HOWARD TOWNSHIP — To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day, Howard-Ellis Elementary School students lifted up letters spelling out veterans and listing their qualities to close a Veterans Day celebration from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at the school’s 2788 Mannix St. location.

The event drew in students’ veterans friends and family members, who, together, filled nearly every foldable chair seat in Howard-Ellis’ cafeteria.

The celebration began with the school’s nearly 700 students walking through the cafeteria, giving artwork they created and letter they wrote to veterans.

Then, Principal Michelle Asmus and Marine veteran Mike Salisbury gave speeches, “Taps” was played and veterans were recognized by their branches. Cookies and drinks with students followed.

It was the event’s fifth year, first started by third-grade teachers that wanted to host an event recognizing those who served.