Malvern Prep and Area Fire Companies to Remember 9/11 at Memorial Service on Sept. 19 Point Person: Dr. Joe Oechsle, Malvern Faculty and Active Member, NFEC, joechsle@malvernprep.org On Sept. 19 the Malvern community will remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and we will remember especially the 343 members of FDNY who perished that day, men who left a legacy of lives well-spent in servant leadership.  This memorial service will be the occasion when I on behalf of the Norriton Fire Engine Company of East Norriton will present to the President of the Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx a check for $10,000 to continue the FDNY-NFEC Scholarship Fund at Fordham Prep for sons and relatives of the 343. READ MORE...   Renowned motivational speaker Dr. Kevin Elko to address Malvern Prep on Sept. 19 Dr. Kevin Elko, a nationally renowned motivational speaker and author, will be a special guest speaker at Malvern Preparatory School on Monday, Sept. 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Duffy Arts Center. Dr. Elko is one of the most requested inspirational speakers in the country today. In addition to corporate clients, he has consulted for NFL teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and New Orleans Saints, as well as the University of Miami, University of Alabama, University of Nebraska, and Rutgers University football teams.  The event is free and open to the public, though reservations are recommended.  To reserve a seat, contact Kurt Ruch, Athletic Director, at kruch@malvernprep.org or 484-595-1141.  READ MORE   Miracle cast and crew are set! After two days of grueling auditions and many hours of thinking and praying, the cast has been selected for Miracle on 34th Street, the fall production of the Malvern Theatre Society. "The students are extremely excited to be part of this classic piece of literature," says Jim Fry, Director of the MTS. A list of the talented group of students working together on this production can be found on the Cast and Crew pages.  Miracle on 34th Street will be presented on Nov. 4, 5, 11 and 12. To place a program  ad for your special cast or crew member, download an order form today. Orders due by October 7th.

Back to School Day is Sunday, Sept. 18 Point Person: Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A., Head of School - 484-595-1105 This parents-only event on Sunday, September 18 will begin for Middle School parents at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel and Upper School parents at 2:30 p.m. (9th/10th grade parents in Stewart Hall, 11th/12th grade parents in the Duffy Center). We encourage all parents to take advantage of the opportunity to meet your son's teachers and follow his schedule. Each class will meet for 10 minutes and will follow a Day 1 schedule. Headmaster's Reception is Sunday, Sept. 18 Point Person: Kerry Walsh Parents are invited to attend the annual Headmaster's Reception on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the O'Neill Sports Center.  This adults only event will immediately follow Back to School Day.  RSVP is not required.   College Essay Writing Workshops for Seniors - First session is September 15 Point Person: Paul Simpson, 484-595-1138 College Essay Writing Workshops will be held on Thursday nights, Sept. 15 & 29, Oct. 6, 20 & 27, and Nov. 3, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Library computer lab.  Seniors are asked to email Mr. Bohannon by noon of that day to let him know that they will attend.   Lacrosse Meeting – September 21 Point Person: David Metzbower, Head Lacrosse Coach There will be a meeting for all upper school lacrosse players and parents on Wednesday, September 21, at 7 pm in the O’Neil Center.  This will be a mandatory meeting for at least one parent to attend.  We will be discussing the expectations, off-season training, schedule and booster responsibilities for the coming year.  We will also be discussing next summer club and program options.   Mothers' Club 2011-2012 Event Booklet Point Person: Robyn Anthony, RAnthony4@comcast.net Please use this link to download a copy of the Malvern Mothers' Club 2011-2012 Event Booklet. This will show you flyers for all of the many activities the Mothers' Club has planned for this school year. You can also access these flyers by going on the Malvern Prep website under "Mothers' Club."  