What some of our students are saying about Notre Dame is due in no small part to the help the school gets from its SPCS members.
The St. Peter Chanel Society (SPCS) is comprised of leadership donors making annual gifts of $1,000 or more to The Notre Dame Fund. Through their annual contributions, members provide the school with the resources necessary to fulfill our mission to form Christian people, upright citizens and academic scholars.
Members of the SPCS include parents, alumni parents, alumni, grandparents, friends, faculty and staff. To get an idea of how NDPMA and those SPCS donors are making a difference in the lives of our students, we asked!
Read below some of the messages from Notre Dame's middle and upper divisions, all serving as powerful reminders of the impact NDPMA and its SPCS members are having on the daily lives of every student, every day. More on the St. Peter Chanel Society is here.
 Ethan Carino |
“During my years at Notre Dame Prep, I have grown to become an independent thinker and academic scholar who is well-prepared to succeed in the future.” – Ethan Carino (11) |
 Brendan Roose |
“The teachers and staff at Notre Dame have created a culture that fosters achievement at the highest level. Students thrive in an environment that brings out the best in each student.” – Brendan Roose (12) |
 Carly Ness |
“I am a part of the NDP dance team which give me a unique experience that enhances my physical and artistic abilities. It also creates an unbreakable bond between a group of people who have the same passion for dance.” – Carly Ness (10) |
 Emily Byrd |
“The theatre department at NDP is an enriching, confidence-boosting activity that has fostered a love of the performing arts and has gifted me with lifelong friends. I feel very honored to be a part of it.” – Emily Byrd (12) |
 Juliet Jacoby |
“NDP's student council is a great place to find a welcoming group of leaders. We enjoy planning events for the school community and we feel like a family. – Juliet Jacoby (11) |
 Alaina Orow |
“Ms. Loria does a wonderful job teaching and helping me understand the material. The way she teaches is unique which makes the class stand out. I also do very well in her class, which makes it even more enjoyable!” – Alaina Orow (8) |
 Vanessa Larsson |
“I like my religion, science and English classes at Notre Dame. They are all extremely interesting and I like the way the material is explained. I especially like religion because it's a conversation-based class where you can jump in with your thoughts, and you can ask any question on your mind (about the material of course!)." – Vanessa Larsson (8) |
 Jonathan Hubbard |
"I enjoy math, science, and Chinese because of my teachers. I do well in math and I am curious about the world around me. I also think that Chinese is fascinating because of how different it is from English." – Jonathan Hubbard (8) |
 Sophia Sermo |
“I play volleyball mostly because of Mrs. McLaughlin. She’s been my coach for the past three years.” – Sophia Sermo (6) |
 Palmer Wencley |
“I enjoy all of my co-curricular activities for many reasons. Band lessons are the most enjoyable thing to do as I can progress further on my trumpet and finally play those high notes and also more easily play songs such as Mexican Breakfast, Arabian Dances and Invicta (our songs this year). I enjoy all the clubs I'm in because it is a fun way to connect with my friends. I also enjoy track and field as it is a great way to take a break from regular school work and my usual clubs and lessons.” – Palmer Wencley (8) |
 Sean Chaiyasate |
“I like being part of robotics because I enjoy engineering a robot. I also like being a part of the Science Club because we do many enjoyable activities.” – Sean Chaiyasate (7) |
 Daniel DiCaro |
"Band has been a very welcoming and engaging experience where I have met some of my best friends. It has helped me to expand my knowledge of music and mature as a person." – Daniel DiCaro (11) |
 John Kenny |
"The NDP theatre program pairs two wonderful principles together: acting and scholarship, while helping you learn the nuances of acting and singing, and, at the same time, promoting a balanced scholastic lifestyle. The directors are fantastic and the shows are always a blast to participate in." – John Kenny (11) |
More on the St. Peter Chanel Society is here.
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About Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. Notre Dame's upper school enrolls students in grades nine through twelve and has been named one of the nation's best 50 Catholic high schools (Acton Institute) four times since 2005. Notre Dame's middle and lower schools enroll students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. All three schools are International Baccalaureate "World Schools." NDPMA is conducted by the Marist Fathers and Brothers and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. For more on Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy, visit the school's home page at www.ndpma.org.