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THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS

SUMMER 2021

The Malvern Community salutes the Class of 2021

Friar Brotherhood...Forever in our Hearts

Malvern Preparatory School’s

Guide to an Augustinian Education An Augustinian Education “Lord, grant that I may know myself, The beginnings of Malvern Prep date back

that I may know You”

to 1842 when the Augustinians of the

- St. Augustine

Province of St. Thomas of Villanova established Villanova College in what is now the town of Villanova, PA. Eighty years later, in 1922, the Order relocated the preparatory school to its current location on Warren Avenue in the town of Malvern and renamed the institution Malvern Preparatory School. In 2022, Malvern Prep will proudly celebrate the centennial anniversary of its history in Chester County.

418 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355-2707 www.malvernprep.org 484-595-1100

AN INDEPENDENT AUGUSTINIAN SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN IN GRADES SIX THROUGH TWELVE

Inspired by the life and teachings of St. Augustine and steeped in the Augustinian Core Values of Truth, Unity, and Love, our students journey together seeking opportunities to become men who lead with humility and heart. They engage in the communal values of character development and faith formation while relentlessly pursuing the best academic experience. This is what it means to be a student educated in the Augustinian traditon.

MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D.Min. Head of School

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EDITOR Allison Hall PHOTOGRAPHY Bob Colameco CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Allison Hall Ashley Breznicky LAYOUT & DESIGN Hillman Creative PRINTING Alcom

FEATURES 10 Malvern Celebrates the Brotherhood Ceremony

UP FRONT

The Class of 2024 and new transfer students were officially welcomed to the Malvern Community.

2 A Message from our Head of School.

16 Malvern Prom Committee Reimagines the Senior Prom

ARTS ON CAMPUS

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, students created a new (and safe) way to celebrate their Senior Prom.

6 Student artists find new ways to

21 Celebrating the Class of 2021 The Malvern community celebrated the 132 graduates of the Class of 2021 on June 9.

38 Alumni Profile: Trey Womack III ‘06

Trey Womack reflects on his time at Malvern and shares why he continues to give back.

demonstrate their talents.

AROUND CAMPUS 11 Sean McCarthy ’21 receives Malvern’s first-ever Advanced Credential.

FRIAR SPORTS

42 Alumni Induction Mass

32 Highlights from all 2020-21 sports.

Students from the Class of 2021 are formally inducted into the Alumni Association.

ALUMNI

ON THE COVER

40 Alumni Class Notes.

Celebrating the 132 graduates of the Class of 2021.

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Dear Friends, We made it! This certainly was a year unlike any other I have experienced in my career -- or lifetime! Even with the realities of COVID, Malvern realized unprecedented success. Our athletics teams had one of the most successful years in school history — Wrestling is #1 in the nation, Ice Hockey is #1 in the State, both Lacrosse and Baseball won Inter-Ac Title Championships, and our Rowing team placed #2 in the nation, losing to the first place finisher by only .007 seconds! I want to congratulate both our student-athletes and coaches for a job well done.

As creative as ever, our Arts Teams found new ways to exhibit their work through virtual art shows and recorded concerts. The Malvern Theatre Society performed three productions that were recorded and shared. Student Life reimagined many student events, including the Senior Prom which was held outside in Malvern’s Quad — a beautiful night that was complete with fireworks. The talents of our artists, musicians, and student-led teams shined bright this year. We celebrated the 132 graduates of the Class of 2021 with a traditional in-person graduation ceremony. Our graduates have

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earned entry into some of the most prestigious schools in the nation — Villanova, Harvard, Notre Dame, Penn, West Point, and Dartmouth to name a few.

and benefactors, Malvern is indebted to you for your support — especially this year, one of our most challenging in recent memory.

Academic, athletic, and artistic success only tell part of the story. What was most remarkable to me this year was that our students were happy. Despite the limitations of COVID — masks and social distancing — when I would traverse campus, it was evident to me that our boys want to be at Malvern and they genuinely enjoy being together. A pandemic did not take that away; in fact, Friar Brotherhood is stronger than ever!

As we prepare for the 2021–2022 academic year and a return to normalcy, I am excited to see what will be accomplished in the months and year ahead.

It does not go unrecognized that our students are thriving and we have achieved success due to a loving community that remains dedicated to the mission of Malvern Prep. From our faculty, staff, and coaches to parents, alumni, Board of Trustees,

Let our prayers of gratitude for our life together as the Malvern Community be a sign of our unity and the bond of our mutual commitment to excellence in all things. In Augustine,

Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min.

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Rejoice! We Augustinians rejoice at the ordination to the priesthood this summer of Friars Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A., Elizandro Contreras, O.S.A. and William Gabriel, O.S.A. These brothers of ours are being assigned to Augustinian communities in the greater Philadelphia area, where they will continue their search for God and minister to God’s people in the company of other friars of various ages and backgrounds. Would you like to join them? For information go to: beafriar.org

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Students

Arts On Campus

Bring Living Stations Back to the Stage Students were back on stage this year, presenting six performances of the Living Stations to their peers during Brotherhood Days in the month of March. “We were so happy to be able to have the performance again,” shared Dr. Jim Fry, Director of Student Life. All of those involved in the production adhered to strict COVID-19 protocols. “We made sure we followed guidelines set forth by the school with regards to mask-wearing and social distancing,” shared Dr. Fry. “Performances were limited to each Brotherhood Day so each class can see it and remain socially distanced.” Dr. Fry led the production, Ed Liga led the musicians and choir, Rob Muntz P‘26 and Noah Buscaglia ‘22 handled the lighting, Mark McLaughlin P‘03 handled the sound, and Billy Mullray ‘22 videotaped and edited the performance to share with the larger school community. Thank you to all who helped make this production a success! mp

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Student Talent Shines at Virtual Arts Show

Traditionally both Winter and Spring Art Shows are held in the Duffy Art Center each year. However, due to COVID, the work of our talented artists was shared virtually this year. While we were not able to hold our Arts Shows in person, we continue to celebrate our students’ many artistic talents. mp

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Malvern Theatre Society Broadway Revue This year, the Malvern Theatre Society (MTS) put on a Broadway Revue for their peers and family members in the Duffy Theatre. Music from Hamilton, Rent, Wicked, and many others was performed by students at the Spring show on May 13. Due to COVID restrictions, the MTS was not able to put on their Fall and Spring Musicals in the same format to which we are accustomed. The Broadway Revue was the first show that students were able to perform live in front of an audience. Dr. Fry, Director of the Malvern Theatre Society, shared, “The students were so happy to be back on stage again. Many have missed their ‘home’ and couldn’t wait

to perform again.” 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 on bringing this revue to life, and we cannot wait to see what next year brings!

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Malvern Prep Welcomes the Class of 2024 with Brotherhood Ceremony On Wednesday, May 26, each member of Malvern Prep’s Class of

Order of priests who established and support Malvern Prep.

2024, as well as new members of the classes of 2022 and 2023,

Each student and his family were then blessed by one of the four

were formally welcomed into the Malvern Community during the

Augustinian Friars participating in the ceremony. The new Malvern

Brotherhood Ceremony in the O’Neill Sports Center. Traditionally held

brothers then signed their names in a Class of 2024 ledger,

in the fall, the ceremony was postponed to the spring, which allowed

symbolizing their acceptance into the Malvern community.

families to attend.

The entire Class of 2024 and new students were present for the

Each student was presented with a medal of St. Augustine, which was

ceremony, which brought together Malvern’s two groups of freshman

placed around his neck by his parents or guardian. These medals

students -- those who had attended Malvern for Middle School and

depict the image of St. Augustine, the founder of the Augustinian

those who were entering in the ninth grade. mp

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Sean McCarthy ‘21 Earns Malvern’s First Advanced Credential

Senior Sean McCarthy was presented with Malvern Prep’s

and leadership to solve problems and leave a lasting impact

first-ever Advanced Credential on May 5. “An Advanced

at Malvern Prep.

