This week at Daytona State; STEMinar, WISE, CPT info session, Enrollment Day and Downton Abbey preview event

With the new year approaching, it's time to jump-start plans for the future and explore paths to fresh opportunities through Daytona State College.

Enrollment Day
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Daytona Beach Campus, Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100)
1200 W. Int'l. Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Take advantage of the one-stop event to complete everything from admission to registration and have a chance to win a $350 scholarship from the Daytona State Foundation. Classes start January 19, 2016.  Find out what's happening this week at DSC... 

#GivingTuesday offers day for philanthropy, Dec. 1

Daytona State welcomes support for students with #GivingDSCday 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2015) – The holidays proclaim a joy of giving to family and friends – from a day to give thanks (and to feast) to ‘getting deals’ through Black Friday, Small

Business Saturday and CyberMonday. Now, #GivingTuesday offers a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, charities, businesses, donors, public institutions and students around the world celebrate generosity and a time to give.

Daytona State College joins in the spirit with its own #GivingDSCday on Dec. 1, inviting one and all to support students in need through gifts of any amount. “We appreciate how busy people can be during the season, and are always thrilled that so many remember to donate to scholarships – or start a named fund – as the year comes to a close,” says DSC Foundation Executive Director Kay Burniston.

In addition, consumers who shop online thru Amazon.com can choose Daytona State College Foundation (DSCF) as their charity of choice and a portion of all sales will be donated back to DSCF. It’s simple. Visit Smile.Amazon.com (same user name and password as used with Amazon.com), choose Daytona State College Foundation and your purchases can bring a percentage back to DSCF.  
To discover other ways to contribute to DSC’s educational mission, visit the Foundation’s website or call (386) 506-3110. Donations also can be made online at Donate.DaytonaState.edu/donate.

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Certified Production Technician course offered at DSC’s New Smyrna Beach Campus & ATC

Information sessions set for Dec. 1 and 9; classes start in January

NEW SMYRNA BEACH-EDGEWATER, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2015) – To meet the increasing demand for
well-qualified candidates to enter the manufacturing industry in Volusia and Flagler counties, Daytona State College is offering a Certified Production Technician (CPT) course in January at both the New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Campus and the Advanced Technology College.

Anyone interested in fast-tracking to a manufacturing career can learn more during two information sessions for the CPT course as part of the Florida TRADE Manufacturing Program presented by DSC’s Center for Business and Industry, part of the College of Workforce and Continuing Education.

The first session will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m. at DSC’s Advanced Technology College, 1770 Technology Blvd. (off Williamson, approximately one mile from the intersection of LPGA/Williamson). The second session, on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. will be held at DSC’s New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Campus, 940 10th St., New Smyrna Beach.

The CPT course starts Jan. 11 at the New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Campus and Jan. 12 at the Advanced Technology College. In cooperation with the Florida TRADE Program, this 80-contact-hour course focuses on the core skills and knowledge needed by production workers.

The course also prepares participants to take the four Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification examinations. Each participant receives a printed and bound workbook for five subjects - Workplace Essentials, Safety Awareness, Production and Processes, Maintenance Awareness and Quality.

The Florida TRADE program courses are part of three potential career pathways, Machining: Operator, Welding, and the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) pathway.

The program's staff and instructors will provide information and answer questions during the information sessions.

For more information, call Frank Mercer, director, Center for Business and Industry, (386) 506-4461 or Joanne Parker, (386) 506-4224.

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L. Gale Lemerand receives national Benefactor Award for support of DSC

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2015) – Well-known businessman L. Gale Lemerand has

received a Council for Resource Development 2015 Benefactor Award for his meaningful and generous support of Daytona State College. Nominated by DSC President Tom LoBasso and DSC Foundation Executive Director Kay Burniston, the self-made entrepreneur was honored with the award during the 49th annual CRD convention held Oct. 28-30 in Washington, D.C.

The CRD, a national advocacy organization, recognizes individuals, foundations or businesses/corporations for outstanding contributions to community colleges. Dedicated to education, Mr. Lemerand has given over $30 million to colleges, including over $1 million to Daytona State.

“Gale Lemerand was a natural for this award, with his years of support and contributions to our college,” said President LoBasso. “He values Daytona State College’s mission and our service to students from all walks of life. We are very grateful for his generosity and interest in our programs, including our business classes and his Entrepreneurial Speaker Series.”

