Mary Dvoracek * "Miss D" - West

Mary Dvoracek joined the Catholic Daughters Court Sacred Heart #829 in 1944. She became an officer in 1945 and served in most all of the offices at the local court level. Mary served as Regent for 6 years.

In 1945 “Miss D” organized the 1st JCDA Court in West with 22 charter members; she served as its charter chairman. Mary’s joy was serving as the editor of the local Court Newsletter from 1957 until 1998.

Mary began her journey with the State Board by chairing the State Bulletin publication; she was awarded several national awards as editor of the State Bulletin.

For six (6) years Miss D was the JCDA State Chairman and organized the first two JCDA State Conventions. She was very instrumental in the first two National JCDA conventions.

Beginning in 1980 Mary began her service as a State Officer; 2 terms as State Secretary and State Regent 1988 – 1990.

Mary served as National Director beginning in 1990.

Miss D Graduated from West High School 1937, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism, and a Master’s Degree in English from theUniversity of Texas. She taught Journalism and Junior High English at West High School for over 40 years.

Born: March 3 1921, Died: November 11, 2001