to our students about how in their relationship with God they receive knowledge, and with that knowledge, they are empowered to go out and live a life like Christ. Following Mass, Bishop Senior met with Student Council members in the Student Union for refreshments and conversation, followed by a tour of campus with Dan Dougherty ‘19 and Garrett Hallinan ‘19. “It was an honor to have Bishop Senior on campus to celebrate Mass with us. It was a great opportunity for our students to meet and engage with the Bishop in a variety of ways – through Mass, a small group setting, and on a tour around campus. Thank you, Bishop Senior for spending the morning at Malvern Prep!” shared Fr. Donald Reilly. mp
Middle School Students Spend Spring Break in the Dominican Republic During Spring Break, 12 8th grade students, along with chaperones Rob Buscaglia P‘22‘24 8th Grade Academy leader, and Metty Vithayathil, Middle School teacher, had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic for a 7-day service trip. “During the trip, the team worked collaboratively with the people of Monte Coca, DR, to build a house and a latrine for two impoverished families in that community,” shares Buscaglia. Monte Coca is a small, very poor, isolated community of sugar cane plantation workers (known as a batey) who struggle to get the basic necessities (i.e., clean water, adequate housing, healthcare, education, etc.). The Middle School students had the privilege of working side by side with members of the Monte Coca community, building together, getting to know one another, and learning about the lives of the people on the batey.
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Malvern Students Win Awards at Chester County Science Fair Congratulations to four Malvern students who received awards at the 31st annual Chester County Science Research Competition! Jimmy McCullough ‘20 and Patrick Carbone ‘20 won First Place and Best in Show for their project “Effects of UV Light on Disposable Plastic Water Bottles” in the Teams Division. Stephen Fratamico ‘19 won First Place in the Behavioral and Social Sciences category and Best in Show for 12th Grade with his project, “Comparing Rote Memorization to Memorization by Linking Memories to Places.” CK Mao ‘20 won Second Place in the High School Chemistry category with his project, “Unmelting Ice Cream.” All three projects were automatically entered into the 71st Delaware Valley Science Fair, where Fratamico took home first place in the Behavior & Social Sciences Category. mp
University of Notre Dame A Cappella Group Visits Campus
It was a music-filled afternoon in the Duffy Arts Center on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The University of Notre Dame Undertones, a 12 man a cappella group, stopped by campus during their Spring Break tour to visit with our choral students.
students took some time to ask questions around school life, balancing work and extracurricular activities, singing at the collegiate level, and more. The Undertones sang two songs for the group and Malvern’s choral students performed one. mp
The group took turns introducing themselves and sharing what brought them to the Undertones and Notre Dame Glee Club. Afterwards, Malvern
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8th Grade English Classes Find Inspiration from Malvern Teacher Between Friday, April 6, and Wednesday, April 10, Metty Vithayathil’s 8th Grade English classes were treated to a talk and performance from Malvern’s Learning Support Specialist LeRoi Leviston. Vithayathil invited Leviston to her class as part of the student’s creative writing assignment. “I spend a considerable part of the year teaching students about how to write. Mr. Leviston was able to demonstrate to our students why we write,” shares Vithayathil. “Through his presentation and performance, our students experienced the power of words and how the process of writing can help them work through experiences and emotions.” During his talk, Leviston shared his writing process with the students, how he built his foundation for writing and singing, and who musically inspires him. He also shared some advice with the students. “You only get one life,” he says. “Never have regrets. Things will work out the way they are supposed to.” Leviston performed two of his original songs, “Always” and “Dear Summer.”
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In mid-April, Malvern’s AP computer science class visited Villanova University to see Zach DeStefano ‘17 and the Villanova CAVE (CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment) to learn about and experience the world of virtual reality. DeStefano began working with the CAVE in the spring of his freshman year. “I had heard about a yearly VR competition, VUVR, which encourages teams of students to compete to create the most educational, interactive, and immersive experiences in virtual reality,” shared DeStefano. “I created a team with two friends and we built a game for the CAVE using Unity.”
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AP Computer Science Visits Villanova and Malvern Alumnus
DeStefano’s team placed first in the 2018 VUVR competition. Since the competition, he has been continuing work in the CAVE, including research projects and programs that will allow for more unique experiences to be brought to the CAVE. The CAVE is Villanova’s immersive virtual reality facility where the walls, floors, and ceilings are all screens. The facility allows for shared 3D experiences for up to 20 people simultaneously, and since construction in 2014, students and faculty of all disciplines are encouraged to develop experiences and explore virtual environments in the CAVE.
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Malvern Prep Celebrates
Class of 2019 at School’s 93rd Commencement
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Due to inclement weather, the graduation ceremonies were moved indoors to the Donald O’Neill Sports Complex where the Malvern community paid tribute to the 126 seniors of the Class of 2019 for their accomplishments, commitment to service, and the strong bonds of brotherhood that they have formed. Class Speaker Stowe Milhous, Jr., who will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the fall, spoke about his time at Malvern
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Malvern Prep’s 93rd Commencement was held on Thursday, May 23.
and how their time at Malvern has allowed them to grow and prepared them to venture out into the world and make an impact. “Malvern taught us to be men of integrity, men of servility and men of Truth, Unity, and Love,” shared Milhous. Next to speak was Commencement Speaker Mr. Frank Hallinan, Esq. P‘14‘19 PT. Hallinan spoke about the Class of 2019 and how they learned, not only about themselves and one another, but about how they helped make
as you move on with your lives,” said Hallinan. “You are men of purpose
“Malvern taught us to be men of integrity, men of
and have a clear mission.” Malvern’s Commencement ceremony began at 4:00 p.m. with a Baccalaureate Liturgy, which was presided over by V. Rev. Michael F.
servility and men of Truth,
Di Gregorio, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of
Unity, and Love.”
