About Malvern
Malvern Preparatory School is an independent, Augustinian school for young men in grades six through twelve.
Our innovative approach to teaching and learning engages and inspires today's young men to become tomorrow's leaders - through inquisitive thinking, character development, and lifelong friendships. On our state-of-the-art college-like campus, students enjoy an extraordinary independent school experience that not only prepares them to excel at the next level, but to lead meaningful lives grounded in Augustinian values.
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Malvern News
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Performers from Malvern Prep and Villa Maria Academy brought the Living Stations to life this week on the Duffy Arts Center stage.
![Business Ethics Students Participate in Networking Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744827982/malvernpreporg/nttyntu1daishz2nqxga/1000004243.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744827982/malvernpreporg/nttyntu1daishz2nqxga/1000004243.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744827982/malvernpreporg/nttyntu1daishz2nqxga/1000004243.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744827982/malvernpreporg/nttyntu1daishz2nqxga/1000004243.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744827982/malvernpreporg/nttyntu1daishz2nqxga/1000004243.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744827982/malvernpreporg/nttyntu1daishz2nqxga/1000004243.jpg","width":2200}])
- Upper School
In February 2025, Malvern Prep hosted a Business Ethics Case Study Competition—a student-led Incubator Grant initiative that challenged high school students to think critically about ethical dilemmas in the business world. As part of their first-place prize, winning team members Austin Trout '25, Alex March '25, Mac Traynor '25, and Michael Guardiola '25 accepted an invitation to take part in a Networking Day on Tuesday, April 15 with Equitable Advisors, LLC.
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Malvern Prep’s Middle School proudly welcomed more than 200 special guests to campus today to celebrate Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day.
![Junior Scholarship Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744216528/malvernpreporg/lxmg5usbjyhhkkguvf4s/0409_0088.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744216528/malvernpreporg/lxmg5usbjyhhkkguvf4s/0409_0088.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744216528/malvernpreporg/lxmg5usbjyhhkkguvf4s/0409_0088.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744216528/malvernpreporg/lxmg5usbjyhhkkguvf4s/0409_0088.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744216528/malvernpreporg/lxmg5usbjyhhkkguvf4s/0409_0088.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744216528/malvernpreporg/lxmg5usbjyhhkkguvf4s/0409_0088.png","width":2100}])
Congratulations to our Junior Scholarship Recipients!
![Congratulations to Matt Mackrides on His New Role with the PLL’s Carolina Chaos!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708958607/malvernpreporg/ypmhxb65it2sgylrxblp/Mackrides.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708958607/malvernpreporg/ypmhxb65it2sgylrxblp/Mackrides.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708958607/malvernpreporg/ypmhxb65it2sgylrxblp/Mackrides.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708958607/malvernpreporg/ypmhxb65it2sgylrxblp/Mackrides.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1708958607/malvernpreporg/ypmhxb65it2sgylrxblp/Mackrides.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1708958607/malvernpreporg/ypmhxb65it2sgylrxblp/Mackrides.jpg","width":2200}])
Malvern Prep proudly congratulates Mr. Matt Mackrides ’08, Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Associate Athletic Director, on his appointment as Assistant Coach for the Carolina Chaos
![Coach Hilliard celebrating after his 400th win.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743700010/malvernpreporg/elzoczwwk0zncsrazsxg/CoachHilliard400thWin1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743700010/malvernpreporg/elzoczwwk0zncsrazsxg/CoachHilliard400thWin1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743700010/malvernpreporg/elzoczwwk0zncsrazsxg/CoachHilliard400thWin1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743700010/malvernpreporg/elzoczwwk0zncsrazsxg/CoachHilliard400thWin1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743700010/malvernpreporg/elzoczwwk0zncsrazsxg/CoachHilliard400thWin1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743700010/malvernpreporg/elzoczwwk0zncsrazsxg/CoachHilliard400thWin1.jpg","width":2200}])
- Athletics
Head Varsity Baseball Coach Freddy Hilliard celebrated his 400th career win this March, making him the most successful baseball coach in Malvern Prep's history.