A military veteran who served in the Korean War, Lemerand began his career in sales occupations, realizing a love for business. He began his own business at the age of 40, becoming extremely successful as an entrepreneur. At 81, he has not slowed down. He continues to invest in businesses and gives to many community organizations. In 1996, Florida’s governor appointed him to the District Board of Trustees for, then, Daytona Beach Community College, where he served as chair and member for over eight years. During that time, he gave his first gift to the college of more than $600,000. Since then he has donated funds to support an entrepreneur series, where students and community members hear from diverse, successful people about how dreams become reality.

“Gale exemplifies the ideal philanthropist, a generous person with a kind soul finding ways to give others an opportunity to succeed,” said DSC’s Burniston. “We’re delighted the CRD chose him for this national honor.”

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Caption: Left to right, DSC President Tom LoBasso, Benefactor Award winner L. Gale Lemerand and CRD President/CEO Leah Goss

Issue #300 - This week at Daytona State; STEMinar, college closed 11/26-27 for Thanksgiving Holiday

The Spring 2016 donor scholarship application is available through Dec. 1, 2015. Types of

scholarships range from teacher education to general studies to interactive media.

DSC students have access to a variety of donor scholarships, which accounted for almost $1 million awarded to nearly 1,000 students in 2014. Students can apply online at www.DaytonaState.edu/scholarships.

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Enrollment SaturDay – fast track to fresh opportunities

One-stop sessions from application to registration; classes start Jan. 19

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2015) - With the new year approaching, it’s time to jump-start

plans for the future and explore paths to fresh opportunities through Daytona State College. DSC’s offerings range from two- and four-year degrees to skilled trades certificates – including the new Building Trades & Construction program.

To get started, DSC offers two easy-access no-cost sessions – Enrollment SaturDays – on Dec. 5 and Jan. 9.

Plus, DSC cut tuition this spring by 2 percent, adding to an affordable, topnotch education. Classes start Jan. 19, 2016.

Students can take advantage of the one-stop events to complete everything from admission to registration and have a chance to win a $350 scholarship (Dec. 5 only) from the Daytona State Foundation.

How it works: Students start by completing a Daytona State application (apply online or download the application from DaytonaState.edu), then meet with an Admissions Advisor and Financial Aid Counselor, take an assessment test (if applicable), meet with an Academic Advisor, and then lock in their schedule.

Enrollment SaturDay events schedule:

Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daytona Beach Campus
Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100)
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daytona Beach Campus
Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100)
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

The Daytona State Financial Aid Office will be open to assist with college education financing and will provide assistance to complete the financial aid applications (FAFSA).

Academic Advisors will also be available to talk about unique academic programs such as Honors College and Learning Communities which includes Linked Classes and Daytona State’s award-winning QUANTA program.

The Dec. 5 Enrollment Day event will culminate with a free drawing for a $350 scholarship presented by the Daytona State Foundation - only students registering for classes at the event will be eligible for this drawing.

Daytona State offers programs that link to today’s jobs and careers in the region and the state. Featuring numerous certificates leading to two-year associate of science degrees, the Career Pathway Research Guide is designed to assist with finding the pathway that matches career interests and goals.

Each pathway has an associated bachelor’s degree in industries such as business, education, engineering technology, information technology and healthcare; many using instructional methods that include in-class, online and a combination of both. Online is a huge success at DSC – Daytona State boasts three-years running among the Top 10 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the nation, and in 2015 ranked No. 2 for Best Online Bachelor’s for Veterans in the country.

•      The Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (BAS) degree is designed for students who already have an associate degree, many of whom are working in their field and looking for advancement. Students in the BAS program will learn the essential components of supervision and management, including the skills needed to assume more responsibility in their career. Salaries range from approximately $46,000 to $100,000 (U.S. Dept. of Labor).

•      The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) degree is available as a standalone degree or with a concentration in Electrical Engineering. This degree is designed for students who already have an associate degree. Graduates are prepared to practice engineering in the areas of product improvement, manufacturing and engineering operational functions. Salaries range from approximately $51,000 to $78,000 (U.S. Dept. of Labor).

