SSVC Alumni Association

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  • Reunion, June 12—14th, 2015

    A good time was had by all because we were together—at the Museum, dinner, bowling or around campus.

  • Class of 1995 and All Classes Reunion, June 6th, 2015

    The Class of 1995, the 100th graduating class of Scotland School for Veterans’ Children scheduled an all classes reunion in Philadelphia aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia. All alumni, attendees and friends of SSVC were welcome to attend.  It was an evening of elegance aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia. The midnight cruise  along the Delaware River…

  • Class of 1965 celebrates 50th Class Reunion!

    Sixteen members of the class of 1965 (see picture below) attended their 50th Class Reunion on Friday, June 12, 2015. They were joined by spouses, family members and friends.  They had a room at the Chambersburg American Legion adjacent to the main alumni body. The entire evening was one to remember!  It was so wonderful…

  • Gran Waldt ‘41 Bowling Benefit—Huge Success!!!

    The Gran Waldt ’41 Bowling Benefit turned out to be a great success raising a total of $4029 to help renovate the laundry/storage building as the new SSVC Alumni Museum! The No-Tap Bowling Tournament consisted of two games of No-Tap: either 8 or 9 pins on your first ball was counted as a strike.  Bob…

  • TAPS- Fall 2015

    The following alumni, friends and supporters of SSVC have been reported deceased since Reunion June 2013. Clarence F. Rippel ‘43 Unknown  Philomena Antonucci Brown ‘44 April 9, 2015  Helen Koloski Hogg ‘44 April 29, 2014  Walter J. McConnell ‘44 March 25, 2015  Gene A. Minor ‘44 October 28, 2014  Dale Harry Miller ‘53 May 10,…

  • Alumni News – Fall 2015

    Glenn E. Kempf ‘43:  Glenn lost his wife Agnes in October of 2014.  He has moved forward and is still in his own home, taking care of himself with support from his family.  During WWII, Glenn helped set up the first field hospital on Omaha Beach, Normandy. Glenn is waiting for the award of the…

  • FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT – ISSUE NO. 122 ‐ Fall 2015

    Dear Family and Friends of SSVC, Let me start by saying thanks for the faith you have in me as your new Alumni President. It is an honor to be working for all of you. I’ve been told a few times already how hard it’s going to be to fill Jim Lowe’s shoes. Well, I…

  • A Message from Sally Sheaffer ‘65

    Reunion 2015, June 12th, 13th and 14th.  Come celebrate our more than 100-year history of Scotland School for Veterans’ Children by visiting the school and seeing your old stomping grounds, your home. Be sure to go by the Museum and see the artifacts, trophies, documents, yearbooks—memories!  You can help safeguard our proud history and heritage…

  • SSVC Alumni Association Reunion – Schedule of Events

    June 12 – 14, 2015 Chambersburg American Legion Post 46 – All Events (unless noted below) 755 Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-267-3585 x2 Friday, June 12th, 2015 – Golf * 8:00 am tee time TBD – Lunch 11:00 am—1:00 pm (On your own) Available at Am. Legion – Museum 1:30 pm—3:30 pm Scotland Campus…

  • Save Our Story!

    Save the history and heritage of our school and home.  Make a donation! Make a difference! You are making a difference. See the main entrance above to the Museum! We’re not near finished! You can still help to make a difference! See Below.   If you are interested in helping research the history of SSVC,…