Provincial Councilor; Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. ‘73,
– Stowe Milhous
Villanova, and concelebrated by Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., Prior of the Augustinians at Malvern Prep; Rev. Harry J. Erdlen, O.S.A.; Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A.; Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., Head of School; Br. William C. Gabriel, O.S.A.; and Rev. T. Christopher Redcay (uncle of Louis Joseph Franzone). Rev. James W. Cassidy, O.S.A served as the Master of Ceremony. The liturgy featured musical selections throughout by the Liturgical Music Group and Band Ensemble. The Commencement ceremony began with the Class Speaker and Commencement Address, and included a number of Academic Excellence and Memorial Awards before the conferring of diplomas by Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min. The formal ceremony ended with the traditional cap toss around the statue of St. Augustine at the entrance to campus.
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Take a closer look at the Class of 2019
“Stay close to the Lord as the apostles had learned and you will succeed
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they are ready to begin their next step, as “men who serve.”
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the world a better place through their service. He also emphasized that
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• Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Vermont
• Indiana • Massachusetts • Maine • Maryland • Michigan • North Carolina • New York
• Alabama
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Washington, D.C.
• Delaware
• Florida
of students enrolled at a Catholic college or university of students will go on to play a sport in college
34%
of students admitted to a Catholic college or university
of students enrolled at a Top 50 University or Liberal Arts College
of students admitted to a Top 50 University or Liberal Arts College
29%
51%
40%
50%
will go to schools in 20 different states across the U.S.
Class of 2019
Members of the
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1. Business 2. Engineering 3. Sciences 4. Communications 5. Undecided
Top 5 Majors our students select:
$8 million in scholarship dollars
The Class of 2019 received over
25,000
Number of service hours performed:
464 college acceptances
The Class of 2019 had
Awards
Senior Awards Highest Grade Point Average for Senior Year: Gregory Joseph Gaashe and Adam Maximillian Morys Highest Cumulative Grade Point Average for Four Years: Stowe Briscoe Milhous, Jr.
Memorial Awards The Thomas J. O’Brien ’67 Memorial Award: Luke William DiGiacobbe and Jake Michael Hornibrook (Given to a senior who excels in academics and athletics.)
The Father Duffy Memorial Award for Activities and Leadership: William John Carlini
Senior-Parent Awards Dinner, a special award and scholarship was given to Ryan Michael Maher. The Michael P. Finnegan ’81 Scholarship is given in memory of the man who dedicated his student years to the service of
(Given to a senior who has been an active leader in his class.)
the school, and who later served as Malvern’s
The Grifferty Award: Charles Michael Andress
alumni director, theology teacher, and who
(Named for longtime teacher and Augustinian, presented to a senior who has performed beyond highest expectations through persistence and positive attitude.)
continued to remain involved in campus min-
Christian Service Award The Saint Augustine Christian Service Award: Nicholas James Florschutz (Given to a senior in recognition of his Christian leadership.)
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In addition, on Wednesday, May 22, at the
istry and the spiritual life of the school. mp
Charles Michael Andress - Saint Joseph's University
Kevin James Hagan - Drexel University
Kevin Michael Meehan, Jr. - Fairfield University
Chase Randall Bennett - Rochester Institute of Technology
Henry Anthony Hague, Jr. - United States Naval Academy
Stowe Briscoe Milhous, Jr. - University of Notre Dame
John William Brant Bodner, Jr. - University of Pittsburgh
Garrett John Hallinan - Ave Maria University
John James Boyle - Pennsylvania State University Cullen Michael Breen - University of Pennsylvania Domir Clayton Sakiye Anderson-Brown - Lycoming College Grant Alexander Burgess - Franklin & Marshall College Ashton John Canavan - University of Pennsylvania Gavin Anthony Canzanese - Villanova University
Zhengguo Hao - University of California, Los Angeles Daniel Douwe Harrington - University of Scranton Michael Scott Harrington, Jr. - University of Notre Dame Aidan Thomas Harty - Loyola University Maryland Jake Alexander Haus - Virginia Tech Alex Douglas Haylock, Jr. - Bucknell University
William John Carlini - College of the Holy Cross
Trevor Nicholas Henderson - North Carolina State University
Joseph James Carpenter - Pennsylvania State University
Konstantine Gerasimos Hionis - Pennsylvania State University
Connor John Cary - Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Matthew Khoi Hopkins - Franklin & Marshall College
Logan William Cattie - University of Scranton
Jake Michael Hornibrook - Stanford University
T. Patrick Chesky - San Diego State University
Zachary Charles Hurchalla - Bucknell University
Claudio Chieffo - Pennsylvania State University
Michael Dever Hussey - Georgetown University
Matthew Joseph Civitella, Jr. - University of Richmond