•      The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) degree is designed for students who already have an Associate of Arts degree and want to teach in the K-12 system. Daytona State offers bachelor’s degrees in seven education fields: Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, Secondary Earth/Space Science Education, Secondary Chemistry Education and Secondary Physics Education. Salaries range from approximately $34,000 to $53,000 (U.S. Dept. of Labor).

•      The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree is designed for students who already have an Associate degree. Degrees in Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming and Analysis (Software Engineering Technology), Internet Services Technology or Network Systems Technology provide a seamless transition into this new program, offered online and at Daytona State’s Advanced Technology College. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates IT-related job growth to expand by more than 50 percent through 2018, with salaries for experienced BS graduates averaging in the $70,000 range.

•      The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree offers a traditional face-to-face method requiring 48 credit hours, building upon the 72 credit hours which were already earned in the associate degree in Nursing program. By choosing the Daytona State BSN program, students save over 30 percent on the cost of tuition compared to the most price-competitive area BSN programs.

For more information about the Enrollment SaturDay events, e-mail Admissions@DaytonaState.edu or call (386) 506-4471.

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Brittany Jones to lead Falcons Women’s Soccer program

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2015) – Daytona State College announces its inaugural soccer coach, Brittany Jones, who officially joined the Falcons and began her duties on Nov. 2. The

college’s soccer program begins in August 2016.

“We are extremely excited that Brittany has joined our institution; she has solid experience and leadership skills that will help kick-start our soccer program,” Director of Athletics Will Dunne said. “We had a lot of interest in the position, and Brittany quickly rose to the top of the list as a great fit.”

Jones recently completed her fourth season at the helm of the Florida Southern program in Lakeland. Florida Southern College is a NCAA Division II member that competes in the Sunshine State Conference.

One of Jones' biggest successes at Florida Southern was her team’s performance in the classroom – the program was ranked in the Top 20 the past three years in the NCAA Division II Team Academic Award, including finishing fourth in the country last season with a team cumulative grade-point average of 3.57 (out of 4.0).

“Academics are such an important aspect of our Intercollegiate Athletic program, and we’re confident that Brittany will help this new team maintain that critically important focus as we move forward,” Dunne said.

Jones is a local product from Central Florida, where she attended high school in the Orlando area and played college level at Stetson University. She also began her coaching career at Stetson as an assistant coach prior to Florida Southern.

“I want to thank Dr. Tom LoBasso, president, and Will Dunne for the opportunity to lead the women’s soccer program at Daytona State,” Jones stated. “I believe DSC provides a fantastic value to all they serve, and I look forward to sharing that value with the soccer community. It’s exciting to be able to start the program and have such a large impact on the direction of the athletic department and institution as a whole.”

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This week at Daytona State; STEMinar, WISE, Holiday Bazaar, Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series and The Dining Room

The Dining Room is a brilliantly conceived and richly humorous theatrical tour de force (and Off-

Broadway success) in which the performers portray a wide array of diverse characters. The action is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes-some funny, some touching, some rueful. Nov. 19, 20 & 21, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 21 & 22, 2:30 p.m. at DSC's News-Journal Center.

Free to Daytona State College and Volusia and Flagler county students, all others $8 per person or $15 for two. More>>>

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Daytona State Foundation prompts students to apply for scholarships by Dec. 1

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2015) – With spring classes starting Jan. 19, many students will

rely on federal financial aid funding to meet educational expenses. However, scholarships can provide critical funding – in some cases making the difference in whether or not a student can pursue a college education.

At Daytona State College, students have access to a variety of donor scholarships, which accounted for almost $1 million awarded to nearly 1,000 students in 2014. Students can apply online at www.DaytonaState.edu/scholarships.

The Spring 2016 donor scholarship application is available through Dec. 1, 2015. Types of scholarships range from teacher education to general studies to interactive media.

• Students will be matched with as many scholarships as possible, per criteria and eligibility. However, students may receive only one DSC Foundation scholarship per semester. 
• Scholarship recipients must meet all scholarship requirements in order to redeem the scholarship award.  
• Scholarship applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 (out of a possible 4.0) grade point average (GPA), unless a higher GPA requirement is stated in the scholarship description.
• Scholarship may not be transferred to another semester.
• High school graduates and first-semester college students must have a high school transcript on file at Daytona State.
• Multi-semester awards must be used in continuous semesters (excluding summer). 
• Applications will not be accepted after the posted application submission deadline for any semester. 
• All official communication with students who apply for scholarships online will be thru FalconMail.

