In honor of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who passed away at 106 just days ago. Sister Jean never questioned whether it was normal for a young girl to be deeply interested in sports - she simply followed that passion, eventually coaching girls’ basketball in the 1960s before becoming Loyola-Chicago’s beloved team chaplain in 1994. � Her quote reminds us that what seems commonplace now was once revolutionary. Girls and women who loved sports often felt isolated, wondering if their passion was unusual. Sister Jean lived through decades when female athletes had few opportunities, yet she never let that stop her from being exactly who she was. She believed deeply that “sports are very important because they help develop life skills” and understood that athletics build faith and purpose. �Her 60+ year career at Loyola touched thousands of lives, proving that when women are given space to pursue their passions, they create legacies that inspire generations. Rest in peace to a trailblazer ...