Mrs. Edith McAllister It is difficult to name any major aspect of San Antonio’s civic life in which our Volunteer Extraordinaire for 1981 has not been closely involved. Edith McAllister, in fact, has been called “Mrs. Everything.”  She is the most active woman most of us have ever known. In an extensive career in… Read More

  Mrs. Jocelyn Straus Joci Straus’ attitude that living well is “growing up, not old” permeates each new project she tackles.  The Junior League is pleased to honor her as Volunteer Extraordinaire 1982 for her accomplishments and inspiration in growing up.  With husband, Joe Straus, Jr., she has raised three children and developed volunteer interests… Read More

  Mrs. Maggie Saunders Maggie Saunders modestly says, “It is marvelous how things grow when you are working toward a community endeavor.”  Friends and associates give much of the credit to Maggie as the reason things in the arts have grown in San Antonio.  Due in large measure to her vision, intelligence, enthusiasm and dedication,… Read More

  Mrs. Libby Bishop Each year the Junior League honors a sustaining member as its Volunteer Extraordinaire.  A Volunteer Extraordinaire exemplifies the purpose of the Junior League that of voluntarism.  She is a member who has translated her volunteer training and education into community commitment and involvement.  Libby Bishop easily qualifies as our Volunteer Extraordinaire… Read More