Scotland School for Veterans Children 1895 – 2009
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  • SSVC Taps: Ray Harrold ’67 passed away 1/27/26

    It is with sadness that I share the news that Ray Harrold ’67 passed away January 27, 2026.     Ray chose the Machine Shop as his trade.  He was on the football and track teams   Ray along with his brother Sam ’65 and Jessie ’68 attended SSVC.  Sam is deceased.   Obituary  …

  • SSVC Reminder: SSVC Alumni & Friends Get together on 3/21 @ 9:00

    REMINDER:  SSVC Alumni & Friends Get-together – Breakfast   Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00 Greenvillage Drive-in Family Restaurant 5440 Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg, PA 717-263-5774 Reservation under:  SSVC / Vickie   Please let me know if you plan to attend.  You only need to reply if you haven’t already.   Hope to see you there!…

  • SSVC Celebration Luncheon 10/10

    Good afternoon Scotland Family & Friends!   Sending on behalf of Bill Peck Jr. 🙂   Plans are kicking into high gear for the “Celebration Luncheon” on October 10 (1:00 – 3:00) in Drexel Hill (just outside of Philadelphia). All the details are below and can always be found here: https://www.pa-soldiers-orphan-schools.org/celebration.php   Bill Peck Jr is…

  • SSVC Taps: Florence Gryziec Kluchinki ’49

    It is with sadness that I share the news that Florence Gryziec Kluchinski ’49 passed away on February 23, 2026.  Her obituary follows.     Florence was in Business Education (Commercial).  She sang in the Chorus and was on the Courier Staff.  She was a cheerleader and played on the hockey and basketball teams.  She…

  • 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…