Ryan Matthew Iacone - Duquesne University
Rory Peter Edward Connolly - Franklin & Marshall College
Matthew John Irvine - Fairfield University Christopher Edward Kapikian - High Point University
Ryan William Mills - Randolph-Macon College Vahe Bedros Minasian - Drexel University Timothy Joseph Mitchell - University of Notre Dame Adam Maximillian Morys - University of Notre Dame Benjamin Henry Murphy - Gettysburg College Bryce Liam Murray - Quinnipiac University Christopher John Newell - University of Virginia Weizhe Niu - University of California, San Diego Alexander John O'Brien - Boston College Steven Francis O'Meara, Jr. - Villanova University Spencer Mallory Panzo - High Point University Anthony Joseph Papa - University of Notre Dame Thomas Moore Park - Cornell University William Ferguson Pettit - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Jackson Peter Powers - The Catholic University of America Owen Christopher Preston - Michigan State University William Reckmeyer IV - University of Notre Dame
Austin James Coron - The Catholic University of America
Aidan Ryan Khalil - Pennsylvania State University
Colin Wolfe Corrigan - University of Virginia
Daniel Patrick King - Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo
Sebastian Aidan Costantini - Pennsylvania State University
Joseph Hunter Koch - Clemson University
Jake Decatur Rudloff - Drexel University
Corey Andrew Kovalovich - The Ohio State University
Sean Thomas Rushton - Lafayette College
Matthew Joseph Lamond - University of Scranton
Chase Phillip Sakers - Drexel University
Scott Eric Larson, Jr. - Auburn University
Samuel Michael Schutz - Lehigh University
TyGee Gemari Leach - Lehigh University
Cruz Rafael Sigala - Fairfield University
Kyle Timothy Leonard - Boston College
Andrew David Sposato - Villanova University
Robert Connor Leyden - University of Notre Dame
Harry Sharp Stinger IV - The Catholic University of America
Blake Michael Cunningham - Northeastern University Andrew John Curran - College of the Holy Cross Francis Morrissey Curran - Middlebury College Liam Matthew Dabagian - Elon University Luke William DiGiacobbe - University of Pennsylvania Dominic Jude Dixon - University of Colorado Boulder Daniel Alexander Dougherty - Villanova University Patrick James Durkan - The Catholic University of America
Brendan Thomas Lord - Fairfield University Evan Doyle Lotz - Lafayette College Matthew Thomas Magness - The Ohio State University
Kellen William Fitzgerald - Wesleyan University
John William Maguire - Drexel University
Nicholas James Florschutz - Bucknell University
Keith Joseph Maguire, Jr. - Clemson University
Sam Edmund Ford - Bucknell University
Ryan Michael Maher - Villanova University
Tyler Allen Francis - Pennsylvania State University
Patrick Anthony Malone - University of Pittsburgh
Andrew Patrick Franks - Loyola University Maryland
Ryan Thomas Marine - University of Maryland - College Park
Louis Joseph Franzone - Lafayette College Stephen Arthur Fratamico - University of Pennsylvania Gregory Joseph Gaasche - The University of Texas, Austin Cristian Ivar Galilea - West Chester University Donald Francis Gayhardt III - Colgate University Nicholas Joseph Gueriera - University of Delaware Drew William Gunther - Syracuse University
Edward Kane Roach III - Virginia Tech Brennan Curry Robinson - Villanova University Nolan William Rogers - Pennsylvania State University
Ethan Thomas Surovcik - Pennsylvania State University Jack Ryan Swan - Drexel University Dylan Tran - Johns Hopkins University John Andrew Turley IV - Fordham University Sean Suketu Upadhyay - Lehigh University John B. Updike - University of Maryland - College Park Evan Matthew Waitte - Pennsylvania State University William "Buck" Paul Walsh - Bowdoin University
Nicholas J. Martino - Junior Hockey
Kyle J. Washkalavitch - University of Denver
Luke James Dunne McClatchy - Stetson University
Rowan Quincy Watson, Jr. - University of Delaware
Colin James McDonnell - The Catholic University of America
Cornelius William West IV - Virginia Tech
Connor Patrick McDonough - Fairfield University Gavin Francis McGill - Lafayette College Jacob Alexander McGraw - Syracuse University Gavin Knight McHugh - Auburn University
Around Campus
The Malvern Prep Class of 2019
Kevin Michael White - Saint Joseph's University Anthony John Wirtel IV - Virginia Tech Colin Thomas Wolfe - Saint Joseph's University Jordan Tyler Wright - Saint Joseph's University
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Friars Hit it Out of the
The average number of students nationwide that go
Malvern Prep congratulates Nancy Gustitis on her retirement! Nancy retired at the end of the 2018-19 school year having served our community well as both a part-time and full-time employee for the past 21 years. Malvern Prep is so grateful for all Nancy has done to make the Campus Store a success over the years! mp
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on from high school to play a sport at a Division I, II or III college is 6.4%. For Malvern Prep, the number is 34% – almost six times the national average. To be a scholar-athlete requires a great deal of commitment, organization, and talent – both on the field and off. Our scholar-athletes do not get admitted to these top academic schools on athletic talent alone. They must demonstrate their hard work and dedication both in the classroom and on the playing fields.