Please contact Robyn Anthony, Mothers' Club President, with any questions.   Homecoming Program Ads due October 1st Point Person:Joy Pancoast,  484-595-1100 Homecoming is October 22 and is featuring our Inter-Ac football game against William Penn Charter!  Please consider submitting a page in our homecoming booklet highlighting your SENIOR, player, family, or business!  Our Ad book form is attached.  Submissions should be sent or dropped off at the visitor center to Joy Pancoast by October 1, 2011.  Go Friars! Get involved in Malvern C.A.R.E.S. Walk on Sunday, Oct. 2 Point Person: Larry Legner, Director of Community Relations - 484-595-1163 Malvern Prep will be hosting our eleventh annual 5-Mile walk on Sunday, October 2, 2011. The walk is called MALVERN C.A.R.E.S. which stands for Cancer & Aids Reach Everyone Somehow.  We hope this outing will provide us an opportunity for all of our families to come together to help surpass our total of $25,500.00 from last year. Please see the attached letter for more information.  Sponsorship forms are available here. GLOBAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM:  Opportunities for going abroad and hosting Point Person: Lida Rosle, Global Student Exchange Director - 484-595-1100 Ext. 3565 Malvern’s Global Exchange Program is in its fourth year and again we are looking for students interested in going abroad to Panama, Spain or Australia for a four-week period.  So far, 54 students have participated and their experiences have been enriching, fun and life changing. We are also looking for families who would like to host a foreign exchange student from any of the three Augustinian schools we partner with.  There will be an informational night for interested parents and students on Tuesday, October 4, at 7 pm in the Choral Room upstairs at the Duffy Center. For additional information please visit www.malvernprep.org/global.  Please e-mail Lida Rosle at arosle@malvernprep.org  if interested.   Win a trip for four to a Napa Valley Resort Point Person: Mike Treston, Director of Alumni Relations - 484-595-1112 Take your chances by purchasing raffle tickets at $100/each to win a trip for 4 to the luxurious Meadowood Napa Valley Resort in St. Helena, Ca. You will enjoy roundtrip coach airfare, a 4 day/3 night stay with two double occupancy rooms, private all day wine tour with chauffeur, two 60 min spa treatments and a complimentary dinner at the Meadowood Grill. The winner will be announce at the Alumni Golf Classic and Dinner on Monday, September 26. A maximum of 350 raffles will be sold for this trip that is valued at approximately $9,000.  If you would like to purchase a raffle ticket please contact Mike Treston at mtreston@malvernprep.org or 484-595-1112. Lawn Signs for the Open House and Scholarship & Entrance Exam Testing Point Person: Andrea Barrar, 484-595-1149 We now have official Malvern Prep lawn signs announcing the date of our upcoming Open House and entrance exam testing on Sunday, October 30. For anyone willing to help us display a sign and promote this important school event, please see Andrea Barrar in the Admissions Office (Austin Hall) or Joy Pancoast in the Visitor Center during school hours. First come, first served. Thank you in advance for spreading the word to interested students and families! Any questions?- contact Andrea Barrar (abarrar@malvernprep.org or Joy Pancoast (jpancoast@malvernprep.org).   Yearbook Picture Retake/Absentee Day- Wednesday, October 5 LAST CHANCE! If your son still needs to get his yearbook photo taken, please have him bring a collared shirt, tie and suit jacket on Wednesday, October 5. The photographers will be in the Squash courts in the O’Neill Center from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You may access the order form online @ www.HJClix.com/order/4009977 or fill out an order form that day. You do not have to order photos to have one taken for the yearbook. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Barrar -abarrar@malvernprep.org or Christine Leonard- cleonard@malvernprep.org. Thank you.   Brotherhood Ceremony Photos are now available Photographs from the Class of 2015 Brotherhood Ceremony are now available in the Photo Gallery. Follow Malvern Prep on Twitter and Facebook Are you following Malvern Prep on Twitter and Facebook?  Check us out now for news updates and exclusive content.

Motivational Speaker Dr. Kevin Elko at Malvern Prep City Suburban News - Sept. 14, 2011 Dr. Kevin Elko, a nationally renowned motivational speaker and author, will be a special guest  speaker at Malvern Preparatory School on Monday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Duffy Arts Center. READ MORE  Water Polo: Malvern Prep 11, Hill 10 Adam Spangenberg’s goal with 1:26 remaining in the 4th quarter was the game winner for Malvern on Sept. 7.  Malvern was trailing 10-8 in the final period but Spangenberg and MP Salinas goals tied the game.   Cole Steidle came up huge in goal in the final minutes to help Malvern preserve the victory.  Salinas finished with 5 goals and Spangenberg 3 goals.  Malvern is 3-1 in non-league competition. Water Polo: Malvern Prep 8, Pennridge HS 5 Kyle Aceto, Matt Cornell and Jeff Hagen each scored two goals for Malvern Prep in the non-league win over the Rams of Pennridge on Sept. 9.  Malvern goalie, Cole Steidle allowed only one goal and made 9 saves in 3 quarters of play.  Malvern Prep is now 4-1 in non-league action. Video: Wednesday morning high school wrap-up: Lower Merion tops Radnor Main Line – September 14, 2011 Malvern Prep (3-0) defeated Shipley, 1-0, Tuesday. Melvin Snoh scored on an assist from Ian McLarney. Matt Greskoff stopped all five shots on goal for Malvern while Palbo Sisniega was strong in goal for Shipley, stopping 10 of 11 shots. ... READ MORE... Top 25 Defenders - ESPNHS Position Breakdown ESPN High School expands its look at the top high school seniors in the country to a look at the Top 25 by position expanding upon last year's Top 20. 3. Eddie Morris, Malvern Prep (Malvern, Pa.), Johns Hopkins Morris was named Defensive MVP from the Mid-Atlantic region tryouts for the Warrior 40. Morris is excellent on transitions. READ MORE... ESPNHS Top 25 long stick midfielders ESPN High School continues its look at the Top 25 Seniors On The Rise -- expanding on last year's Top 20 players by position. 19. Kevin Samolsky, Malvern Prep (Malvern, Pa.), Navy READ MORE... ESPNHS Top 25 midfielders  ESPN High School continues its countdown to the ESPNHS 100 by breakdown down the Top 25 players at each position.   22. Russ Atkinson, Malvern Prep (Malvern, Pa.), Navy READ MORE... UVM basketball team lands wing player Brendan Kilpatrick BurlingtonFreePress.com – September 14, 2011 Kilpatrick, a 6-foot-5 wing player in his senior year at Malvern Prep, told the Burlington Free Press that he informed UVM first-year coach John Becker on Wednesday evening that he will join the Catamounts in 2012. Kilpatrick averaged 17 points and six ... READ MORE... Malvern christens new football field with shutout over Roman Catholic Main Line – September 12, 2011 Malvern Prep hosted a house-warming party at the new ... Malvern Prep (1-1) shook off its season-opening loss to Ridley the week before ... READ MORE... Malvern Prep shuts down Roman Philadelphia Inquirer – September 10, 2011 Just eight days after Malvern Prep collapsed in the fourth quarter of its season opener against Ridley - surrendering 14 points in the final 10 minutes to ... READ MORE... Local wrap: Friars upend Hill with wild comeback Daily Local News – September 7, 2011 Adam Spangenberg finished off a dramatic comeback by scoring with 1:26 left to give Malvern Prep an 11-10 victory over the Hill School in water polo action ... READ MORE...   Student Handbook and Directory Changes Please make the following changes to your 2011-2012 Student Handbook and Directory. Email change for Debbi Butz P'14 - debbibutz@gmail.com Please contact Frank Luzi, Director of Communications, at 484-595-1117 or fluzi@malvernprep.org with any Directory changes.  It is important that the School has all of your up-to-date contact information, including e-mail addresses.

September 22-25 M.E.C.O. and Christian Service Weekend September 23 Middle School Mixer September 26 Alumni Golf Outing September 27 9th Grade Mandatory Parent Drug/Alcohol Information Meeting September 28 Speak Up Student Steering Committee Meeting September 29 College Essay Writing Workshop for Seniors September 30 Coffee with the Counselors Middle School Campout October 1 SAT at Malvern Reception for New Parents

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