Sheila Lussier

Webster's Dictionary defines a polymath as a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. It would probably be easier to change that definition to simply read "Sheila Lussier". Sheila was born in La Mesa, CA but spent a great deal of her childhood in Los Angeles, CA where her mother was a go go dancer on the TV show Hullabaloo. Because they lived upstairs above the club, Sheila was immersed in the vibrant world of music and show business at the early age of three and it changed her life. After moving back to San Diego a few years later, Sheila discovered her love for horses and quickly added a new skill to her growing list of talents. She devoted her time and energy to riding and her discipline soon paid off: she began appearing in parades and winning horse shows, including 1st place in the San Diego Columbus Day parade along with a childhood friend when they were only 12 years old. The following year found both girls invited back to act as Grand Marsha