Around Campus
Park with College Offers
We congratulate these scholar-athletes of the Class of 2019 who have committed to play a sport at the collegiate level: Cullen Breen - Sprint Football, University of Pennsylvania
Jake Hornibrook - Stanford University, Football
Domir Brown - Lycoming College, Football
Zachary Hurchalla - Bucknell University, Soccer
Grant Burgess - Franklin & Marshall College, Baseball
Michael Hussey - Georgetown University, Football
William Carlini - College of the Holy Cross, Lacrosse
Ryan Iacone - Duquesne University, Football
Connor Cary - Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Swimming
Matthew Lamond - University of Scranton, Soccer
Logan Cattie - University of Scranton, Soccer
TyGee Leach - Lehigh University, Football
Matthew Civitella - University of Richmond, Lacrosse
Evan Lotz - Lafayette College, Lacrosse
Sebastian Costantini - Pennsylvania State University, Football/Track
Matthew Maness - The Ohio State University, Swimming
Andrew Curran - College of the Holy Cross, Golf
Keith Maguire, Jr. - Clemson University, Football
Fran Curran - Middlebury College, Swimming
Ryan Maher - Villanova University, Swimming
Liam Dabagian - Elon University, Baseball
Colin McDonnell - The Catholic University of America, Lacrosse
Luke DiGiacobbe - University of Pennsylvania, Lacrosse
Gavin McGill - Lafayette College, Lacrosse
Patrick Durkan - The Catholic University of America, Baseball
Christopher Newell - University of Virginia, Baseball
Kellen Fitzgerald - Wesleyan University, Soccer
William Pettit - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lacrosse
Nicholas Florschutz - Bucknell University, Wrestling
Jackson Powers - The Catholic University of America, Lacrosse
Louis Franzone - Lafayette College, Swimming
Sean Rushton - Lafayette College, Lacrosse
Donald Gayhardt - Colgate University, Lacrosse
Harry Stinger - The Catholic University of America, Football
Nicholas Gueriera - University of Delaware, Football
John Turley - Fordham University, Football
Drew Gunther - Syracuse University, Football
John Updike - University of Maryland, Golf
Henry Hague - United States Naval Academy, Wrestling
Buck Walsh - Bowdoin University, Football
Matthew Hopkins - Franklin & Marshall College, Swimming
Quincy Watson - University of Delaware, Football
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Friar SportsHighlights WINTER SPORTS
Swimming Rolls to Title at National Catholics Championship With 346 points, the Friars racked up their highest point total in the 83-year history of the National Catholic Swimming and Diving Championships, bringing home the title at Loyola University in Maryland. Georgetown Preparatory School placed second with 245.50 points. In mid-February, the Varsity Diving team swept the top three spots at the 2019 Middle Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Diving Invitational at The Hill School in Pottstown, PA. Nick Harris ‘22 set a new school record for 11 dives and won the gold medal with a score of 561.75, Marshall Becket ‘22 won the silver medal with a score of 401.35, and Trevor Henderson ‘19 took home bronze with 381.70. Danny Faunce ‘20 also scored for the Friars with a 7th place finish.
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Nick Harris ’22 Named to USA Diving Squad
Eight Friars were named to the 2018-2019 All-Main Line Boys Swimming Teams. Connor Cary ‘19, Nick Harris ‘22, and Matt Magness ‘19 were named to the First Team; Lou Franzone ‘19, Matt Hopkins ‘19, and Ryan Maher ‘19 were named to the second team; and Jack Cassidy ‘20 and Ryan Durkan ‘21
Congratulations to freshman Nick Harris who was named to USA Diving’s 2019 Tier Three Squad! Harris is one of 42 divers on the squad. The divers named to this squad exhibit the potential, skill, and determination to become future
both received Honorable Mentions. mp
U.S. Olympic Team members. mp
The Friars finished their season 15-1 with their only loss to Blair Academy, the #1 team in the country. Throughout the season, the Friars competed in a number of tournaments. The team finished second at the PA Independent School State Championships, they finished fourth at National Preps in Lehigh, and finished tenth out of 130 schools at the Beast of the East tournament.
Wrestler of the Year. Connolly, Delviscio, Feldman, Florschutz, Henry Hague ‘19, Harkins, Kyle Mathues ‘21, Rogers, Harry Stinger ‘19, James Toal ‘22, Owen Vietmeier ‘21, and Wehmeyer were named as the top Chester County Wrestlers in 14 weight classes, while Connolly, Delviscio, Feldman, Florschutz, Harkins, Stinger, Rogers, and Wehmeyer were named First Team All Chester County.