Credential is the highest form of currency we can offer a

“I liken it [Advanced Credential] to an Athletic Hall of Fame –

student,” explains Patrick Sillup, Assistant Head of School for

where a Hall of Fame athlete lives on for their athletic

Academics.

talents — this award recognizes the academic and social

During his time at Malvern Prep, McCarthy has been involved

impact a student has left on our school,” says Sillup.

with the creation and execution of several environmental and

Sean’s Advanced Credit presentation was a surprise and

social justice clubs on campus. He formed the Environmental Club as well as the He for She Club, which later became the Human Rights Club. Along with several students, he helped lead the school’s annual Diversity Conference, st@MP’ND (Speaking Truth at Malvern Prep and Notre Dame), which took place virtually on May 8.

began with the showing of this video tribute. To watch, open the camera app on your phone or mobile device, position your phone or device so the QR code appears in the digital viewfinder, and finally, tap the pop-up notification. mp

The Advanced Credential at Malvern Prep allows students to use the skills they learn in the classroom, the leadership they learn in activities or athletics, and take that mastery of skills

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Malvern Joins Sustainable Development Goals Dashboard, Showcases Student Work By: Joe Lister ‘21 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, The Friar’s Lantern This story originally appeared in the April 2021 issue of The Friar’s Lantern

Malvern’s newest project, the Sustainable Development Goals Dash-

“This is searchable on Google, you can check things out and see

board, is a way for the school to listen to the advice of the United

that. We think that’s a really nice feature from a platform perspective,

Nations as the school, along with the world, looks to move forward

to be able to share and then learn from other schools and what

into a brighter future. The Dashboard allows Malvern and other

they’re doing within these categories as well, to push our

groups to track its progress as it tries to follow United Nations goals.

work,” he said.

The Dashboard is aptly named, taking its name from a set of ideals

Malvern’s Dashboard is based on St. Joseph’s University’s website,

set by the United Nations in 2015, and creates a task list of

where several other Universities also house their own Dashboards.

the 17 goals set by the council. “What this Dashboard seeks to do is

However, Malvern is currently the only high school attached,

illustrate the work that’s being done with respect to these goals. So

something Sillup hopes changes.

for instance, if a project within a school context was working on the goal of improvement of Life Below Water. You could document that, put an abstract together for your work, and then list it so that in this learning community, others can see what’s happening within your project perhaps attached to it, and expand upon it,” Assistant Head of School for Academics Mr. Pat Sillup said. “By 2030, [the] United Nations wants to see improvement in all these areas and think of these areas as like the most universal problem set we could possibly imagine,” Sillup continued. Sillup, who’s currently leading the push on the Dashboard from inside Malvern, sees the Dashboard as a great way to showcase students’ work as they try to push the pen on each of the 17 goals. 12

“I’m expecting that to grow and that’s a great thing. What I would love to see is it can be expanded to all Augustinian schools; we can create that kind of a Dashboard with a subcategory,” he said. “Can we think about Philadelphia region schools, do we start to activate Inter-Ac and the Philadelphia region, because I think the more people think about these, the better.” Vijay Ramakrishnan ‘22 is one of the students working on the Dashboard, who first came on board after Sillup and another student, Daniel Balmer ‘22. “I first got involved when Mr. Sillup brought me into the project alongside Daniel Balmer,” he said. “I was interested in participating in this because I thought it would

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be a great way for Malvern to show other schools about our

discussion about what they are doing, and how they are

impactful work within Malvern and within the local community.”

contributing to one of the 17 sustainable development goals.

Right now, Ramakrishnan is working on creating ideas that can be added to Malvern’s Dashboard. “I have been brainstorming potential projects that could be added to the SDG Dashboard. I then reach out to the leaders of those projects/groups and ask them if they

After that has been completed, I provide them with the necessary instructions to record and summarize their work. Once we have all the information we need, we compile it into a concise document to get ready for publication,” he said.

would be interested in being a part of the Malvern SDG Dashboard.

Thus far, Balmer has been impressed with the work that he’s

They then write a short abstract about their projects and their

reviewed and those behind it. “So far it has been amazing to see the

impacts on the community, and we submit these abstracts to St.

wide array of projects that are underway within our school

Joe’s,” he said.

community,” he said. “We have so many community members

So far, Ramakrishnan has found the Dashboard to be productive, and like Sillup, has hopes for growing to other schools. “So far, we have gathered a number of projects and submitted them to St. Joe’s. They have approved of the projects and the Malvern SDG dashboard is being put together. In the future, we would like to continue to find other projects and branch out to other schools,” he said. Ramakrishnan’s partner, Balmer, has done work similar to Ramakrishnan in reaching out to people whose work is eligible to be published on the Dashboard. “My role in the Dashboard group

participating in meaningful activities with the sole intention of aiding others. In the future, I expect to see even more projects that contribute to one of the SDGs.” Balmer expects the Dashboard to transform into a “focal point” at Malvern in the near future, as more and more projects are added. “I think that many students will be inspired and will want to have their work shown on a public platform like this. We will absolutely encourage any students/faculty that are engaged in interesting projects to speak to us as we want everyone to get the recognition they deserve,” he said. mp

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Malvern Student Finds Success as Music Producer

diverse, and that’s why we are excited to see him also branch out this year to Pop and Latin artists,” shares Dan Cullen, Aidan’s father. Aidan found support to pursue his passion at Malvern in Mr. LeRoi Leviston. “Aidan knew that I was also a hip-hop artist and asked me if he could send some beats my way. Every so often he would send more beats, and you could tell that he was passionate and getting better. I just continued to encourage him to keep going and never quit. I couldn’t be more proud of him,” shares Leviston.

Aidan’s total streams worldwide across all platforms like Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube are close to 100 million. The popularity of the Fast and Furious movies will certainly help those numbers to grow even more.

The feeling is mutual. Aidan’s dad recognizes and sees the support and flexibility that Aidan has received from his counselors and Mr. Levistion; “We cannot say enough about the support Aidan has received from Mr. Lev since he was a freshman. He has always been encouraging to him and telling him he can achieve his dreams no matter how big.”

While Aidan’s focus is increasingly on Pop and Latin music, his current published songs and initial success has come in Rap/Hip-Hop. He has successfully collaborated with Tory Lanez and fellow producers Jackson and Williamson to release the album “Loner.” He produced three songs on that album, “Motorboat,” “1 Hitter (featuring VV$ Ken),” and “My Time to Shine (featuring 42 Doug).” Each of these songs has millions of streams worldwide and was promoted at the start of 2021 with a “Loner” billboard in the middle of Times Square. “While the initial success has come in Rap/Hip-Hop, Aidan’s musical interests are really broad and

Aidan does not take his success for granted and is always working on his craft. In the past year he has sent music to, or produced songs for, a diverse group of artists like Beyonce, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Kevin Gates, and Saweetie. “I see Aidan as being one of the biggest producers in music. Not just hip-hop but R&B, Latin, and Pop. I believe he will be signed to a major label and work with more major artists in the upcoming months to a year. Every single goal he has set for himself is attainable. It sounds cliched, but the sky is the limit for him and even beyond that,” says Mr. Leviston.

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Writer and producer Aidan Cullen ‘22, known professionally as “Crunch,” has been honing his craft of music production since he was in 6th grade. In July of 2020, Aidan saw the release of “Convertible Burt” (performed by Tory Lanez and Kevin Gates) from the “Road to Fast 9 Mixtape” which he wrote and produced in collaboration with Chaz Jackson and Orlando Williamson. Since its release, the song has over 30 million streams worldwide and was featured in the official soundtrack of the movie “Fast and Furious 9” (“F9”) which was released worldwide on June 25, 2021. F9 is the ninth chapter in the Fast & Furious Saga, which has endured for two decades and has earned more than $5 billion around the world.

Q&A with Crunch We reached out to Aidan Cullen to dig deeper into how his love of music and early success has become a career path for him.

What inspired your interest in music production? Since I was a kid, music has always been my forte. By the time I hit sixth grade, I had already taught myself how to play six instruments. Over time, I started to explore different aspects of making music. In eighth grade, I came across a video of someone making a beat on YouTube. I instantly became addicted and begged my parents to buy music production software. From then on, I worked five hours a night, trying my best to perfect my craft.

freshman year as we began to learn more about each other’s journey with music. Over time, he became a mentor to me. Whether it was music feedback or tips to help me deal with my stutter, he was always my number one supporter. I genuinely believe that he is the purest and most loyal person I have met at Malvern.

