SSVC Alumni Association

Category: Email Updates

  • SSVC Sick Call: Diane Walsh Freeman ’65

    Good morning Scotland Family & Friends, Please continue to pray for Diane Walsh Freeman ’65.  She is back in the hospital for serious medical issues.  As you know Diane was in the hospital not too long ago and her brother Jerry Walsh ’64 just passed away on 11/4/25.  She surely needs a lot of Scotland…

  • SSVC Taps: Jerry Walsh ’64 passed away on 11/5/25

    It is with sadness that I share the news that Jerry Walsh ’64 passed away on November 5, 2025. Jerry was on the basketball and track teams.  He was a Lieutenant Cadet Officer. Along with Jerry his sisters Diane Walsh Freeman ’65 and Cheryl Walsh Sherer ’68 attended SSVC. Cards of condolence can be sent…

  • SSVC Taps: Crystal Carlton ’83 passed away 10-13-25: Addresses

    Good evening, as you may or may not know, Crystal Carlton ’83 passed away 10-13-2025.  At the time I did not have addresses so we could send our condolences to her family.  I have them now. Jim “JD” Carlton ’88 (brother) 19373 SW 115th Ave. Miami, FL 33157-8182 Adrienne Carlton ’85 (sister) – Still working…

  • SSVC: Celebration Luncheon 10/10/26 – Save the Date

    Thank you, Bill Peck Jr., for arranging this to honor the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ Orphan Schools (1864–2009) — including our beloved Scotland School for Veterans’ Children (1895–2009). 🎉 SAVE THE DATE – A LEGACY CELEBRATION LIKE NO OTHER! 📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 The Drexelbrook Event Center – Drexel…

  • SSVC: Celebration Luncheon 10-10-2026 – Save the Date

    🎉 SAVE THE DATE – A LEGACY CELEBRATION LIKE NO OTHER! 📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 The Drexelbrook Event Center – Drexel Hill, PA (just outside Philadelphia) ✨ 145 YEARS OF HISTORY. ONE INCREDIBLE CELEBRATION. ✨ Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime event honoring the proud legacy of the…

  • SSVC Alumni & Friends Luncheon on 11/15 @ 11:30

    Dear Scotland family & friends, SSVC Alumni & Friends Luncheon Saturday November 15 @ 11:30 (Mark your calendar) Brothers Family Diner 705 Gettysburg Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 717-697-6591 Reservation under SSVC (please let me know if you can make it & how many) Please share. Scotland Family Forever! Your Scotland Sister, Vickie “Portner” Cook ’73 Secretary…

  • SSVC Sick Call: Gerelle Dunn Henderson ’82

    Dear Prayer Warriors, Please keep Gerelle Dunn Henderson ’82 in your thoughts and prayers.  She recently had surgery for an Ophthalmic Aneurysm.  The surgery went well, but she has a long recovery ahead of her.  I am sure hearing from her Scotland family will help brighten her days.  Gerelle’s address is: 520 S. Cedar Lane…

  • SSVC Taps: Crystal Carlton ’83 passed away 10/13/2025

    Dear Scotland Family & Friends, I received the sad news from Donna Bowers ’85 that Crystal Carlton ’83 passed away on October 13, 2025.  Crystal fought a long hard battle, but she is now at peace.  Crystal left SSVC in October 1982. Along with Crystal her sister Adrienne and brother James “JD” Carlton ’88 attended…

  • SSVC Sick Call: Steve Myers ’71

    Dear Prayer Warriors, Steve Myers ’71 has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).  He needs our thoughts, prayers and Scotland cheer.  Hearing from his Scotland family will help brighten his days.  Steve’s address is: Steve & Ann Myers 348 Lilac Lane Martinsburg, PA 16662-7055 Thank you,  for keeping Steve in your thoughts and prayers….

  • SSVC Taps: Celebration of Life for Tarik Spence Saturday 11/1

    Good evening, The following is the service information for Tarik Spence ’89. Thank you, Tanez Spence ’93 for sharing the service information for Tarik.  You and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Scotland Family Forever! Your Scotland Sister, Vickie “Portner” Cook ’73 Secretary SSVC Alumni Association GoCadets2015@comcast.net 717-698-8905 (Please leave a…