![Malvern Prep Celebrates Learning Demonstration Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742579000/malvernpreporg/lfgatezni3zzxkbttoze/IMG_3215.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742579000/malvernpreporg/lfgatezni3zzxkbttoze/IMG_3215.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742579000/malvernpreporg/lfgatezni3zzxkbttoze/IMG_3215.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742579000/malvernpreporg/lfgatezni3zzxkbttoze/IMG_3215.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742579000/malvernpreporg/lfgatezni3zzxkbttoze/IMG_3215.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742579000/malvernpreporg/lfgatezni3zzxkbttoze/IMG_3215.jpg","width":2200}])
Students in all grades presented their thinking, learning, and doing during our annual Learning Demonstration Day!
![Robotics Team Starts Season Strong]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742404285/malvernpreporg/twvwoifdicbbvm8frbjz/MPRobotocs2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742404285/malvernpreporg/twvwoifdicbbvm8frbjz/MPRobotocs2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742404285/malvernpreporg/twvwoifdicbbvm8frbjz/MPRobotocs2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742404285/malvernpreporg/twvwoifdicbbvm8frbjz/MPRobotocs2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742404285/malvernpreporg/twvwoifdicbbvm8frbjz/MPRobotocs2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742404285/malvernpreporg/twvwoifdicbbvm8frbjz/MPRobotocs2025.jpg","width":2048}])
Robotics Team #1168 qualified for the District Championship as a result of its first match this season!
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- Campaign Highlights
Malvern Preparatory School is proud to announce a generous $5,000,000 gift from Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis ’78. The funds will be used to directly support the $65 million Malvern. Forever. comprehensive campaign.
![Jason Dumas '07 Highlights Lacrosse Team on 6abc]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741366569/malvernpreporg/zjtnddvj9wm7kjnxyrwn/IMG_9962.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741366569/malvernpreporg/zjtnddvj9wm7kjnxyrwn/IMG_9962.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741366569/malvernpreporg/zjtnddvj9wm7kjnxyrwn/IMG_9962.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741366569/malvernpreporg/zjtnddvj9wm7kjnxyrwn/IMG_9962.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741366569/malvernpreporg/zjtnddvj9wm7kjnxyrwn/IMG_9962.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741366569/malvernpreporg/zjtnddvj9wm7kjnxyrwn/IMG_9962.jpg","width":2200}])
The Lacross team is ranked #1 high school team in the country. Special thanks to alumnus Jason Dumas for featuring the team on 6abc!
![Head Rowing Coach James Konopka Named to USRowing 2025 Under 19 National Team Coaching Staff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741354557/malvernpreporg/r1omnpjcin0r8ijdcgql/Konopka.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741354557/malvernpreporg/r1omnpjcin0r8ijdcgql/Konopka.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741354557/malvernpreporg/r1omnpjcin0r8ijdcgql/Konopka.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741354557/malvernpreporg/r1omnpjcin0r8ijdcgql/Konopka.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741354557/malvernpreporg/r1omnpjcin0r8ijdcgql/Konopka.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741354557/malvernpreporg/r1omnpjcin0r8ijdcgql/Konopka.jpg","width":2200}])
Malvern Prep Head Rowing Coach, James Konopka, has been selected for the USRowing 2025 Under 19 National Team coaching staff, which will lead the team that will represent the United States at the 2025 World Rowing Championships this August in Trakai, Lithuania.
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We are proud to announce that staff members of The Friar’s Lantern have been recognized by the Student Keystone Media Awards.
![MattONeill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741032509/malvernpreporg/qqnfuhowjxzixudbmljy/MattONeill.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741032509/malvernpreporg/qqnfuhowjxzixudbmljy/MattONeill.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741032509/malvernpreporg/qqnfuhowjxzixudbmljy/MattONeill.webp","width":697}])
Matt O'Neill '28 was crowned Inter-Ac Wrestling MVP and joins fourteen Friars named to the All-League Wrestling Team.
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- Athletics
Congratulations to the members of the Malvern Prep Swim Team who were named to the Inter-Ac All-League Swim Team for their success this season.
- Athletics
Congratulations to Matt O’Neill ’28 for being named Main Line Boys Athlete of the Week!
Malvern Prep is the direct continuation of the academy program founded in 1842 by the Augustinians as the preparatory school for what is now Villanova University.