Alumni Awards Ceremony
Friday, October 17, 2025
Please join us as we kick off the 2025 Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend with the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction. Each year Malvern Prep and the Alumni Association go through a structured process to select individuals for the Alumni Awards. Each award is discussed and voted on by committees made up of alumni representatives and school administrators. Kindly RSVP for the Alumni Awards Ceremony using the form below. This year, we are proud to be honoring the following Malvern Prep alumni.
The Athletic Hall of Fame
The Athletic Hall of Fame was designed to honor and recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Malvern Prep Athletics and have brought recognition, honor, and excellence to the Malvern Prep Athletic Program.
James A. Bruder ’94 P’24 - Football and Lacrosse
As the youngest of five boys (Tom ’80, John ’84, Tim ’87, and Chris ’89), Jim Bruder always had a football or a stick in his hand, and he spent years on the sidelines watching his older brothers compete on the field at Malvern Prep. As a result, Jim followed in his older brothers’ footsteps as a standout on the football and lacrosse teams during his time at Malvern Prep.
As a member of the football team, Jim earned numerous accolades, such as 1st Team All-Inter-Ac defensive back/safety, 3rd Team All-City at receiver, All Main Line/Suburban Times, Team MVP, and also held a leadership role as Team Captain.
On the lacrosse team, Jim was 1st Team All-Inter-Ac, Honorable Mention All-State, Team Most Improved, and the leading scorer of the team. By senior year, Jim was an All-American candidate, was All-State, All-Inter-Ac, and was given the Team MVP award. Jim loved his time as a 2-sport athlete at Malvern Prep, but decided it was Lacrosse that he would continue at the University of Delaware.
Jim went on to have an extremely successful career at Delaware, earning numerous accolades, including being named All-Conference all four years. He finished his career as the highest midfield scorer. Jim lives in Newtown Square with his wife, Marisa, and children, Jimmy ’24, Kiki, Augie, and Abby.
Captain Gregory A. Cummings USMC (Ret.) ’04 - Swimming and Water Polo
Greg’s athletic career was filled with memorable moments, especially those of team achievements. In 2002, the swim team ended Germantown’s 27-year undefeated streak to win the Inter-Ac title. Individually in swimming, Greg was a 6-time All-American, Eastern Catholic Champion, Inter-Ac MVP, 4x All-Inter-Ac, and broke three school records. In Water Polo, he was a team captain, Inter-Ac MVP, and a 3-time All-Inter-Ac selection. As a freshman, he started in the inaugural year of Malvern's varsity team.
Following graduation, Greg attended the United States Naval Academy, where he was a member of the varsity swim team. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. During his six years of active duty, he served around the globe, including a combat deployment to Afghanistan and in multiple foreign countries throughout the greater Pacific region. The team-oriented attitude, leadership lessons, and perseverance through adversity he gained from his athletic and service-related endeavors at Malvern provided the sturdiest foundation for leading Marines.
Greg resides in the greater Kansas City area. He is married to Megan and has two sons, Ethan and Cal.
Paul A. Ostick ’07 - Football and Basketball
Paul was a tough competitor for the football and basketball programs during his time at Malvern Prep. As a member of the football team, Paul was a key member of a team that went 18-3 (7-1 Inter-Ac) during his junior and senior seasons, while winning an outright Inter-Ac championship in 2005. He was also named a Team Captain for the 2006 campaign. On the hardwood, Paul shined on the defensive end of the floor while contributing to areas that did not always show up in the box score.
During this stretch, Paul was named First-Team All-City for defense (2005) and offense (2006) while being named First-Team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania as a senior. He was First-Team All-Inter-Ac during those two seasons. Paul continued his playing career at Cornell University, where he was a two-time letter winner while starting in his last two seasons for the Big Red.
Paul works in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Connecticut and is the liaison with the athletic department. He and his wife, Megan, reside in South Windsor, CT, with their two children, Lulu and Bruce.
Jay R. Schiller - Coach, Swimming and Water Polo
With over 24 years of unwavering dedication at Malvern Preparatory School, Coach Schiller has become a cornerstone of aquatic excellence. Under his leadership, the aquatic teams have flourished, producing multiple championship wins, countless all-league athletes, numerous All-Americans, and a lasting culture of hard work, integrity, and team spirit. Jay holds the distinct title of being the only head varsity coach of the Water Polo program since its inception as a varsity and Inter-Ac league sport in 2001. Since that time, he has guided the teams to 5 Inter-Ac league titles (2013-2017), multiple flight championships in the Beast of the East water polo tournament, and a prestigious Eastern Prep Water Polo Championship in 2017.
Jay took over as head coach of the Varsity Swimming and Diving Program in 2013 when legendary coach Paul Hornsleth retired. He led the team to Inter-Ac Swimming and Diving titles in 2013, 2016, and 2019. He coached Malvern Prep to two National Catholic Swimming and Diving Championships in 2018 and 2019 and was named National Catholic Coach of the Year twice. Jay is proud to have mentored dozens of scholar-athletes who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level.
Jay is happily married to his beautiful wife of 47 years, Barbara. They have four wonderful children, who all reside in Delaware and Chester Counties. J-Pop is also proud of his nine grandchildren.
Itinerary for Alumni awards ceremony
6:00 p.m. Inductees and Guests Arrive
6:30 p.m. Awards Presentation begins
7:30 p.m. Guests will transition to Stewart Hall for cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres*
*If you plan to attend the cocktail reception in Stewart Hall, the cost is $55 per person.