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The Veritas: An Interview with Ron Algeo and Patrick Sillup A Family of Friars Alumnus Serves His Country and Community FALL 2017 Welcoming Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min. The Installation of Our 14th Head of School EXPERIENCE MALVERN PREP THIS WINTER LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS SON WILL SUCCEED WITH THE PREVIEW MORNING EDUCATION WE OFFER THURSDAY, Enjoy a student guided tour of our campus, find out how our student-led classrooms will help shape your DECEMBER 7 son’s experience. You’ll also gain the opportunity to 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. chat with students and faculty, having all of your questions answered... See you there! ENTRANCE EXAMS SATURDAY, BE SURE TO DECEMBER 2 REGISTER TODAY! & FEBRUARY 3 8:00 - 12:00 noon www.malvernprep.org/admissions or reply to [email protected] UNABLE TO ATTEND? Contact us to schedule a personal tour: Malvern Preparatory School is a private, independent, 484-595-1173 Catholic school for boys in grades 6-12. www.malvernprep.org 418 SOUTH WARREN AVENUE | MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA 19355 | WWW.MALVERNPREP.ORG Admissions_FullPage.indd 1 11/20/2017 3:12:43 PM Contents MALVERN MAGAZINE :: VOLUME 15 :: ISSUE 1 :: FALL 2017 FEATURES 12 THE INSTALLATION OF REV. DONALD F. REILLY, O.S.A., D. MIN. In October Fr. Reilly was officially installed as Malvern Prep's 14th Head of School. We share images from the Mass and Installation ceremonies and also provide background on Fr. Reilly, his childhood, and career leading to his new position at Malvern. BY ALLISON HALL 22 THE VERITAS: AN INTERVIEW WITH RON ALGEO AND PATRICK SILLUP Mr. Patrick Sillup and Mr. Ron Algeo discuss their new roles as Assistant Heads of School. Their roles now allow them oversight across the Middle and Upper Schools - a change from years past. They discuss the new structure and the benefits this structure brings to the Malvern community. BY SARAH RAVENFELD 26 HOW ONE ALUMNUS SERVES HIS COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY Bob McMahon '60 discusses the road from Malvern Prep to Mayor of Media - with a stop in Vietnam along the way. His road to success was not always easy, but he credits his many accomplishments to the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love. 36 IN THEIR OWN WORDS Fr. Reilly's friends, classmates, and co-workers reflect on their relationship with him. DEPARTMENTS UP FRONT ALUMNI 2 Head of School's Message 26 Alumnus Profile: Bob McMahon ‘60 AROUND CAMPUS 30 NewsNotes 3 Friar Days Class Notes 26 Truth: A Journey to the Heart ON THE COVER This fall we celebrated the Mass and Installation of Fr. Reilly, our 14th Head of School. PAGE12 PLEASE RECYCLE THIS MAGAZINE UP FRONT Dear Members of the Malvern Family, HEAD OF SCHOOL Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min. SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Most days I take advantage of the opportunity Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF to walk around our beautiful and colorful campus. INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT A sense of peace and calm are palpable as students Carrie Snyder P’22 hastily make their way along well-groomed paths. DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Backpacks, generally heavier than their carriers, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Carolyn McLaughlin accompany our young Friars to class, lunch, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS & chapel, and the Learning Commons; day in, day out. Animated conversations ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT Matthew McManus ’08 engage these book-laden learners unaware of the growth in mind, body, and DIRECTOR OF PLANNED GIVING & spirit taking place slowly but surely in their lives. MAJOR GIFT OFFICER Mary-Helen McCulloch, Esq. DIRECTOR OF THE MALVERN FUND It is a sacred and privileged task to create an environment in which young Emily Meyer men learn about the world in which they live, come to know themselves and God DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADVANCEMENT Christine Tiberi P’10’12 in the process, and live a life with and for others. This labor of love is modeled STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR in our patron, St. Augustine. Supported by my brother Augustinians, committed Chuck Chinici P’90 ASSISTANT TO ADVANCEMENT colleagues on our Board, Leadership Team, Faculty, Staff, and you, I am honored Marie Sumser to play a part in preserving and enhancing our Independent, Catholic, and Augustinian Identity. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Allison Hall Being an Independent School gives us the freedom to finance and govern CONTENT MARKETING MANAGER ourselves according to our own unique mission, the freedom to admit highly Sarah Ravenfeld PROJECT MANAGER qualified students well-matched to our mission, the freedom to attract and Leah Thompson retain extraordinary teachers who excel at student-centered learning, and most especially, the freedom to determine what to teach and how to assess student MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF achievement and progress. Our Catholicity enables us to educate students Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min. who will be good citizens of this world, loving God and our neighbor, enriching EDITOR Allison Hall society with gospel values, and who will also be citizens of the world to come. LAYOUT & DESIGN Our Augustinian Identity, based on the life of St. Augustine, teaches that one can Hillman Creative PRINTING know about oneself, but it is through understanding the mystery of oneself that Great Atlantic one can come to understand the mystery of God. PHOTOGRAPHY Active Image Media, Bob Colameco, Sarah Ravenfeld, Leah Thompson Malvern is a special place. I am committed to its Mission. I ask for your CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Allison Hall, Ryan Maher '19, prayers and I assure you and your family of mine. Sarah Ravenfeld, Leah Thompson MALVERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL 418 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355-2707 In Augustine, tel: 484-595-1100 fax: 484-595-1124 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.malvernprep.org Malvern Magazine is made possible through your support of The Malvern Fund. Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A., D. Min. For Malvern Magazine queries, call 484-595-1117 or e-mail [email protected]. 2 / MALVERN MAGAZINE / FALL 2017 UP FRONT Letters to the Editor SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH US! The Veritas: An Interview with Christian Talbot Sundance Calls for Alumni Filmmaker Alumni Entrepreneur Finds His Why We welcome all readers to give us feedback on this issue SPRING 2017 or to share story ideas for future issues. All letters to the editor that we receive will be considered for publishing in the next issue of the Malvern Magazine. (Letters are edited for length.) Letters to the Editor can be mailed to Malvern Preparatory School, 418 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355-2707, attn: Malvern Magazine or e-mail [email protected]. A Restless Journey: Celebrating 175 Years of Augustinian Education HELP MALVERN PREP THROUGH ONE SIMPLE TAX CREDIT PROGRAM! It’s likely that your business qualifies for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. TO LEARN MORE about using your business tax dollars to help Malvern students reach their goals, contact Carolyn McLaughlin, Associate Director of Development, at 484-595-5233 or [email protected], or visit malvernprep.org/SupportMalvern. EITC_Halfpage.indd 1 11/13/2017 3:39:03 PM FALL 2017 / MALVERN MAGAZINE / 3 AROUND CAMPUS FriarDays MALVERN SOCCER TRAVELS TO ITALY, SWITZERLAND Traveling internationally and gaining chemistry as a team, varsity soccer hopes this experience can transfer to an Inter-Ac title. BY RYAN MAHER ’19 THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN THE SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE OF THE FRIAR'S LANTERN. On August 19th, Malvern’s varsity soccer team set off for a nine “I thought the progression as a team was very good,” he said. “The day trip to Italy, scrimmaging teams from both Italy and Switzerland. first couple scrimmages, for both us and the teams we played, were just trying to get a feel for positions and strategies.” The team stayed in Como, located in northern Italy, near the southern border of Switzerland. The city of Como sits on the Along with having the opportunity to train and play soccer southern tip of Lake Como. against amazing European teams, the team was also able to explore the surrounding area of Italy where they were staying. Malvern’s scrimmage and training schedule began against a team from Switzerland. After 90 minutes, the Friars came away with a “We were able to travel a lot to cities like Venice, which we were sizable win, 6-0. free to walk around in,” Hodlofski said. “We also took a boat through Lake Como and walked through the town, which was cool.” Although Malvern came away with a dominant win in the first scrimmage, captain Jake Hodlofski ’18 and coach Andrew The team also visited the professional soccer stadium of Juventus, Kummerer both described the scrimmages as “[getting] progressively and they got the chance to attend an actual Inter Milan match. more difficult as the trip went on.” Looking forward, Malvern soccer hopes that this experience can The second scrimmage on Malvern’s schedule was against a solid transfer to success in the Inter-Ac and better chemistry as a team. club team from Italy. The final score was a 1-1 draw, but Hodlofski “I really got to bond with the boys,” Kummerer said. “Whether says this was his favorite to play in. “We were down the whole time it was giving pep talks at the games, or interacting on the bus and at and kept fighting until we tied it, it was awesome,” he said. meals, it was a great experience.” Hodlofski is the goalie and one of two captains for the varsity The players also felt that the trip had a beneficial impact on squad.