Syd Kronenthal, who spent nearly a lifetime at City Hall, is one of the most beloved figures in the history of Culver City.
He died last October at the age of 92.
And now the Sydney Kronenthal Trust has donated $20,000 for scholarships to the West Los Angeles College Foundation.
Formerly the director of Human Services for Culver City, Mr. Kronenthal was an active and popular figure in the city he served for more than 50 years.
Dana Ginsburg, a trustee with the Kronenthal Trust, said that Mr. Kronenthal was an early supporter of West Los Angeles College when it opened 47 years ago.
He served on the board of the college foundation for many years, including a two-year stint as its chairman.
“West is honored by Mr. Kronenthal’s generous gift through his estate,” said Robert Sprague, interim president of the community college.
“His endowment commends student achievement and promotes academic excellence now and in the future. It represents Mr. Kronenthal’s longtime visionary commitment to West.”
Mr. Sprague said that “Mr. Kronenthal understood our mission, the difference that West makes in students’ lives.”
The president knew Mr. Kronenthal for a number of years.
Mr. Sprague cited his leadership, humor, and “deep understanding of West’s commitment to transform students’ lives. We are privileged to have him now as a benefactor.”
Ms. Long-Coffee may be contacted at longcofm@wlac.edu