Dalton Harkins ‘20 was named the PA Independent State Champion, and Andrew Connolly ‘22, Dayton Delviscio ‘20, Nicholas Feldman ‘22, Nick Florschutz ‘19, Harkins, Caden Rogers ‘22, and Jack Wehmeyer ‘22 were named National Prep All-Americans. Delviscio was also named the Chester County
The team is looking forward to the upcoming season and Spencer Barnhart ‘23, Feldman, Rogers, and Wehmeyer will compete in one of the toughest tournaments in the country this summer in Fargo, ND. mp
Basketball Has Strong Season, Fights for Inter-Ac Title This year, the Friars finished with an overall record of 20-8, going 8-2 in the Inter-Ac League. The team lost to The Haverford School in a nail-biter of a championship game. Deuce Turner ‘20 received a number of accolades this year, including First Team All Inter-Ac, PA All-State Class 5A First Team, All-Main Line Boys Basketball Team First Team, Second Team All-Area Boys’ Basketball Team, the 2019 All-City Boys Basketball Team. Turner was also named as The Hoop Group Showcase’s Breakout Player of the 2018–2019 season. Rahdir Hicks ‘21 was also named to the First Team All Inter-Ac and to the All-Main Line Boys Basketball Team First Team and had an average of 15.9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists for each game. Hicks was also named Main Line Athlete of the Week in March. Spencer Cochran ‘20 was named the Second Team All-Main Line Boys Basketball Team and had an average of 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2 assists for each game. Fran Oschell ‘21 was named to the Second Team All Inter-Ac and the Second Team All-Main Line Boys Basketball Team and had an average of 10.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. TyGee Leach ‘19 averaged 5.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. Leach also was the first-ever recipient from Malvern Prep of the InterAcademic Athletic League (IAAL) Athletic Director Award. mp
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Friar Days Sports
Wrestling Wins Inter-Ac Title for 5th Consecutive Year
SPRING SPORTS Baseball Brings Home 2019 PAISAA Title In late-May Cam Conley ‘20 hit a drive over the left fielder’s head to bring home a runner from second and give the Friars a 5-4 win for the PAISAA Championship over Perkiomen School. This is the team’s third straight championship and sixth in eight years. During the game, Chris Newell ‘19 scored his 100th and 101st career run and 96th RBI in three varsity seasons. The Friars ended a stellar season with a record of 32-7. Tristan Corcoran ‘20 and Newell were named to the First Team All-League Baseball Players, while Charlie Andress ‘19 and Jarod Wade ‘20 were named to the second team. Newell was also named the 2018-2019 Gatorade Pennsylvania Baseball Player of the Year. mp
Lacrosse Beats Haverford School for Inter-Ac Championship Title In a game pushed to double OT with a goal by Matt Civitella ‘19, the Friars secured a 9-8 win over The Haverford School for the 2019 Inter-Ac Championship title. Civitella had two goals, Evan Lotz ‘19 had one goal, Colin McGill ‘20 had four goals, Will Peden ’21 had four assists, Nick Potemski ‘21 had one goal and one assist, and Eric Spanos ’21 had one goal and one assist. In goal, Will Pettit ‘19 had 13 saves against Haverford’s offense. Civitella was also named the Lax Record’s Player of the Week at the end of May. mp
Rugby Started Rocky, Finished Season Strong Spring rugby had another successful season this year taking second in our conference and being eliminated in the state championship tournament in the quarterfinals. The season got off to a rocky start but the team came together to play their best rugby by the end of the year. A number of Friars were named to the RugbyPA All-State team including Dan King ‘19, Ben Murphy ‘19, and Jake Rudloff ‘19. This is the second year the team has competed in the newly created RugbyPA Division 1, which is comprised of the best teams in the state, mixing area club and single school teams together into one highly competitive league. mp 32
The Rowing Team competed in all five races of the Manny Flick Regatta during their spring season. All of the teams were strong competitors and had promising showings each time they were on the water. At the conclusion of the Manny Flick Regatta on Sunday, April 14, the Friars finished second out of 20 teams in the 2019 Horvat Trophy team standings. Following the Manny Flick Regatta series, the Friars competed in the Cooper Cup Regatta at the end of April. Friars won the Novice Double, Junior Single, and Junior Quad events. They also placed second in the Junior Double, third in the Varsity Heavyweight Quad, and fourth in the Varsity Lightweight Double.
Friar Days Sports
Rowing Shows Strong Season, Prepares for U.S. Rowing Youth Championships
the finals. During the finals, the Junior Quad finished fourth and the Varsity Heavyweight Quad finished fifth. Four crews qualified for the Scholastic National Rowing Championships at Stotesbury. Two of the crews, the Varsity Lightweight Quad, comprised of Cormac Delaney ‘21, Munyan, Edmond Park ‘20, and Ward, and the Varsity Heavyweight Quad both had highly contested races finishing second and third in the country, respectively. mp
During the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Championships, the Friars won the Varsity Lightweight Quad and Junior Single event, also placing third in the Novice Double and Varsity Heavyweight Quad events. During the U.S. Rowing Mid-Atlantic Championships, the team qualified the Varsity Heavyweight Quad, comprised of Matt Davis ‘21, Quinn Hall ‘21, Jason Kennedy ‘20, and Andrew Morris ‘20, and Varsity Lightweight Double, comprised of Collin Munyan ‘21 and Dan Ward ‘21, for the U.S. Rowing Youth National Rowing Championships for Schools and Clubs in Sarasota, FL, in early June. At the Stotesbury Regatta in mid-May, three crews advanced to the semifinal races, while two teams moved on to compete in
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THE VERITAS MR. TIM DOUGHERTY
Tim Dougherty, Dean of Students, discusses his role with students and parents and the importance that discipline plays at Malvern Prep.
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BY: ALLISON HALL
Q: W hat is your background and
Q: W hat is the importance of
This is my 23rd year here at Malvern. For the last 12
It’s really important in every single school. It’s modeling
experience at Malvern?
discipline at Malvern?
years, I have been the Dean of Students. When I first started, I was an Upper School English Teacher and I continue to teach one class. This past year I taught Honors British Literature. Over the course of my time here I have been an 8th-grade basketball coach, freshmen football coach, JV baseball coach, 6th-grade soccer coach, English Department Chair, and Grading Administrator.
and teaching behaviors that are positive and pro-social. Instead of rules, we talk about norms – what are the things we encourage. We do this because it makes students aware of and responsible for their actions. It’s important because a student who is distracting in a class is taking away from someone else’s learning. And so when you have 22 students in a room at varying levels of engagement for the day, irresponsible behavior detracts from the learning environment. On campus sometimes kids don’t see the harm they may cause with just a casual remark. So we want to make sure that every student feels safe and comfortable.
