Seaton grad awarded $5000 scholarship from Emily Dahl Foundation

Her plans are to pursue a degree in psychology in Victoria and to continue to be involved in volleyball.

“Being involved with Sky Volleyball has taught me leadership skills on and off the court and how to be a team player. My fondest memories are traveling with my team to new places,” Gardner said.

“We are all very pleased to be able to ask Novah to carry the torch of compassion and kindness on behalf of Emily Dahl and The Emily Dahl Foundation,” said Jeremy Wilson, president of Sky Volleyball. It is a great honor, and we are all here to support Novah in her quest.”

Novah Gardner (Submitted photo/Emily Dahl Foundation)

Sherman Dahl, co-founder of The Emily Dahl Foundation, said Gardner clearly demonstrates the essence of The Emily Dahl Foundation in all that she does.

Dahl added the purpose of life is to be happy, and from the very core of ones being, there is a desire for contentment.

“Experience teaches us that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being,” said Dahl. “Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.”

Dahl added the goal of The Emily Dahl Foundation is to cultivate the compassion and kindness that is naturally in us all.

by Pete McIntyre

Seaton grad awarded $5000 scholarship from Emily Dahl Foundation

What Matters