Military Ball 2022

List of 14 frequently asked questions.

• What are the attire requirements?

  Cadets wear Class A’s and young ladies wear long formal dresses/ gowns that lean toward conservative and modest in style.

• Do I need to purchase tickets to attend?  

  Yes. Please register your cadet online. 
  Here is the Military Ball 2022 Registration Form
  *Any 9th - 12th grade cadet who is not registered online by Wednesday, March 9th will be registered during Mess II for a "Cadet Only Ticket" for a total of $55 that will be charged to their cadet account. 

• Will there be a photographer on site?
  
  

  Yes.  Professional photographs will be provided by RMA. 

• Does my cadet have to attend the ball?
  

  Yes - The military ball is mandatory for all cadets in grades 9-12 and they will receive a grade.
  7^th and 8^th grade cadets are not able to attend.

• Are parents allowed to attend to the ball?
  
  

  The ball itself is a special event for the cadets to attend without parents. Parents are welcome to take photos beforehand on Nimocks Quad and encouraged to watch the processional of Senior cadets through the arches on Mclendon Quad. The Goomba Grill is available for parents to wait if needed until the ball is over.  Coffee and water will be available. 

• What if my cadet doesn’t have a date?

  Several young ladies will register to attend without escorts and we encourage a “meet and greet” near the check-in area.  In addition, the cadets and ladies are seated randomly but amongst each other and connections can be made during dinner.
  
  If your cadet is a SENIOR, a young lady will be chosen by Col Lee to walk with him through the sword arch (unless he asks a young lady on his own during meet & greet).  It is up to them if they proceed to sit together at dinner.  They are free to disconnect before entering the dining area if they choose.

• What if my cadet’s date is providing her own transportation –how does she find him?

  There is a scheduled drop off location and time for them to connect (see agenda). Of course, if she needs to arrive earlier or has her own vehicle, they can pre-arrange meeting details on their own to meet on campus.

• If a young lady is traveling from out of town, is there a place for her to change into her gown?

  While it is strongly encouraged to make personal arrangements with a friend, or at a hotel you may be staying at, we can definitely assist for extreme circumstances. A small private dressing area (including mirror, bathroom and electrical outlets) will be secured and your request can be sent to jgailey@riversidemilitary.com
  

• Do the cadets wear boutonnières?

  They do not since nothing can be pinned to the uniform.

• What does this charge include?

  The amount charged to a cadet’s account for military ball includes a formal sit down dinner with formal dinner service, in addition to covering costs of the DJ, extra staffing, decorations and incidentals.

• Do the young ladies wear corsages?

  Yes. You may choose to purchase a corsage for your cadet's date on the online registration form.

• What time do we need to be there? 
  

  Arrival time is between 4:30-5:00 pm.

• What do the young ladies do when they get there if they are not coming with a cadet?
  
  

  Check in at the registration table and then proceed to the Meet & Greet.
  

• Are cadet allowed to leave to pick up their date?

  Yes, but he must first get permission from his parents and his TAC officers.