What are your plans after Malvern? After I graduate, I plan to move to Los Angeles and work on music fulltime. Over time, I have built up a plethora of industry connections out in the LA area, so it is the best place for me to be as I look to pursue my career further.

How has Malvern helped motivate you to continue with your passion?

What have you done so far of which you are most proud?

I genuinely believe that there is no better school to foster my craft than Malvern. From the time of freshman year, I was allowed full access to the music studio during any free period. Instead of going to talk with friends during my breaks, I would head straight to the studio to work and improve. On top of this, I was offered the chance to take an independent study class in music production. This gave me an hour every day of studio time at school, in which I would get graded on performance. It truly helped me foster my love for music, and only furthered my career.

Over the past year, my released tracks have generated about 87 million streams worldwide, along with one of the songs I worked on being placed on the soundtrack for the Fast and Furious movie. Noticing this success and my hard work, I was recently offered a writing and publishing deal from Universal Music and Arthouse Entertainment. This means I will be put on their roster of writers and producers, and given opportunities and access with big artists. It is also really nice that I have finally started to get paid for all my work and writing credits, which can really help to support me as I get started in this industry. After some negotiations and tremendous help from my legal team and management, we are close to the execution of this deal. I could not be more excited and grateful for the opportunities I have been given so far, as well as all the people that have helped me along the way, especially my Mom and Dad who have been so supportive since I first started in music. mp

Describe your relationship with Mr. Leviston and how he has helped you navigate the industry? From the moment I met Mr. Lev, I knew we were going to be close. We quickly discovered each other’s love for music, as well as the fact that we both had stutters. I began to send him some of my stuff 15

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Malvern Reinvents

Senior Prom

different from the traditional proms of years past. It was held outside on Malvern’s beautiful Quad replete with food trucks, carnival games, photo booths, and fireworks! When planning for the prom began just before Christmas break, the country was still in the midst of the COVID pandemic, making planning for any event difficult. This year’s senior class had already missed out on their Junior Prom, which had been canceled due to the pandemic. When asked what drove the decision for Malvern to reimagine the prom to fit within COVID protocols, Dr. Fry, Director of Student Life, responded, “Honestly, it was a comment

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Malvern’s Senior Prom was held May 8, 2021, but looked amazingly

from a student in December. A senior said, ‘It’s hard to believe that I may go through high school without ever attending a prom.’ That comment haunted me to the point where I knew we needed to do something. Fr. Reilly, Mr. Algeo, and I were determined to try and have something for the students.” With that determination, a Student Prom Committee was formed and included seniors: Josh Smith, Owen Bergan, Brendan McLaughlin, John Baran, Teddy Meehan, Owen Maul, Brad Corsi, Tommy Klusarits, Cooper Frankenheimer, Aidan Catania, and Andrew Monteith. By all accounts, the students made this prom happen — from planning to organizing to executing. Josh Smith recalled, “We wanted to create something that our class would have a ton of fun at, but we also wanted it to be safe. Our goal was to ultimately create something where people didn’t even realize there were COVID restrictions because they were having so much fun.” The overall feedback from prom guests was extremely positive. “I remember going up to the stage with a few of the committee members about a half-hour into the prom and just looking out and seeing everyone eating and playing games. There weren’t people sitting around at a table, super bored like you would usually see at a prom or homecoming dance. This was enough for me to be happy,” shared Smith. Smith credits the entire Prom Committee with pulling off a memorable event. “I could not have been more proud of the dedication that the rest of the guys showed. Being a part of the process, I know how much time and effort it took to make it all happen. I am most proud of the fact that I can say I was involved with a group that cares about their classmates so much, they are willing to dedicate hours to make sure it is perfect. No one on the committee had any experience with planning an event, so we all went into it blind. Even though we were all inexperienced in that regard, it still turned out to be perfect, so I could not be happier,” said Smith. The prom was such an incredible success that the junior class has already been surveyed about what they might like for their prom next year. “Responses seem to lean to an on-campus, outdoor event for 2022,” shared Dr. Fry. mp 17

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Six Seniors Receive National Merit Honors Congratulations to the six seniors honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Over 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Thomas Wang was one of 16,000 Semi-Finalists. Christopher Ayres, Brad Corsi, Joe Fricker (not pictured), Maceo Giampietro, and Daniel Ward all were Commended Students. mp

Malvern Campus Celebrates Earth Week The Malvern Prep Environmental Club hosted a robust Earth Week 2021 celebration on campus. The Earth Week Fair was held on Tuesday, April 20, and included plastic bottle bowling, a sustainability pledge table, a climate justice presentation, turtles from the Malvern Zoo, and seed planting. In addition, Thomas Wang ‘21 of the Beekeeping Club was there to explain the process of making honey. On Earth Day, April 22, the Environmental Club planted a Redbud ‘Merlot’ tree in front of the Sullivan Hall stairs. Club co-leaders, Sean McCarthy ‘21 and Daniel Balmer ‘22, along with club members Cade Hepplemann ‘24, Jake Marrone ‘23, and Carter Deves ‘23 were part of this planting initiative. mp

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Malvern Students Making an Impact Towards the Fight Against COVID-19 Beginning last May, and lasting through the height of the pandemic, 10 Malvern students contributed to the fight against COVID-19 by manufacturing, packaging, and distributing COVID-19 testing kits at Dyad Enterprise’s facility in King of Prussia, PA. Chris Buysse, Ryan Davis, Henry Heeb, Gavin Kane, Evan Kent, Hans Kiernan, Jett Neily, Andrew Ragaglia, Roman Vernisi, and Alex Vu stepped up to provide their time and work ethic. Their daily tasks included assembling the kits in bags, arranging box shipments, and loading those shipments onto trucks. In total, this group contributed to producing over 10 million COVID Collection Kits to help protect our local community, along with businesses, schools, and individuals throughout the US. Dyad provided jobs to over 500 individuals throughout the pandemic. “Dyad has given me a unique opportunity to work a fulfilling job with many other like-minded individuals looking to help out and make a difference in a dire time,” shared Vu. According to Ragaglia, “It started out as just a job that started over the summer, but from my very first day, I realized that Dyad is much more than a job. It is a community of people that became close friends by achieving the same goal, which was to do whatever we could to help combat the pandemic. It was an uplifting experience that changed who I was as a person for the better and gave me memories and bonds I will never forget.” Buysse reflected on the friendships and sense of purpose he found. “I began work at Dyad toward the end of the school year. It helped me make new friends, make the summer days go by, and made me feel like I was contributing to fight the pandemic. I had a ton of awesome memories at Dyad and met some incredible friends there. It is, without a doubt, the most unique thing I’ve ever been a part of and truly loved working there.” The opportunity for our students to work at Dyad Enterprise came about through word of mouth from colleagues at other schools. The team at Dyad consisted of about 85% of high school and college students from local public and private schools. mp

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Malvern Virtually Celebrates 47th B.A.S.H. Event Malvern Prep celebrated its 47th B.A.S.H. event virtually for

pieces of student artwork, shopping and dining certificates,

the 2020–2021 academic year. The theme of the annual

travel stays, and more.

auction was Unmasked, an opportunity for the Malvern community to unmask themselves and reveal their inner superhero. Over three days, from April 22–April 24, 2021, members of the Malvern community were treated to a variety of virtual messages, a superhero drive-by along Ring Road, a Cocktails for Caritas contest, and a silent auction raffle. Our live auction featured items such as a private dinner with former White House Chef Moeller, travel stays, and a graduation package. The online auction included beautiful

The event was graciously chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Evelyn Bennett P‘23‘25 & Mr. and Mrs. Earl and Susan Weaver P‘24. After the last auction item was bid on and the last gift counted, the evening raised just over $250,000. Thank you to all of our sponsors, table chairs, and those who participated and supported this important and monumental event for our school! mp

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Malvern Prep’s 95th Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement were held on Thursday, June 9, in the O’Neill Sports Center, due to rain, high heat, and humidity. With COVID restrictions lifted in time for graduation, families were invited to bring guests and celebrate the Class of 2021 and their achievements. The Malvern community paid tribute to the 132 seniors of the Class of 2021 for their accomplishments, commitment to service, and the strong bonds of brotherhood that they have formed.

The Mass was presided over by Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D.Min. and concelebrated by Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. ‘73, Prior of the Augustinians at Malvern Prep; Rev. Harry J. Erdlen, O.S.A.; Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A.; Rev. James Paradis, O.S.A. T, and Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., Provincial Councilor T. The Mass began with a welcome from student speaker Alexander Igor Zavalny ‘21.

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Class Speaker Riley Owen McCarry ‘21, who will be attending Villanova University, spoke about his time at Malvern with his classmates: “As we reflect on our time at Malvern, we see the impact of three values: Truth, Unity, and Love. Three values that guided us to be successful, impactful, and faithful young men.” He continued by telling his fellow graduates, “The love I have for each of you is unbounded, limitless, and a direct result of God’s presence on this campus.” McCarry also expressed gratitude on behalf of the class of 2021 to the Augustinians on campus, their

teachers, mentors, and coaches. Last, he thanked his parents and the parents of his friar brothers saying, “I, alongside my brothers, thank you for allowing us to attend the same school and to be together for four fantastic years.” This year’s Commencement Speaker was Joseph Davis, alumni of the Class of 1990, a member of the Board of Trustees and the father of graduating senior, Matthew Davis. Davis spoke of the hopes that the parents of the senior class have, “hopes that have been joined by feelings of immense pride and joy. For each one of you has become a man of

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character, leaders with humility and heart in a world that has too few.” Davis shared what he had learned since his time at Malvern, offering that there are specific tools the graduates will need to find success. The first is a compass — encouraging them to learn new skills and seek out knowledge. “My fellow Friars, keep your compass in your hand and see where it takes you,” shared Davis. The second tool he spoke of was a hammer, “a symbol of determination ... to get back up when you fall down.” Davis reminded the graduates that each of them has preserved and “hammered” on in the face of COVID. Last, Davis

offered a lesson he learned at Malvern, “Achieving success is not the same thing as living a successful life ... the hammer and the compass will help you achieve success.” He added that the graduates would need one more tool, the most powerful tool of all, a cross around their neck representing their faith. “Gentlemen, you are men of character and faith that this world so desperately needs ... you have everything you’ll need for your journey — your compass and hammer in your hands and the cross around your neck,” said Davis. mp

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Senior

Awards

The Father Duffy Memorial Award for Activities and Leadership Sean Robert McCarthy Joshua Tristan Smith

The Grifferty Award

Julian Joseph Williams

The Thomas J. O’Brien ‘67 Memorial Award Francis Joseph Oschell III The Saint Augustine Christian Service Award

Aidan Joseph Catania

Finnegan Award

Theodore Charles Meehan

Fitzpatrick Award

Julian Joseph Williams

Loyalty Award 2021

Christopher Anton Krein

Jake Blosinski Student Leadership for Robotics Award Riley Owen McCarry Sean Robert Neuman Alexander Igor Zavalny

Fathers’ Club Certificate Awards Academics Eric Robert Yablonski Athletics Francis Joseph Oschell III Activities Sean Robert McCarthy

Excellence in Citizenship Award

Sean Robert McCarthy

Military Appointment

Ryan Michael Durkan West Point

Philadelphia Archdiocesan Scholars Christopher Daniel Ayres Maceo Salvatore Giampietro Riley Owen McCarry Eric Robert Yablonski

Christopher Daniel Ayres - University of Notre Dame Davio Badalamenti - Villanova University John Michael Baran - Villanova University Matthew S. Behrle - Pennsylvania State University Michael R. Behrle - Pennsylvania State University Owen Richard Bergan - Boston College Sean William Bettenhausen - Pennsylvania State University Samuel Vincent Bevevino - University of Southern California Christopher Blango, Jr. - Junior Hockey William Thomas Breslin, Jr. - Ursinus College Timothy Leo Brogan, Jr. - Boston College Jake Edwin Brownley - Harvard University Corey Matthew Brunner - Denison University Victor Paul Bucci III - University of Florida Michael Phillip Buono IV - Pennsylvania State University Christopher James Buysse - Villanova University Matthew Paul Caccese - Boston University Luke James Carden - Drexel University Aidan Joseph Catania - Bucknell University Dominic Christian Chieffalo - University of Scranton Dimitri Paul Collias - Villanova University Cameron James Conley - Pepperdine University Jack Kieran Connolly - Butler University Brad Thomas Corsi - University of Miami Jack Louis Costabile - Junior Hockey Christian James Curatolo - Lehigh University James Bender Davis - Providence College Matthew Joseph Davis - University of Pennsylvania Cormac Matthew Delaney - Boston College Nicholas Ronald DellaVecchia - High Point University Shane Robert Devereux - Pennsylvania State University Matthew Robert Donatucci - University of Richmond Brock Roland Dudek - Loyola University Maryland Ryan Michael Durkan - United States Military Academy - West Point Jack Alexander Fialko - Pennsylvania State University Maxwell James Fish - Pennsylvania State University Matthew Alexander Ford - Catholic University Cooper Francis Frankenheimer - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Joseph Liam Fricker - Villanova University Maceo Salvatore Giampietro - University of Richmond Nicholas Michael Giangiulio - Belmont University Logan Thomas Giordani - Pennsylvania State University

James Michael Gradisek - Appalachian State University Patrick William Gray - Pennsylvania State University Ryan James Gray - Pennsylvania State University Harry Thomas Hall V - University of Washington Andrew Jeffrey Harder - Vanderbilt University Henry Alexander Heeb - Colorado State University Collin Michael Hess - University of Notre Dame Rahdir Richard Hicks - Towson University Daniel Joseph Hisey - Pennsylvania State University Ignatius Stanley Hneleski IV - Lafayette College Sean Anthony Hughes - Bucknell University Gavin Raymond Kane - University of Virginia Kyle William Keener - University of Pittsburgh Caden Alexander Kennedy - University of Miami Jack Ryan Kennedy - Pennsylvania State University Ryan Joseph Kennedy - University of Notre Dame Evan Fisher Kent - Virginia Tech Peter Michael Kern, Jr. - University of South Carolina Hans Robert Kiernan - University of Richmond James Hamilton Kirk - Millersville University Thomas Robert Klusarits - Pennsylvania State University Christopher Anton Krein - Lehigh University Harry Joseph Larson - University of Miami Ian Michael Lebano - Villanova University Joseph Byron Lister - Pennsylvania State University Kellen Christopher Mathias - Lehigh University Kyle Christopher Mathues - Pennsylvania State University Owen Patrick Maul - University of Scranton Riley Owen McCarry - Villanova University Sean Robert McCarthy - George Washington University Timothy Christopher McClatchy - Florida Institute of Technology Rayce Andrew McCool - University of California - Berkeley August John McEvoy - University of Richmond Colin James McGill - Dartmouth College Eoin Joseph McGill - Pennsylvania State University Owen Michael McHugh - Pennsylvania State University Brendan Michael McLaughlin - Boston College Michael John McMahon - Loyola University Maryland Theodore Charles Meehan - UCLA Tucker Quinn Milhous - Villanova University J. Andrew Monteith - University of Miami Jack Carroll Mulqueen - University of Miami Collin Joseph Munyan - Colgate University Jett James Neily - Pennsylvania State University Sean Robert Neuman - Pennsylvania State University

