"mom congratulating Ellie on signing day"

the ollies…

Posted on 02/01/202002/19/2021 by Nikki Louiselle

*copied from 1/30/20 facebook post*

Oscars and Grammys and ESPYs…oh my.
It’s “award season”.
But, the awards our family is most excited about are the OLLIES!

Olivet College hosts their own ESPY-like red-carpet event each year called the OLLIES. Student-athletes across 22 men’s and women’s sports are nominated in 12 different categories to be recognized for their outstanding athletic performances.
And, guess what?!?
Our girl is a nominee! 🏆
Ellie has been nominated for OC FEMALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR!
So proud of this girl and her dedication to the game she loves!
❤️🏐

#hardworkworks
#GoCOMETS
#OCNation
#BeMoreDoGood

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Hi there…I'm Nikki. I'm fifty-three years-old and I've been married to my husband, Mike, for thirty-one years. Mike is the Property Manager for a private residence on Lake Charlevoix. And me...I'm a writer and a podcaster and mom to the Lou-Crew; Mason (27), Ellie (24), Mabel (21), and Bram (21). Most days I'm just trying to figure it all out as best I can. Oh yeah…and I also ~~have~~ don't have Parkinson's Disease. Yep...you read that right. Stick around and I'll fill you in on that story. It's a pretty good one. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa or a glass of wine…no judgment here…and join me on this journey. Buckle up. It tends to get a little bumpy.

Mason is a Certified Athletic Trainer. He graduated from Central Michigan University in December of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and a double minor in Substance Abuse Education and Community Health. He is currently living and working in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

Becca, Mason's fiancée, is also a graduate of CMU. She received her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toledo in May of 2022. She is currently living and working in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

Ellie graduated from Olivet College in May of 2023 with a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Recreation Management. She is living in Battle Creek, Michigan and is an Elementary Physical Education and Health teacher. Following a successful NCAA career as a right-side hitter with the Olivet Comets, Ellie is now the Head Coach of Varsity Volleyball at Bellevue High School and on the coaching staff of the Dead Frog Volleyball Club.
Mabel graduated from Charlevoix High School in June of 2023. She is a very talented artist and is currently a junior at the Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration degree.
Bram wrapped up his time at Charlevoix High School in June of 2023, as well. While in high school, he earned three separate welding certifications from the American Welding Society. Bram plans to continue advancing his certifications while working full-time for John Cross Fisheries in Charlevoix, Michigan.