DECEMBER - Ben Schuller
c/o 2009 - "INSPIRING"
OCTOBER - Danielle (Kamm) Carter
c/o 2003 - "ENRICHING'
SEPTEMBER - Jay Mohan
c/o 2005 - "REWARDING"
AUGUST - Jen (Thieme) Kehres
c/o 2003

Nouvel is proud of the rich heritage and tradition of faith inherited from our legacy schools.  We proudly continue the legacy of catholic education at Nouvel Catholic Central Schools.  Join our Roll Call and receive a complimentary Nouvel decal to promote the continued success of our Catholic school tradition.

Nicole Buckingham is a Nouvel Catholic Central Class of 2015 graduate. She went on to study at Lawrence Technological University and graduated this past spring with summa cum laude (3.98) honors and a major in bio-medical engineering. Additionally, Nicole received the 2019 bio-medical engineering department’s academic excellence award.
 
While pursuing her undergrad, Nicole was a part of the women’s basketball team, reciving first-team, All-American honors. Her jersey (#34) was selected nationally among 89 other 2018-2019 standout players and will be displayed at the National Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame as part of their annual ring of honor.
 
Nicole is currently working as a project engineer with Henry Ford Health System in West Bloomfield. She chose the word "COMPETITIVE" to represent her experience at Nouvel. “I often describe my Nouvel experience as competitive, in both academics and athletics. I remember my coaches scheduling games against bigger schools on purpose, ensuring the most competitive schedule possible to prepare us for the tournament games. I also remember the school-wide standard for excellence in the classroom that pushed me to keep up with my studies and not let myself fall behind. Being in this competitive atmosphere really prepared me for life in college and beyond. As an alumna, I am happy to see this competitive spirit is still a part of the Nouvel experience today."

Matthew Kelly is a Nouvel Catholic Central Class of 2000 graduate. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting and his master's degree in accountancy from Western Michigan University. He is employed as a Certified Public Accountant at Plante Moran, the 11th largest CPA firm in the country. Matthew was recently elected partner at their firm.

In addition to his role at Plante Moran, Matthew is a finance committee member for St. Thomas More Catholic Church and a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Matthew and his wife, Kristi, have two daughters, Lyla and Taylor. The Kelly's live in Kalamazoo.

Matthew chose the word "OPPORTUNITY" to describe his experience at Nouvel. "Nouvel provided me the tools to help me daily throughout my life. It helped me start to develop social and intellectual skills including critical analysis and problem solving skills, which has helped me immensely throughout my career and personal life. I would not have had the opportunities that I have been presented with today, without the foundation that Nouvel Catholic Schools provided to me throughout my early life," shared Matthew.

Erica Decker graduated from Nouvel in 2011 and completed her undergrad with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Communication Studies from the University of Michigan in 2014.  Erica finished with Cum Laude honors and was a P.E.O Program for Continuing Education grant recipient. She continued her studies at Michigan and received her Master of Arts in Educational Studies in 2018.

Erica currently works as a 4^th grade teacher in the Novi Community School District, and specializes in teaching English as a second language.  Outside of school, she makes a difference in her community as an advocate for immigrant students and their families, as well as volunteers at the Oakland County Animal Shelter.

Erica chose the word “WELL-ROUNDED” to describe her experience at Nouvel. “I transferred to Nouvel at the beginning of my sophomore year because I was searching for a small, but well-endowed, high school experience,” said Erica.  “At NCC, I loved that I was challenged academically by taking multiple AP classes and could participate in extracurricular activities such as NHS, sports and theatre productions.”
 
Erica added that she is so thankful for her Nouvel experience as it not only fostered her love of education, but also introduced her to individuals she has built meaningful and life-long relationships with. “I was warmly embraced by the tight-knit community. Nouvel will always hold a special place in my heart.”

Michael Bujold graduated from Nouvel in 2005. After his High School graduation, he attended The University of Michigan where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2008 and then Juris Doctor from The University of Michigan Law School in 2010. Since then, Michael has traveled across the United States, gaining experience and doing remarkable things.

Michael works as a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington DC. Recently he received the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service for his outstanding contributions to the Department of Justice.  His work has been featured in several publications and he has participated in several speaking engagements. 

The word Michael used to represent his experience at Nouvel was "VALUES". "I selected the word values because I believe that my experiences at Nouvel instilled values that I carry to this day and forward. These values, particularly love for oneself and others, have kept me balanced and fulfilled. Living these values means not only meeting the high expectations that I set for myself, but ensuring that I am there for my family, friends and colleagues. Love for others also means respecting and embracing those with backgrounds different than my own. We are all richer when we treat others well and maintain our personal integrity while doing so. I am pleased that I can share these Nouvel values with the world."

Ben Schuller is a Nouvel Class of 2009 graduate. In his time at Nouvel, Ben led the marching band as drum major, sang in the chamber choir and acted in the theater program. He attended Central Michigan University on the Centralis scholarship, studying entrepreneurship and music.

Ben now lives in Nashville as a recording artist and music producer. As a solo artist and with his band Nerdout, he's performed on four continents and his songs have been streamed more than 500 million  times worldwide. His most recent projects include a music video collaboration with English soccer team, Manchester United, and singing in the house band on the USA Network show "Real Country."

The word that Ben uses to describe his Nouvel experience is "INSPIRING". He shared, "Being surrounded by supportive and encouraging teachers, as well as fellow classmates who are constantly achieving great things, Nouvel really provides an environment that inspires you to chase your dreams. The Nouvel community is a family that I will forever be grateful to be part of."

View Dreaming Big - by Nerdout featuring Knox Hill & Manchester United 

Danielle (Kamm) Carter is a Nouvel Class of 2003 graduate and former Miss Basketball 2002. During her four seasons at Nouvel, Danielle led her basketball team to winning four district titles and three regional championships. She also played volleyball and softball, earning all-area honors four times for softball and twice for volleyball. It is because of these efforts that she will be inducted into the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame in November 2018.

After Nouvel, Danielle went on to play basketball for Marquette University in Milwaukee. She is now the director of financial aid at Columbia College of Nursing in Milwaukee, where she lives with her husband Jesse and their two dogs.

Danielle describes her experience at Nouvel as "ENRICHING". Danielle shared, "Nouvel provides a significant opportunity for growth and learning on a holistic level that leads towards a lifetime of success. The opportunities to grow and learn from caring and authentic teachers, coaches, staff, parents and community, at such an influential age, has had such a significant impact on my life. I am forever grateful, from the first day I stepped foot on campus, for all the people who took me under their wing and supported me."