Sofia Meznarich RusnarczykAcrobatic dancer
Born Chicago, IL, Sept. 27, 1923; daughter of Anton Rusnarczyk (born Piskulina, Nowy Sacz, Poland) and Rozalia Mikolajczyk (born Szczawa, Poland); married John Louis; children: Donna Jo Hajash, Cliff John, John Scott, Jeff Thomas, Russ Edward.
Education: 4 years college scholarship, physical education, Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA.
Languages: Polish, English.
Career: Ryerson Steel Company, 11 years, Chicago, California State University, Northridge (CSUN), CA, 12 years.
Military: U.S. Women Marines -- World War II, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina / Cherry Point, South Carolina / Santa Barbara Air Station / EI Toro, California. Profesional acrobatic dancing until World War II, performed at military shows while in Marines.
Member: American Legion, Post Commander and Chaplain, Women Marines Association, California Chapter, Ways and Means, Harcerstwo, Polish American Falcons, Sokols - gymnastics.
Resident: Winnetka, CA.
From: "Polish Americans in California, Vol. II," National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs & Polish American Historical Association. California 1995.