Q: W hat can you share about your role as Dean of Students?
he Dean of Students is primarily responsible for T character development, transportation, school safety & security, and making sure that the students are here for attendance every day. The biggest part of my job is making sure that the students feel safe. That they feel comfortable on campus – one, that they are safe and two, that they feel safe. We want parents to know that when they hand their kids off to us for the day, we understand that we are responsible for them. So if we have a student here that is not safe or doesn’t feel safe, we are not doing our job. Students have to be comfortable in their learning environment.
Q: H ow would you say behaviors or
norms have changed during your time at Malvern?
Q: W hat is the most challenging part
hones. We see a lot of online misbehavior. I tell parents P that on campus we have over 640 mistake-making machines that can really damage a student’s reputation, the school’s reputation, and their family’s reputation. Sometimes the blasé attitude about sharing images is something kids need to be aware of. It’s really all of our jobs to make sure that we are talking about that. It’s easier than ever for students to access information that they necessarily shouldn’t be using.
of your role?
Every day is a different day. The hardest days are when we have to ask a student to leave the community. Those are really terrible days, and we don’t make those decisions lightly. When we do make those decisions, no one feels good coming out of those meetings. But we have two goals to keep in mind – the good of the individual and a responsibility to the community overall.
Q: W hat is the most rewarding part of your job?
Q: W hat is the biggest misconception about your role?
his is interesting because I once asked a class what they T knew about me and one student responded: “Malvern is your courtroom and you are the judge.” I actually thought that was hilarious. One of the biggest misconceptions is that we do everything. Our office gets phone calls about field trip permission slips, checks for class rings. Those are not areas that we cover, but we generally know who can help with those questions, so we’re glad to help. mp
Interacting with the students. Our office is engaged
with the kids whether they are here because they lost something, or are upset, or are in trouble – getting to know them outside of just community members is great. I also enjoy helping them see their mistakes or solving a problem – we see kids at their worst and at their best. Seeing kids at Malvern taking accountability and ownership – seeing them grow over the course of a year, is very rewarding. In the classroom it’s the same thing. I enjoy seeing kids get better over the course of a year. It’s also really nice seeing kids from either 9th grade or 6th grade - and seeing them mature.
*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? E-mail suggestions to communications@malvernprep.org.
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Robert Quigley ’45 Honored During Spring Mass
The family of Malvern alumnus, parent, grandparent, and Trustee Emeriti Robert Quigley ‘45 P‘72‘74‘77‘80 GP‘03‘11‘12‘13‘14‘17 TE was presented with a resolution in his honor during Mass on Wednesday, April 24. A resolution is a written statement voted on by the Board of Trustees in honor of an individual’s work and dedication to the school. It is the highest honor that can be given at the school. During his homily, Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A., reflected on the readings and connected them to Quigley’s long-standing relationship with Malvern. “God sends special people into our lives, and he did just that when he sent Robert Quigley to Malvern Prep in the fall of 1941.” Head of School Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A, D. Min., read the resolution for Quigley and shared that the Board of Trustees voted on December 19, 2018, to pass a resolution in honor of Quigley and all he has done in support of Malvern. Chair of the Board of Trustees, John F. McGlinn P‘14‘16‘18 T presented the resolution to Mrs. Mary Quigley and her son, Thomas ‘74. Following Mass, the Quigley family, friends, and Malvern staff gathered for breakfast on the Austin Hall veranda. mp 36
Ryan Irish ‘93 P‘22‘23 PT By: Sarah Ravenfeld
Pride for Malvern Prep runs in the Irish family. Ryan Irish is a member of the Class of 1993, has previously served on the Board of Trustees, and is a current parent to Jack ‘22 and Billy ‘23. “Being able to attend Malvern Prep was the best gift that my parents ever gave me,” shared Irish. Irish started at Malvern in 7th grade and did not hesitate to make his mark on campus. As a Middle School student he was involved in a number of activities, including the Social Committee, a committee charged with planning dances, a member of the Ice Hockey Team, Sportsmans Club, and Ski Club. In High School Irish continued to make his mark by adding soccer and lacrosse to his list of activities. He was also named team captain of the lacrosse team during his senior year. Irish truly made his time at Malvern count. “Being able to say that you graduated from Malvern Prep is a statement that comes with a lot of pride,” said Irish. “Malvern instilled values in me that I could not get anywhere else. I feel like I came in as a boy and left as a man, armed with the ability to go out and do good things with truth, honor, integrity, values, and a commitment to family.” Irish shared that Charlie McLaughlin, 8th grade social studies teacher, and Leo Kindon, 7th grade English teacher, both made a strong impact on his life. “Charlie taught us how to learn with a sense of humor, while Leo taught us how to be a man and be accountable and responsible for yourself,” said Irish.
