Shannon Ryan: 'Live a life you enjoy.' Sister Jean's 100th birthday is a reminder to find joy every day.
by Shannon Ryan, Chicago Tribune
Aug 22, 2019
3 minutes
CHICAGO - Loyola Chicago cheerleaders waved their gold-and-maroon pompoms as Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt rolled past in her wheelchair.
Her admirers, packed into the Damen Student Center, rose and cheered at the first sight of her Wednesday afternoon. Many wore pins with her caricature, and sports celebrities such as Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale wished her a happy birthday in a video montage.
Turning 100 is a big deal for anyone. For Sister Jean,
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