Emma Davis is Awarded the 2026 Steve and Ann Lohr Scholarship

Emma Davis from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been awarded the $2,680

Steve and Ann Lohr Scholarship.

“Three-event waterskiing is one of the biggest parts of my life, and it has helped shape me into the person I am today. Through waterskiing, I have had the opportunity to travel the world, visiting places including Paraguay, Chile, and Peru, and experiencing different cultures. The sport has also given me opportunities to serve others by working as an official at competitions such as Eastern Regionals, serving as tournament director for the Sparta Trick Championships, and coaching younger skiers as they learn new tricks, run more buoys, and jump farther. I have been incredibly blessed to be coached by some of the best in the sport, including my mom Susie Davis, Marc Bedsole, and my main coach, Rhoni Bischoff. Also, through the sport of waterskiing, I have made some of my closest friendships and been given countless opportunities that I will always be grateful for. Because of all this sport has given me, I am deeply grateful to receive the Steve & Ann Lohr Water Ski Scholarship and look forward to continuing to give back to the sport and the people who have poured so much into me.” - Emma.

Through waterskiing, I have also had the opportunity to live out and share my Christian faith and values. Through personal bests and tournament wins to hard training days and injury, I have learned to stay humble, joyful, and persistent through my faith. This scholarship will help me continue pursuing my education at Hillsdale College, where I hope to keep growing into the woman God wants me. I plan to continue competing, coaching, and judging in waterskiing, always working to improve and share the joy of the Lord through this sport with others.

Funded by the EverBless Foundation, the Steve and Ann Lohr Scholarship is intended to support the educational pursuits of exceptional students involved in the sport of water skiing and/or with the USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the sport of 3-event water skiing, with a successful competitive record but need not be an overall skier. Involvement in skiing in Virginia or the Eastern Region will be given priority.

The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation is very proud of our young athletes and honored to support their future academic needs. You can help support our mission by joining or donating to the foundation.

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Established in 1968, the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation celebrates the history of all towed water sports and promotes these sports through our Scholarship and Collegiate Grant Programs and the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame.