Rev. Robert Hagan, O.S.A., Prior of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova performed a blessing on Riley Hall which was followed by the official ribbon cutting by Finn Riley, Class of 2026.
The teacher who currently serves as Malvern s assistant head of school for academics will transition into leadership of the private Catholic boys academy in July 2022.
Senior Sean McCarthy will be presented with Malvern Prep’s first ever Advanced Credential. “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 will be a surprise and will begin with the showing of this video: https://vimeo.com/542129680
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.