Jack and Billy have both had the opportunity to have Leo as their teacher and Irish is happy to know he’s still imparting those same values on today’s generation. “It is amazing that my boys have the opportunity to experience what I was able to experience with Leo.” Irish feels indebted to Malvern for all that he has received and feels that it's important for him to give back through time, talent, and treasure to the school that gave him so much. “I want to see the school continue to thrive for generations to come. There are a lot of options for private schools in the area, but this is the only one that gives you all of it. There is truly nothing better than being a Friar.” As part of his commitment to give back to Malvern, Irish served on the Board of Trustees from 2009 to 2013. Irish noted two accomplishments he was proud of during his time on the Board: being part of the development and building of the Pellegrini Athletic Complex and watching the Diversity Program being installed. “I definitely feel like I benefited more from the Board, then the Board benefited from me. It was a great learning and growth opportunity,” said Irish. When asked why parents and students should consider a Malvern education for their sons, Irish believes the answer is simple: “You should consider all of your options, but if you want the best for your child, then send them to Malvern.” mp
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Alumni
ALU M N I SPOTLIGHT
Keep inKnow the
NewsNotes 1966
1986
Congratulations to FRAN DUNPHY who received the John Wanamaker Award in early June.
Class Agents: Dr. Lou Giangiulio P’21 T and Robert Tribuiani
1971 JOHN TAGGER LEAHY recently retired and moved back to the Philadelphia area after being away for 42 years.
1972 Class Agent: Michael Murray
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.)
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.
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FRANK PRICE is preparing for a four-month trek along the Pacific Coast Trail this summer.
BILLY MCDONOUGH is proud of his sons BRENDAN ‘18 and CONNOR ‘19 on their recent graduations from Malvern Prep.
1996 Class Agent: David Smith Downingtown East Hockey Head Coach DAVE HENDRICKS ‘96 led the team to a 7-2 victory in the 2019 Flyers Cup Eastern PA Championship. Dave previously coached JV Hockey at Malvern Prep before moving to Downingtown.
1976 PAUL CELENTANO is currently enjoying life as The Judge Group’s CADD Manager, and he is about to publish his memoirs from the Fire Alarm industry, titled, Fire Alarms Kills People (Unless Used As Directed). Celentano is an instructor at the Phoenixville Library, an avid gardener and do-it-yourselfer, granduncle, and enjoys connecting with his classmates from Malvern.
1983 On February 1, GEORGE SPYROPOULOS joined the faculty in the Department of Family Medicine at his medical school. He recently stepped down as the Medical Director of The Clinic in Phoenixville to pursue his passion for teaching, while still maintaining a full-time clinical practice.
1984 Class Agents: David D’Agostino P‘14 and Bruce Murray BART MILLER is living and working in the San Francisco Bay area as an Executive Coach supporting people through business and life decisions. He returns to the Philadelphia area every summer with his younger son’s travel lacrosse team. He is looking forward to stopping by Malvern this summer.
1999 Class Agent: Robert Hughes DR. BRIAN OSTICK ‘99 helped unveil a new emergency department at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys CA, in early March. Ostick, son of economics teacher John Ostick P‘99‘07‘13, is the Director of Emergency Services at the hospital.
Alumni
1999 BOBBY HUGHES, along with Assistant Coach Bud Tosti P‘04‘10, led the Rosemont Ravens Men’s Basketball Team to their 2019 CSAC Championship win. The team received a bid to the NCAA March Madness Tournament. At the Phillies home opener in April, MATT BRADY and his daughter, Kayla, caught a ball from Bryce Harper.
2003 Class Agents: Joseph Keefer, Michael Meehan, and Patrick Williams CHRIS DEY was inducted into the New York City Big Brothers Hall of Fame for his longtime work with the organization.
2005 Class Agents: Brian Egan and Michael Maggitti BRENDAN O’SULLIVAN and his wife welcomed a baby girl, Ciara Elizabeth, on February 19, 2019 at 7:27 a.m.
2007 Class Agent: John Kernicky Congratulations to PHIL GOSSELIN who made his Philadelphia Phillies debut in mid-April to fill the position of utility infielder.
Alumni Gather for Annual Justin Griffiths ’08 Reception The annual event to honor the legacy of Justin Griffiths ’08 drew a crowd of Malvern Prep alumni, family, and friends at the Union League of Philadelphia on Saturday, March 9. Together Justin’s family and the event committee raised over $23,000 for the Justin Griffiths Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Justin Griffiths ‘08 Scholarship Reception is an event that was started five years ago to fund a scholarship in his name. To date, the scholarship total over the past five years is $150,000. Malvern is greatly indebted to everyone who has contributed to this scholarship fund as it will allow Justin’s spirit to be present at Malvern and will live in each student who receives this scholarship.
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2010 Congratulations to WALLACE SPENCER who competed in the 2019 Penn Relays. Spencer placed fifth in the men’s Olympic Development 400-meter hurdles (58.06).
2011 ROBERT DOLLFUS III graduated dental school in May and will move back to the Philadelphia suburbs to begin work in June.
2014 Class Agents: Joseph DiSipio and Daniel Grandieri DAN MCGLINN co-founded a masters-level water polo club in Lancaster County, PA.
2008 Class Agent: Michael McKee In February, PAT QUINN married Jessica Quinn in Brooklyn, NY. Head Rowing Coach Craig Hoffman, MATT BENEDETTO ‘08, SEAN STEWART ‘08, and KEVIN QUINN ‘11 were all in attendance.
