Southern Local Schools will recognize those who gave of themselves for American freedom during the annual Veteran’s Day Program. Veterans are invited to arrive early on Nov. 11 for a hospitality hour with coffee and a light breakfast served in the high school cafeteria at 8:30 a.m. The program will follow in the gym at 9:30 a.m. and students will assemble with community members to hear patriotic music, special readings and presentations by students in grades K-12. Southern Local High School Band Director Emily Forbes-Bowling is planning the festivities and said it will honor those heroes who have defended our country. “Southern Local will once again be hosting our annual Veteran’s Day program,” she said. “The program will feature students from all grade levels and it is free and open to the public. It is a longstanding tradition.” She noted that about 200 guests attend and about 75 people are past service members.