Scotland School for Veterans Children 1895 – 2009
Alumni Association

SSVC Alumni Association

  • Newsletter Issue 140 – Spring 2026

    Here’s the Spring Newsletter – Reunion Notes, Tributes to Dawn Barnes Gates, 95th Birthdays for two young ladies (Class ’48 and ’49), and spotlights on Charlie Mills ’66, Lou Poliito and Mark Mosley ’73, plus Matt Haberle Class of 2013. Plus of course “What’s Happening” as well as “Taps”

  • SSVC Taps: Ronald Kolowitz ’66 passed away 3/7/2026

    Ronald Kolowitz ‘66 Died:  March 7, 2026      It is with sadness that I share the news that Ronald Kolowitz ’66 passed away March 7, 2026 after a lengthy illness.   Ron learned his trade in the Sheetmetal Shop. He was on the football and track teams.  Ron was a Cadet Officer.   Ron…

  • SSVC Sick Call: Mr. Ray McKenzie, Teacher/Coach

    Good afternoon Scotland Family & Friends,   Please keep Mr. Ray McKenzie, teacher/coach in your thoughts and prayers.  He recently fell while coming up his basement steps.  He is pretty banged up and very sore as you might guess.  I am sure hearing from his Scotland “Kids” and friends will brighten his days.  Contact me…

  • SSVC Alumni & Friends Get-together – Breakfast March 21

    Please join us for our March SSVC Alumni & Friends Get-together – Breakfast. Please let me know if you are planning to attend and how many will be with you. I hope the March weather will cooperate but if not we will adjust. Saturday, March 21 @ 9:00 a.m. Greenvillage Drive-In Family Restaurant 5440 Philadelphia…

  • SSVC Taps: Robert “Bob” Hoover passed away 12/24/2025

    It is with sadness that I share the news that Robert “Bob” Hoover ’57 passed away on December 24, 2025. I am working to get an obituary. Bob was in the Print Shop. He was on the football and baseball teams and a member of the S-Club. His nickname was Hoov. His sister Peggy Hoover…

  • SSVC Taps: Albert Payne ’80 passed away on 2/18/26

    It is with sadness that I share the news that Albert “Big Al” Payne ‘80 passed away on February 18, 2026. I am working to get his obituary and the date of the service. I will share when I receive. Albert was in the Print Shop. He was on the football, wrestling, and track teams….