James Wright (left) spoke to a small gathering of faculty, students, alumni and staff Monday as UMSL commemorated Veterans Day with a reception in Clark Hall.

James Wright (left) spoke to a small gathering of faculty, students, alumni and staff Monday as UMSL commemorated Veterans Day with a reception in Clark Hall.
James Wright (left) spoke to a small gathering of faculty, students, alumni and staff Monday as UMSL commemorated Veterans Day with a reception in Clark Hall.
James Wright (left) spoke to a small gathering of faculty, students, alumni and staff Monday as UMSL commemorated Veterans Day with a reception in Clark Hall.
Social media manager Valerie Furlong captured video from the two-day event created to immerse area high school students in the joy of singing a cappella music.