2015 NICK GABRIELE, a senior at the University of Notre Dame, recently launched Consulting Connect, an organization designed to educate students about the diverse fields of consulting, prepare them for the recruiting process, and connect them with potential employers.
2009 In December 2018, MARK PARSONS married Katie Liebman at Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel by Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A. Alumni from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s were present to celebrate their nuptials. Pictured (L-R): BRIAN PARSONS ‘97, JOE NESCIO ‘70, T.J. LUTZA ‘10, JOSEPH BENDINELLI ‘16, LEO PARSONS ‘11, BRANDON CHICK ‘10, MARK PARSONS ‘09, CONOR FLYNN ‘11, BOB BRADLEY ‘78, RYAN FLYNN ‘11, ANDREW GIANASCOLI ‘09, MATT PARSONS ‘07, TIM COONEY ‘09, BOB MANNING ‘09, P.J. MULLIN ‘13, ANDREW DIMARCO ‘09, MIKE PARSONS ‘03, and BOB DIMARCO ‘81.
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TREVOR MORRIS participated in the NFL’s Local Pro Days for both the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants during the pre-draft process.
On a chilly Saturday in early January, alumni gathered on campus in support of the Jimmy Klinges ‘13 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. The event raised $660 for the James Klinges (JRK) Foundation and a $10,000 donation was made to CHOP from the foundation in support of pediatric leukemia programs.
2017 Class Agents: Ray Baran, Gerald Curran, and Zach Fernandez It was a Friars reunion at a March University of Richmond versus University of Notre Dame lacrosse game! DREW SCHANTZ ‘15, RAY BARAN ‘17, MIKE FAY ‘17, DALTON PASCALE ‘18, and QUINN MCCAHON ‘18 caught up for a photo after Richmond’s win over the Fighting Irish 9-8.
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Alumni Come Together in Support of Pediatric Leukemia
More than 20 teams showed up to participate in the tournament. The money raised is split between the JRK Foundation and the Malvern Basketball Program.
SEAN CHRISTMAN was recently named the Faceoff Specialist of the Week by the Patriot League. Christman is a sophomore at Boston University. Congratulations to RAY BARAN and the University of Richmond’s lacrosse team on their second-straight Southern Conference Tournament title. The team advanced to the NCAA tournament.
2018 Class Agents: Cameron Battisti, Griffin Kennedy, and Desmond Papariello JORDAN DONAGHY, SEAMUS GLYNN, and JACK TRAYNOR celebrated Penn State’s Big 10 Conference win. All three play for the Nittany Lions.
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J-Term and traditional classes with their hosts. 4. Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Lion King Jr. on their wonderful performances on January 18-19, 2019! 5. Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized during our Honors Assemblies in January! 6. It was a snowy winter! While we know campus looks beautiful in the snow, we were definitely ready for spring weather! 7. In February, Malvern National Art Honor Society students participated in and helped plan Villa
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Maria Academy’s Charity Art Show. All proceeds went to Cuddle My Kids, with all the artwork reflecting the theme “America.” 8. In March, 9th graders in Brother Bill’s Biblical Studies class took time to write down a prayer intention and Lenten promise/practice to begin their Lenten journey. They then placed them on a fire outside the Chapel as a way of letting go and offering their intentions to God. What a wonderful way to begin the season of Lent! 9. Fun in NYC! In mid-March, students and chaperones traveled to the Big Apple to see the Broadway play, Come From Away.
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10. Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Student Council Executive Board: President Tom Brecker ‘20, Vice President Ryan McFillin ‘20, Events Chair Brendan Taylor ‘20, and Secretary Jerry Yang ‘20. 11. On Thursday, April 4, Fr. Reilly threw out the first pitch at the Middle School Baseball team’s opening game. Great throw, Fr.! 12. Thank you to all who helped make the st@MP 2019 Diversity Conference a success! 13. What a wonderful demonstration of music during April's Augustinian Jazz Festival! Congratulations to all who participated!
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14. What a great time at Prom in April! Students and their dates danced the night away at Lincoln Financial Field. Thank you to all who helped make the Prom a success! 15. In early-May, 8th graders spent time in the music studio recording their WWII social studies research podcasts. 16. Congratulations to our seniors on their college choices! 17. On May 17, our ceramics students had the opportunity to utilize a Raku Firing Technique. This is when the pottery is removed from the kiln at bright-red heat and subject to post-firing
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reduction in a bucket of combustible materials. What a cool experience! 18. During the week of May 24, our 8th graders harvested 20 bags of spinach and 70 radishes for the Good Samaritan Food Closet in Paoli, Pa. 19. Twelve members of the Class of 2019 participated in a Global Exchange opportunity during their time at Malvern. Congratulations and we hope you continue to travel and explore the world!
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Bill Baney ‘54 Susan Cox Joseph Cunnane ‘70 Hal Davis P‘88 Robert DiMarco P'81'83 GP'04'06'09 John Gillin ‘57 Charles Litzelman ‘57 Fr. Brian Lowery, O.S.A. ‘59 Leon Mankowski GP‘16‘18‘20 Carol Mas GP‘22 Sally O'Connor P'80'81'84 Drew Peden P‘21 Robert Pushaw Sr. P‘90 GP‘10 Jared Wolters
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