Financial aid specialists and counselors are available to assist students Monday through Friday with extended hours on most campuses at least one day per week. For more information, visit Financial Aid Services online at www.DaytonaState.edu/finaid.

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Tickets for popular holiday concert available for pick-up, starting Nov. 11

FREE admission; tickets required – limited quantities

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2015) – Starting Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m., tickets to

the ever popular “Our Musical Gift to the Community” will be available for pick-up at the Box Office at Daytona State College’s News- Journal Center, 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.

Featuring the Daytona State College Symphonic Band and Concert Choir, along with dance and theater students, “Our Musical Gift to the Community” is an annual extravaganza including holiday music and many other surprises. Capacity crowds are expected for the concerts scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Davidson Theater.

Admission is free; however, tickets are required; availability and quantity limits per person. For more information call the Box Office, (386) 226-1927.

Also in December:

Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Daytona State College Flute Choir [addition to posted schedule]
Directed by Paige Dashner Long, the Daytona State College Flute Choir will present light classical and holiday music performed by an ensemble of multiple flutes, including concert flute, alto flute, bass flute and contrabass flute.
FREE ADMISSION
DSC News-Journal Center, Grand Lobby
221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach
For more information, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.
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Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Fall Dance Recital
We invite you to watch Daytona State’s talented students as they perform works in modern dance, ballet and jazz styles. The College Dance Theatre will perform their “works in progress,” with the final presentation to be performed in the annual spring recital, Dancescapes.
FREE ADMISSION.
DSC News-Journal Center, Davidson Theater
221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach
For more information, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.
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Dec. 7, 8, 9 & 10, 6:30 p.m.
Yuletide Feast
Join the lords and ladies of the Royal Court for an evening of feasting, singing and merriment as Daytona State college celebrates the holiday season. The singing, dancing and dialogue are accompanied by the Halifax Consort’s Early Music Ensemble and the Daytona State College Brass Ensemble while patrons dine on a scrumptious feast. Always a sellout! Tickets are $40 per person.
Daytona Beach Campus, Goddard Performance Theater
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Tickets are available at the college’s News-Journal Center Box Office at 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Box Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; (386) 226-1927; online ticketing available at www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.
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Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Music Production Rocks!
This performance comes as the culmination of a semester-long course in the contemporary performance aspects of modern rock, pop, blues and country music. The groups will perform a variety of selections that are representative of successful touring bands.
FREE ADMISSION
DSC News-Journal Center, Davidson Theater
For more information, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.
Group rates are available when purchasing 10 or more tickets for any performance (some restrictions apply). For additional information, contact the DSC News-Journal Center Box Office, (386) 226-1927.

The performing arts programs at Daytona State prepare students for futures in music, drama and dance, while also providing entertainment opportunities for the community through a variety of events produced each semester. Proceeds from tickets are used to support the Performing Arts Scholarship program at Daytona State. For more information, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.

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This week at Daytona State; STEMinar, WISE, Veterans Day, Entrepreneurial Speaker, and Jazz Concert

Brant Menswar, entrepreneur and front man for the band Big Kettle Drum, will be the featured

speaker on Thursday, Nov. 12, during an L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series event hosted by the Small Business Development Center at DSC.

The event, free and open to the public, kicks off at 9:30 a.m. in the Mori Hosseini Center on the college's Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. More>>>

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Daytona State honors veterans on Nov. 11

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2015) – Daytona State College will salute service members past

and present with a Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day commemoration, featuring a color guard, keynote speaker and Rolling Thunder.

Organized by the college’s Student Government Association, the noon event will be held in the student landing on the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. The event is free and open to the public, and welcomes current and former service members interested in how Daytona State helps its more than 1,300 military veterans transition into college life.

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Color Guard opens the ceremony, followed by keynote speaker Brig. Gen. William Feyk, retired.

In addition, the Ormond Beach chapter of Rolling Thunder will participate in the event along with various other organizations.

