Foundation namesake remembered in new student award

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“In Emily Dahl’s wonderful experience in this world, she managed to make a positive impression on everyone who’s life she touched. Care, compassion, and love were Emily’s touchstones and the Emily Dahl Foundation, created in her memory, is committed to keeping those key human qualities alive and well,” Sherman Dahl, Emily’s father, and the foundation’s founder, said.

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The award will be presented to a student who pursues and embodies the same character that Emily displayed.

“Emily spent many years at SKY Volleyball. Some of her happiest times were being a part of a team, sharing in the camaraderie, friendship, and support that a team provides. Sport has a way of bringing out the best in people: working towards a common goal, honing skills, and sharing laughs are but a few things sports encourage,” Sherman Dahl added.

Coach Troy Lorenson said Emily was one of the most empathetic athletes he had the pleasure of coaching.

“She exemplified what it is to be a team player. She went out of her way to make new players feel accepted and to ensure everyone knew they were a valued member of the group. Her blend of confidence, skill and compassion made her a natural leader. To know that her legacy will live on through this generous scholarship is incredibly touching,” Lorenson, said.

“Emily was such a caring person. She would be so proud to know that she is still helping make the world a better place. It feels like she is still right there, walking beside the student who gets this award, telling them that we all believe in them, that we want to make the student experience wonderful by helping out financially,” Kristina Tobler, Emily’s close friend and a co-founder of the Emily Dahl Foundation, said.

The student that is selected will also receive one of the handcrafted carvings by Ted Ohlsen, a Flin Flon Manitoba resident, who pioneered diamond willow carvings in the early 1970s. Challenged by the loss of his eyesight due to a hunting accident in 1960, Ohlsen has found diamond willow carving to be a relaxing way of expressing his love for the great Canadian outdoors.

Any student who plays or has played with SKY Volleyball is encouraged to find out more about award through their school, SKY Volleyball www.skyvolleyballclub.ca or through the Emily Dahl Foundation www.EmilyDahlFoundation.com.