Sean McCarthy '21 Earns Malvern's First Advanced Credential

Senior Sean McCarthy was presented with Malvern Prep’s first-ever Advanced Credential on May 5. “An Advanced Credential is the highest form of currency we can offer a student,” explains Patrick Sillup, Assistant Head of School for Academics. Sean’s Advanced Credit presentation was a surprise and began with the showing of this video tribute.

During his time at Malvern Prep, McCarthy has been involved with the creation and execution of several environmental 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 will help to lead the school’s annual Diversity Conference, st@MP’ND (Speaking Truth at Malvern Prep and Notre Dame) which will take place virtually on May 8.

The Advanced Credential at Malvern Prep allows students to use the skills they learn in the classroom, leadership they learn in activities or athletics and take that mastery of skills and leadership to solve problems and leave a lasting impact at Malvern Prep.

“I liken it [Advanced Credential] to an Athletic Hall of Fame – where a Hall of Fame athlete lives on for their athletic talents - this award recognizes the academic and social impact a student has left on our school,” says Sillup.