Christopher Crawford O’Grady - High Point University Kieran Paul O’Rourke - Fordham University Francis Joseph Oschell III - Duke University John Patrick Oswald - University of Miami Will Dean Peden - Pennsylvania State University Aidan Christopher Phillips - University of Delaware Nicholas Michael Potemski - Duke University Ryan Patrick Powelson - Southern Methodist University Luke Aidan Price - San Diego State University Mingyu Qiu - Emory University Andrew Joseph Ragaglia - Pennsylvania State University Jack Murphy Riley - College of the Holy Cross Tyler Mark Robinson - Arizona State University Steven Todd Rose, Jr. - University of Delaware Ryan Paul Rosenberger - Boston University Ryan Christopher Sambuco - NJ Rockets NCDC Wenye Shang - University of Michigan Gavin S. Sidhu - University of Florida Peter Kelly Sims, Jr. - Pennsylvania State University Joshua Tristan Smith - Pennsylvania State University Mason Christopher Smith - Ithaca College Jake Matthew Spaeder - Pennsylvania State University Eric Christopher Spanos - University of Maryland John Peter Steinmetz - Grove City College Connor Austin Street - High Point University Henry Thomas Streitwieser - Bennington College George Joseph Sucher V - University of Delaware Ronan Wrabley Swope - West Virginia University Francis Roman Taglianetti - North Carolina State University Matthew Padraic Traynor - Pennsylvania State University Patrick Everett Traynor - University of Texas, Austin Justin Michael Turley - Colby College Joshua Martin Viarengo - Davidson College Owen Robert Vietmeier - Davidson College Jakob Albert Voehringer - University of South Carolina Alexander Duc Vu - University of South Carolina Joseph Peter Walheim - University of Miami Thomas Xi Wang - Dartmouth College Daniel Francis Ward - University of Pennsylvania Lonnie Edward White, Jr. - Pennsylvania State University Julian Joseph Williams - Drexel University Patrick Ryan Wood, Jr. - Hofstra University Eric Robert Yablonski - Villanova University Alexander Igor Zavalny - Drexel University Sloan Michael Zebrowski - University of Alabama

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The Malvern Prep Class of 2021

Members of the

Class of 2021 will go to schools in 25 states across the U.S.

The Class of 2021 had

486 College Acceptances

52%

of students admitted to a Top 50 University or Liberal Arts College

of students enrolled at a Top 50 University or Liberal Arts College

of students admitted to a Catholic College or University

34%

of students will go on to play a sport in College

of students enrolled at a Catholic College or University

Top 5 Majors our students select:

1 / Business 2 / Engineering 3 / Sciences 4 / Communications 5 / Undecided Special thanks to Noah Buscaglia ‘22 for the creation of the college map.

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Friars Hit it Out of the Park with College Offers The average number of students nationwide that go on from high school to play a sport at Division I, II, or III college is 6.4%. For Malvern Prep, the number is 34% — more than 5 times the national average. To be a student-athlete requires a great deal of commitment, organization, and talent — both on the field and off. Our student-athletes do not get admitted to these top academic schools on athletic talent alone. They must demonstrate their hard work and dedication both in the classroom and on the playing fields. We congratulate these student-athletes of the Class of 2021 who have committed to play a sport on the collegiate level:

Sean Bettenhausen - Soccer, Pennsylvania State University Christopher Blango - Junior Hockey William Breslin - Baseball, Ursinus College Jake Brownley - Lacrosse, Harvard University Corey Brunner - Soccer, Denison University Michael Buono - Lacrosse, Pennsylvania State University Matthew Caccese - Lacrosse, Boston University Luke Carden - Lacrosse, Drexel University Aidan Catania - Football, Bucknell University Dominic Chieffalo - Baseball, University of Scranton Cameron Conley - Baseball, Pepperdine University Jack Costabile - Junior Hockey Christian Curatolo - Football, Lehigh University Matthew Davis - Rowing, University of Pennsylvania Ryan Durkan - Swimming, USMA - West Point Matthew Ford - Lacross, Catholic University Cooper Frankenheimer - Lacrosse, UNC James Gradisek - Golf, Appalachian State University Quinn Hall - Rowing, University of Washington Rahdir Hicks - Basketball, Towson University James Kirk - Baseball, Millersville University Kellen Mathias - Lacrosse, Lehigh University

Owen Maul - Baseball, University of Scranton Colin McGill - Lacrosse, Dartmouth College Michael McMahon - Swimming, Loyola University, MD Tucker Milhous - Lacrosse, Villanova University Collin Munyan - Rowing, Colgate University Christopher O’Grady - Lacrosse, High Point University Francis Oschell - Baseball, Duke University Will Peden - Lacrosse, Pennsylvania State University Nicholas Potemski - Lacrosse, Duke University Steven Rose - Football, University of Delaware Ryan Rosenberger - Track, Boston University Ryan Sambuco - Junior Hockey, NJ Rockets NCDC Mason Smith - Baseball, Ithaca College Eric Spanos - Lacrosse, University of Maryland Connor Street - Baseball, High Point University Ronan Swope - Football, West Virginia University Matthew Traynor - Lacrosse, Pennsylvania State University Justin Turley - Lacrosse, Colby College Joshua Viarengo - Wrestling, Davidson College Owen Vietmeier - Wrestling, Davidson College Daniel Ward - Rowing, University of Pennsylvania Lonnie White - Football, Pennsylvania State University

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Friar SportsHighlights The 2020–21 athletic seasons will be memorable for our student-athletes and coaches for a variety of reasons — most notably the challenges we faced with COVID. The fall season got off to a late start but some fall sports did see competition. Winter sports also saw a shortened season with limited competitions. However, just as COVID restrictions lifted in late winter/ early spring, so too did the morale of our student-athletes. As if making up for lost time, several athletic programs had historic seasons. Wrestling was named the #1 program in the country, Ice Hockey won the AAA Flyers Cup and AAA Pennsylvania Cup, both nationally ranked programs Baseball and Lacrosse finished the season as Inter-Ac Postseason Tournament Champions, and our Rowing team’s Quad placed second in the Nation, losing by only .0007 seconds to the firstplace finisher. This wasn’t an easy year, but I am so proud of our student-athletes and coaches for their resilience, and determination. Their hard work and support of one another paid off in big ways. Thank you to our parents, coaches, and student-athletes for your patience and cooperation this year. Mr. Jim Stewart, Jr. ‘86 Director of Athletics 32

FALL SPORTS Football Player Recognition: Lonnie White, Jr. ‘21 - 1st Team All-State, Daily Local Player of the Year Coltin Deery ‘22 - 1st Team All-State Jake Brownley ‘21 - 2nd Team All-State Ronan Swope ‘21 - 2nd Team All-State We had a successful shortened 4 game season due to the pandemic. While we won all of our contests by the scoring margin of 111 to 28 — including landmark wins vs. perennial powers like the Hun School, Salesianum, and Archbishop Wood, we are curious to know what our team’s fate would have been with a full season of games. We are very proud of what this team accomplished on and off the field. The 2020 team will be remembered for consistently persevering in the face of adversity — day in and day out. These young men left a lasting legacy at Malvern Prep that will be remembered forever. mp

Soccer Player Recognition: Frankie Taglianetti ‘21 - Daily Local All-Area 1st Team Corey Brunner ‘21 - Daily Local All-Area 2nd Team Johnny Diederich ‘22 - Daily Local All-Area 2nd Team Evan Kent ‘21 - Daily Local All-Area Honorable Mention Gavin Diegidio ‘22 - 2nd Team All-State The Malvern Prep Varsity Soccer team had an unprecedented Fall 2020 season. Despite limited games and not competing in the traditional Inter-Ac season, the Friars put together a challenging schedule culminating in a successful 6-3 record. Games began mid-October with wins against Archbishop Carroll and Monsignor Bonner. The Friars then faced a thrilling game against Delaware powerhouse Salesanium, losing 1-0. The team experienced more success with wins against Roman Catholic, Holy Ghost Prep, and the Hun School. Hard-fought losses to LaSalle College HS and the Pennington School. By far, the most exciting and unforgettable game was against Archbishop Wood on November 12. Playing under the lights, the game went into double over time, with seconds left on the clock, senior Corey Brunner ‘21 strikes a perfect direct kick to end the game 2-1. A memorable evening with the teammates, fans, and the Varsity Football team storming the field in celebration. Even though sports and school life were greatly altered this year, the team was immensely grateful for the opportunity to compete and share the game they love. mp

