Category: Notes
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A Message from Ken Beck ‘74
Following the success of the June Reunions, we are eager to let you know about other upcoming events. The first is the Picnic on September 12th at Greene Township Park, right across from the pond entrance of the school. Hector Robinson ’73 is our contact person and can answer any questions you may have. Hector’s…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Nominations for Officers
Denny Hughes ‘63 is chairing the nominations committee. If you are interested in running for one of the offices of the Alumni Association, please get in touch with Denny or Vickie Portner Cook ‘73. Jim Lowe ‘70, President, Rick Gates, ’69, Vice President, Sally Sheaffer ‘65, Secretary, and Randy Gates ‘71, Sergeant-at-Arms have said they…
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What’s Happening on Campus?
Winebrenner Theological Seminary purchased the Scotland campus on Thursday, June 6, 2013, nearly four years after the School was closed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Dr. David Newell, Vice President, said alumni are welcome on campus and Winebrenner wants all alumni to return “home”. Contact number for Winebrenner is 717-552-2220 and website: wtsconference.com. From Dennis…
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Alumni Events and Information – Spring 2015
September 2014 Picnic: The September picnic was well attended, over 100 alumni and friends of SSVC were able to come out and enjoy the day together. Many thanks to Hector Robinson ‘73 and the Alumni Association Officers for their support of the picnic. Everyone seemed to have a good time and it is a sure…
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Good Stuff to Know!
Class Rings: Josten’s no longer has a contract to sell SSVC class rings and therefore, they no longer have “…any custom molds with the name, symbol or school seal.” However, they do have designs that do not require custom molds. So, you can get a class ring from Josten’s but no longer the original class…
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New SSVC Alumni Website
Check out the new alumni website (ssvcalumni.org) The all new site is updated with a new design and features. Get quick access to the Alumni Newsletter, updates from classmates and alums, photo galleries, and a listing of upcoming events. Get In Contact, by filling out the following forms to update your information or post an…
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A Note From Rick Gates ‘69
Winebrenner has graciously given the laundry/storage building to the SSVC Alumni Association for our museum. The building contains about 8,000 square feet of space and will be leased to the Association. We will also be accountable for utilities, maintenance and other costs associated with the building. The task of renovating and maintaining the museum will cost…