Earlier in the day, the DSC Alumni and Friends Association and Deltona Rotaract Club will honor veterans during a brief ceremony starting at 8:15 a.m. on the Deltona Campus, 2351 Providence Blvd., and DSC’s Co-Curricular Activities will mark the day with a ceremony at 11 a.m. in the courtyard of the DeLand Campus, 1155 County Road 4139.

A special offering timed for Veterans Day airs at 9 p.m. on WDSC-TV – the new documentary, Wings of Victory - Keeping our Warbirds Flying. The production takes a look inside American Aero Services – a New Smyrna Beach company that restores warbirds, and introduces some of the dedicated men who flew them in battle. The public television station also offers sneak premiers at 6 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 8. Preview: https://youtu.be/8N6xJ4OpMwI.

In May, U.S. News and World Report's listing of America's Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Military Veterans ranked Daytona State No. 2 among over 700 colleges and universities across the nation. Adding to DSC’s noted value to service members, the college in 2014 joined an elite list of colleges and universities designated as Military Friendly Schools by the veteran-owned company Victory Media, which recognizes higher education institutions that are doing the most to embrace America's service members and veterans as students.

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This week at Daytona State; STEMinar, WISE, Open House, free jazz concert, basketball and SHORE

Last chance for future students to enter a $500 scholarship drawing; the final Open House event will be held on DSC's Deltona Campus , Tuesday, Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m.

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In-demand Building Trades program launches at Daytona State

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2015) – Managers of booming regional construction projects are Building Trades and Construction Design Technology program. Registration is open now for classes starting Jan. 19 at DSC’s Advanced Technology College.

clamoring for trained workers with entry level building skills. To address the need, Daytona State College has launched the

“Our industry is seeing such exciting growth,” says Sandy Bishop, executive director of the Volusia Building Industry Association. “If you enjoy hands-on work and seeing a building rise, you should get started in DSC’s new program. This is an excellent opportunity to work on all different types of building projects, doing what you enjoy, with the potential for good earnings and advancement.”

The one-year (two semester) certificate program will prepare graduates to be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the construction industry and related occupations including OSHSA safety practices, selection and use of   basic hand and power tools, and understanding of construction-related documents.
• Apply rough and finish carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing and air-conditioning skills.
• Develop employability and entrepreneurship skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and implement projects within the construction field.

Students who complete this program will qualify for jobs such as construction workers, carpenter helpers, carpenters, plumbers and electrician helpers. Starting wages in Florida begin at $21,400 and range up to $59,200 annually. Advancement opportunities with further education include building-site supervision and project management.

The one-year program is open to high school, college-level and adult students, particularly those interested in construction-industry career pathways. A fee waiver may be available to eligible students.

Bishop notes the latest regional economic report lists building trades among the fastest growing job tracks in the state. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has forecast 34 percent growth in building-trades jobs by 2022.

For more information on the new Building Trades and Construction Design Technology program, contact Roger Rowan, workforce programs chair, (386) 506-4171 or RowanR@DaytonaState.edu.

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Documentary: Wings of Victory - Keeping our Warbirds Flying airs on Veterans Day at Daytona State

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2015) – As World War II veterans dwindle in number and

preservationists work to capture their experiences, Daytona State College’s public television station has created a documentary on restoring the planes they flew.

Wings of Victory - Keeping our Warbirds Flying, produced by WDSC-TV staff, takes a look inside American Aero Services – a New Smyrna Beach company that restores these relics, and introduces some of the dedicated men who flew them in battle.

World War II was the biggest conflict the world has known, with U.S. aircraft and their brave crews playing a pivotal role in the allied victory. Of the tens of thousands of military aircraft produced during the war, only a handful of “warbirds” remain flying today.

The documentary showcases restoration of a P-51 Mustang and a ride-along with the Collings Foundation crew in the iconic “Nine-O-Nine” B-17 and the B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft,” as they took to the skies for their 2015 nationwide tour.

After 70 years, these warbirds need modern engineering and the skills of dedicated aircraft-restoration specialists to keep them in the air. Students in Daytona State’s School of Engineering Technology will benefit from the documentary, with segments chosen to enhance online course content.

The WDSC-TV production airs on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 9 p.m. with sneak premiers at 6 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 8. Preview: https://youtu.be/8N6xJ4OpMwI.

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