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WINTER SPORTS Swimming Player Recognition: Kevin Cary ‘22, Nick Harris ‘22 - Daily Local All-Area 1st Team Alex Hamill ‘22, Patrick Rooney ‘22, Ben Kutufaris ‘23, Brady Tierney ‘23 - Daily Local All-Area 2nd Team Ryan Durkan ‘21 - DLN Honorable Mention Nick Harris ‘22 - All-American 1m. Diving Kevin Cary ‘22, Alex Hamill ‘22, Ben Kutufaris ‘23, Brady Tierney ‘23 - All-American 400 Free Relay Ryan Durkan ‘21, Sean Hughes ‘21, Chris Krein ‘21, Michael McMahon ‘21, Eric Yablonski ‘21 - Academic All-American Like so many sports this year, the pandemic affected the swimming and diving season. We were thankful for the opportunity to be able to train and compete in non-scoring meets with the Haverford School and Episcopal Academy at our home pool with brand new state-of-the-art starting blocks. The boys posted some very fast times, despite limited competitive opportunity, and the 400 free relay of Ben Kutufaris ‘23, Alex Hamill ‘22, Brady Tierney ‘23, and Kevin Cary ‘22 qualified as All-American with a time of 3:08. Diver Nick Harris ‘22 established a new Episcopal pool record and completed his 3rd consecutive season undefeated in the 1m. diving event. mp

Water Polo Player Recognition: Sean Hughes ‘21, Gavin Kane ‘21, Chris Krein ‘21, Michael McMahon ‘21, Eric Yablonski ‘21 - Academic All-Americans Water Polo’s season was seriously affected by COVID-19. The team is thankful for the opportunity to get into the pool to practice and scrimmage. Our lone game was an 18-12 loss to LaSalle HS. Leading scorer for the Friars in the game was Adam Utecht ‘22. mp SUMMER 2021 • MALVERN MAGAZINE

Ice Hockey Player Recognition: Matt Harris ‘22, Chris Blango ‘21, Anthony Perti ‘22 - 1st Team All-APAC Jack Costabile ‘21 - 2nd Team All-APAC Ryan Sambuco ‘21, Quinn Dougherty ‘22 - Honorable Mention All-APAC Jimmy Jacobs ‘23, Ryan Sambuco ‘21, Quinn Dougherty ‘22, Anthony Perti ‘22 - AAA Flyers Cup All-Tournament Team Matt Harris ‘22 - AAA Flyers Cup Bobby Clarke Award MVP The Malvern Prep Ice Hockey season was a great success winning both the AAA Flyers Cup and the AAA Pennsylvania State Championship. The Friars went 11-1 in the regular season and 4-0 in the postseason. Led by a strong group of upperclassmen, this team fought through adversity and prevailed victoriously. The team had strong offense, defense, and goaltending all season long. The Friars are looking forward to jumping back on the ice in the fall. mp

Wrestling Player Recognition: Jack Consiglio ‘24, Spencer Barnhart ‘23, Jack Wehmeyer ‘22, Caden Rogers ‘22, Nick Feldman ‘22, Cole Deery ‘22 - National Prep Champs Tommy Link ‘23, Nick O’Neill ‘24, Josh Viarengo ‘21, Reed Fulmer ‘23, Owen Quinn ‘22, Andrew Connolly ‘22 - All-Americans Malvern Prep Wrestling finished the season as the number one team in the country and won the National Prep Wrestling Championship. The team also won the prestigious Powerade tournament. 2020-21 was one of the best seasons in the history of Malvern Wrestling. mp

Player Recognition: Logan Perzi ’24, Ben Cottone ’24 - Most improved players for the season

SPRING SPORTS

A very strange year but all things considered, everyone improved from a skill perspective. With fewer matches, we all had a more productive practice. The help of both Vince Warzecka ‘15 and Tom Parvesse ‘10 was great and everyone developed and improved their skills. mp

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Squash

Tennis Player Recognition: Hayden Fisher ‘24 - All Inter-Ac We had a great year and it will only get better! We have a lot of young talent, we’ll be adding an off-season program, and our Freshman Class will guarantee a strong team for the next three years! mp

Basketball Player Recognition: Fran Oschell ‘21 - Daily Local All-Area Basketball HM, 2nd team All-State, Frank Ryan Award Fran Oschell ‘21 and Rahdir Hicks ‘21 Selected 2nd team All-State The Friars tied for the league title (6-2) in a shortened season that was limited to February. Despite the hardship of our circumstances, we had a fitting send-off for our senior class. mp

Lacrosse Player Recognition: Pup Buono ‘21, Jake Brownley ‘21, Will Peden ‘21 - All Inter-Ac, All-State, All-American Eric Spanos ‘21 - All Inter-Ac, All-State, All-American, MVP of Inter-Ac, Under Armour All-American Cooper Frankenheimer ‘21, Colin McGill ‘21, Nick Potemski ‘21 - All Inter-Ac, All-State Malvern Prep Lacrosse had a very good season, finishing the season with a 19-2 record overall, 9-1 Inter-Ac League record. A highlight of the season was defeating Haverford in a 14-5 victory for the Inter-Ac Post Season Tournament! Though spring sports were canceled last year due to COVID, the championship title was the third straight for Malvern Prep. mp SUMMER 2021 • MALVERN MAGAZINE

Track & Field

Rugby

Player Recognition: Ryan Rosenberger ‘21, D’Angelo Stocker ‘22, Max Robinson ‘22, Matt Powers ‘22, Tyson McGee ‘23, Stephen Hollander ‘22 - 1st Team All Inter-Ac

Max Fish ’21 and Mace Giampietro ’21 led the Rugby team into battle this past spring season. Consistently working to dominate their opponents, they set a great example for the rest of the squad. Down the stretch each player fought hard and sacrificed for each other; they were a team. Several underclassmen played key roles. The future is bright for MP Rugby. mp

The Track & Field team competed in several meets both in and outside of the Inter-Ac League. The season culminated in taking 2nd place in the League Championship meet. The 4x100 meter relay team of D’Angelo Stocker ‘22, Matt Powers ‘22, Tyson McGee ‘23, and Stephen Hollander ‘22 set a school record in taking first in the League championship meet with a time of 43.04 seconds. D’Angelo Stocker set a new school record in the 100 meters at the Henderson Invitational, winning in a time of 10.79 seconds. Stocker also took gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters at the League championship. Max Robinson became the second pole vaulter in MP history to clear 14 feet, winning the League championship in 14’ 0”. Ryan Rosenberger was the third MP athlete to go over 23 feet in the long jump in winning the League championship. He also won the 110 meter high hurdles in 14.74 seconds. mp

Player Recognition: Fran Oschell ‘21 - 1st Team All-League, League MVP Cam Conley ‘21, Jimmy Kirk ‘21, Josh Smith ‘21, Trey Tiffan ‘23, Lonnie White ‘21 - 1st Team All-League The Friars ended their season on a 12-game winning streak, culminating with a championship in the first-ever Inter-Ac tournament to go along with finishing as co-regular season champs. The team finished the season ranked 25th in the nation and is the highest-ranked school of any northeastern program with a final record of 26-4 on the year. mp

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Baseball

Rowing Notable Achievements: 2021 Mercer Sprints Men’s Varsity 4X Champions 2021 P.S.R.A. City Championships Men’s Varsity 4X Champions 2021 P.S.R.A. City Championships Men’s Varsity 2X Champions 2021 USRowing Mid-Atlantic Youth Championships Men’s Varsity 4X Champions 2021 Stotesbury Cup Regatta Men’s Varsity 4X Champions 2021 Stotesbury Cup Regatta Men’s Lightweight 2X Champions 2021 Scholastic Rowing Association/Scholastic National Championships Men’s Varsity 4X Champions This spring season was one for the record books for many reasons, not the least of which was the amazing success and resilience shown in the face of incredible uncertainty over the past year. The varsity quad had a historic undefeated scholastic regular season, won the Scholastic National Championship, and placed second (losing by .007 seconds) in the USRowing Youth National Championship. The lightweight double won the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the first time Malvern’s done so since 2011, and took second at the Scholastic National Championship, while the varsity double won the City Championships and placed second at Stotesbury, showing the depth and talent of the varsity program. Additionally, our novice squad was one of the largest in Malvern’s history. Not only did the novices have to learn how to row in singles in the fall, which provided their own set of challenges, but they also entered the spring season without the benefit of any prior racing experience due to the fall racing season’s cancellation. Despite all this, they stuck it out, won some races, and produced some other solid results that will serve them and the program in good stead for next year. mp SUMMER 2021 • MALVERN MAGAZINE

Alumni Spotlight:

