Happy 99th Birthday to Cathy (Mascaro) Zermeno! Cathy and her husband George came to Culver City in 1954 and raised their two children. Cathy joined the El Rincon PTA, became a Cub Scouts den mother, co-leader for the Brownie and Girl Scout Troupe, and the Culver High All-Night Grad Party from 1977-1983.
As President of the CC Guidance Clinic guild for two terms, they raised thousands of dollars for the Family and Child Guidance Clinic and for the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center. Cathy served as a Civil Service Commissioner, Vice Chair (1983) and Chair (1984) and a member of the “Fiesta La Ballona: A Festival of the People” from 1980-2000.
From 1980-1991, Cathy volunteered with the Westside Opportunity Workshop and Residence, which acquired a home for developmentally handicapped young adults on Barman in 1991.
In 1977, Syd Kronenthal asked Cathy to inventory the Costume Collection he had acquired from the MGM Auction; this was the beginning of our current Historical Society, born in 1980. Cathy served as the first President of the Culver City Historical Society, and the first fundraiser was a fashion show! We love you Cathy and all that you have done for our City!
