At age 103, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is publishing her first book, offering spiritual guidance and sharing her life story.
Samuel Grebener, a 19-year-old freshman, told her he was thinking about medical school. They then talked about their shared love for the Loyola Ramblers. "She knows more about basketball than me," Grebener said.
In her office - surrounded by bobbleheads, posters and pins with her image - she studied game stats carefully in preparation to meet with the team at practice. Before a pizza lunch at the nearby cafeteria, she met other students. Born in San Francisco in 1919, Sister Jean grew up in a devoutly Catholic family. She witnessed the impact of the Great Depression, World War II and the building of the Golden Gate Bridge, which she recalls crossing on foot when it opened in 1937.
"Sports are very important because they help develop life skills," she said. "And during those life skills, you're also talking about faith and purpose." Her motto: "Worship, Work, Win."
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