TREY WOMACK

When John (Trey) Womack III ‘06 began his high school

to get support from the school and even performed at the

career, he did not start it at Malvern as a freshman. He came

Kimmel Center.

to Malvern as a student in his his sophomore year but,

One of his favorite memories from Malvern was his time

Malvern is forever engraved in his mind and heart as if he’s attended since Middle School. Trey grew up in Springfield, PA, and had a group of friends that always talked about going to school and playing football together. A mentor of his encouraged him to think about what life could be like at Malvern Prep. “My mom let me make that decision as a freshman but she interjected and said ‘I think you should go to Malvern because I think it will set you on the path that you want to go.’ Looking back, I realize it was one of the greatest decisions I’ve ever made,” he shared. Womack fully immersed himself in all that Malvern had to offer once he stepped on campus. He played football, ran track, was a member of the Jazz Ensemble, and was even part of the first cohort of Malvern’s drumline. “A few of my classmates [were] inspired by the movie Drumline and wanted to get it instituted,” he explained. They were able 38

spent during Christian Service trips to the Romero Center Ministries in Camden, NJ. “That, to me, is what warms my heart, being able to do things like that. I think oftentimes when you have experiences like that, the people you think you’re going to help actually have more of an impact on your life than you do on theirs. So I would say that Romero Center is something that I won’t forget. Spending those couple days out there in Camden and just being able to be a bright spot in some folks’ day for that particular day was definitely a highlight for me,” reflected Womack. The emphasis that Malvern places on giving back to the community is extremely important to Womack. “I think that’s why Malvern continues to shape young boys into young men at the end of the day because there are so many opportunities just to give back from a societal standpoint,” he shares.

students, is to discover what your purpose is so that way

vern, he said, “I think about that moment of going through

you never feel like your job is a job. As generic as my

that valley and I think, because of those connections that

purpose may sound, it’s definitely to bridge the gap be-

you have through a place like Malvern, it has really helped

tween people’s reality and their dreams,” he shares.

me to take off and be where I’m at now. I think you’re kind

Womack reflects on the life lessons he learned at Malvern

of indebted for every experience that you have. Whether it’s something where you realize you are more prepared than somebody else because you went to Malvern, or you find a connection at work and somebody that you went to Malvern with also works for that company, and they give you the tools that help you to get promoted or they give you the tools that help you to excel. I think about those moments where I realize I’ve got to give back to Malvern because, if it wasn’t for Malvern, I wouldn’t know that person, and they wouldn’t have helped me navigate this so easily. So it’s moments like that where I’m constantly reminded to give back in some way, shape, or form.” Trey has spent a lot of time giving back to Malvern through his time, talent, and treasure. As a former Malvern track athlete and football player, he has spent time helping coach both teams. “When you give back and give your time, you may encounter a student that is going through a rough time through their academic journey or going through a rough transition period. And just you being there to encourage them and tell them how you made it through your challenging moments at Malvern and being able to give them that in-person testimonial a lot of times will help that student and help them realize that this is a moment that they will never forget. So that’s kind of what I valued as a coach,” said Womack. Womack can relate to those students who may be going through a low point as his life took a different turn other than the one he was expecting. After graduating from Malvern, Trey went on to study at the University of Virginia where he also played college football. He put in lots of work and time and was on track to transition to the next level of his football career with hopes to play for the NFL. Sadly, at the time he graduated college, the NFL was experiencing a lockout. “I went through, I would say, an extreme valley point where I was trying to make sense of things because I spent so much time in this one effort, and I just came to learn that certain points of your valleys or certain points of really having a trying time is often where your purpose is birthed.” Trey has certainly found his purpose now as the Assistant Director of Engineering Extension and Outreach at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida. “Whatever role I’ve had in the past leading up to now, I think the most important thing, even for Malvern

Alumni

When asked what motivates him to stay involved at Mal-

that continue to impact his life both personally and professionally. “I can’t remember what specific teacher told me this but they just assured me that you go to school to learn how to learn. And once you’ve taught yourself how to learn, you can learn anything. That’s been my approach to everything. Also, it was at Malvern where I just learned the power of networking. I learned the power of a brand and understanding how you’re connected to certain people because of where you went and the stories you can share that you’ve been through. That’s one of the models that I continue to use today. I think Malvern truly taught us how to add value to every situation and really to learn how to value others. There were so many moments, even in the middle of the pandemic, for us as humans to be selfish. But if that was the case, we would not be able to press through to get to where we are getting to now. So learning to value the opinion of others is just crucial. If you truly want to have an impact and leave an impact, it’s learning how to value others. Even if it may seem at certain points as if what folks are offering doesn’t suit you or doesn’t impact you. Learning how to find some sort of value in what is being said or done to enhance the experience for everyone is truly just some of the things that I’ve learned at Malvern.” When asked for his best piece of advice for a new student, he said, “You’re a clean slate so really jump in and submerge yourself in everything that goes on at Malvern to feel yourself out and to discover who you are. If you come to Malvern with preconceived notions or thoughts on how things are going to work out, you stifle your potential. If you submerge yourself into the culture of what goes on at Malvern, what you discover who you really are and then you end up having a lasting impact on the culture of Malvern as a whole.” It is safe to say that the lasting impact that Trey Womack has at Malvern will be felt for many years to come.

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NewsNotes 1960s __________________________________________

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Paul Miller ‘66 celebrates the birth of his first grandchild born in May, Annabelle R. Carson, to his daughter Katie and Brian Carson.

John (Tagger) Leahy ‘71 retired from KIND Healthy Snacks in June 2019 where he was their President & Chief Operating Officer. After being away for 44 years, he moved back to Philadelphia and is enjoying spending the summers in Ocean City, NJ.

Gary and Patricia Holloway ‘73 P‘96‘98’01‘04 GP‘16 received the St. Charles Borromeo Award, given by the Board of Trustees of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in a virtual event on April 21. At age 72, Frank Esposito ‘67 just completed The PA Wilds 700 Off-Road Motorcycle Challenge. Frank was also recently appointed to the Board of Directors of American Landmaster, an American UTV manufacturer.

Frank DeLone ‘68 P‘04 celebrates the birth of his first grandchild, Charles Francis DeLone, son of Eric DeLone ‘04 and his wife, Mo.

Alumnus James White IV ‘78 P’09’10’14 was one of nine Deacons ordained for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 12, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.

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Alumni

1980s ______________________________________________________ Scott Dimeler ‘86 currently lives and works in Abu Dhabi, UAE as a Nuclear Operations Instructor teaching a multicultural workforce to operate the first commercial nuclear power in the Arab world. The operators come from Korea, UAE, Europe, South Africa, and the US. Ryan Wolfington ‘89 founded Inspiring Children Foundation to help at-risk youth struggling with anxiety and depression. By giving youth the physical, emotional, and mental health they need we help them to survive and thrive to become their best.

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Michael Croce ‘00 submitted a beautiful family photo along with this clever caption: “All 5 kids are still a pain in the a$$!” Jeff Hilliard ‘95, attended the College World Series in Omaha to watch Chris Newell ‘19, starting centerfielder for the University of Virginia. Pictured are MP Head Baseball Coach Freddy Hilliard, Ty Grande ‘23, Matt Wray ‘17, ESPN analyst Mike Rooney ‘88, Chris Newell ‘19, Gavin Grande ‘20, and Jeff Hilliard ‘95. Also in attendance but not pictured was Jake Haas ‘19.

Charles Connolly ‘01 and his wife Amanda welcomed their third child, daughter Leah, who joins two sons, Charley and Chris. All are well.

Hunter Allen Dzedzy was born to proud parents Morgan and Adam Dzedzy ‘02. Jake Willcox ‘05 is welcoming baby #3 in September.

Bob Hughes ‘99 welcomed his third child, William Richard Hughes, on March 1, 2021, with his wife, Carolyn.

Commander Mark Knorr ‘06, USN graduated summa cum laude from the US Naval War College with a master’s degree in defense and national strategic studies. He and his wife, Erin, will be moving to Whidbey Island, WA, where he will serve as a Department Head in Patrol Squadron ONE. Mark is a Naval Flight Officer qualified as a mission commander and instructor in the P-3C Orion and P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. SUMMER 2021 • MALVERN MAGAZINE

Alumni Induction Mass On May 5, 2021, Malvern Prep hosted its first Alumni Induction Mass for the graduating seniors of the Class of 2021. The event was coordinated by Mary Fran Frankenheimer P’21, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations. “We wanted the Class of 2021 to know that Malvern Prep will always be a part of who they are even after graduation in June. This Mass was an opportunity to symbolize the transition from student to alumni and share with them that giving back as an active alum to Malvern Prep will change the lives of future Friars. We also wanted to thank and honor those fathers who have chosen Malvern for their sons. It was a special day for everyone,” explained Frankenheimer. Invited to the Mass were alumni fathers of the Class of 2021 who have continued their legacy by sending their sons to Malvern. President of the Alumni Association, Dr. Lou Giangiulio ’86 P’21 T welcomed the

graduating seniors to the Alumni Association and encouraged them to stay involved and active in the Malvern Community after they graduate. “True Malvern Alumni give back without being asked — they stay connected with the school and each other. They look out for each other and for those coming after them by volunteering their time and talents, and contributing what they can to Malvern. Make me one promise: No matter where your journey in life takes you, never forget the people or the places that got you to where you are,” shared Giangiulio. Also in attendance were Dave Frank ’91 P’20 T; Mike Meehan ’03, incoming Alumni Association President; and Shaun Gallagher ’98, member of the Alumni Association. Mass was presided over by Fr. Chris Drennen, O.S.A., class of 1973. mp

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Justin Farrell ’09 married Lauren Bagnick, a native of Bucks County, who is a graduate of Central Bucks West and George Washington University. The wedding took place on July 16, 2021, at Malvern Prep.

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Philip Congialdi ‘08 and Doug Moppert ‘08 have been promoted to the Junior Board of the Union League of Philadelphia.

Robert J. Dollfus III ‘11 recently purchased a dental practice, Chesterbrook Dental Associates, in Berwyn, PA.

CJ Mooney ‘09 and his wife Blake were married on April 30, 2021in Philadelphia. Several Malvern 2009 alumni were in attendance!

Captain Keith Dreyer ‘11 graduated with a master’s degree in Space Systems Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology and was selected as one of the initial Guardians in the US Space Force. Matt Neeson ‘11, got married on June 19, 2021. SUMMER 2021 • MALVERN MAGAZINE

Brendan Hallinan ‘14 married his wife, Mary Katherine, on June 13, 2020, in Akron, Ohio. They moved to Chicago in August 2020 and live in the Old Town neighborhood on the North Side. They are expecting their first baby in August! Douglas Corsi ‘15 is currently a second-year medical student at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. In addition, as a 2019 graduate of the University of Miami, Doug is very proud of his brother, Brad Corsi ‘21, and the six other Friars from MP’s Class of ‘21 who have chosen to enroll at “the U” this fall. GO CANES!

Blake Gunther ‘12 wrote a book packed with motherly advice. After 18 months of research and interviews, Gunther has produced a book that shares wisdom from 38 mothers of successful people. David Lanetti ‘15 received a Master of Architecture and a Master of Science in Net Zero Design from the School of Architecture and Planning at The Catholic University of America. The degrees were conferred in January 2021 and celebrated in May 2021. David is currently an associate at the architecture firm of Harrison Design in Washington, DC. Matthew Lanetti ‘15 is currently a Research Assistant and Ph.D. student in Chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill working out of The Warren Lab. Matthew is a 2021 awardee of a Department of Defense fellowship from the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (NDSEG) for his ongoing work in material science and engineering. Kyle Anderson ‘16 is the recipient of a prestigious award from the One Love Foundation. Kyle won the 2021 Yeardley Reynolds Love Unsung Hero Award that recognizes the accomplishments of collegiate lacrosse players who demonstrate dedication, integrity, humility, hard work, community service, leadership, kindness, and sportsmanship. Kyle was named the winner in all of Division I men’s lacrosse. Liam Moran ‘16 graduated in May with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. Mattias Jones ‘13 completed and passed his National Pro Board Certification for Firefighting and now serves as a Volunteer in Lionville.

Brendan McDonough ‘18 has a Summer Internship at Johnson & Johnson in Forensic Analytics.

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Congratulations to 2018 graduate Isaac Salinas on being selected to the second 2020-21 Men’s Water Polo All-America team by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC).

Congratulations to TyGee Leach ’19 who was named to the Honorable Mention list for the Patriot League Football Players of the Week for the week of March 15, 2021.

Walter (Wooj) McDonald ‘17 graduated from Villanova in May 2021 and was commissioned as a Navy Ensign. He will be starting his Navy career on the Cowpens out of San Diego, CA.

Fr. Duffy Memorial Golf On a warm and sunny Monday in June, Stonewall played host to the 16th Annual Rev. David J. Duffy Memorial Golf Invitational. More than 125 golfers, including alumni, parents, and friends of Malvern, came together in support of Malvern Prep. Proceeds from the event will benefit the education of Malvern Prep’s students. Congratulations to the winning teams comprised of Mike Devine ‘83 P‘11 and Matt Quigley ‘77 P‘12‘14‘17 on the Old Course and Mike Gradisek P‘21 and Jim Steigerwald on the North Course. Thank you to everyone who helped make the golf outing a success! We know this is a staple on the Malvern calendar and look forward to the 2022 outing. mp

Zach DeStefano ‘17, a recent Computer Science graduate of the Honors Program at Villanova University and member of the Villanova Men’s Rowing Team, was named for the second consecutive year to the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference Academic All-Conference Team. In addition, Zach won Villanova’s Virtual Reality programming competition, helping the Villanova community explore virtual reality and augmented reality as a medium for compelling interactive experiences that educate. At graduation ceremonies this spring, Zach was awarded Villanova’s Medallion of Excellence for the Computer Science department and has accepted a MacCracken Fellowship to NYU for the fall to continue his research in cryptography and computer science. Sean Ward ‘17 will be representing the United States rowing on the US Rowing U23 Team in the lightweight quad at World Rowing Under 23 Championships in the Czech Republic July 7-11. SUMMER 2021 • MALVERN MAGAZINE

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John “Bert” Bell ‘54, brother of Upton Bell ‘57

Mr. Michael Mayock GP ‘09, former teacher and football coach and grandfather of Michael R. Mayock ‘09

Richard Blake ‘57 Paul Morgenthaler ‘56 Rita Bradley, mother of Robert ‘78 and Kevin ‘81

Guillermo Ortega ‘85, brother of Lionel ‘87 and Carlos ‘89

John “Jack” Carfagno ‘56 Richard Chakejian, father of Richard ‘81 and Eugene ‘88, and grandfather of Richard III ‘14 and Mark ‘17 Fr. Thomas Cook, O.S.A., former faculty member John Devine, Jr. ‘83 Lena Di Gregorio, mother of Fr. Michael Di Gregorio, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova

John Paciello, father of John Paciello II ‘99 Vincent A. “Jim” Panetta, longtime, influential assistant football coach George Pease, father of Ted Pease ‘08 Michael A Rodgers, father of Andrew Rodgers ‘88 James Sarkissian ‘59, brother of Kevin ‘63 and the late Victor ‘62 Joseph Shafer ‘91

Janet Duda, mother of Middle School teacher Gary ‘88 and grandmother of Patrick ‘26 Fr. Augustine “Gus” Esposito, O.S.A., former administrator at Malvern Prep Janet Finn, mother of James, Jr. ‘77 and Edward ‘79 John Follman, Jr., father of John (Jake) Follman III ‘12 and brother of Eric ‘84 Kevin Lally ‘93 Maureen Malarkey, mother of Jim ‘96 and Kevin ‘97, and wife of Bill, a graduate of the class of 1967. Maureen also served several years in the Admissions Department and was a beloved colleague to many.

Maureen Sullivan, mother of Brian ‘78, Robert ‘80, and Matthew ‘82, and grandmother of Colin ‘13 and sister-in-law of Basil Sullivan ‘51 Lt. Col. Joseph W. White II ‘54 Mr. Samuel Wasson Jr., father of Malvern faculty member James Wasson ‘87

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