Malvern Prep Dedicates The 1975 Society Garden & Monument

On Friday, October 25, members of the Malvern Prep Community gathered for the Dedication and Blessing of The 1975 Society Garden and Monument. Located outside of Austin Hall, the newly added patio, monument, and garden space offer a new gathering location on campus that also serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that the year 1975 played in Malvern’s history. Despite its financial difficulties, the future of the School was decided that year by a critical vote from key stakeholders to keep the school open. In addition, the monument recognizes those in our community whose lifetime giving commitment to Malvern Prep surpasses $1 million dollars.

During the ceremony, Fr. Donald Reilly, O.S.A., provided a blessing over the Monument and Garden. Mr. Patrick Sillup, Head of School, remarked, “This space will ensure that our community always remembers and acknowledges a difficult time in our School’s history and simultaneously shows our gratitude to the supporters of this School who have impacted the lives of countless young friars and made our present School possible.” The newly named members of The 1975 Society were then recognized for their generous philanthropy and presented a unique coin containing an inscription from St. Augustine, “Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.”

After the blessing, attendees made their way to the Duffy Theatre for the Launch Party of Malvern. Forever.: The Campaign for our Future. The $65 million comprehensive capital campaign is the largest in Malvern’s history and is a direct reflection of the immense generosity of the Malvern Prep Community.

Malvern Prep stands as a premier Augustinian, Catholic, and Independent School today thanks to the courageous and generous members of our community, who throughout our history, have rallied to support our mission through their philanthropic contributions. We are deeply grateful to the following individuals for their commitment to our enduring goal of educating young men in the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love.

The 1975 Society

• Victor J. Maggitti Jr.
• Kim & James C. Davis ’78
• Ellen & Donald F. O’Neill ’57
• Patricia & Gary Holloway Sr. ’73
• Melissa & John F. McGlinn II
• The Davenport Family Foundation
• Robyn & Michael Conn
• Barbara & Brian Riley
• Connelly Foundation
• Jeannie & Michael O’Neill Sr. ’80
• Lisa & Daniel C. Flynn ’78
• Sharon & William O’Neill Jr. ’63
• Ginny & Louis B. Colameco III ’77
• Mary Theresa & Michael Dolan
• Alexandra & James Bruder Jr. ’91
• Patricia & Francis S. Hallinan
• Holly & Matthew G. McDevitt ’83
• J. Eustace Wolfington ’50
• Patricia & Michael H. Lewers ’79
• Christina & Steven Graham 
• Paul F. Harron Jr. ’59
• The Howley Family

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